Important update on the status of Wicomico County Public Schools for Wednesday, Feb. 12:
On Wednesday, Wicomico Schools will have a virtual learning day. Students were sent home with laptops and/or other learning materials. Please check the messages from your student’s school (or the school or schools where you work) for virtual learning day instructions.
Those who work in the Central Office and school offices will work remotely on Wednesday, as informed by email before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Please be safe.
Today the Wicomico County Board of Education approved a final 2024-2025 school calendar adjustment to make up for one of the days missed in January. As preferred by the most people who responded to a survey on makeup day options, and as recommended by the Superintendent and his team, the Board approved changing the Feb. 17 Presidents Day holiday to a day of school with 3-hour early dismissal.
Of the nearly 5,400 responses to the school system’s calendar adjustment survey, more (45%) favored making up a missed school day from January with a school day with 3-hour early dismissal on Monday, Feb. 17 than on either of the other two potential dates. Please plan accordingly.
As Parkside CTE celebrates Black History Month, we have been showcasing a Black educator who helped change history. This week, we celebrate Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Together, we at Parkside CTE will continue to build a school where all voices are heard and celebrated.
Congratulations to our Parkside January Students of the Month! These RAMFAM were selected by their individual teachers, by department, to determine our Students of the Month. We are so incredibly proud of these students! 💚🤍🐏🤍💚
Today's schedule. Lunch shifts will occur during 5th period, and they will be posted in your grade level classrooms. 💚🤍🐏❄️🐏🤍💚
Great job!
Congratulations Parkside Mock Trial on your playoff victory over Snow Hill this evening! So proud of you!
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Let's go RAMS!
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.
Love seeing so many RAMFAM on this list...even Shrek! 💚🤍🐏🤍💚
Calling all LEO Club members!
From Jerry Kelley and Parkside CTE Horticulture:
What an evening! The Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators (MAEOE) kicked off their annual conference last night with a gathering of hundreds of amazing educators from across Maryland. Parkside/Horticulture students (from left) Julia Gore (PHS), Sarah Yamakawa (JMB), and Madeline Tomlinson (PHS) were invited as part of the kickoff roundtable discussion to share their experiences and aspirations for environmental education. Thank you to Laura Collard and Camille Jefferson of MAEOE for advancing this opportunity.
We are so proud of Julia, Sarah, and Madeline! Way to represent Parkside CTE Horticulture and Wicomico County Public Schools!
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
Make sure you go over your grades with your parent/guardian! RAMFAM, let's finish the 2nd half of the year strong!
What an amazing performance and that was just from the first half of the show, Snoopy The Musical!!! Make sure you stop out and see it either Saturday night at 7 PM or Sunday afternoon at 2 PM. $10 cash and it is a bargain considering how great the show is!
Thank you, Parkside CTE Cosmetology, for doing some spa day treatments this morning with students from Zanette/Parker/Weiss classes.
RAM'p IT UP award winners for January... Toni Daniel, Danielle White, and Marla Schmidt. Each of these RAMFAM went above and beyond during January (as did many RAMFAM staff) and are so deserving of this honor! Great job, Toni, Danielle, and Marla! 💚🤍🐏🤍💚
