STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

We might be on summer break, but our Stephen Decatur High School NJROTC members are making their mark at the annual Leadership Academy. The week-long academy promotes leadership skills, physical fitness, and discipline. 💪 #SeahawksSoar #SeahawksServe #SeeUs #TheDecaturWay #NJROTC #Dedication #DecaturNation #Seahawks Worcester County Public Schools MD

It’s a strong finish for our PBIS Rewards (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) honorees this month: Junior Samuel Willis and Teacher Lisa Santore-Schwartz. 👏👏 Congrats on jobs well done!! 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksSoar #TheDecaturWay #SeeUs #PBIS #DecaturNation

We are saying bittersweet goodbyes, as well as extending our sincerest appreciation, to three legends this week. As the last bell rings and the hallway hustle bustle turns into summer celebration, long-time teachers Laurie Chetelat (History), Jim Krall (Science), and Kimberly Patrick (English) will close their doors for the final time, officially retiring after forging remarkable teaching careers. 👏👏👏 From all of us at Stephen Decatur High School, both from the past and present, THANK YOU to each of you for your wisdom, inspiration, commitment, dedication, and the countless lives that you have positively shaped through the years. While your time here has ended, your impact will go on for years, and, whether you are enjoying the beach 🏖️, golfing 🏌🏼‍♂️, or cozied up reading 📖, just remember #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk! 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #DecaturNation #Seahawks #SeahawksServe #Legends #TheDecaturWay #TeachingMatters #Retirement Worcester County Public Schools MD

The Worcester County Health Department is conducting a Community Health Assessment to determine the most important health needs in our community. Please lend your voice to this work by participating in the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHAwchd2025. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

Our talented Seahawk musicians have an opportunity of a lifetime! Please consider supporting them in their endeavor to perform at the 2025 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. Marching Band has been selected to represent Maryland at the 2025 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu - a national honor awarded to just nine bands across the country. Held annually on Dec. 7th, the parage pays tribute to those who served and sacrificed during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, including the crew of the USS Maryland and other state-named battleships. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Worcester County's talented musicians and they need your help to get there! Together, lets send our Seahawks to Hawaii! Click here to donate:https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/stephen-decatur-high-school-band/ig/1778860/?utm_source=url_invite&utm_medium=copy_paste&utm_campaign=invite&utm_content=paste&utm_term=main_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawK3yBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE0bG9ZbG9DOHRwNHpRaUlCAR58oOExP3eBiOrQBZK1EXdw2KvxNTo3biO5oqW8Yh_75gBc2BHgnwe8qQoY0A_aem_PHuxYp7S-fju9prgGAv5gg

Our Surfrider Club members have been busy assembling 200 beach clean-up kits for the summer season. ❤️🌎🌊 Kits contain gloves, trash bag, wipes, a Surfrider cleanup data sheet with directions for reporting, pencil, and stickers. Each kit has been assembled with love 💚 for the express purpose of soliciting help to keep our area pristine. Funding for this project came from community members, local businesses, and a BINGO night at The Sterling Tavern. We are now looking for hotel partnerships for participation in this inaugural program. Please contact Mandi Wells at Stephen Decatur High School at (410) 632 - 2962 for more information, or if you are interested in participating. #SDHSGoesGreen #SeahawksServe #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #DecaturNation #CommunityPartnerships #KeepOurBeachesClean #LeaveOnlyYourFootprints Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter Town of Ocean City - Government Worcester County Public Schools MD

Our Stephen Decatur High School NJROTC program continually offers exciting career building activities for our students. We are very thankful to have the Coast Guard host us for a day! 🛟

The school-year is coming to an end, but we’re still volunteering! Our Surfrider Club members took an afternoon to clean up our beaches - 40lbs of trash! ❤️🌎🌊 💙🖤🤍 #LeaveOnlyYourFootprints #SDHSGoesGreen #SeeUs #SeahawksServe Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter Town of Ocean City - Government

💡Spotlight on one of our amazing students: Freshman Abby Bunting used her engineering and 3D printing skills to create a custom piece of equipment for a visually impaired student on the Mardela High School Unified Strength and Conditioning team. Her innovative design, a block that emits sound for the shuttle run event, was created to help the athlete participate more confidently and independently. Abby’s innovative and thoughtful contribution not only demonstrates her technical abilities, but also highlights the power of collaboration and inclusion across schools and school systems. Thank you Abby! #SeahawksSoar #SeahawksServe #DecaturNation #Innovation #SeeUs #InclusionMatters #UnifiedSports Mardela High School Worcester County Public Schools MD

