Good Afternoon Warrior Families,
During the weeks of September 3rd – 13th, all WCPS children, grades 6-8, will take the i-Ready Diagnostic for ELA and all grades 6-8 students will also take the MAP diagnostic for math.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dK6BlyBR76WGLNpryeKFSO3pALcQ9Vi0khdvK-1UOhA/edit?usp=sharing
For your planning purposes, a link for the Wicomico County Public Schools evidence of learning timeline is also provided that will provide you with all of the assessments your child will take and the windows for those assessments for this school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnpL2PzG-CpDMtlrZDn2UgCUhPymVo1f/view?usp=sharing
For more information, you can contact your child’s teacher or the Office of Assessments and Accountability at 410-677-4477.
SPANISH:
Buenos días familias guerreras,
Durante las semanas del 3 al 13 de septiembre, todos los niños de WCPS, grados 6-8, tomarán el Diagnóstico i-Ready para ELA y Todos los estudiantes de los grados 6 a 8 también tomarán el Diagnóstico MAP para matemáticas.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSgxRprA1ej4KRad0f4N2LGZSGm_4cvNxyXYQAoUUCg/edit?usp=sharing
Para sus fines de planificación, también se proporciona un enlace al cronograma de evidencia de aprendizaje de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico que le proporcionará todas las evaluaciones que tomará su hijo y los períodos para esas evaluaciones para este año escolar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ytdiikz5QtSgzqgkB5HbWtyQjrO2ykBp/view?usp=sharing
Para obtener más información, puede comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo o con la Oficina de Evaluaciones y Responsabilidad al 410-677-4477.
HAITIAN CREOLE:
Bonjou Fanmi Gèrye,
Pandan semèn 3-13 septanm yo, tout timoun WCPS, klas 6yèm-8yèm ane, pral pran i-Ready Diagnostic pou ELA ak tout elèv klas 6-8 pral pran tou MAP dyagnostik pou matematik.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SlZ7UO6tYnTG8fGz7EyxmrtPJxe7AyZrhtTtiSyk-Gw/edit?usp=sharing
Pou rezon planifikasyon w, yo bay yon lyen pou prèv delè aprantisaj Lekòl Leta Wicomico County a tou ki pral ba w tout evalyasyon pitit ou a pral pran ak fennèt pou evalyasyon sa yo pou ane lekòl sa a.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fanQF0IePsFWg2TsPtxFZmO0miJyP-eO/view?usp=sharing
Pou plis enfòmasyon, ou ka kontakte pwofesè pitit ou a oswa Biwo Evalyasyon ak Responsablite nan 410-677-4477.
We had a wonderful turnout for our Wicomico Middle open house this evening! We are excited for a great year ahead!
#WarriorStrong #YoungBusinessLeaders
Come on out for our open house currently taking place at Wicomico Middle until 6:00 pm! We are excited to meet everyone! #WarriorStrong #YoungBusinessLeaders
The Family Portal, an invaluable information resource for parents and guardians and students, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Access the Family Portal at the top of the home page at www.wicomicoschools.org. Or, to get login instructions, visit https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/family-portal-how-to-log-in. Note: Once logged into Family Portal for 2024-2025, parents and guardians will be able to locate the student ID number they need to sign up the student for the EDULOG Parent Portal for bus updates.
Today our newest Warriors came to the Warrior Tribe to become familiar with their new home. Principal Branham and our administrative team, PPW, and counselors welcomed them and Mrs. B took them on a tour. We are looking forward to a Warrior"rific" year. 🖤💛🖤💛💪🏾
Today Principal Branham had a chance to have breakfast with our 18 new teachers that will be a part of the Wicomico Middle Family. They also go the opportunity to meet and hear WMS and Wicomico County Teacher of the year Ms. Debra Reynolds. What a great time. We look forward to our new teachers doing great things for the 2024-2025 school year. Warrior Strong.
Photos Part 2: What a great afternoon/evening engaging with student families who all enjoyed painting, music, food, games, and soccer! Shout out to Wi-Hi staff: PPW Mr. Purnell and CSC Ms. Arrington.
Wi-Middle staff: AP Mr. Binns, School Counselor Ms. T, CSC Mr. Thompson, and our wonderful custodial staff. Be on the lookout for upcoming events! 🖤💛
What a great afternoon/evening engaging with student families who all enjoyed painting, music, food, games, and soccer! Shout out to Wi-Hi staff: PPW Mr. Purnell and CSC Ms. Arrington.
Wi-Middle staff: AP Mr. Binns, School Counselor Ms. T, CSC Mr. Thompson, and our wonderful custodial staff. Be on the lookout for upcoming events! 🖤💛
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org
This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
School Status Alert: Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, May 21. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Upcoming Board of Education Monthly Meeting Dates and Times:
Board of Education monthly meetings will take place on these second Tuesdays through the summer:
June 11 at 1:30 p.m.,
July 9 at 7 p.m.,
and Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m.
The Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in odd-numbered months and 1:30 p.m. in even-numbered months.
Note: The date of the May 2024 Board meeting was moved from May 14 to May 7 due to the Maryland Primary Election on the later date. The meeting time was adjusted from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to remove a scheduling conflict with the Wicomico County budget hearing the evening of May 7.
The Interactive Media (IM) program of Career & Technical Education will have a year-end open house Wednesday evening complete with student digital art, live performances, and items for sale that were made by the talented IM students. This is a great opportunity for high school students and middle school students to see what they could do in Interactive Media. Everyone is welcome.
The open house -- 2024 End of Year Art, Media & Performance Exhibition -- will take place in the Wicomico High School media wing from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with live performances 5-5:30 p.m. For a preview, learn more about CTE Interactive Media in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY-mafsGjDE
Ready for something other than a normal Friday night? Have we got a show for you! The 2024 All-County Musical "The Addams Family" opens tonight at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico High Auditorium. With a kooky story and quirky characters, it will make you laugh while causing you to question just what normal is anyway. This musical is rated PG-13. Tickets available on gofan.co or get ticket help at the door. Don't miss seeing it this weekend (shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday) and supporting this great cast and crew from Wicomico's four high schools.
The PG-13 Addams Family All-County Musical Comedy is taking place at Wicomico High School on April 26th & 27th at 7pm and on April 28th at 2pm. This show is recommended for Adults, high and middle school students, as it is Rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is suggested. Not recommended for elementary students.
Tickets are $10 and are available at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22652
The Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration was a very special night of celebrating top teachers as well as supporters from the community. Here are some highlights from the evening, including recognition of the 2024 Friends of Education, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. Thanks to both organizations for what they do to support youth both now and in the past.
More photos from the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration are posted here: https://wicomicoschools.smugmug.com/Wicomico-Teacher-of-the-Year-Spring-Celebration-2024
Today is the last day of instruction for Wicomico students before spring break. Schools dismiss 3 hours early today. The school system will be closed Thursday through Monday for everyone. On Tuesday, April 2, the Central Office and school offices will reopen. Schools will reopen for instruction on Wednesday, April 3. Have a great spring break!
