A FRESH START for a Great School Year! The annual “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is returning on Sunday, August 23rd at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks (Clear Backpacks available too for Wi-Hi and Wi Middle while
supplies last)
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts
-Family Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
MARK YOU CALENDAR for Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!
For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or jhesen@mywcps.org Also, "Thank You" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
SHARE THIS and help us spread the word to families who may benefit. Let's work together to make sure every child starts the school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools
#FreshStartWicomico
@wicomicorec
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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. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks (Clear Backpacks available too for Wi-Hi and Wi Middle while
supplies last)
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts
-Family Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
MARK YOU CALENDAR for Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!
For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or jhesen@mywcps.org Also, "Thank You" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
SHARE THIS and help us spread the word to families who may benefit. Let's work together to make sure every child starts the school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools
#FreshStartWicomico
@wicomicorec
@cfeasternshore
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1 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 August 3 - 10. 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
High school families, we know that the college application process can be an overwhelming experience. So, grab your calendar, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a look at the opportunities Wicomico County Public Schools is offering high school students and their families to conquer the college application process. We hope to see you at some of these events this school year!
Senior Application Night: Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Parkside High School
High school seniors (Class of 2027) and their parents will learn about college applications, admissions requirements, financial aid, and more. Register here: https://forms.gle/Vk6YyAvUnsi4tcry7
College & Career Training Fair: Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | James M. Bennett High School
Families with students in Grades 7–12 can connect with college admissions representatives, explore career training programs, and discover extended learning opportunities during high school. Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
College & Scholarship Essay Support
High School Seniors can receive personalized guidance to write strong essays for college and scholarship applications. More information will be shared at the start of the school year.
College Sports Information Night: Monday, November 9 | 5:30 -7:00 p.m. | Wi Hi Auditorium Students interested in being an athlete in college will learn more about NCAA eligibility requirements, academic expectations, how to create highlight film using HUDL and hearing about the recruiting timeline for your sport from high school. Register here: https://forms.gle/WxPeHa2jCg43bbQw6
College Road Trips for Juniors
Visit college campuses throughout the school year to experience campus life, explore academic programs, and find the college that is right for you.To find out more about the experience our students had at Johns Hopkins University last spring, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFc6q8PlRk. More information will be shared after the school year starts.
College Counselors Each of our high schools has a College Counselor that is ready to help you navigate the college application process. Please be on the look out for information they will share about topics related to the college application process.
JMB: Ms. Krista Riggin; krriggin@mywcps.org
Senior Application Night: Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Parkside High School
High school seniors (Class of 2027) and their parents will learn about college applications, admissions requirements, financial aid, and more. Register here: https://forms.gle/Vk6YyAvUnsi4tcry7
College & Career Training Fair: Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | James M. Bennett High School
Families with students in Grades 7–12 can connect with college admissions representatives, explore career training programs, and discover extended learning opportunities during high school. Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
College & Scholarship Essay Support
High School Seniors can receive personalized guidance to write strong essays for college and scholarship applications. More information will be shared at the start of the school year.
College Sports Information Night: Monday, November 9 | 5:30 -7:00 p.m. | Wi Hi Auditorium Students interested in being an athlete in college will learn more about NCAA eligibility requirements, academic expectations, how to create highlight film using HUDL and hearing about the recruiting timeline for your sport from high school. Register here: https://forms.gle/WxPeHa2jCg43bbQw6
College Road Trips for Juniors
Visit college campuses throughout the school year to experience campus life, explore academic programs, and find the college that is right for you.To find out more about the experience our students had at Johns Hopkins University last spring, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFc6q8PlRk. More information will be shared after the school year starts.
College Counselors Each of our high schools has a College Counselor that is ready to help you navigate the college application process. Please be on the look out for information they will share about topics related to the college application process.
JMB: Ms. Krista Riggin; krriggin@mywcps.org
JMB Seniors, do you want to get started on your college applications? Join us for College Cafe On august 10th or 13th. register by sending an email to Mrs. Riggin - krriggin@mywcps.org.
JMB Class of 2030, sign up now for Freshman Orientation
Choose August 10th or 11th at 9am or 11am.
