As Prom approaches, Stephen Decatur High School wants to remind everyone to
“Drive safe and sober. Someone loves you and wants you home safe!”
We’d also like to express our deepest appreciation to Worcester Goes Purple, Patriot Auto Recycling, Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills, and our very own Students Against Destructive Decisions (#SADD) members for their role in setting up this meaningful display.
“Drive safe and sober. Someone loves you and wants you home safe!”
We’d also like to express our deepest appreciation to Worcester Goes Purple, Patriot Auto Recycling, Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills, and our very own Students Against Destructive Decisions (#SADD) members for their role in setting up this meaningful display.
Our #BestAllAround student makes doing it all look easy! ⭐️
She is a straight-A student with 8 Advanced Placement and an additional handful of Dual Enrollment courses, a decorated scholar, a multi-sport athlete, a valuable member of multiple honor societies and clubs, and a community volunteer.
She also just happens to be our esteemed Senior Class President and our Homecoming Queen👑.
She wasn’t able to attend our Senior Awards Night on Monday because she was busy qualifying for the state tournament in track, so we are celebrating her here! 👏👏👏
Congratulations Lotus Wise!!!
💙🖤🤍
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
She is a straight-A student with 8 Advanced Placement and an additional handful of Dual Enrollment courses, a decorated scholar, a multi-sport athlete, a valuable member of multiple honor societies and clubs, and a community volunteer.
She also just happens to be our esteemed Senior Class President and our Homecoming Queen👑.
She wasn’t able to attend our Senior Awards Night on Monday because she was busy qualifying for the state tournament in track, so we are celebrating her here! 👏👏👏
Congratulations Lotus Wise!!!
💙🖤🤍
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Monday night’s Senior Awards Convocation was an incredible celebration of the talent, leadership, hard work, and achievements of our amazing #ClassOf2026! 🌟🎓
From academic excellence and artistic accomplishments to athletic success and community leadership, our seniors continue to inspire us every day. We are so proud of all they have achieved and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the future.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients - as you continue to soar, always remember, #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk! ✨💙🖤🤍✨
Worcester County Public Schools MD
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
From academic excellence and artistic accomplishments to athletic success and community leadership, our seniors continue to inspire us every day. We are so proud of all they have achieved and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the future.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients - as you continue to soar, always remember, #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk! ✨💙🖤🤍✨
Worcester County Public Schools MD
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Just a friendly reminder that our Summer Academy registration is through May 22nd. Reserve your student’s spot now!
School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
We might be a little biased, but we’re eyeing up #1! 💙🖤🤍 Thank you Delmarva Now - Daily Times for covering this!
Stephen Decatur High School ranked in the top 10 best high schools for athletes in Maryland by USA Today.
Stephen Decatur High School ranked in the top 10 best high schools for athletes in Maryland by USA Today.
Please help us make our After Prom event spectacular!
Donations needed.
Please contact our Assistant Principal Mr. Purnell for information and/or questions.
(410) 632 - 2880
Email: DSPurnell@worcesterk12.org
We are feeling very grateful during this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, and we love walking down our enchanted hallway, complete with “thank you flowers 🌸,” courtesy of our Educators Rising students.
💙🖤🤍
Shout out to our administration and numerous community members, businesses, and organizations for making the week so special.
#WeAreDecatur #CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters #DoWhatDecaturDoes
💙🖤🤍
Shout out to our administration and numerous community members, businesses, and organizations for making the week so special.
#WeAreDecatur #CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters #DoWhatDecaturDoes
We’re hooked on gratitude! 🎣
THANK YOU to the Marlin Club Crew of OC for reeling in support for our students with generous donations of fishing licenses & funds for gear. Thanks to them, our students are now ready to cast their lines, tackle new skills, catch some things in the currents, and make waves out on the water! 💦
Also, thank you to teachers Heather Wieland and Tom Hinkle for establishing such great community connections!
#CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters
THANK YOU to the Marlin Club Crew of OC for reeling in support for our students with generous donations of fishing licenses & funds for gear. Thanks to them, our students are now ready to cast their lines, tackle new skills, catch some things in the currents, and make waves out on the water! 💦
Also, thank you to teachers Heather Wieland and Tom Hinkle for establishing such great community connections!
#CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters
Tonight our choir members hit all the right notes! 🎤🎶🎵
Our spring concert was filled with the most melodious moments, voices blending in perfect harmony, music that gave us chills, and a whole lot of 💙🖤🤍 on that stage. From soft, soulful notes to powerful crescendos, every performance was a reminder of just how magical music can be. 🪄
#SeahawksSoar #SeahawksSing #DoWhatDecaturDoes
Our spring concert was filled with the most melodious moments, voices blending in perfect harmony, music that gave us chills, and a whole lot of 💙🖤🤍 on that stage. From soft, soulful notes to powerful crescendos, every performance was a reminder of just how magical music can be. 🪄
#SeahawksSoar #SeahawksSing #DoWhatDecaturDoes
Registration closes tomorrow, May 8th at 12pm, for S. T. A. T. T. (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism, and Technology) Camp at Worcester Technical High School! Don’t miss this opportunity, learn more and register here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/2814420. #WeAreWorcester
Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open. If your child is turning 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2026, it's time to get them registered!
Needed Documentation:
Child's Birth Certificate
Proof of residency
Record of child's immunization and blood lead level test
Proof of income (for PK only)
Visit our website (www.worcesterk12.org) for more information and to start the registration process.
Act now to get free shipping on Graduation photos from Lifetouch!🎓
A BIG showing for Unified Bocce!
Preparation met the challenge yesterday at the district tournament and it paid off in a big way!l 💪 Stephen Decatur High School brought home the hardware… 🥉🥈🥇
That’s right—bronze, silver, AND GOLD!
The gold medalist team of Jakob Thawley, Will Walsh, Ben Stallings, Blaine Coleman, Michael Jones, Aubrey Cohan, and Max Taylor are headed to the State Tournament on May 19th at Washington College.
Stay tuned for follow up!
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Preparation met the challenge yesterday at the district tournament and it paid off in a big way!l 💪 Stephen Decatur High School brought home the hardware… 🥉🥈🥇
That’s right—bronze, silver, AND GOLD!
The gold medalist team of Jakob Thawley, Will Walsh, Ben Stallings, Blaine Coleman, Michael Jones, Aubrey Cohan, and Max Taylor are headed to the State Tournament on May 19th at Washington College.
Stay tuned for follow up!
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Way to go Caleb! Let’s keep that 🔥 going! Playoffs, HERE WE COME!
Caleb Loring is our Stanley Steemer Player of the Game from Tuesday night’s Bayside Baseball Championship game!
Loring drove in two runs at the plate with 2 hits and struck out the side to end the game as Stephen Decatur High School wins 10-0 over Colonel Richardson.
#LocalTeamsBigDreams
Caleb Loring is our Stanley Steemer Player of the Game from Tuesday night’s Bayside Baseball Championship game!
Loring drove in two runs at the plate with 2 hits and struck out the side to end the game as Stephen Decatur High School wins 10-0 over Colonel Richardson.
#LocalTeamsBigDreams
Perfection continues with a 10-0 Bayside Conference victory over Colonel Richardson! 🏆
Let’s go boys - keep it going! ⚾️🔥
#BeachBoys
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Let’s go boys - keep it going! ⚾️🔥
#BeachBoys
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
This field trip is one that will stay with students for a long time.
Christie Moore’s British Literature classes visited the Holocaust Museum as part of their study of Lord of the Flies 📖, an allegory shaped by the realities of World War II.
Experiencing history firsthand deepened students’ understanding of the novel’s themes: human nature, morality, and the consequences of losing societal structure, while sparking thoughtful reflection & meaningful discussion.🗯️
A new Lord of the Flies series is premiering on Netflix, offering another way to continue the conversation.
Christie Moore’s British Literature classes visited the Holocaust Museum as part of their study of Lord of the Flies 📖, an allegory shaped by the realities of World War II.
Experiencing history firsthand deepened students’ understanding of the novel’s themes: human nature, morality, and the consequences of losing societal structure, while sparking thoughtful reflection & meaningful discussion.🗯️
A new Lord of the Flies series is premiering on Netflix, offering another way to continue the conversation.
Let's hear it for our Coastal Style Magazine nomination once again! ✨
For the 6th year in a row, Stephen Decatur High School has been nominated for BEST SCHOOL! 💙🖤 We are so deeply honored to be in such excellent company as all of the school nominations are truly amazing.
Also, we have an esteemed member of our faculty nominated for Best of 2026. Let's go! 🔥
Amy Fenzel-Mergott - Best Teacher
We’d be honored to have your votes for SDHS and Mrs. Fenzel-Mergott anytime between now and May 31st at
https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2026-worcester/...
Worcester County Public Schools MD
For the 6th year in a row, Stephen Decatur High School has been nominated for BEST SCHOOL! 💙🖤 We are so deeply honored to be in such excellent company as all of the school nominations are truly amazing.
