At a distribution event held at East Salisbury Elementary this week for, 54 students from throughout Wicomico Schools received a new pair of sneakers for the school year, with able assistance from the team of Community School Coordinators.
The initial outreach was to families of students identified by pupil personnel workers as a family in transition. If there are still shoes and socks available when these students have been served, Wicomico’s Student & Family Services may provide shoes to other students and scholars who are in need.
This summer, Kendal has been part of the VolunTeen program at TidalHealth hit an impressive milestone — 200 volunteer hours, bringing her total to 436 hours over the past three years!
TidalHealth states, "throughout her time with us, Kendal has consistently shown responsibility, compassion and professionalism well beyond her years. Whether supporting patients, comforting families, or assisting our team, she brought warmth, kindness and a steady presence to everything she's done.". 👏
If you are looking for opportunities to explore careers this school year, make sure you talk to our Career Coach, Mrs. O'Barsky!
Students can enroll in an I/T Support certification class or a ServSafe certification course to gain valuable skills for in-demand careers. Additionally, we are launching a new cohort of Nail Tech students, a year-long program designed to prepare participants for success in the cosmetology field. These courses provide a great way to build professional skills and open doors to future career paths.
Interested students should reach out to their school counselor to request an application.
JMB Band Camp brought the energy with Color Wars Day! 🎨🎶 Shoutout to our amazing senior leaders in purple! We’re so proud of the creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm our students demonstrate every day! #JMBPride #BandCamp2025
JMB Band Camp kicked off on Monday, August 4th! 🥁🎵🌀
Students start the day with conditioning for the competitive season ahead, then use Ultimate Drill Book to learn their formations on the field. Colorguard members are learning how to use their equipment like flags and rifles, while percussionists practice playing with 4 mallets, using a variety of eccentric instruments, and splitting rhythms across their section. This week, performers will start putting music to movement!
You won’t want to miss their hard work in action at our Family Showcase on 8/15 at 6 PM!
Come cheer them on! 🥳⚓❤️
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.
JMB proudly supported more than 50 families, distributing over 800 pounds of food and essential toiletries!
Huge thanks to our incredible volunteers and generous supporters—you truly showed up and showed out!
Together, we’re creating real impact—one bag at a time.
Our August Summer Food Distribution is scheduled for August 14, 2025. We’ll see you there!
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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
Congratulations to Jonathan Kyle, Malachi Mitchell, and ZynaeJa Privott ( not pictured) ! We’re so proud of your achievements
A big thank you to Mrs. Emily Obarsky, Career Coach, and Ms. Candace Nutter, Community School Coordinator for their dedication in making this opportunity possible for our students.
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