Parkside High

Only 8 days till Parkside Fall Sports starts!

Good evening RAMFAM! This is your proud Parkside principal, Brian Briggs. I had the honor and pleasure to meet almost 100 of our new incoming Parkside High Class of 2028 this week on Thursday for Freshman Orientation. It was great seeing so many new RAMFAM in one place and remember that there is a 2nd date of Freshman Orientation this coming Thursday, August 8th at 1 and 3 PM for those who would like to attend. Special shoutout to our RAMbassador student leaders for coming in to assist with Freshman Orientation and giving tours to our new RAMFAM while also answering questions and helping calm any fears for new students. Parkside High School Class of 2025, there is an upcoming Senior Summer Session just for you on Tuesday, August 6th, at 1PM in our auditorium. This session will be for Parkside seniors looking for a jump start to the college application process. Don't worry if you can't make it. The electronic version of the presentation will be made available to all students after the presentation. I am a big believer in communication and making sure that everyone knows what is happening here at Parkside, home of the RAMS. See below for important dates over the next few months. Important dates upcoming: • August 5th – 16th – Parkside Marching RAMS Band Camp – Reigning National Champions • August 6th – Senior Summer Orientation – 1 PM Auditorium • August 8th – Freshman Orientation – 1 PM and 3 PM • August 14th – First day for Fall Sports • August 16th – Back to school mailing will be mailed • August 27th - 5 Till 7 PM – Parkside Open House • September 3rd – Freshman Transition Day – Only Parkside Class of 2028 attends • September 4th – All students return • September 28th – Parkside Homecoming 24’ Dance • October 3rd – 1st marking period Mid-Term progress reports • November 8th – 1st marking period ends Our amazing Parkside Marching RAMS are once again selling their RAM Cards. These are $10 and a great way to get discounts to local businesses while also raising funds for our band. Here is more information pertaining to the Parkside Marching RAMS Ram Cards: Parkside Ram Band Fam and Friends, it's the best time of year! Our 204-2025 Ram Cards are now available for pre-sale! Just $10 gets you discounts at 29 local businesses for an entire year! Cards are valid from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 This year's list of businesses: AWR Property Services Bagel Bakery Bury Diner Classic Cakes Flannery’s Bayou and BBQ FLOW HVAC FN Burgers Hoppers Tap House Hunan Palace Island Creamery Jen Seay Photography Kellyn’s Kafe La Tolteca Lucky Star Meineke Minuteman Press Mission Fitness Pam’s Hallmark Pit and Pub Red Roost Rita’s Italian Ice Sonya’s Flowers Southbound Bowling Specific Gravity Sugar Rush by Theresa Ugly Pie University Car Wash Wildwood Lavender Farm There are two ways to order: * Order online now for pre-sale and the cards will be delivered to you. Link to order online: https://tinyurl.com/2R6KXSN3 * Contact a Marching Rams member. Cards will be handed out to the Marching Rams once they are available in August Visit our FB event to stay updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/1150923659463128 I won’t keep you long RAMFAM, I just wanted to say a quick hi and let you know that your Parkside CTE administrative teams are working diligently to make sure that the 2024-2025 school year is the best year yet for Parkside. Last school year was a great year, but we here at Parkside believe that we can always do better and make sure that Parkside CTE is at its absolute best for you, the RAMFAM. Thank you again RAMFAM for all you do! I am so proud to work with so many great students, families, and staff. I hope you are having a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you all soon! Thanks, Brian

Only 10 more days till the start of Parkside Fall Sports!!! Are you ready? Go to this website: https://phs.wicomicoschools.org/o/parkside/page/athletics and scroll down to PRE-REQUISITES TO PARTICIPATE IN PARKSIDE ATHLETICS so you can complete everything needed to participate. Questions? Please email the following: Kim Pelot - Athletic Director kpelot@mywcps.org Brittany Jackson - Assistant Principal of Athletics brijackson@mywcps.org Cindy Riley - Athletic Trainer criley@mywcps.org Parkside High School...HOME OF CHAMPIONS!!!

