Congratulations!!! ALL of the Mardela students that ended up auditioning for all shore choir made it in! From both Middle & High School not one student that auditioned did not get in! Students accepted into All Shore Choir: Ava Baer, Lucea Bosco, Karly Lewis, Darcy Manes, Sophia Mannices, Evan Price, Jillian Roberts, and Ruby Twining.
Middle school students: Enjoy a night under the sea at the middle school winter formal! The dance will be in our cafeteria on Friday, March 7th from 6-8 p.m. Tickets will be sold during lunch on March 3rd-5th , and the cost is $10. In order to attend the dance, students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and no out of school suspensions in this semester which began on February 3, 2025. Please contact either of the Dormans with questions. kdorman@mywcps.org
Mardela will have awesome representation at the 2025 Sr. All County Honors Band Festival. This is a collection of top band students from Wicomico County that will rehearse and perform in a concert on March 28 (think All Shore-lite). This is the biggest group (15) Mardela has had in the four years since this ensemble was started, but what also makes this group special is that 5 of our students are first chair, effectively the top students in Wicomico County on their instruments. Overall here are our reps:
Flute:
Mabel Orr
Serenity Hardy
Sienna Larmore
Clarinet:
Riley Klebon (first chair)
Avery Ensor
Abigail Bohnsack
Sophia Jefferson
Bass Clarinet:
Layla Tharle
Tenor Saxophone:
Ethan Holland (first chair)
Bari Saxophone:
Max Green (first chair)
Trumpet:
Evan Larson (first chair)
Justin Jamrok
Trombone:
Nick Davala (first chair)
Lydia King
Percussion:
Jacob Lappin
3 Hour Early Release Schedule for Tuesday Feb 11 due to incoming weather
Match 6 (during FLEX) - Tidal Health VolunTEEN Program
Is your teen ready to make a difference this summer while earning service-learning hours? The TidalHealth VolunTEEN Program is an incredible opportunity for students to give back to the community, gain valuable experience, and explore potential career paths in healthcare.
Program Highlights:
Open to Middle and High School Students
Teens commit to volunteering 50+ hours during the summer.
Volunteer in a variety of areas around the hospital.
Earn student service learning hours for school
Looks great on a resume
The VolunTEEN guest speaker will visit on March 6 during Flex Class to share more about the program and their experiences. (Location to be determined.)
Students can Register:
Sign up through the link in Google Classroom
or visit https://forms.gle/At6sXMmpb2QnERKd9
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to build skills, serve their community, and explore future careers!
The 2024 Kindness Club Teddy Bear Drive was a huge success! The MMHS Community collectively gathered over 600 stuffed animals for the children who may be having a difficult life experience a the holiday time and sheltering at HALO or Life Crisis.
The winning class that collected the most stuffed animals this year was Mrs. Abbott's class! They received a donut party prize for the whole class from the Kindness Club. The kindness club also shared donuts with school administration, administrative assistants, custodians and cafeteria staff.
The Kindness Club and all of our students are so thankful for all of our MMHS teachers every day! Please be kind and remind all of your teachers how grateful you are for them! This year The Kindness Club and the MMHS Community recognized two of our excellent educators with a surprise Peace Bomb Award. One Middle School teacher and one High School teacher were selected. Our esteemed Honorees were Dr. Brooke Keene and Mrs. Cathy Ramey!! We celebrated with Mrs. Ramey just before the holiday break, and due to the holiday, the snow days, delay days, testing days we finally celebrated with Dr. Keene! Please let these excellent teachers and all of your teachers know how much you appreciate all they do for you! We are so fortunate to have wonderful and caring staff at MMHS!
Due to expectant inclement weather, the Wicomico County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.. 11 at 7 p.m. will now be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will still be held at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
In anticipation of winter weather affecting the school schedule this week, please note that students will bring home laptops and other materials today. (We recognize this may require students to transport materials back and forth, but it is necessary to be prepared in case snow comes sooner than is currently predicted.)
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 11) will be a school day, but we are announcing now that schools will dismiss 3 hours early on Tuesday, with no after-school or evening activities. Wicomico County Public Schools is prepared to have a virtual learning day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 if needed.
School families and staff should remain alert for other school status updates this week.
