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.
6th Young Business Leaders Signature School Program students are currently creating a Business Model Canvas (BMC), a one-page “graphic organizer” of all the key components needed to create a business.
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.
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.
🎉🐝 Wicomico Middle School Spelling Bee Champions & Participants! 🐝🎉
We are thrilled to announce this year's WMS Spelling Bee winners: Megan Barrientos (7th grade) and Reva Jackson (7th grade)! 🏆 These talented spellers will proudly represent Wicomico Middle School at the Regional Spelling Bee held at UMES! 🌟
A HUGE congratulations to the 27 incredible students who advanced from their class Spelling Bees to participate in the school-wide competition! 🎤📖 Your hard work, preparation, and courage to compete in front of your peers were truly inspiring. 💛
Let’s give a big round of applause to all of our participants, and a special cheer for Megan and Reva as they head to Regionals. Your WMS family is rooting for you! 💪✨
#WarriorStrong #SpellingBeeChampions #RoadToRegionals #SpellingBeeSUPERStars
We are excited to share that the Young Business Leaders Signature School Program now has its own Facebook page.
Please like and follow us!
www.facebook.com/WMSYoungBusinessLeaders
School-wide happenings will still be posted on the Wicomico Middle page; however, this program specific page will allow you to see happenings specific to the program.
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
Big shout-out to our school counselors 6th grade Mrs. Lindsey Supe, 7th grade Ms. Idelmi Tawiah, 8th grade Mr. Leroy Satchell. And another big shout-out to our guidance department team. They got recognized by an amazing lunch by principal Branham courtesy of Olive Garden. Thank you guidance department for your continued efforts for our students and staff. Warrior strong 🖤💛💪🏾
Congratulations to the 575 scholars that were able to attend the Game Day Attendance Incentive today. These students have not missed more than 5 days of school so far this school year! They enjoyed snacks/drinks, music, games, coloring, socializing, and some even decided to catch up on assignments. Keep up the great work scholars! More incentives to come! #WiMiddlePride🖤💛
Congratulations to these Wi-Middle scholars for great attendance during the months of December and January! They were entered in a drawing to win an Arby's $10 gift card! 🎉💛🖤 Keep up the great work!
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.
Reminder: Monday, Feb. 3 is a regular school day instead of the originally approved professional day. Feb 3 will make up one of the days schools were closed due to winter weather. We look forward to seeing all of our students Monday morning for the start of the 3rd marking term and 2nd semester.
Jan. 31 is the last day of the 2nd marking term and the 1st semester. It is also an early dismissal day for students, with schools dismissing 3 hours early.
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, please consider supporting the Wicomico Middle performance of “The Big Bad Musical” with two more shows Saturday, 1/25/25 at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm.
These students under the direction of Mrs. Britinie Jordan and Mr. Brooks Williams are absolutely amazing and we are positive you and your kids will enjoy the show.
As an audience member, you will get to see favorite fairy tale characters including Little Red Riding Hood, Fairy Godmother, the Evil Step Mother, the 3 little pigs, The Big Bad wolf of course and so many more. You will be responsible for Mr. Big B. Wolf's fate...will you choose guilty or innocent once you hear the WHOLE TRUTH of the matters...
This musical is great for young children as it is only 60 minutes and features some of their favorite characters.
Adult Tickets $8.00
Students/Children $5.00
Asst. Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed!
The Spring Sports Season is just weeks away and Wicomico County Public Schools is looking to hire the following coaches:
James M. Bennett High JV Baseball - Coach https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4950006
Wi - Hi Assistant Baseball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949980
Wi-Hi Assistant Softball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949989
Apply now at the link provided or visit wicomico.schoolspring.com
This weekend provides two opportunities to see students perform on stage, with Wicomico Middle presenting "The Big Bad Musical" today and Saturday and Wicomico High presenting "Clue" today, Saturday and Sunday. Come be entertained while supporting our talented students!
This post includes two more entertainment opportunities, including next week's audition information for the All County Musical, "Shrek." That show will be presented in the spring. In the meantime, the James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival will have eight shows in the JMB Auditorium Feb.. 7-9 and 13-16, with seats reserved and tickets available now.
Come see Wicomico Middle students shine as they present the story of the "Big Bad Wolf on Trial." As an audience member, you will get to see a favorite fairy tale of characters including: Little Red Riding Hood, Fairy Godmother, the Evil Step Mother, the 3 Little Pigs, the Big Bad wolf of course, and so many more. You will be responsible for Mr. Big Bad Wolf's fate...Will you choose guilty or innocent once you hear the WHOLE TRUTH of the matter?
Adult Tickets $8.00 (cash)
Students/Children $5.00 (cash)
We can't wait to see you "Once Upon a Time"...just kidding...
Wicomico Middle School Auditorium
Friday, 1/24/25 @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, 1/25/25 @ 2:00 pm or 6:30 pm.
This musical is great for young children as it is only 60 minutes long and features some of their favorite characters.
Come on out to support Wicomico Middle scholars and enjoy some great entertainment for the whole family! 🖤💛
Due to schools being closed for inclement weather on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Superintendent's Open Door Session that was scheduled for Jan. 22 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed (Wednesday, Jan. 22), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 22 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 22 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.
