Wicomico County Public Schools
The following criteria apply to all middle school students attending school dances:
1. GPA
o Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, as required by county policy.
2. Conduct
o Students must not have served any Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS) during the current semester.
o Any student excluded based on cumulative OSS days per county policy will not be eligible to attend.
3. Attendance
o Students must have no more than 2 unexcused absences in the 45 days leading up to the dance.
o For the first dance of the school year, attendance is evaluated from the first day of school.
4. Guests
o Guests from outside the school are not permitted.
An exciting opportunity is here!
🌟 PAID Research Internship Program with UMES 🌟
UMES 4-H is proud to launch a new STEM Research Internship for high school students on the Lower Shore.
✔️ Open to students ages 14–18 with a minimum 3.0 GPA
✔️ Work with UMES faculty in the School of Agricultural & Natural Sciences (SANS)
✔️ Explore real research projects
✔️ Develop your own project with a service learning component
✔️ Gain valuable experience AND get paid!
🗓 Apply by September 15th
🔗 Details + Application: https://forms.gle/pdyXoyBgki72mUza8
Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and lead through research! 🚀
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IT Support Class - Interested in a Career with Computers - Sign up for the Twilight CTE Class. Class starts on September 15. Contact your school counselor Mr. Hollamon to register for this class. email: bhollamon@mywcps.org
Meet Mrs. Driscoll Mardela's NEW College Counselor. She is excited to support our students with all their college readiness needs. You can contact her at cdriscoll@mywcps.org. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops and outreach opportunities.
Meet Mrs. Driscoll Mardela's NEW College Counselor. She is excited to support our students with all their college readiness needs. You can contact her at cdriscoll@mywcps.org. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops and outreach opportunities.
Thanks to all of the dedicated leaders from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools who committed their Thursday to taking part in the School Safety Summit, held at James M. Bennett High. The summit was put on by the Department of School Climate and Safety,, and was led by Tara O'Barsky, Director of School Climate & Safety, and members of her team.
The day's focus was on the first of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer's strategic priorities: School Climate & Safety. Participants learned more about:
Physical Safety Layers (Preparing a Safe Physical Environment)
Setting the Foundation for Psychological Safety (Building a Strong Social Environment)
Tiered Response to Psychological Safety (Ensuring a Strong Attentive Environment)
Our schools and school system are preparing for a great 2025-2026 school year with safe learning environments that support learning, student achievement and engagement, a high-performing workforce, and ample opportunity for family and community engagement.
This is for Wicomico County students in-need from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies (while supplies last, as this is first-come, first-served). A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts & Braiding
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center! For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or contact tobarsky@mywcps.org
Also, "Thanks" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools
