Mardela Middle & High

🦷✨ Field Trip Alert! Dental Careers Exploration Day ✨🦷 Interested in a career in dentistry? Join us for a hands-on experience at the Dental Careers Exploration Day on March 31! 🔍 Explore dental careers through interactive stations, including: 🛠 Dental Impressions 🦷 Sealants 📸 X-ray Sensor Placement 🪥 Scaling & Polishing 🔬 Oral Pathology 📅 Date: March 31 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/Jq7P7VnyCgPMEZ9JA Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to step into the world of dentistry! 🏥💡

SAT Reminder

📢 **Attention Parents of 11th & 12th Graders!** 🚀 Encourage your student to take advantage of an incredible career exploration opportunity! 🔹 **Junior Achievement EMPOWER Event** 🔹 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, March 26th 🕤 **Time:** 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 **Location:** Talbot County Parks & Recreation Center, Easton, MD 🚌 **Departure:** 8:00 AM from school This **optional, no-cost field trip** will help students: ✔️ Explore **local employment opportunities** ✔️ Learn about the **skills & education** needed for today’s workforce ✔️ Participate in **career preparation workshops** on resume writing, interview skills, goal setting & more ✔️ Connect with **industry professionals, colleges, and military representatives** 🚨 **Space is limited!** If your student is interested, please have them sign up as soon as possible. 🔗 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/6CjMAVmJZDWRhMGb6](https://forms.gle/6CjMAVmJZDWRhMGb6) 📩 **Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org** Thank you for supporting your student’s future success! 🎓💼 #CareerReady #JAEMPOWER #FutureSuccess #Networking #JobSkills

8th GRADE MCAP TESTING

March 24 - Exploring Health Care at the Area Health Education Center Open to High School Students Permission Slips Due: March 18 🔬 High School Health Careers Program – Hands-On Experiences! 🏥 Are you a high school student interested in a healthcare career? Don’t miss this amazing field trip to explore the medical field through interactive experiences! 🩻 What’s Under Our Skin 🔹 Hands-on dissection experience 🔹 Visualize, feel, and observe connective & muscle tissue 🔹 Dissect specific muscles 🔹 Identify blood vessels, tendons, and ligaments 👵 Aging Simulation Program 🔹 Experience sensory deprivation & psycho-social changes of aging 🔹 Wear simulation glasses to understand vision changes 🔹 Experience hearing loss & arthritis challenges firsthand 💡 This is a must for students exploring careers in healthcare! 📩 Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org #FieldTrip #FutureHealthcareHeroes #HandsOnLearning #HealthCareers #STEM

Wicomico students deserve the best possible education, but limited local funding creates real challenges. Please read what increased local funding could do, and then come out this evening to the Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing to speak on the importance of education funding for our county and community. Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m. DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

🌟 Exciting Volunteer Opportunity for Teens! 🌟 TidalHealth’s VolunTEEN Program is the perfect way for students 14 and older to gain valuable experience, give back to the community, and explore careers in healthcare! 🏥💙 📅 Important Dates: 🔹 April 1– Applications Open (Don’t forget to complete all steps!) 🔹 May – Interviews 🔹 June – Orientation 🔹 June–August – Volunteer Program ✅ Requirements: ✔️ Must be at least 14 years old ✔️ Commit to two half days or one full day per week for at least six weeks 🔗 Website Link: https://www.tidalhealth.org/community-outreach-partners/volunteer-your-time/tidalhealth-volunteen-application 📢 This is a great opportunity to learn about careers in the health industry at TidalHealth and earn Service Learning volunteer hours needed for school! 📩 Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org Don’t miss this chance to gain experience, make a difference, and have fun! 💙🙌 #VolunTEEN #FutureHealthcareHeroes #CommunityMatters #ServiceLearning

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: Wyatt Pilchard 11th Grade: Tre Piposzar 10th Grade: Rachelle Rivera 9th Grade: Jason Bradley 8th Grade: Patrick Dennis 7th Grade: Kellen Shiles 6th Grade: Myla Ennis Always remember every day in school is a step closer to your dreams- show up and make it count!

Week 2 begins tomorrow for our SGA Humane Society drive. Make sure to label with your name and place in your grade level box on the stage for a chance to win a gift card this Friday!

📢 Attention Parents! Field Trip ALERT📢 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!! Does your student have an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)? This hands-on field trip to Wor-Wic Community College is a great way for them to explore college programs and career opportunities in high-demand fields! 🔹 Learn about STEM degree programs 🔹 Discover exciting career paths 🔹 Participate in interactive STEM experiences 📅 Trip Date: March 28 📌 Location: Wor-Wic Community College 📝 Permission Slips Due: March 20 (Submit to Ms. Rhodes) This is a fantastic opportunity for students to start thinking about their future—don’t let them miss out! 🚀 Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org.

There is a document in the "Class of 2025" Google Classroom under the "Yearbook Casual & Formal" topic that contains a list of Graduates missing a Casual and/or Formal. If you’d like to submit a picture for the yearbook please email it to Coach Johnson at djohnson@mywcps.org by Friday March 28.

Senior Class Meeting; Wednesday, March 12 at 5:30 in C101

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.

Mardela SGA is sponsoring our first pickleball club which is open to both middle and high school students. Pickleball club will take place on Mondays after school beginning March 31st. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and a permission slip to participate. You can find permission slips in the front office, on the stage, and on grade-level google classrooms. Permission slips are due to Dr. Keene no later than March 28th.

📢 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

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