We can't wait to meet you!
https://forms.gle/X5h4eE2PCG5qNPht5
Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, July 3, as part of the Independence Day holiday. On Saturday, July 4 our nation celebrates 250 years since the day that the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence Day. Happy 250th America!
The Wicomico County Board of Education this week welcomed the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board, Andrew Yates of Mardela Middle & High School. Yates began serving his term on July 1 and will represent all students of Wicomico County Public Schools throughout the year ahead. Learn more about this outstanding student and the experiences he brings to the Board table: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3017341
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a special meeting and work session on Tuesday, June 30. Following the call to order at 8:30 a.m. and a closed session, the Board will meet in open session starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. On the agenda for the open session of this special meeting:
• Approval of the Student Member of the Board
• Adoption of the amended current expense budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of Pre-Qualified Real Estate Brokers
The public is welcome to attend this special meeting, which will be followed by an open work session. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
• Approval of the Student Member of the Board
• Adoption of the amended current expense budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of Pre-Qualified Real Estate Brokers
The public is welcome to attend this special meeting, which will be followed by an open work session. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Friday, June 19 to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The school system will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Report cards for the final marking term are available as of today (Tuesday, June 16). They are available through the Family Portal, and will also be mailed.
Reminder: Next week is the last week of the 2025-2026 school year for Wicomico County Public Schools. Here is the schedule (the same as the one posted for elementary schools/Pittsville School but without elementary letter days). Schools will provide any details on each day's class schedule if needed.
Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
It's the weekend y so there's no school, but it's still a great time in Wicomico County Public Schools to:
-Take part in The Great STEM(+) Expo for all ages, happening 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School. Free and open to all.
-Visit the Pridelands with the cast and crew of the Prince Street Elementary Drama Club's "The Lion King Kids," shows at the school at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
-Browse through hundreds and hundreds of excellent pieces of artwork in the annual Wicomico County Student Art Show, in the Paul Sarbanes Branch of the Wicomico Public Library in Downtown Salisbury. Open library hours Saturday and Sunday, and then it closes.
-Take a seat in the Wicomico High School Auditorium for the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre's "The Little Mermaid," whose cast includes some of our talented students. Shows at 11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
-Take part in The Great STEM(+) Expo for all ages, happening 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School. Free and open to all.
-Visit the Pridelands with the cast and crew of the Prince Street Elementary Drama Club's "The Lion King Kids," shows at the school at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
-Browse through hundreds and hundreds of excellent pieces of artwork in the annual Wicomico County Student Art Show, in the Paul Sarbanes Branch of the Wicomico Public Library in Downtown Salisbury. Open library hours Saturday and Sunday, and then it closes.
-Take a seat in the Wicomico High School Auditorium for the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre's "The Little Mermaid," whose cast includes some of our talented students. Shows at 11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
May 8: Progress reports published for the 4th marking term. Be sure to review and discuss with the student, to support the student in finishing the year strong.
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we are proud to celebrate our incredible OT team in Wicomico County Public Schools!
OT staff: Your dedication, creativity, and expertise empower students to access their learning, build independence, and thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration and individualized support, you make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff each and every day. Thank you for all that you do. The students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico Schools appreciate you!
#OTmonth
OT staff: Your dedication, creativity, and expertise empower students to access their learning, build independence, and thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration and individualized support, you make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff each and every day. Thank you for all that you do. The students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico Schools appreciate you!
#OTmonth
Not every adventurer goes around the moon. These intrepid educators are getting ready to go Over the Edge for ALICE On May 8th. That's the day that Beaver Run Elementary Principal Dave Harris, Wicomico High Principal Dr. Nikki Blake, Chief Finance and Operations Officer Dr. Brian Raygor and Wicomico Middle Assistant Principal Kimandi Binns will rappel from the roof of The Ross down to the streets of Downtown Salisbury. We thank them for their willingness to serve students and families in this unique and somewhat daunting effort.
Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.
Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.
(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)
Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.
Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.
(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)
90 Minute Delay Schedule - Students may enter the building this morning at 9:05 and will report to 2nd period (No 1st period today). Students who go to Parkside for CTE or Schumaker need to catch the bus on the BACK by ramp no later than 9:05.
