Between FY2010 and FY 2025, the county budget increased by $81,291,033 (65.2%). In this same time, the county’s allocation to WCBOE increased by only $855,242 (1.7%). The county allocated .1% of its revenue growth to public education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
The next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
📢 Middle School Students – Get Ready for the Winter Formal! ❄️🎉
✨ Date: Friday, March 7th
✨ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
✨ Location: Cafeteria
🎟️ Reminder: Students MUST have a ticket to attend!
🚪 Doors will not open until 6:00 PM, so be sure to leave after school and return that evening.
🚗 Drop-off & Pick-up: Parents should use the back entrance by the gymnasium.
📸 Picture Time! David Insley with Culling Innovations Photography will be capturing memories from the night! A QR code on the flyer will provide access to the uploaded photos by Monday, March 10th.
LINK: https://www.cullinginnovationsphotography.com/Special-Events/2025/Under-The-Sea-Winter-Formal
We can’t wait for an unforgettable night—see you there! 💃🕺 #WinterFormal #MiddleSchoolDance #MardelaWarriors
Longer daylight hours after school are almost here! This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Wor-Wic Community College will be hosting four virtual Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship information sessions on Monday, March 10th and Thursday, March 13th. Area high school seniors and their families are invited to learn more about this need-based scholarship opportunity for eligible Maryland high school graduates and GED recipients.
Below you will find the date, time, and Zoom links for each session:
Monday, March 10th
12-1 pm
https://worwic.zoom.us/j/99297731989
Meeting ID: 992 9773 1989
Monday, March 10th
5-9 pm
https://worwic.zoom.us/j/98660396155
Meeting ID: 986 6039 6155
Thursday, March 13th
12-1 pm
https://worwic.zoom.us/j/98810701911
Meeting ID: 988 1070 1911
Thursday, March 13th
6-7 pm
https://worwic.zoom.us/j/95212746692
Meeting ID: 952 1274 6692
On Monday, March 3, iReady honored the three middle school ELA classes at Mardela who made the most growth on their winter iReady reading assessment with a company-sponsored pizza party. In 6th grade, 47% of students in Mrs. Abbott's Class 1 have already met their annual reading growth goal, and the median growth was 93%. In 7th grade, Ms. Dorman's Class 5 achieved the county end-of-year growth expectation with 65% of the class meeting their end-of-year growth goal at mid-year. The median growth in this class was 147%, and Ms. Dorman was recognized with a medal and certificate from the Board of Education for this outstanding achievement. In 8th grade, Mrs. Blankenship's Class 4 had an incredible median growth of 214%, and 59% of students met their end-of-year goal. Congratulations to teachers and students for this outstanding achievement, and many thanks to iReady and Mayabella's Pizza in Salisbury for a delicious celebration!
Check out all the photos at
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KcTh19ELjCVXsW4n8
The following students should come to the Media Center after announcements to receive their prize for having Perfect Attendance Last Week. Congratulations to
12th Grade: Sienna Larmore
11th Grade: Kemonee Henry
10th Grade: Enna Moris
9th Grade: Evan Klos
8th Grade: Zach Collins
7th Grade: Savannah Sterling
6th Grade: Luke DeLizza
Always remember every day in school is a step closer to your dreams- show up and make it count!
📢 Happy National School Social Work Week! 💙✨
This week, we celebrate School Social Workers across the country and recognize their vital role in helping students overcome academic, social, and emotional challenges.
👩🏫 School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who serve as a crucial link between home, school, and the community—ensuring students and families receive the support they need.
🌟 We are especially grateful for Mrs. Raygor, our incredible School Social Worker! She plays a vital role in our school community, providing guidance, resources, and unwavering support.
📣 If you see Mrs. Raygor this week, take a moment to thank and celebrate her for all she does! 💐👏
#SchoolSocialWorkWeek #ThankYouMrsRaygor #MardelaWarriors
📢 Middle School Students – Get Ready for the Winter Formal! ❄️🎉
✨ Date: Friday, March 7th
✨ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
✨ Location: Cafeteria
🎟️ Reminder: Students MUST have a ticket to attend!
🚪 Doors will not open until 6:00 PM, so be sure to leave after school and return that evening.
🚗 Drop-off & Pick-up: Parents should use the back entrance by the gymnasium.
📸 Picture Time! David Insley with Culling Innovations Photography will be capturing memories from the night! A QR code on the flyer will provide access to the uploaded photos by Monday, March 10th.
LINK: https://www.cullinginnovationsphotography.com/Special-Events/2025/Under-The-Sea-Winter-Formal
We can’t wait for an unforgettable night—see you there! 💃🕺 #WinterFormal #MiddleSchoolDance #MardelaWarriors
8th GRADE MCAP TESTING
AP Exam Sign Up Reminder
SAT Reminder
Parents of current middle and high school students are invited and encouraged to attend this information night for scheduling the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
During this session, you will learn about the course registration process, graduation requirements, and available elective course opportunities.
Additional resources will also be available through our Career Coach, Social Worker, and partnerships with Chesapeake Health Care, including their afterschool counseling program.
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
MMHS JUNIORS...SAVE THE DATE = Free SAT to all Juniors on March 12, 2025. Since we are giving you a free SAT March 12th, we do not recommend you pay to also take the weekend SAT offered in March. You have access to free SAT prep through bluebook, college board and Kaplan. Take advantage of it!
Senior Ads, Stats, and Quotes are due on Thursday April 17th . Attached is a flyer with more details. Contact Coach Johnson at djohnson@mywcps.org with any questions or concerns.
TAD students are studying advertising, marketing, and current issues related to chocolate. Students are conducting flavor profiles to create an original chocolate product.
The National Honor Society is accepting new members. Students must have a 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, and be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. If you met these requirements, you should have received a google classroom invite from Mr. Bozman. Applications are due on Friday March 7th. Please see Mr. Bozman or Ms. Wisk with any questions.
The Kindness Club and the entire MMHS Community celebrated Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week during the week of February 17-21. Students shared positive messages with one another, got stickers from counseling staff at lunch times and played Kindness Bingo. Remember, one small act of kindness starts a ripple toward a wave of many acts of kindness or something that can move in a mighty way! Don't underestimate the power of one small gesture. If you can do one kind thing, do it! #KindSBY
