Mardela Middle & High

Time Schedule for Early Dismissal Friday January 31

Wednesday Great Attendance Layla Kellam Ta’mier Dashield Jayden Holland Sadie Sterling Connor Lutz Chloe Dunlap Macie Whaley Aoife Piposzar Shawn Mitchell Zach Milliner Mabel Bradley Roger Webster Acorn Bush Faith Griffin

Jan. 31 is the last day of the 2nd marking term and the 1st semester. It is also an early dismissal day for students, with schools dismissing 3 hours early.

Congratulations to our winners in todays Great Attendance Awards Allen Merritt Cora Calloway Blake King Danya Zacarias Chloe Kilgore Emily Ross Tressa Kilgore Sophia Jefferson Maliya Justice Suprel Simmons Jackson Smith Camryn Dorr Shaun Douling Shawn Livingston

🌟 Calling All Teens! Join the VolunTEEN Program 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference in your community this summer? The VolunTEEN Program at Tidal Health is your chance! 🙌 💡 What’s it all about? Local teens commit to volunteering 50+ hours over the summer, helping in areas all around the hospital. ✅ Why join? -Give back to your community -Gain valuable experience -Explore potential career paths in healthcare 📢 A guest speaker will visit on Feb. 20 during Flex Class to share more about the VolunTEEN Program and their experiences! 🗓️ (Location is still being decided, so stay tuned!) 📋 Ready to sign up? Register through the link in Google Classroom or at https://forms.gle/At6sXMmpb2QnERKd9 📅 Learn More: TidalHealth VolunTEEN Program 📧 Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org 📢 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to make waves in your community! 🌊 #TidalHealth #VolunTEEN #CommunitySupport #TeensWhoLead #VolunteerOpportunities #MakeADifference

MaKayla Camper (7th grade), won 2nd place in the MLK Jr. Character Award at the MLK Youth Day Celebration. She was nominated by her Pastor, and as part of the nomination process, questions like the following had to be answered: • Why should this student receive the MLK Jr. Character Award? • How does this student embody the qualities that honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy? MaKayla, a proud member of St. Luke (your faith-based partner), truly represented MMHS with excellence.

Congrats to the winners of the Attendance Incentive. These students won prizes for their good attendance!! Halima Ullah Noaha Harper Dylan Derbyshire Marissa Arthur Jackson Wisk Taylor Rhodes Sean Kurtz Addison Price Lotus Duong Marvin Gonzales Isaiah Briddell Logan Minnich Kaylee Sweet Jayden Reyes Burgess

All-County Honor Orchestra was held on Friday, January 17th at Wicomico High School. This was an all day event with almost six hours of rehearsal to prepare for a concert in the evening. The ensemble was conducted by Dr. Christopher Cicconi, the director of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra. Seven high schoolers and one middle schooler represented our school! In the photo: (top row, left to right) Kathrine Myers, Harper Anderson, D'Nyah Fitzpatrick Dashiell, Clara Hoopes; (bottom row, left to right) Maliyah Justice, Ximena Delgado, Laelah Justice, Taylor Rhodes.

Four more days to purchase Winter Formal tickets. Ticket sales will end Friday, January 31st at noon. Please go to GoFan to purchase tickets.

Asst. Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed! The Spring Sports Season is just weeks away and Wicomico County Public Schools is looking to hire the following coaches: James M. Bennett High JV Baseball - Coach https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4950006 Wi - Hi Assistant Baseball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949980 Wi-Hi Assistant Softball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949989 Apply now at the link provided or visit wicomico.schoolspring.com

Attention Seniors and Parents: There will be a class meeting Feb 11 at 5:30 pm in Mrs. Wells room, C101, for any Senior or Parent of a Senior interested in helping plan this years Senior Social (which will be held May 17th in our Cafe). There will also be time for parents to work together to discuss Baccalaureate. Class officers are expected to attend. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Wells (kewells@mywcps.org) or Mrs. Jones (mjones@mywcps.org).

If you would like to purchase a Senior Class Crewneck Sweatshirt, a google form has been posted in your Class of 2025 Google Classroom. Orders and Money will be due to Mrs. Wells by Friday January 31st. Please make sure you have exact cash or a check made payable to Mardela Middle and High School. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wells at kewells@mywcps.org

This weekend provides two opportunities to see students perform on stage, with Wicomico Middle presenting "The Big Bad Musical" today and Saturday and Wicomico High presenting "Clue" today, Saturday and Sunday. Come be entertained while supporting our talented students! This post includes two more entertainment opportunities, including next week's audition information for the All County Musical, "Shrek." That show will be presented in the spring. In the meantime, the James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival will have eight shows in the JMB Auditorium Feb.. 7-9 and 13-16, with seats reserved and tickets available now.

School Status Change for Thursday, Jan. 23: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Thursday, Jan. 23. We encourage bus drivers, other motorists and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed. Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Jueves 23 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el Jueves 23 de enero. Alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día. Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Jedi 23 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit Jedi 23 janvye. Nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.

Field Trip Opportunity 🚨 Attention High School Students! 🚨 🌟 Interested in a career in healthcare? Now’s your chance to explore the possibilities! 🩺 Join us on February 21 for a field trip to Wor-Wic Community College and get an insider’s look at their cutting-edge Health Occupations and Nursing programs. Here’s what’s in store: ✅ Tour state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning ✅ Learn about career paths in nursing, medical assisting, radiology, and more ✅ Meet instructors and students who’ve been in your shoes ✅ Discover how Wor-Wic can help you launch a career in healthcare 💡 Your future in the fast-growing healthcare field starts here! 🌟 Permission Slips or Questions ask Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org #HealthcareCareers #FieldTrip #ExploreYourFuture #HighSchoolOpportunities #WorWic 📄 Don’t wait! Download the permission slip now and sign up today. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKD22Rt4vV0J_-BVYoA-wRJrFrf9uzbG/view?usp=drive_link

February 13 – Careers at NASA - Tour NASA Wallops Flight Facility Open to High School Students 🚀 Ready for an Out-of-This-World Adventure? 🌌 Discover NASA like never before with these amazing experiences: ✨ Fabrication & Testing Facility: See how NASA builds and tests rockets for space missions! 🎈 Balloon Program Office: Explore the lab where giant balloons are designed for Earth and space research. 🎮 Range Control Center: Go behind the scenes of rocket launches and learn about Wallops Island's exciting history and future missions. 🚗 Wallops Island Driving Tour: Enjoy scenic views of the launch pads up close. 🌕 Launch Pad Tours: Visit the very spots where rockets blast off to the Moon and beyond! 🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore the wonders of space. #NASA #SpaceExploration #STEMAdventures See Ms. Rhodes for a Permission Slip - amrhodes@mywcps.org Download Permission Slip https://drive.google.com/file/d/194Z01ZrO5HgeCW18DMhfthssUcjVRi20/view?usp=drive_link

Due to schools being closed for inclement weather on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Superintendent's Open Door Session that was scheduled for Jan. 22 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive, Salisbury.

Mardela Wrestling Alumni Night is this Friday January 24th beginning at 5pm. Wrestlers from the Original 1971 Team will be present. Keep in mind that no cash is accepted at the door, tickets will become available a couple of days before the event and have to be bought online at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22644

January 27 - January 31 will be our Attendance Spirit Week. There will be drawings each day per grade level for prizes for students who have had good attendance this far. Prizes will include t-shirts, lanyards, drawstring bags, candy, and more. Looking forward to a great week of school spirit and fun :)

Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed (Wednesday, Jan. 22), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m. Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 22 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m. Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 22 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.