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The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the November Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting. The meeting will be held on Nov. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. The hybrid meeting will take place in the auditorium of Parkside High School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on secondary transition. If your child is 14 years or older, you will not want to miss this information-packed meeting. Participants will receive a copy of the Maryland State Department of Education: Family Information Series.
Have you had a chance to nominate a great teacher for Wicomico Teacher of the Year? This would be an excellent time to show that teacher just how much their dedication is noticed and appreciated. Nominations will be taken through Friday, Dec. 1.
QR codes to the nomination form in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole are on the promo posted here. Learn more and access the links here: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/1317784
Next monthly Wicomico Board of Education meeting will be 7 pm Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. Pre-registration for public comments required. Online pre-registration open through Monday, Nov. 13. https://board_public_comments.wcboe.org/
Reminder for students and families: Tuesday, Nov. 7 is the last day of the 1st marking term. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early. Report cards will come out on Nov. 14.
Families and staff: Reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends early on Sunday morning. Remember to set those clocks back an hour so you'll be on time for Sunday activities and school on Monday.
Amazing teachers work in Wicomico County Public Schools every day, and your chance to nominate one or more for Wicomico Teacher of the Year is now here. Nominations can be quickly and easily submitted online, and the form is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1, but don't delay, nominate today! Read more: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/1317784
The first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the school system's office at 2424 Northgate Drive. Anyone who would like to meet with Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer about Wicomico County Public Schools may have up to 15 minutes, no appointment needed. Open door slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: 410-677-4495.
Reminder: Thursday is a 3-hour early dismissal day for students, with staff professional development in the afternoon. Schools are closed Friday, the day of the Maryland State Education Association Convention.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For the Oct. 10th meeting, the Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The agenda for this meeting will be available by the Friday before the meeting on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website (www.wicomicoschools.org). Meetings are viewable after they have ended and may be accessed in a variety of places, including BoardDocs, PAC 14, YouTube and the website of Wicomico County Public Schools.
Wicomico County Public Schools is proud to recognize our Community School Coordinators during Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week (Sept. 17-23).
Today we highlight David Thompson of Wicomico Middle School and Jeremi Sterling of East Salisbury Elementary. If you see these two outstanding staff members please thank them for what they do for their school community every day!
#CoordinatorsRock
We are excited to announce TWO great shows coming in October to the Parkside Planetarium: Totality and Spooky Space.
Each show is only $5.00 per person payable as cash or check made out to WCPS at the door when you arrive. Please see below for showtimes. Use the Eventbrite links below to select your show and reserve your seat.
"Totality, Explore the Wonder of Eclipses"
Wednesday, October 11th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 12th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 13th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/totality-eclipse-shows-at-parkside-planetarium-tickets-708752506827?aff=oddtdtcreator
"Spooky Space, Cosmic Connections to Halloween
Costumes are Encouraged!"
Wednesday, October 18th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 19th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 20th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 26th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 27th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-space-shows-at-the-parkside-planetarium-tickets-707737129807?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the first Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting of the school year. The meetings is scheduled for September 21, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The hybrid meeting will take place in the Media Center at Prince Street Elementary School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on IEP Basics from Parents Place of Maryland.
Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering the importance of September 11th each year. The 9/11 anniversary is also Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's an important date for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given.
Hello. This is Tracy Sahler, Public Information Officer for Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Next monthly Wicomico Board of Education meeting will be 7 pm Tue Sept. 12 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. Pre-registration for public comments required. Online pre-registration open through Mon Sept 11. https://board_public_comments.wcboe.org/
Our students are back in school and at the bus stops, crossing the street, and let's all help them get to and from school safely.
- Please slow down
- Please drive carefully
- Stop for stopped school buses
- Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone
- Let's keep our children safe
- THANK YOU!
Come out to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center before 3 p.m. today for this fantastic community back-to-school Fresh Start event. Free school supplies, community resources and food while supplies last. Wicomico Schools is proud to be a Fresh Start partner.
Great community events for Wicomico students and families Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Saturday's Fresh Start back-to-school event at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is going to be huge! Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to have fun and get prepared for the upcoming school year.
Find even more event flyers on the eBulletinBoard on our website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard
Thank you so much Movement Mortgage for helping us welcome back staff! It was a wonderful!
