Wicomico Middle

The Maryland Council on Economic Education sponsors an annual online Stock Market Game for teachers and student teams that teaches about the stock markets, the American economic system, and the global economy. It’s not just a game, it’s education for life for the hundreds of Maryland teams from elementary through high school that compete. Groups of students were given virtual dollars to invest once they had researched and identified stocks they wanted to purchase and trade. The Young Business Leaders Program had two winning teams this school year for the Stock Market Challenge. Certificates of recognition for finishing in 1st place, Middle School Level in the South Region for Fall 2025, Wicomico Middle Young Business Leaders Signature School Program team: Alana Castro, Jessa Griffin, Jordyn Taylor, Logan Turner. Teacher coach: Brian Yates Certificates of recognition for finishing in 1st place, Middle School Level in the South Region for Spring 2026, Wicomico Middle Young Business Leaders Signature School Program team: Musab Ahmed, Aiden Brewington, Taylor Halsey, Faith Tingle. Teacher coach: Brian Yates Pictured representing the team and the Young Business Leaders Program at the Maryland Council on Economic Education’s 2026 Student Achievement Awards at Towson University on May, 13, 2026 were Alana Castro, Jessa Griffin, Jordyn Taylor, Logan Turner, Musab Ahmed, Aiden Brewington, Taylor Halsey, Faith Tingle, Mr. Brian Yates (Teacher/Coach), and Mr. James McCrobie (Student Achievement and Assessment Facilitator).

Thank you for attending our incoming 6th Grade Signature School Interest Meetings last evening! If you were not able to attend, here are copies of our presentations. Young Business Leaders: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zx_UqmeXG0aEDWtSg9UAVaInd1ZXOQgE/view?usp=drivesdk City Stage Program for the Arts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ASp9fea4cKbxKrRPG2VcV-dSwU9GvepZ/view?usp=drivesdk We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Our City Stage Program for the Arts students represented the program at The Great STEM+ Expo held at Salisbury Middle School today. Students were able to highlight their upcoming performances of the Addams Family, teach some guests some dance moves, and promote the program for future students. www.facebook.com/WMSCityStage

Our Young Business Leaders represented the program at The Great STEM+ Expo held at Salisbury Middle School today. Students were able to pitch their student created businesses from our recent showcase evenings and were able to highlight the program for future students. www.facebook.com/WMSYoungBusinessLeaders

It's the weekend y so there's no school, but it's still a great time in Wicomico County Public Schools to:

-Take part in The Great STEM(+) Expo for all ages, happening 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School. Free and open to all.

-Visit the Pridelands with the cast and crew of the Prince Street Elementary Drama Club's "The Lion King Kids," shows at the school at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

-Browse through hundreds and hundreds of excellent pieces of artwork in the annual Wicomico County Student Art Show, in the Paul Sarbanes Branch of the Wicomico Public Library in Downtown Salisbury. Open library hours Saturday and Sunday, and then it closes.

-Take a seat in the Wicomico High School Auditorium for the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre's "The Little Mermaid," whose cast includes some of our talented students. Shows at 11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

May 8: Progress reports published for the 4th marking term. Be sure to review and discuss with the student, to support the student in finishing the year strong.

The Great STEM(+) Expo! Saturday, May 9, 2026 ~ 9:00 am-2:00 pm Salisbury Middle School An event for all ages from all schools to engage in STEM+ activities through hands-on exploration. Guest speakers, demonstrations of cool technology and the chance to play and learn all while having fun!

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7th Grade Young Business Leaders welcomed families and guests to a showcase evening highlighting businesses developed through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Guests were invited to explore and support our entrepreneurs by selecting items through donations to the program as well as voting on their top three businesses of the night. Guests also had the opportunity to vote on one outstanding student of the evening. Featured Student Businesses: Plush Lush Unspillabowl Just Jewels Shift 3D Hidden Treasures Elite Exteriors Aqua Trio One-of-Kind Candles Apex Relocation Services The winning businesses of the evening are: 1st Place: Tie- Plush Lush and One-of-Kind Candles 2nd Place: Elite Exteriors 3rd Place: Unspillabowl The winning outstanding student of the evening: Tie- Javelin Waters and Emma Williams To see more pictures from our showcases, please visit www.facebook.com/WMSYoungBusinessLeaders Thank you to our families, staff, and community for supporting our students!

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6th Grade Young Business Leaders welcomed families and guests to a showcase evening highlighting businesses developed through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Guests were invited to explore and support our entrepreneurs by selecting items through donations to the program as well as voting on their top three businesses of the night. Guests also had the opportunity to vote on one outstanding student of the evening. Featured Student Businesses: - Care Collective - Bubble Trouble - Precious Paws Pet Club - Tri-Tensils - ReThread Memories - Honey Jewels - TruBlu - Dreamy Sitters - Dream Guardians The winning businesses of the evening are: - 1st Place: Precious Paws Pet Club - 2nd Place: Honey Jewels - 3rd Place: Bubble Trouble The winning outstanding student of the evening: - Juliet Arellano Arellano To see more pictures from our evening, please visit our Young Business Leaders Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WMSYoungBusinessLeaders Thank you to our families, staff, and community for supporting our students!