Also, we have an esteemed member of our faculty nominated for Best of 2026. Let's go! 🔥
Amy Fenzel-Mergott - Best Teacher
We’d be honored to have your votes for SDHS and Mrs. Fenzel-Mergott anytime between now and May 31st at
https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2026-worcester/...
Worcester County Public Schools MD
This is “nacho” average day for this #TeacherAppreciationWeek … This day is one to really “taco-bout!” What a fabulous way to enjoy each other in the spirit of community! 🌮🌶️🍅
Super appreciative of Pancho & Lefty’s, Cantina Los Agaves, and the Seahawk Social Committee for treating us to such a wonderful lunch, which was all that and a bowl full of nacho chips!
Super appreciative of Pancho & Lefty’s, Cantina Los Agaves, and the Seahawk Social Committee for treating us to such a wonderful lunch, which was all that and a bowl full of nacho chips!
Congratulations to one of the largest group of Stephen Decatur High School student athletes to sign on for the #NextLevel!
Today, we celebrated 29 (44 for the year including our fall signings!) talented athletes who inked deals to play at the collegiate level. 🔥
We are so thankful for our incredible community for raising, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and cheering on our students as they make their marks on fields, courts, tracks, and other arenas. It’s takes a village and our village is STRONG! 💪
Football 🏈
Jack Bradley – McDaniel College
Brian Chester – Bethany College
Turon Davis – Wingate University
Vernon DeShields III – West Virginia Wesleyan College
Zach Dove – Bethany College
Bo Gehrig – United States Coast Guard Academy
Seamus Orth – Randolph-Macon College
Brett Schulz – Salisbury University
Gio Smith – Bethany College
Brookes Waters – Salisbury University
Wrestling 🤼
Elijah Collick – University of Nebraska
Alex Riehl – Messiah University
Men’s Soccer ⚽️
Elijah Isett – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Collin Pennington – Regent University
Track & Field 🏃🏽
Collin Pennington – Regent University
Women’s Soccer ⚽️
Samantha Ruppert – Holy Family University
Caitlin Shimko – Dickinson College
Dance 🪩
Nadeen Hassanein – University of Maryland (Dance Team)
Softball 🥎
Emily Blume – Iona University
Kirby Bounds – Hood College
Men’s Lacrosse 🥍
Gunnar Ketner – DeSales University
Brody Lynch – Mercyhurst University
Baseball ⚾️
Landon Daniel – Chipola College
Mason Edelmann – Brunswick Community College
Spencer Gaylor – Virginia Wesleyan University
Caleb Loring – Hagerstown Community College
Kyle Springle – Stevenson University
Women’s Lacrosse 🥍
Brooke Cathell – Washington College
Ally Coleman – Shenandoah University
Bradleigh Cooksey – Goucher College
Savannah Hallon – Bridgewater College
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Today, we celebrated 29 (44 for the year including our fall signings!) talented athletes who inked deals to play at the collegiate level. 🔥
We are so thankful for our incredible community for raising, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and cheering on our students as they make their marks on fields, courts, tracks, and other arenas. It’s takes a village and our village is STRONG! 💪
Football 🏈
Jack Bradley – McDaniel College
Brian Chester – Bethany College
Turon Davis – Wingate University
Vernon DeShields III – West Virginia Wesleyan College
Zach Dove – Bethany College
Bo Gehrig – United States Coast Guard Academy
Seamus Orth – Randolph-Macon College
Brett Schulz – Salisbury University
Gio Smith – Bethany College
Brookes Waters – Salisbury University
Wrestling 🤼
Elijah Collick – University of Nebraska
Alex Riehl – Messiah University
Men’s Soccer ⚽️
Elijah Isett – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Collin Pennington – Regent University
Track & Field 🏃🏽
Collin Pennington – Regent University
Women’s Soccer ⚽️
Samantha Ruppert – Holy Family University
Caitlin Shimko – Dickinson College
Dance 🪩
Nadeen Hassanein – University of Maryland (Dance Team)
Softball 🥎
Emily Blume – Iona University
Kirby Bounds – Hood College
Men’s Lacrosse 🥍
Gunnar Ketner – DeSales University
Brody Lynch – Mercyhurst University
Baseball ⚾️
Landon Daniel – Chipola College
Mason Edelmann – Brunswick Community College
Spencer Gaylor – Virginia Wesleyan University
Caleb Loring – Hagerstown Community College
Kyle Springle – Stevenson University
Women’s Lacrosse 🥍
Brooke Cathell – Washington College
Ally Coleman – Shenandoah University
Bradleigh Cooksey – Goucher College
Savannah Hallon – Bridgewater College
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
