Wicomico Middle

Wicomico Middle is so proud of these scholars! They had awesome attendance for the month of September and won an Arby's gift card! The October individual attendance incentive is underway. 🖤💛

Congratulations to the homerooms that won the attendance incentive for the month of September! These homerooms maintained the Maryland State Standard of 94% or above for the average daily attendance! Keep up the awesome work Wi-Middle Scholars! 🖤💛

6th Young Business Leaders in Mrs. Carpenter’s class pitched business ideas for the first time during a “WMS Fishbowl.” A spin off of the traditional “Shark Tank” concept, students pitched to not only their classmates, but special guests from administration, staff, and central office. The students were tasked with solving a local, environmental, or world-wide problem using a recycled product as a solution to sell to the general public. The best pitch wins a prize.

Note for Wednesday, Oct. 1: Term 1 mid-term progress reports will come out Oct. 1 for students in grades 1-12. Be sure to review the progress report with the student to celebrate successes and set goals at the midpoint of the marking term.

Students in our WMS Program for the Arts, Theatre and Dance track, are performing “songologues”. Student's took a song of their choosing and instead of singing did a dramatic reading. Those who wanted to sing could choose to do so also. The focus is to build one’s confidence as a solo performer, and practice the intricacies of audience etiquette. #Inspire. #Create. #Transform.

Students in the Young Business Leaders Signature School Program are currently creating a Business Model Canvas (BMC) of all the key components needed to create a business in our Innoventure Lab with Mrs. Carpenter. Students have started creating this Business Model by identifying the Problem, the Customer, and the Solution. Next, they outline the other factors entrepreneurs consider when building a business: Unique Value Proposition of their solution, costs, metrics, revenue, selling channels, and customer relationships.

Students in our Graphic Arts track of the WMS Program for the Arts, have been hard at work this week learning about the designing of character sketches. Students are working to draft designs on paper that will then provide a blueprint for them when they start learning the intricacies of the Adobe Design Suite on our iMacs. #Inspire. #Create. #Transform.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION TODAY FROM 11 am-1 pm! COME ON OUT!

Students in our Theatre and Dance track of the WMS Program for the Arts have been hard at work this week with their introduction to Ballet and Jazz dancing. #Inspire. #Create. #Transform.

Did you know that the Wicomico Middle Program for the Arts now has its own Facebook page?
Please follow to stay up to date on program happenings and future performances!
www.facebook.com/WMSArtsProgram/

Wicomico County Public Schools and the Wicomico County Board of Education extend their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Superintendent of Schools William T. "Bill" Middleton III. Mr. Middleton served the school system for 40 years and continued to serve his community and public education long after his retirement.

Originally hired as a member of the summer paint crew and then as a teacher, Mr. Middleton held a number of positions with the school system, retiring after serving as Superintendent of Schools from 1995 to 2002. He was also a renowned auctioneer, and for many years hosted Travelogue presentations.

We are thankful for the many years he spent with Wicomico County Public Schools, from his time as a student in Pittsville to his years as superintendent.. Learn more about Mr. Middleton: https://www.hollowayfh.com/obituaries/William-T-Bill-Middleton-Iii?obId=45393379

Have you checked out our eBulletinBoard on our website recently? It features flyers from the school system and community for a wide range of activities and services for families. Visit the eBulletinBoard on our website or on any school website by clicking the eBulletinBoard button under the home page photo gallery. Flyers may be submitted for review on that page as well.

Here are five of the current flyers from nonprofits, government agencies and health care organizations. You'll find many more at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard#/

Our Theatre and Dance Track of the Wicomico Middle Program for the Arts competed in a theater scavenger hunt yesterday where they worked in teams to decipher hints pertaining to theatrical vocabulary and topics, while navigating the crucial pieces that create a performance space. We are blessed to have a theatre space to support our program. The Wicomico Middle Program for the Arts is an engaging and dynamic initiative designed to nurture creativity and self-expression among students. For the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to offer two tracks within the program for Wicomico Middle enrolled students: Theatre and Dance, and Graphic Arts. The program encourages young artists to explore their talents while developing essential skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and performances, students are inspired to create and innovate, all while building a supportive community that celebrates diverse artistic voices. Whether they’re designing an interactive media piece, composing original music, or performing on stage, students are empowered to discover and share their unique artistic identities. #Inspire. #Create. #Transform.

Scenes from a celebration: Check out the joy today as all of Wicomico High School packed the auditorium to celebrate WiHi ESOL teacher and 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year Emma Cohn Matthews for being one of seven finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer and Principal Dr. Undrea Blake were delighted to have the WiHi band, cheerleaders, and all students and staff join in the celebration.

Mrs. Cohn Matthews will have her state panel interview soon. The Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala will be held Sept. 26, ending with the announcement of one of the finalists as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. Good luck, Mrs. Cohn Matthews! You're an excellent representative of your school and school system, and of all Wicomico teachers.

Proudly introducing the Wicomico Middle Program for the Arts! This program is an engaging and dynamic initiative designed to nurture creativity and self-expression among students. For the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to offer two tracks within the program for Wicomico Middle enrolled students: Theatre and Dance, and Graphic Arts. The program encourages young artists to explore their talents while developing essential skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and performances, students are inspired to create and innovate, all while building a supportive community that celebrates diverse artistic voices. Whether they’re designing an interactive media piece, composing original music, or performing on stage, students are empowered to discover and share their unique artistic identities. Shown here, our students are engaging in the first dance session of the year in our Theatre and Dance Track. Stay tuned for more exciting opprtunities, and get ready to….. #Inspire. #Create. #Transform.

6th Young Business Leaders Program students in Mrs. Mills class were assigned a team challenge of designing a monster and giving it a story. This allowed them to practice their teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills. #PioneeringTomorrowsLeadersToday #WarriorStrong

Wi-Middle will be continuing with the awesome incentives for great attendance this school year! Check out our quarterly, monthly homerooms, and individual incentives! #ArriveToThrive

Between September 8th and 19th, all WCPS middle and high school students will participate in our local ELA and Math diagnostic assessments. These computer-based adaptive tests will be administered during a scheduled time determined by your child’s teacher.

Please refer to the attached letter for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4TEDXq3uthXUOYZGHQdp71cOgNUsPNo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108389210948688087987&rtpof=true&sd=true

For more information on assessments given by WCPS for the entire school year, please view the Evidence of Learning Timeline:
- English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SY9O1FROZw-tyKjIuTXhzcITDDi6yW-S/view
- Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ry4jJF0iPB1T5OAdPqiWdvl81UqIntMY/view?usp=sharing
- Haitian Creole: https://drive.google.com/file/d/183UE1qhEs50FImmwp-B9ZJDjLnMWrrOG/view?usp=sharing

📣 Parents and guardians of middle school and high school students—start the school year by helping your student build good attendance habits! 💬 Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day. ⛹️ Encourage them to join after-school activities. 🚘 Have a plan in place for how they will get to and from school. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45pN4u5

The Wicomico County Public School's kick-off took place today at the Wicomico County Civic Center. Everyone associated with education was in the building. Wicomico Middle School represented our school to the fullest. We are Warrior Strong. 🖤💛💪🏾🎉 It is going to be a great year!