SDHS students and staff: show your support of neurodiversity with this week’s spirit days!
The school day administration of the SAT to all juniors is quickly approaching. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19!
It was a busy weekend for Stephen Decatur High School students, many of whom marched and/or performed in the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day parade, planted dune grass in Ocean City, and/or combed the beaches for trash.
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Go Green OC - Ocean City, MD
Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter
Believe In Tomorrow
#SeahawksServe #SeeUs #TheDecaturWay
#SDHSGoesGreen
Worcester County Public Schools MD
This morning kicks off the first-ever Neurodiversity Week here in Worcester County Public Schools!
Neurodiversity Week is a global movement that promotes understanding and acceptance of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With this initiative, we foster inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and empowered.
We invite our school system community to join us in this awareness campaign by participating alongside us for our spirit week activities. Tag us in your photos using #WeAreWorcester #WCPSNeurodiversityWeek
Spirit Week Activities:
MONDAY 3/17 - Passion & Interest Day: Wear a shirt or outfit that represents a personal special interest or hobby -from gaming to music to dinosaurs!
TUESDAY 3/18 - Sensory-Friendly Day: Wear soft, comfy clothes (like pajamas or sweats).
WEDNESDAY 3/19 - Neurodiversity Colors Day: Wear rainbow colors or neurodiversity symbols (like infinity signs) to celebrate the diversity of all minds!
THURSDAY 3/20 - Strengths Superhero Day: Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt that represents a personal strength le.g., math, art, kindness).
FRIDAY 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day: Wear socks that will get you noticed! Mismatched, colorful, or bold socks get people talking and help to start conversations on raising awareness for Down Syndrome.
Let’s go #CLASSof2025!
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#SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #DecaturNation
#TheDecaturWay #SeahawksServe
#BeachBoys #Seahawks #SeahawkPride
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk
🚨 Reminder: If you see something, say something! Use the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline to anonymously report safety concerns in our schools.
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at our Job Fair to explore opportunities in:
✅ Teaching
✅ Operations & Transportation
✅ Food Service
✅ Technology
✅ Administrative Services
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Stephen Decatur High School, Berlin, MD
🔗 Register by March 13 at 6 PM: tinyurl.com/25WCPSJobFair
Don't miss your chance to join our amazing team! #WCPSJobFair
SDHS Welcomes New Outdoor Track Coach
Kevin O’Brien is a dedicated coach with over 12 years of experience in developing athletes and fostering team success. A 1999 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Kevin was an active member of the school’s soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track teams, excelling in middle distance, sprints, relays, and jump events. His passion for athletics continued at Bethany College, where he was a member of both the soccer and track teams, graduating in 2003.
With more than a decade of coaching experience, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his athletes. Recently relocating from South Florida back to the Berlin area with his wife Jenn, who works for Worcester County Public Schools, and their son’s Liam and Finn, Kevin is committed to a “team-first” mentality, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and unity in every practice and competition. His coaching philosophy centers around athlete development, focusing on maximizing each individual’s potential while ensuring overall team success. His approach is both encouraging and challenging, designed to help athletes improve their skills, confidence, and performance.
Welcome Coach O’Brien!
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#SeahawksSoar #DecaturNation
Stephen Decatur High School Boys Wrestler Elijah Collick earned his 3rd State Championship! Congrats to Collick on standing at the top of the podium in the 126 weight class division! #LocalTeamsBigDreams Stephen Decatur Wrestling
Congratulations to the Girl’s Wrestling team for their State Runner Up finish!
Our annual Beach Supply Drive starts next week! Please join us as we support the Believe In Tomorrow organization and children fighting life-threatening illnesses.💛
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Spring/Summer Wish List
• BEACH SHOVELS
• BEACH TOWELS
• PLAYING CARDS
• SUNSCREEN
• COLORING BOOKS and colored pencils/
crayons
• Games that are good for the beach
• Children’s books or young adult books
• Local gift cards to restaurants
• Beach bags, beach hats
• Beach toys/buckets
• Tide laundry pods
• Toiletries like tissues, paper towels,
toilet paper
*REMINDER: Everything must be NEW and no stuffed animals please!
#SeahawksServe #SeeUs #TheDecaturWay
The school day administration of the SAT to all juniors is quickly approaching. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19!
Wrapped up another successful session of the After School Academy this week. Robotics, Science Olympiad, Tutoring & Homework Help, Dungeons & Dragons, Newspaper, El Café, Academic Team, Service Learning, friendships, intellectual challenges, leadership roles, and so much more. We are also super thankful for our teachers and our community volunteers!
Standby for registration information for our spring session. #AfterSchoolMatters #SeeUs #SeahawksSoar #TheDecaturWay
Worcester County Public Schools MD
🏆✨ Media Expo 2025 Update! ✨🎬
We’re thrilled to share that all entries have been scored, and the results are in! 🎉 A huge thank you to our judges for their time and expertise in reviewing the incredible work submitted by WCPS students.
📢 What’s Next?
🥇🥈Medal winners will be announced in just TWO WEEKS at the Media Expo Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Snow Hill High School!
📍 Gallery Opens: 5:00 PM
🏆 Elementary Awards (PreK–5): 6:00 PM
🏆 Secondary Awards (Grades 6–12): 7:00 PM (or following Elementary)
🎥 Can’t attend in person? The ceremony will be live-streamed so everyone can celebrate our talented students!
We can’t wait to reveal the winners and celebrate the hard work, innovation, and creativity of our WCPS students. See you there!
Today Decatur SPREAD THE WORD!!
We were so honored to bring the Spread the Word: Inclusion campaign to Stephen Decatur High School on behalf of our Unified Athletics and Special Olympics Maryland!!
It’s another round for the Stephen Decatur High School heroes at the biannual #KeyClub Blood Drive. Many thanks to the many donors today, to our Key Club members for serving as gracious hosts, and to Blood Bank of Delmarva.
#GiveBloodSaveLives ❤️
Celebrating this amazing professional, Mrs. Wendy Shirk, this #SchoolSocialWorkWeek, and thankful for her always!
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The Worcester County Board of Education is now accepting applications for its next Superintendent of Schools.
Worcester County Public Schools is seeking an innovative, engaging instructional leader who is a passionate advocate for children, has demonstrated success in improving student achievement, and can build consensus through effective communication while representing the fiscal needs of the system.
Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupSearch.
IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated high winds and inclement weather, all afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes for today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, have been canceled.
Support our neighbors in need by donating to the annual Believe in Tomorrow Beach Supply Drive! Items can be brought to the SDHS Main Office or the Ocean Pines Recreation Center from March 10th-April 11th. For questions please contact Mary Decker Brown at 410-723-2842 or mbrown@BelieveInTomorrow.org.,