School Status Alert for Friday, April 10: Wicomico County Public Schools has a 90-minute delay due to fog. Breakfast will not be served at school. Schools provide additional details if needed. Please be safe.
Just three more days until we celebrate the wonderful Teacher of the Year semifinalists from around Wicomico County Public Schools and learn which one will be the 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Meet all of the semifinalists (listed below) in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz1Wq4Llh0
Semifinalists for 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year:
Beaver Run Elementary: Meghan Albers, Prekindergarten
Bennett Middle: Kari Thomas (NBCT), Math
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Shelley Smith, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Delmar Elementary: Tracy Hayes (NBCT), Special Education
East Salisbury Elementary: Heather Davis, 3rd Grade
Fruitland Primary: Courtney Feeney, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Fruitland Intermediate: Kacie Robinson, 3rd Grade
Glen Avenue Elementary: Lyndsay Greenan, 2nd Grade
James M. Bennett High: Dr. Chelsea Taylor, English Language Arts/Literacy Professional Development Coach
Mardela Middle & High: Amber Dorman, English Language Arts
North Salisbury Elementary: Madeline Naumann, 3rd Grade Magnet Math
Northwestern Elementary: Melissa Hileman, 5th Grade
Parkside High/CTE: Andre Carter, Physical Education
Pemberton Elementary: Marsha Rickards, Kindergarten
Pinehurst Elementary: Jodi Moore (NBCT), Reading Intervention
Pittsville Elementary & Middle: Kristin Walston, Reading Intervention
Prince Street Elementary: Diane Powers, 3rd Grade
Salisbury Middle: Gabrielle “Ellie” Cuppett, Chorus
West Salisbury Elementary: Lauren Gilmore (NBCT), 1st Grade
Westside Primary: Jessica Carter (NBCT), Reading Intervention
Westside Intermediate: Bethany Hammond, 2nd Grade
Wicomico Middle: Katy Likovich, 8th-Grade Science
Wicomico High: Danielle Glenn, Math
Willards Elementary: Sophia Vitilio, 3rd Grade
Special Programs: Jen Campbell, Math, Virtual Learning
Semifinalists for 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year:
Beaver Run Elementary: Meghan Albers, Prekindergarten
Bennett Middle: Kari Thomas (NBCT), Math
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Shelley Smith, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Delmar Elementary: Tracy Hayes (NBCT), Special Education
East Salisbury Elementary: Heather Davis, 3rd Grade
Fruitland Primary: Courtney Feeney, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Fruitland Intermediate: Kacie Robinson, 3rd Grade
Glen Avenue Elementary: Lyndsay Greenan, 2nd Grade
James M. Bennett High: Dr. Chelsea Taylor, English Language Arts/Literacy Professional Development Coach
Mardela Middle & High: Amber Dorman, English Language Arts
North Salisbury Elementary: Madeline Naumann, 3rd Grade Magnet Math
Northwestern Elementary: Melissa Hileman, 5th Grade
Parkside High/CTE: Andre Carter, Physical Education
Pemberton Elementary: Marsha Rickards, Kindergarten
Pinehurst Elementary: Jodi Moore (NBCT), Reading Intervention
Pittsville Elementary & Middle: Kristin Walston, Reading Intervention
Prince Street Elementary: Diane Powers, 3rd Grade
Salisbury Middle: Gabrielle “Ellie” Cuppett, Chorus
West Salisbury Elementary: Lauren Gilmore (NBCT), 1st Grade
Westside Primary: Jessica Carter (NBCT), Reading Intervention
Westside Intermediate: Bethany Hammond, 2nd Grade
Wicomico Middle: Katy Likovich, 8th-Grade Science
Wicomico High: Danielle Glenn, Math
Willards Elementary: Sophia Vitilio, 3rd Grade
Special Programs: Jen Campbell, Math, Virtual Learning
April 2nd is and Early Dismissal Day! Students will be dismissed at 11:45am.
See attached shuttle information for all students who travel to Schumaker, CTE, ATEX, VPA, and JROTC.
See attached shuttle information for all students who travel to Schumaker, CTE, ATEX, VPA, and JROTC.