The highest level of support on a recent calendar adjustment survey favored making up a missed school day from January by having a school day with early dismissal on Monday, Feb. 17. This calendar adjustment has been recommended to the Board of Education, which will vote on it at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
You could enjoy a two-show day on this wintry day while supporting our students in the performing arts. At 2 p.m. Saturday, catch the James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival in the JMB Auditorium. At 7 p.m. Saturday, join the Parkside Players in the Parkside High Auditorium to enjoy "Snoopy: The Musical." Don't miss these great productions featuring our high school students.
Parkside Players' "Snoopy: The Musical" will also be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Parkside Auditorium. Thanks to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for providing a grant to support this musical and its educational outreach to young theatergoers. Tickets are $10 cash at the door.
The JMB Rock & Roll Revival also has shows at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, then Feb. 13-16. Tickets are $25. This show is presented by the JMB PTSA, and proceeds support the entire school. Tickets and information: https://jmbrockandrollrevival.com/home/show-dates/https://jmbrockandrollrevival.com/home/show-dates/
You'll find these and other events and activities for youth and families on our eBulletinBoard. Flyers for several upcoming school events are included in this post. To see more, including flyers from our community, visit the eBulletinBoard: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard
On Wednesday, March 12, all 11th grade students will take the SAT at MMHS. Additionally, any 10th grade student who would like to take the SAT, may do so, but will need to go to see Mrs. A. Shiles, our school testing coordinator, in B125 to pay the $68 fee starting February 4th. Cash or checks made out to Mardela Middle and High School (do not abbreviate) will be accepted. The payment deadline is February 14th. All 11th grade students take the test at no cost. If you have any questions, please see the testing coordinator, Mrs. April Shiles in her office B125 or via email at ashiles@mywcps.org . More information about the SAT will be coming in the weeks ahead.
Check out all these Amazing Opportunities
Career Connections
March 4 - National guard Armory Tour and Activities
Field Trip - Open to High School Students
Is your teen interested in learning about the benefits of joining the National Guard. Join us again this year to another amazing visit with Sergeant First Class Bruce M. Roberts, National Guard Career Counselor and his guard members. Get hands on in the digital rifle range, climb in the many vehicles, try on the gear and more. Lunch is provided. This is a no pressure experience, for those who would like to learn about the military.
Register at https://forms.gle/JTSB1MtTrMbmVL8C6
CAREER CONNECTIONS NEWS
Check out all the details by visiting the
Career Connections Website at
https://tinyurl.com/CareerNewsMMHS
Opportunities
February
• 2.24 – Guest Speaker – Pohanka Auto technician Program (high school only)
• 2-25 - Guest Speaker - National Guard Challenge Course (high school only)
• 2.26 - Learners Permit Testing - 2nd pd - Portable Room 121
• 2-28 - Guest Speaker - National Guard Vehicle visit at Lunch (all grades)
March
• 3-4 - Field Trip - National Guard Armory Day - leave 9 return 2 (high school only)
• 3-6 - Guest Speaker - Tidal Health Volunteen Program - 2nd pd - room 121 (all grades)
• 3-7 - Field trip - Wor Wic Workforces Readiness Day - Leave Return (11th grade)
From the Desk of Ms. Rhodes, amrhodes@mywcps.org, 410-677-5142
Career Coach
Reminder: Students should check their Google Classrooms for more information or contact Ms. Rhodes with questions.
Attention Seniors and Parents: There will be a class meeting Feb 11 at 5:30 pm in Mrs. Wells room, C101, for any Senior or Parent of a Senior interested in helping plan this years Senior Social (which will be held May 17th in our Cafe). There will also be time for parents to work together to discuss Baccalaureate. Class officers are expected to attend. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Wells (kewells@mywcps.org) or Mrs. Jones (mjones@mywcps.org).
2025 PROM INFORMATION
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. All are invited to attend to give input for next year's school system budget.
Learner Permit Testing
Feb 26 during 2nd pd
Register your child at https://forms.gle/oxiDXE5TqsNLU5sA9
Please complete this Registration for your child to participate.
This is for Maryland Residents only!
Questions please contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org
If you registered for the earlier date you must register again.
Congratulations to all that of Middle School students that improved their MAP score in January!