We can hardly believe that the 2024-2025 school year is almost over. Make sure you end the year strong and take care of your end-of-the-year checklist! 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksSoar

Today marks the end of Eid Al-Adha, or the feast of sacrifice, which is celebrated for 3-4 days by our students and families who observe it. To learn more information about this holiday and to connect to our students who celebrate, visit https://mpt.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/holidays/

Freshman Carson Nock notches a top 5% finish in national investment competition. 💰 Carson finished 25th in the Capitol Hill Challenge (CHC) out of 1400 teams and over 6000 students. The CHC is a different iteration of the Stock Market Game (SMG). In this investment competition, each member of the House of Representatives sponsors 10 teams from schools in their district. Each team begins with a virtual $100,000 and is challenged to earn the most profit. Students must have a diversified portfolio containing individual stocks, mutual funds and bonds, and short selling is not permitted. Financial literacy is an integral part of our business program. Nock earned his achievement in business department chair Kurt Marx’s Principles of Business course. Pictured are Marx, Mike Detmer (Representative of Congressman Andy Harris), Nock, and Principal Tom Sites. 💸🤑💵 💙🖤🤍 #FinancialLiteracyMatters #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #MDEconEd #CapitolHillChallenge SIFMA Maryland Council on Economic Education Worcester County Public Schools MD

This isn’t just paint on a wall—it’s a message that matters. At Stephen Decatur High School, a powerful idea became a permanent reminder: that mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for our student-athletes. This mural was created in honor of Morgan's Message, a national nonprofit committed to eliminating the stigma around mental health in athletics. Founded in memory of Morgan Rodgers—Morgan’s Message advocates for equal treatment of mental and physical health in sports, and empowers student-athletes to speak up, support one another, and seek help without shame. The wall now standing at Stephen Decatur High School is the result of months of planning, community support, and student leadership. This was truly built with love from the inside out. We’re incredibly honored we was asked to bring that vision to life through mural art. Massive thanks to the heart-forward staff—Lindsay Owens, Shannon Bone, Wendy Shirk—and the student leaders who spearheaded this from concept to completion. Thank you Freeman Arts Pavilion for helping to bring this to life, the Decatur students and staff, and the entire Ocean City community for showing up. At WALS, we don’t just paint walls—we empower people. We believe murals can educate, connect, and heal. This project reminded us exactly why we do what we do. Let this wall forever speak the words so many need to hear:�You are not alone. You are not weak. Your mental health matters. Also: huge love to @chloektattoos , who led design on her first major mural project (and did it beautifully!), @sahraera for your steady talent and teamwork, The Brand for coming out and capturing content of the entire day, and @jay_productions3 for taking some of these incredible photos! Be on the lookout for a mini doc covering the day and project dropping soon!

Registration Now Open for SUN Meals to Go Summer Program Worcester County Public Schools June 4, 2025 Worcester County Public Schools is proud to participate in the SUN Meals to Go Program to provide summer meals to eligible children in our communities. The SUN Meal Program is dedicated to ensuring food security for rural communities by providing nutritious meals to those in need. The program provides meal bags that include five breakfasts, five lunches, and a gallon of milk each week from June 30, 2025 through July 31, 2025. Meals may be picked up on Mondays between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the following locations: First Baptist Church, 204 4th St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 American Legion Post #231, 104 Showell St, Berlin, MD 21811 Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 107 S Collins St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 To be eligible, children must: Be age 18 or under at the time of registration; Not be enrolled in a WCPS Summer Academy/School program; Have a parent/guardian complete the required registration form; and Have a parent/guardian (as defined by USDA) present at pick-up. To participate in the SUN Meals to Go Program, parents must register their eligible child(ren) using the registration form by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/Y3ryu51VXh, or by registering onsite. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who is a parent/guardian according to the USDA? A: A guardian is the designated primary caregiver for a child. A guardian may be the permanent designated caregiver (i.e. the legally appointed guardian) or the temporary designated caregiver of the child (e.g. a child has been left in the care of their grandparent for the weekend). Note: A licensed caregiver being paid for childcare (i.e. an individual licensed as a family daycare home or an individual who operates an independent childcare center) does not meet this definition. Q: Can I send someone to pick up meals on my child's behalf? A: No, in accordance with USDA regulations, the child(ren)'s parent or guardian as defined above must be present to pick up the meals from a pick-up site. Q: Do I need to register each time I pick up meals? A: No, you only need to register your child(ren) once to participate for the entire duration of the program. Q: Why can't my child participate if they are enrolled in WCPS summer academy? A: Students enrolled in summer academy/school programs within our school system are provided with breakfast and lunch at all school sites. Because of this, they are not eligible to participate as the USDA defines this as a duplication of meals. Other Questions? Families with any questions about the SUN Meals to Go Program can reach out to the WCPS Food & Nutrition Services Department by calling (410) 632-5015. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement Find Us Worcester County Public Schools 6270 Worcester Highway Newark, MD 21841 Phone: 410-632-5000 Fax: 410-632-0364 Apptegy/Thrillshare Privacy Policy Digital Accessibility Statement EOE/Non-Discrimination & Title IX USDOE OIG General Fraud Reporting Hotline Safe Schools Maryland

