IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closing schools three hours early on February 19, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. Please be advised that all after school, evening and Adult Education classes have been cancelled.
UPDATE: Due to this week's inclement weather forecast, the Blueprint Learning Session for Pillars 1 & 3 will now take place virtually only. Join us for the live virtual event on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at https://worcesterk12.zoom.us/j/3713916265?omn=86073487797. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Don't forget! The first Blueprint Learning Session is on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the Board of Education Office (6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
Reminder: WCPS will be closed on Feb17 in celebration of Presidents' Day. 🇺🇸
Happy Valentine's Day from our hearts to yours.
Thank you to our local Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City for donating Valentine Dolls and chocolates for each CCSS student.
Happy School Resource Deputy Appreciation Day. Thank you Deputy Cropper for keeping us safe!!! 🚓
Join us for the first Blueprint Learning Session on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the BOE office or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
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IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
IMPORTANT: Due to impending inclement weather, WCPS will close three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. All afterschool, evening, and adult education classes are also cancelled. Please note that WTHS AM classes will continue as scheduled.
World Read Aloud Day Go Cart Racing Fun!!!! Students created their class cars....but staff might have had MORE fun!!!🏎️
📖It's World Read Aloud Day and we had some amazing readers that shared some GREAT books. Thank you to Mrs. Tamara Mills and SHMS 6th graders for joining us today.
WCPS families, time is running out to share your feedback on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. Make your voice heard and take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.
Join Us to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future in one of our upcoming learning sessions! Join us in person at the WCPS Board of Education Office or watch online via livestream!
February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Chief Academic Officers Denise Shorts and Annette Wallace will share progress on WCPS' implementation of Pillars One (Early Childhood Education) and Three (College & Career Readiness) is going. (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI)
March 12, 2025, 5:40 p.m. - Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dwayne Abt and Coordinator of Student Health Services Lauren Williams share progress on Pillars Two (High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders) and Four (Resources for Students to be Successful). (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/M27PHb89he4)
❤️Checkout the February PAW Print 🐾 CCSS Newsletter: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/CAYh5snkdFbgiodW?ref=Link
WCPS families, last week the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a directive allowing immigration enforcement actions to occur in sensitive areas, including schools and bus stops. Please visit our website https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/immigration-supports for how we are supporting our students and their families.
Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
WCPS Families, weigh in now on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. The feedback gathered will be shared both with school system leadership and the Board of Education. Take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.
As road conditions are anticipated to worsen overnight and due to the previously scheduled early dismissal days, WCPS will hold virtual learning days on January 23rd and 24th. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
SCHOOLOGY Quick Tips:
- Schoology can be accessed at https://worcesterk12.schoology.com/
- All students should log-in to Schoology at their regular reporting time. Middle and high school students will follow their regular schedules, and elementary students should log in to their homeroom for more information from their teacher.
- Don't know your child's log-in for Schoology? Reach out to your child's school, or use our HelpDesk (https://worcesterk12help.zendesk.com/) to request the credentials.
VIRTUAL LEARNING Quick Facts:
- Please note that no student will be penalized for not being able to access remote learning. Students will have five (5) days after a return to in-person learning to complete any assigned work; completing that work will count for their attendance on the virtual day.
- View the full Virtual Learning Plan at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction