Good Evening Clipper Families! Please take a few minutes to read through our entire newsletter. Each edition includes new announcements, important updates, and upcoming events, along with previously shared resources that remain available for your reference. While some sections may look familiar, please review the full newsletter so you don’t miss new information.
5 days ago, James M. Bennett High School
Starlight School Night — A Family Learning Extravaganza is coming soon!

Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Junior Achievement Center (301 Tilghman Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804) for a fun night of learning and family fun!

Visit information tables about learning opportunities in our schools. Explore hands-on STEM activities, create art, enjoy student performances, visit the UMES STEM Mobile Lab and watch Young Business Leaders Fishbowl make their pitch and take the LEGO challenge. Boxed dinners will be provided (while supplies last). Interpreters will be available.

Come explore, play, and learn together at Starlight School Night!
8 days ago, Beth Sheller
Starlight School Night Slide with date,time and location of event

October 13, 2026 - Three Wicomico Public Schools employees were recognized for going the "Extra Mile" in their work duties at the October 13th Board of Education meeting. Robert O'Day, custodian at James M. Bennett High, Ben Sandlin, Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director at James M. Bennett, and LiAnn Piposzar, Community School Coordinator at Willards elementary were honored and given a plaque and certificate for their outstanding work.

Each of the EM recipients received a plaque and certificate from Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer and Board member Allen Brown. You can read about why these three employees were chosen at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3191957

If you see these Extra Mile Award recipients in your travels, please "THANK" them for going above and beyond for Wicomico County Public Schools.

9 days ago, Wicomico Public Schools
Image of September's Extra Mile Award recipients Robert O'Day/James M. Bennett H.S., Ben Sandlin/James M. Bennett H.S., and LiAnn Piposzar, Willards Elementary
Image of September Extra Mile Award recipient Robert O'Day of James M. Bennett High School with JMB Principal Matthew Donovan, Board Member Allen Brown and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Micah Stauffer
Image of September Extra Mile Award recipient Ben Sandlin of James M. Bennett High School with JMB Principal Matthew Donovan, Board Member Allen Brown and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Micah Stauffer
Image of September Extra Mile Award recipient LiAnn Piposzar of James M. Bennett High School with Willards Elementary Principal Jennifer Rice, Board Member Allen Brown and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Micah Stauffer
Calendar reminder: Schools are closed on Friday, Oct. 16 for students and most school staff, for the Maryland State Education Association Convention. Central Office and school offices are open.
9 days ago, Tracy Sahler
Wicomico schools closed Friday, October 16 for students and most school staff, Central Office and school offices open
12 days ago, James M. Bennett High School
A Superintendent's Open Door Session will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
17 days ago, Tracy Sahler
Graphic showing Superintendent Open Door Sessions in 2026-2027 school year
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.

For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1:00 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 October 6 - 12. 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
17 days ago, Paul Butler
Image of a flyer advertising the next Board of Education meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 1:30 p.m.
19 days ago, James M. Bennett High School
Wicomico Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer's 2026 - 27 "Plan for Success" is now available for reading on the Superintendent's web page at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/superintendent-of-schools
23 days ago, Wicomico Public Schools
Image of a student performing a science experiment on the cover of the Superintendent's Plan fo Success 2026 - 27 update
Wicomico County Public Schools is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school system in which all students may eat meals at no charge. We’re pleased to provide meals for students to support good health and readiness for instruction. Thanks to the team at Salisbury Middle for letting us share these photos of a recent lunch shift. Find October breakfast and lunch menus for Wicomico students on the school system’s Food & Nutrition Services website: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1748883292658&page=menus&sm=10&sy=2026#/clicktoscroll
23 days ago, Tracy Sahler
School lunch at Salisbury Middle
School lunch at Salisbury Middle
School lunch at Salisbury Middle
School lunch at Salisbury Middle
School lunch at Salisbury Middle
Progress reports covering the first several weeks of the school year come out today, Sept. 30. It's a good check-in for students, teachers and families.
23 days ago, Tracy Sahler
Progress reports come out September 30th
The Wicomico County Board of Education held a work session on September 29, 2026, that included the review of policies being moved forward to the October 13, 2026, Board Meeting. Those policies are available for public review at this link: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/policy-creation-review

Individuals wishing to provide comments on any of the policies before the Board meeting may send their thoughts to comments@mywcps.org or mail them to Dr. Brian Raygor, Wicomico County Public Schools, 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury, MD 21802.
23 days ago, Paul Butler
Image of flyer asking for public comments on Board of Ed Policy Revisions

Your next career move could be within our family at Wicomico Public Schools. Check out the current openings and if interested, apply today at wicomico.schoolspring.com

#JoinOurTeam
#WicomicoPublicSchools

25 days ago, Paul Butler
Image of flyer advertising positions that are open for hire at Wicomico Public Schools

THANK YOU SFS! Wicomico County Public Schools has an incredible Student and Family Services division, including Pupil Personnel Workers, Community School Coordinators, and Home School Liaisons. For the month of September, we want to say "THANK YOU" to the following individuals who give their all each week in helping students and families.

If you see them at the school, be sure to say "Hi", and if your family is in need of resources or would like to connect, their information can be found of the school's website.

At Beaver Run Elementary School
- Patricia Fontaine, Community School Coordinator
- Amanda Jamison, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Odette Pierre, Home School Liaison

At Fruitland Intermediate
- Braxton Clark, Community School Coordinator
- Tiffany Redden, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Tara Shockley, Home School Liaison

At Fruitland Primary
- Sharon Hutchison, Community School Coordinator
- Tiffany Redden, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Vanessa Ortiz, Home School Liaison

At Glen Avenue Elementary
- Aida Dodoo, Community School Coordinator
- Melissa Johanning, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Marcia Yamashiro, Home School Liaison

Thanks for all you do for our students and families of Wicomico County Public Schools!

#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools

25 days ago, Paul Butler
Image of the Student and Family service team at Beaver Run Elementary
Image of the Student and Family service team at Fruitland Intermediate School
Image of the Student and Family service team at Fruitland Primary
Image of the Student and Family service team at Glen Avenue Elementary

The HELM 9-27-26

Check out the HELM for the week of 9-27-2026

https://sites.google.com/mywcps.org/9-27-26/home

28 days ago, James M. Bennett High School
🎓 College & Scholarship Essay Help for JMB Seniors
Need help polishing your college or scholarship essay?
We've got you covered!

Here’s how it works:
1. Email a teacher from our school (see the list below) to let them know you want your essay reviewed.
2. The teacher will invite you to a Google Classroom assignment where you’ll upload your essay, the prompt, and any questions you have.
3. You will receive helpful feedback and suggestions to strengthen your essay before you submit it!

Contact one of the teachers from our school:
Ms. Smith: jensmith@mywcps.org
Ms. Taylor: chtaylor@mywcps.org

Reach out today to get started!
about 1 month ago, Beth Sheller
College & Scholarship Essay Support JMB 2026

On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering and honoring the importance of this date. It's an important day for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given. on Sept. 11, 2001. Our nation also marks Sept. 11th as Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

about 1 month ago, Tracy Sahler
Graphic about 9/11, Patriot Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance
Calendar Reminder: Schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools are closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when schools reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
about 2 months ago, Tracy Sahler
Information of Wicomico Schools being closed September 7th for Labor Day
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.

For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 6:30 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 7 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 Sept. 1 - 7. 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
about 2 months ago, Wicomico Public Schools
Image of a flyer advertising the next Board of Education meeting on September 8th at 7pm
Dear Students and Families,
We are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026-2027 school year! Use This Link https://sites.google.com/mywcps.org/jmb-news-8-30-2026/home to view The HELM
about 2 months ago, James M. Bennett High School