Parkside High School, Class of 2025... upcoming Senior Summer Session just for you on Tuesday, August 6th, at 1PM in our auditorium. Don't worry if you can't make it. The electronic version of the presentation will be made available to all students after the presentation.

The Parkside High Football team took on the ultimate challenge with the Maryland Army National Guard! After conquering the grueling Murph workout, these students raced against the clock in five intense challenges that tested their leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. Students, we hope you carry the lessons you learned about yourselves into every obstacle life throws your way. Keep pushing your limits and proving what you're made of! #MDARNG #GoGuard Wicomico County Public Schools #salisburymd #NextGreatestGeneration

It's still THANKFUL Thursday, so we've got another THANK YOU... Thank you to Mr. Dwaine Shrieves and his building service management team for doing an amazing job on our floor in Andy's Hall! It looks incredible and just in time for volleyball practice and then physical education class! THANK YOU!

This morning we had a great start to Parkside Freshman Orientation! The Parkside High Class of 2028 was able to meet the principal, get a presentation on all they need to know as freshman from our amazing counseling department, and got a tour of the building from our RAMbassadors. We will have 2 more sessions next Thursday, August 8th, at either 1 or 3 PM. It was great getting to meet so many new RAMFAM today, the Parkside High Class of 2028!

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Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.

The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.

School Status Alert: Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, May 21. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.

Upcoming Board of Education Monthly Meeting Dates and Times: Board of Education monthly meetings will take place on these second Tuesdays through the summer: June 11 at 1:30 p.m., July 9 at 7 p.m., and Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m. The Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in odd-numbered months and 1:30 p.m. in even-numbered months. Note: The date of the May 2024 Board meeting was moved from May 14 to May 7 due to the Maryland Primary Election on the later date. The meeting time was adjusted from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to remove a scheduling conflict with the Wicomico County budget hearing the evening of May 7.

The Interactive Media (IM) program of Career & Technical Education will have a year-end open house Wednesday evening complete with student digital art, live performances, and items for sale that were made by the talented IM students. This is a great opportunity for high school students and middle school students to see what they could do in Interactive Media. Everyone is welcome. The open house -- 2024 End of Year Art, Media & Performance Exhibition -- will take place in the Wicomico High School media wing from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with live performances 5-5:30 p.m. For a preview, learn more about CTE Interactive Media in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY-mafsGjDE

Ready for something other than a normal Friday night? Have we got a show for you! The 2024 All-County Musical "The Addams Family" opens tonight at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico High Auditorium. With a kooky story and quirky characters, it will make you laugh while causing you to question just what normal is anyway. This musical is rated PG-13. Tickets available on gofan.co or get ticket help at the door. Don't miss seeing it this weekend (shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday) and supporting this great cast and crew from Wicomico's four high schools.

The PG-13 Addams Family All-County Musical Comedy is taking place at Wicomico High School on April 26th & 27th at 7pm and on April 28th at 2pm. This show is recommended for Adults, high and middle school students, as it is Rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is suggested. Not recommended for elementary students. Tickets are $10 and are available at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22652

The Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration was a very special night of celebrating top teachers as well as supporters from the community. Here are some highlights from the evening, including recognition of the 2024 Friends of Education, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. Thanks to both organizations for what they do to support youth both now and in the past. More photos from the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration are posted here: https://wicomicoschools.smugmug.com/Wicomico-Teacher-of-the-Year-Spring-Celebration-2024

Today is the last day of instruction for Wicomico students before spring break. Schools dismiss 3 hours early today. The school system will be closed Thursday through Monday for everyone. On Tuesday, April 2, the Central Office and school offices will reopen. Schools will reopen for instruction on Wednesday, April 3. Have a great spring break!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session 4-6PM Wednesday, March 27 to hear people’s concerns, ideas or questions on any issue involving Wicomico Schools. No appointment needed. Open Door Sessions are held in the Wicomico County Public Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. For information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.