April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we are proud to celebrate our incredible OT team in Wicomico County Public Schools!

OT staff: Your dedication, creativity, and expertise empower students to access their learning, build independence, and thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration and individualized support, you make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff each and every day. Thank you for all that you do. The students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico Schools appreciate you!



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We’re excited to introduce a fun and motivating opportunity for our middle school students during state testing season—our upcoming Chill Day! Students who earn the required 45 points through their effort, focus, and positive testing habits will be rewarded with a special day designed just for them. On Chill Day, eligible students will choose from a variety of relaxing and enjoyable spaces, including a movie room, game room, electronics room, and even outdoor activities.

This incentive is all about celebrating hard work and encouraging students to give their best effort. So show up to school on time, and ready to work hard on testing days!

MCAP ELA: April 27, 2026 - April 30, 2026
MCAP Math: May 4, 2026- May 5, 2026
MCAP SOCIAL STUDIES 8: May 11, 2026- May 12, 2026

Not every adventurer goes around the moon. These intrepid educators are getting ready to go Over the Edge for ALICE On May 8th. That's the day that Beaver Run Elementary Principal Dave Harris, Wicomico High Principal Dr. Nikki Blake, Chief Finance and Operations Officer Dr. Brian Raygor and Wicomico Middle Assistant Principal Kimandi Binns will rappel from the roof of The Ross down to the streets of Downtown Salisbury. We thank them for their willingness to serve students and families in this unique and somewhat daunting effort.

Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.

Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.

(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)

City Stage Program for the Arts is proud to present “The Addams Family Musical” on Friday, June 5, 2026- 5:30 pm and Saturday, June 6, 2026- 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm in the Wicomico Middle School Auditorium. Stay tuned for ticket information and more details! www.facebook.com/WMSCityStage

School Status Alert for Friday, April 10: Wicomico County Public Schools has a 90-minute delay due to fog. Breakfast will not be served at school. Schools provide additional details if needed. Please be safe.

BEAVER RUN! EAST SALISBURY! WI MIDDLE! and WI-HI! Get ready for the 6th Annual Children and Family Mental Health Awareness BBQ on Tuesday, April 28th from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Winterplace Park. FREE ‼️ Playa Bowls, Kona Ice, bounce house, barbequed hotdogs/chips/drinks, outside games, 360 Photo Booth, Dj T-Dome, mental health activities, community resource vendors (including Playa Bowls😊), face painting, high school coaches/players, entertainment by Wicomico High Cheerleaders, and so much more! Come out! Scan the barcode on the flyer for shuttle transportation times. If an organization would like to participate at the event by being a vendor, you can click the link below to sign up! https://forms.gle/6XcNH7CKLScQz5Dp8 Again, mark your calendar for Tuesday April 28th!

Just three more days until we celebrate the wonderful Teacher of the Year semifinalists from around Wicomico County Public Schools and learn which one will be the 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Meet all of the semifinalists (listed below) in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz1Wq4Llh0

Semifinalists for 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year:

Beaver Run Elementary: Meghan Albers, Prekindergarten
Bennett Middle: Kari Thomas (NBCT), Math
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Shelley Smith, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Delmar Elementary: Tracy Hayes (NBCT), Special Education
East Salisbury Elementary: Heather Davis, 3rd Grade

Fruitland Primary: Courtney Feeney, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Fruitland Intermediate: Kacie Robinson, 3rd Grade
Glen Avenue Elementary: Lyndsay Greenan, 2nd Grade
James M. Bennett High: Dr. Chelsea Taylor, English Language Arts/Literacy Professional Development Coach
Mardela Middle & High: Amber Dorman, English Language Arts

North Salisbury Elementary: Madeline Naumann, 3rd Grade Magnet Math
Northwestern Elementary: Melissa Hileman, 5th Grade
Parkside High/CTE: Andre Carter, Physical Education
Pemberton Elementary: Marsha Rickards, Kindergarten
Pinehurst Elementary: Jodi Moore (NBCT), Reading Intervention

Pittsville Elementary & Middle: Kristin Walston, Reading Intervention
Prince Street Elementary: Diane Powers, 3rd Grade
Salisbury Middle: Gabrielle “Ellie” Cuppett, Chorus
West Salisbury Elementary: Lauren Gilmore (NBCT), 1st Grade
Westside Primary: Jessica Carter (NBCT), Reading Intervention

Westside Intermediate: Bethany Hammond, 2nd Grade
Wicomico Middle: Katy Likovich, 8th-Grade Science
Wicomico High: Danielle Glenn, Math
Willards Elementary: Sophia Vitilio, 3rd Grade
Special Programs: Jen Campbell, Math, Virtual Learning

Reminder of Spring Break dates for Wicomico County Public Schools:

Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed

There are 14 food boxes left! Head on over to Wi-Middle's bus ramp to grab one!

EASTER FOOD BOXES WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS SATURDAY, 3/28/26! First come, first serve and pick up will be on the bus ramp. Other details are on the flyer!