Our community members “let the dogs out,” and we are soooooo thankful! 🐶🐾❤️ There’s truly nothing like this kind of therapy as students wind down from AP exams, MCAP assessments, and SATs, while preparing for final exams. #CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters

It has been said that “the greatest wealth is health.” 💪 With our completed Wellness Center, we are nicely invested in the health and physical well-being of our student body. Two of our physical education areas now offer both strength and cardiovascular training with top-notch machinery. We are so appreciative of the support of our local community members and businesses for making this vision a reality. 💙🖤🤍 #DecaturNation #SeahawkPride #SeeUs #CommunityMatters #CommunityPartnerships

Ready to take the stage this summer? ✨🎭 The Stephen Decatur Summer Theatre Program is back — and it’s not your average drama camp! This process-based program is all about building acting technique, confidence, and creativity. Designed for rising 5th–8th graders, students rotate through two to three theatre classes each day focused on performance skills like acting, movement, and improvisation. 📅 Dates: July 7–24 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Stephen Decatur High School Auditorium and Black Box 🎭 Informal performances every Friday to share what we’ve been working on! Whether your child is new to the stage or already a seasoned performer, this program is a supportive and fun way to grow as an artist. 🎟️ Spots are limited! For more info or to register, visit http://www.decaturtheatre.com/summer-program.html

There are so many academic and enrichment opportunities at Stephen Decatur High School this summer!☀️ Our Summer Academy features: Trailblazing Technology & Adventurous Art: June 30 - July 3 July 8 - July 10 8:30AM - 12:30PM Freshman Academy & Mindful Management: July 14 - July 17 July 21 - July 24 8:30AM - 12:30PM Credit Recovery Program: June 30 - July 31 8:30AM to 12:30PM SAT Prep Review: July 28 - July 31 *9AM to 12:30PM SchooLinks Orientation Drop-In: July 23 - 24 *9 to Noon Transportation is available. Register now. Visit our Extended School and Summer Academy webpage at: https://sdhs.worcesterk12.org/.../page/after-school-academy.

It’s a beautiful day for a beautiful message, so we built and painted one! 🎨🖌️ Our students and staff have worked all year toward this moment. From fundraisers to pickle ball competitions, staff members, particularly Lindsay Owens, Shannon Bone, and Wendy Shirk, along with student leaders, had a vision to promote the mental well-being of athletes and celebrate our programs. Thus, the MORGAN’s MESSAGE WALL was born. Morgan’s Message® is a 501(c)(3) that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. This project could not have been realized without the incredible help from our community. A special shout-out to We Are Limitless Studios and Freeman Arts Pavilion, and to our faculty and student body, and student alumni, for bringing your talents and hard work to Stephen Decatur High School. 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksServe #CommunityMatters #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #SeahawkPride #SeahawksSoar #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk #MorgansMessage

A BIG thank you to the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chapter at Stephen Decatur High School for their incredible support of Diakonia Inc.! 💙 These amazing students raised $376 to help us continue providing shelter, food, and vital services to those in need across our community. 🙌✨ 📸 Diakonia Inc. Executive Director Ken Argot is pictured here with SADD Chapter President Gigi Sallah — thank you, Gigi, and the entire SADD team for making a difference! 👏💙