Just a reminder of the upcoming informational meeting for parents and families of current 8th graders!
SDMS is so grateful to Mr. Henry for allowing us to highlight his work and lending us prints of his beautiful series to showcase in our school this month!
Mr. Henry's interest and talent in art began at an early age- right here in Berlin!
At this time, Stephen Decatur Middle School is conducting a school safety drill. There is no emergency at this time; however, access to our school may be limited until the drill is completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
You are invited to join the Special Education Citizens Advisory Council for an engaging and informative session on managing behaviors at home. Mark your calendar for February 24, 11:00 - 1:30! This session will be held at the Board of Education Building.
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two hours late on Friday, February 21, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.
Good Morning Bulldogs!
Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on February 20, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
WCPS families, the Board of Education is conducting its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Please consider lending your voice to this important work by participating in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before Feb. 28. Thank you!
A sneak peek at our mini gallery of local renowned artist Mr. Patrick Henry’s series, Another View: Untold Stories, about African-American life on the Eastern Shore. SDMS is honored to showcase & highlight Mr. Henry’s work as part of our It’s OUR History: SDMS Celebrates Black History Month endeavors in February. https://5il.co/3852p
Calling all students who love playing football - we have upcoming football training sessions after school! Sign up on the link below or stop by the front office to pick up a paper form.
https://forms.office.com/r/RaYehAUC5t
SDMS will dismiss at 11:34 today. As we anticipate moving into remote learning, we will follow the WCPS guidelines that do not allow for the distribution of school issued devices to our students. Students will have 5 days upon return to SDMS to complete missing assignments due to lack of access to a device or WiFi.
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.
This week, our local Black History Month exploration brings us to an outstanding representative of living history here in Berlin- renowned artist, Mr. Patrick Henry.
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
Thank you Deputy Reed for all you do for SDMS and our community!
Briddells & Bulldogs! ♥️💛💚
St. Paul United Methodist Church was built by founding members of Briddletown families and still stands and operates today.
