Students have the opportunity to earn their ServSafe Manager Certification by attending class on Monday evenings in the 4th term! This should put you ahead of any competition if you are looking to work in the food industry during the summer or in the future. For more information scan the QR code or talk to Mrs. O'Barsky in E212!
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Yesterday, 74 JMB students eager to pursue a career with Tidal Health attended an interest meeting to learn how they can get involved by volunteering at the hospital this summer. Kudos to these students for planning ahead and investing in their future careers!
Yesterday at Bennett High School, we awarded over 500 scholarships to our senior class. We encourage all students to complete their scholarship applications by the deadline to take full advantage of these incredible opportunities. We look forward to celebrating these achievements at the upcoming award ceremony!
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Semester 2 Honor Roll
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Semester 2 Honor Roll
Last week, Fruitland intermediate had their February PBIS incentive program. Clippy made an appearance for their masked singer event.
Congratulations to our Class of 2028 Semester 2 Honor Roll
Congratulations to our Class of 2027 Semester 2 Honor Roll
Interested in playing unified bocce this spring? Come on out and meet with Coach Dennis and Coach Morandi! Meeting will be on Thursday March 6th at 3pm in Room E113
The current, updated 2024-2025 school year calendar is now available on our website.
On Tuesday the Maryland State Board of Education approved Wicomico’s waiver request for Monday, June 16. This was the final piece of Wicomico County Public Schools' plan for making up six days missed due to winter weather.
Wicomico now has the OK to end the school year on Friday, June 13 for students, teachers, instructional assistants and nurses. The earlier version of the calendar that showed school on Monday, June 16 should now be discarded.
While this updated calendar still needs approval from the Wicomico County Board of Education at its March 11th meeting, the calendar is available now for reference and planning purposes. (Following the Board’s vote, only the approval note at the bottom right corner of the calendar would change.)
To see this year’s current school calendar, go to www.wicomicoschools.org and click on Calendar at top right, or go directly to the Calendar page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/calendars
Wor-Wic Community College will be hosting a Dual Enrollment Information Night on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 6pm in Guerrieri Hall 101. Students interested in dual enrollment courses are invited to attend.
Seniors! Are you unsure how to pay for college?
The JMB Mock Trial team defeated the Parkside Mock Trial team last night at the Wicomico County Courthouse. This was the first playoff round and the team will compete on Thursday for the opportunity to compete in the state quarterfinals. Great job team and advisors.
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Students for Quarter 2! A huge round of applause to the hardworking students of James M. Bennett for achieving perfect attendance this quarter! Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day is truly inspiring. We are so proud of each and every one of you! As part of the Wicomico County Public Schools' "Arrive to Thrive" campaign, these students are demonstrating the importance of consistency and the positive impact it has on their academic journey. Together, we are building a strong community of learners who are ready to succeed! Keep it up, everyone! We look forward to seeing even more students thrive in the next quarter. #ArriveToThrive #PerfectAttendance #CommunitySchool #AcademicExcellence #StayFocused
Attention JMB Seniors!
Attached is the senior t-shirt order form. Forms and money are due by March 14. Students can purchase at the school store during all lunch shifts, Mrs. Webster's Room G115, Mrs. Schuchart's, or leave in the main office.
If your student is interested in participating in the cosmetology, health occupations or nursing assistant CTE program for next year please ensure that they have signed up to attend the mandatory interest meetings tomorrow via SchooLinks!
Ms. Rickards has made it into the Top 16 Rising Stars for second year teachers. If you see her, congratulate her and wish her well in moving onto the next round. On Friday, Admin surprised her with some special treats to celebrate.
