Wicomico schools will hold open house events Wednesday, Aug. 26 (middle and high schools) and Thursday, Aug. 27 (elementary schools) in preparation for the opening of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for most students.
Open house information for middle and high schools is listed below, followed by key dates for the start of the school year. (Information on elementary school open houses is posted separately.) If a school has posted a school supply list, a link is provided.
Schools will send out student school-year information letters on Aug. 14, with open house information included with this welcome letter.
Students and families may also visit www.wicomicoschools.org for the following:
· Listing of school leadership teams
· 2026-2027 school calendar
· School hours, both regular and with a 90-minute delay
· Our eBulletinBoard, with flyers for school/school system and community events including the Aug. 23 Fresh Start Back-to-School Event
· Instructions for logging in to use Family Portal once the portal opens Aug. 26
· Important Forms & Notices
· 2026-2027 bus serving lists
· Meal menus (Wicomico County Public Schools continues to be a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) district, with all students eligible for breakfast and lunch at no charge.)
For a complete listing of Open Houses and Other Information for the start of the 2026 - 2027 School year, visit wicomicoschools.org/article/3074296
Key Dates for Start of the 2026-2027 School Year in Wicomico County Public Schools
Friday, Aug. 14: Student school year information distributed
Wednesday, Aug. 26: Family Portal opens for 2026-2027 school year, with secondary student schedules available to print. Open houses for middle and high schools afternoon/evening.
Thursday, Aug. 27: Open houses for elementary schools afternoon/evening.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Students in grades 1-6 and Grade 9 attend school on Tuesday, Sept. 1. (Please note these exceptions: All grades attend at Pittsville Elementary & Middle. Only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High.)
Wednesday, Sept. 2: All students in grades 1-12 in school Wednesday, Sept. 2.
During the first week, Kindergarten and Prekindergarten students report as scheduled by the assigned school; detailed information will be in the welcome letter. The first day all Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students will be in school together is Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day holiday, schools and Central Office closed
Mardela High School Unified Tennis
No experience is required.
Register for the TEAM HERE - https://sportsyou.com/join/?signupCode=N7A6DB6P
Practice Starts Sept 2 & 3 from 3:00-4:30.
Meet in the Cafeteria
Continuing twice a week.
Health Waivers are Required before the first practice. - Information on Health Requirement - High School Athletics
Questions contact Mrs. Premo - dpremo@mywcps.org
Register Now online
https://forms.gle/Mk4E3EpK2PcZGCv48
See Mrs. Hooper in the Media Center
6th & 7th – Cafeteria
8th - Media Center
9th & 10th – Aux Gym
11th & 12th – Main Gym
Yearbook distribution will look a little different this year, so please review the pickup schedule below to make sure your student gets their copy!
🗓️ Pickup Schedule:
🎓 Class of 2026 Graduates: Pick up your yearbook at Back to School Night on Wednesday, 8/26 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Room C-146. Can't make it? Please email Mrs. Blumenthal at jblumenth@mywcps.org to arrange a later pickup date.
🏫 Grades 10–12: Distribution will take place on Wednesday, 9/9 during Class 3 in the cafeteria.
🏫 Grades 7–9: Distribution will take place on Wednesday, 9/16 during Class 3 in the cafeteria.
Thank you for your help in making this a smooth distribution process! 📘✨
Welcome back, Mardela Warriors — Class of 2027! 🎉
We can hardly believe it’s time for our seniors to begin their LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL at Mardela on Wednesday September 2nd! 🥹💚💛
To make this special day even more memorable, all seniors are invited to enter through the gym doors on their first day. We’ll have a special senior entrance and photo area ready for you to capture that all-important “Last First Day” picture! 📸✨
Let’s celebrate the start of your final year together and make this a day you’ll always remember!
We are SO excited to welcome the Class of 2027 back to Mardela and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish this year. This is your year to make memories, chase your dreams, lead with pride, and leave your mark! 💚💛
Seniors, get ready… your final year starts NOW! 🎓
📸 Enter through the gym doors for your Last First Day photo!
LET’S GO, WARRIORS! 💚💛
#WarriorPride #ClassOf2027 #LastFirstDay #MardelaWarriors #SeniorYear #MakeItCount
Yesterday, Wicomico County Public Schools celebrated its newest educators, and we are thrilled to introduce two outstanding additions to the MMHS family.
Maria Curtis (left) will teach 6th and 7th Grade Math.
Lauren Karrh (right) will teach Biology Online and facilitate our Beyond the Limits ropes course.
Their enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to students will make an immediate impact in our school community. We are grateful to have them on our team and look forward to all they will bring to MMHS as we work together to equip students to change their world!
The MMHS administrative team is excited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year and can't wait to welcome our students back to campus!
Join us for Back-to-School Night on August 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Drop in at any time to turn in your emergency forms, get your schedules, connect with staff, explore the school, and get ready for a fantastic year.
We are excited to begin the year with our incoming 6th graders on September 1 and welcome all students on September 2. We look forward to partnering with our families as we continue our mission to equip students to change their world.
Pictured left to right: Dean of Students AJ Taylor, Principal Liza Hastings, Assistant Principal Nancy Guillemart, and Assistant Principal Greg Lasinski.
Attention substitutes:
If you've been scrolling past MMHS jobs because you think Mardela is "too far," we'd like to make our case.
This video showcases what makes our school so special—the students.
They are respectful, welcoming, hardworking, and genuinely enjoyable to spend a day with. In fact, many substitutes who visit us for the first time quickly discover that the drive is shorter than they imagined and the experience is better than expected.
So the next time you see MMHS pop up, take the assignment.
We promise—you'll be glad you made the trip. 💚💛
#WorthTheDrive #MardelaMiddleHighSchool #ComeSeeUs
check out this video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C22kDr3tSEdOMv09A-N982OQtXRJlhc7/view?usp=sharing
Back-to-School Open House
August 26, 2026
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Drop in anytime to:
Submit your Personal Data and Enrollment Information Form and Health Questionnaire
Pick up your student's schedule after turning in your data sheet
Meet your students’ teachers
Purchase school spirit wear and discount cards from the Athletic Boosters
Buy a parking pass
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. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks (Clear Backpacks available too for Wi-Hi and Wi Middle while
supplies last)
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts
-Family Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
MARK YOU CALENDAR for Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!
For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or jhesen@mywcps.org Also, "Thank You" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
SHARE THIS and help us spread the word to families who may benefit. Let's work together to make sure every child starts the school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools
#FreshStartWicomico
@wicomicorec
@cfeasternshore
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1 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 is available at https://wicomico-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/
To register for public comments, please visit the pre-registration page (https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/), which is open from August 3 - 10. Anyone unable to pre-register online may visit the school system office at 2424 Northgate Drive during business hours to fill out a paper copy of the pre-registration form.
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system's website - www.wicomicoschools.org
Meetings are also viewable after they have ended at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
Senior Application Night: Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Parkside High School
High school seniors (Class of 2027) and their parents will learn about college applications, admissions requirements, financial aid, and more. Register here: https://forms.gle/Vk6YyAvUnsi4tcry7
College & Career Training Fair: Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | James M. Bennett High School
Families with students in Grades 7–12 can connect with college admissions representatives, explore career training programs, and discover extended learning opportunities during high school. Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
College & Scholarship Essay Support
High School Seniors can receive personalized guidance to write strong essays for college and scholarship applications. More information will be shared at the start of the school year.
College Sports Information Night: Monday, November 9 | 5:30 -7:00 p.m. | Wi Hi Auditorium Students interested in being an athlete in college will learn more about NCAA eligibility requirements, academic expectations, how to create highlight film using HUDL and hearing about the recruiting timeline for your sport from high school. Register here: https://forms.gle/WxPeHa2jCg43bbQw6
College Road Trips for Juniors
Visit college campuses throughout the school year to experience campus life, explore academic programs, and find the college that is right for you.To find out more about the experience our students had at Johns Hopkins University last spring, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFc6q8PlRk. More information will be shared after the school year starts.
College Counselors Each of our high schools has a College Counselor that is ready to help you navigate the college application process. Please be on the look out for information they will share about topics related to the college application process.
MMHS: Ms. Charlotte Driscoll; cdriscoll@mywcps.org
Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, July 3, as part of the Independence Day holiday. On Saturday, July 4 our nation celebrates 250 years since the day that the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence Day. Happy 250th America!
• Approval of the Student Member of the Board
• Adoption of the amended current expense budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of Pre-Qualified Real Estate Brokers
The public is welcome to attend this special meeting, which will be followed by an open work session. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
