STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a spotlight on Megan Seyler from Stephen Decatur High School! 🎉 Thank you for your incredible dedication and the impact you make every day.�We’re so grateful for all of our amazing teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeAreWorcester

Congratulations to Stephen Decatur High School's scholars who were honored for their academic achievement during tonight's WeXL Banquet! A special shout out to the amazing group from the #ClassOf2026 who have had consecutive straight A's throughout high school! #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

We may be one day late, but the appreciation is right on time! 🎉
Happy (belated) National Principal’s Day to our incredible principal, Mr. Tom Sites!
Mr. Sites - your hands-on leadership, unwavering dedication, and true Seahawk enthusiasm set the tone for our entire school community. We are especially grateful for your amazing sense of humor and the special way you connect with our students each and every day. You truly make a difference in #DecaturNation. 💙🖤🤍
Thank you, again, for all you do!
#NationalPrincipalsDay

That’s our very own Stephen Decatur High School Kristina Cosgrove, along with her teaching intern Jada Smith, being recognized with the coveted Outstanding Mentor-Intern Co-Teaching Award last night at the 30th annual Regional Professional Development Schools celebration at Salisbury University.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Mrs. Cosgrove, and thank you for serving as such a fantastic ambassador for us and Worcester County Public Schools MD!

Thank you Salisbury Zoo for this wonderful partnership! These pieces are really special! Big shout-out to art teacher Heather Riser for inspiring her students to reach creative heights!
#CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters #ArtsAreAlive

A huge thank you to the talented art students of Stephen Decatur High School for their incredible 3-D ocean animal creations, now on display in our Education Center! 🐠🌊

These imaginative and beautifully crafted pieces bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our guests, and we’re so grateful for this generous donation.

We’re especially excited that this is just the beginning—this collaboration is growing into an ongoing partnership, with new student artwork being created this fall and will be displayed the following spring to inspire visitors for the year ahead. We look forward to this wonderful collaboration with the Worcester County Public Schools MD!

Be sure to check out these amazing creations during your next visit to the Salisbury Zoo! 🎨

Ready to level up this summer? ☀️📚
Our Stephen Decatur High School Summer Academy is designed to build skills, boost confidence, and set students up for success, all in a fun, supportive environment!
✨ Programs Include:
�🚀 Get Ready, Get Set, Charge! – Explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.
�🎒 Freshman Academy – A full week dedicated to helping rising 9th graders start strong.
�📝 SAT Prep & SchooLinks Orientation – Get ahead on college readiness.
�📈 Credit Recovery – Stay on track and catch up with confidence.
💡 All programs feature hands-on, engaging instruction in small, supportive settings—because confidence grows when students feel seen and supported.
📅 June 22 – July 23 (No July 2)
�⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
�🚌 Transportation available
�🗓️ Flexible scheduling—choose your programs and weeks!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit our website to register today!
Give your student a summer that inspires growth, curiosity, and confidence. 💪✨

Well, it was an early morning wake-up call 📣 for Principal Sites, complete with a barking dog at 4AM, as members of the senior class decided to do a little sunrise tailgate . . . at his house! 🌞 Gotta love a good #SeniorClassPrank!

After the initial shock, the wee hours were filled with a lot of laughter, great conversations, and even an invitation inside. Great kids, great Principal! 😄

#ClassOf2026 #WeAreDecatur #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk #DecaturNation #DoWhatDecaturDoes

Check out a few of our Soaring Seahawks who were accepted on-site to attend Wor Wic Community College in the fall. We are so grateful for our partnership with Wor Wic, and so proud of the 28 students who received their acceptance certificates today! #fromseahawkstodolphins #spreadingtheirwings

Registration is still open 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

Sporting our “Red for Ed,” education that is, today to support and advocate for public education! ❤️🏫 📚
#EducationMatters #WeAreWorcester #DecaturNation #CommunityMatters #PublicEducation #PublicEducationMatters

The 10th annual “Hill Day” was alive with the sounds of advocacy today as members of our Surfrider Club Zoomed with members of our United States Congress to lobby for pro-environmental legislation. ❤️🌊🌎
#MarylandGreenSchool #SDHSGoesGreen
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
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Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter

A fabulous trio named Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore 18 Under 18! 👏👏👏
Three cheers and a triple BIG congratulations to senior Kirby Bounds, junior Gannon Eastlack, and freshman Carly Watts on their selections to the prestigious program that recognizes top young local leaders for innovation, service, and academic achievement. As scholars in the classroom, multi-sport athletes, and dedicated community volunteers, all three represent the best at Stephen Decatur High School. 💙🖤🤍
Following graduation this coming May, Bounds plans to attend the Honors College at Hood College to major in biology and play softball. She aspires to become a high school teacher while continuing her service to the community as a certified paramedic.
Eastlack’s plans include collegiate sports and pursuing a degree in engineering, where he intends to combine analytical thinking with creativity to solve real-world challenges.
Watts, who is now finishing up a very busy and successful 9th grade year, has her sights set on a career in speech pathology, which will combine her passion for helping children and young adults with disabilities with her strong interest in communication, language development, and making a meaningful difference in others’ lives.
The Stephen Decatur High School community and the public are invited to celebrate our fabulous and talented three at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore “18 Under 18” Awards Ceremony on May 18, 2026, at 5PM at the Junior Achievement Center in Salisbury.
Tickets and Student Recognition Sponsorships are live and available to purchase now. Visit https://www.easternshoreja.org/events for more information.
Worcester County Public Schools MD
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks

We are so proud to celebrate our Bayside Conference Senior Scholar Athletes this evening! #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

Last night was one for the books! 🎶⚾
Our Stephen Decatur High School choir had the incredible honor of performing the National Anthem 🇺🇸 at the Delmarva Shorebirds annual “Hit the Books” 📚 game, and they not only hit the right notes, they rocked! From the first note to the final echo, their talent and hours of practice were on full display.
Thank you to our SDHS Choir Boosters and to our Choir Instructor Mr. John Gross for all that you do!
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Worcester County Public Schools MD

Our After Prom is one of the most important events of the year because it gives our students a safe, fun, and unforgettable way to celebrate together after a milestone night, creating memories that will stay with them long after high school ends.
Stephen Decatur High School After Prom is coming up on Saturday, May 16th, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! 🎉
After Prom is one of the most beloved traditions for our kids. A night full of music, friends, games, incredible raffle prizes, and tons of food, where our kids can keep the celebration going in a safe, fun environment. And year after year, it's our amazing community that makes it all possible. 💙
We are looking for:
✅ Parent Volunteers, we NEED you!
🍕 Food Donations
🎁 Raffle Prize & General Donations
Thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and community members, these kids seriously clean up with the raffle prizes. It's one of the highlights of the night! But none of it happens without hands, hearts, and a little giving spirit from people like YOU.
To donate: drop off at the Main Office, attn: Mr. Purnell
For food donations or to volunteer: DM us to arrange pickup, drop-off, or to sign up!
Let's show our seniors how much this community loves them. Share this post and help us spread the word! 🙌

It’s always a beautiful day to take care of our beautiful Earth, so that’s what we did! ❤️🌊🌎
Our #EarthWeek celebrations culminated with the big campus clean-up, sponsored by the Surfrider Club, and the results were incredible. We collected over 110 pounds of trash, everything from everyday litter to a broken folding table (yes, it’s true!).
More than just the numbers, this was about showing up for our shared spaces. Every piece of trash removed is one less harmful toxin in our environment.
Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered, got their hands dirty, and made a real impact. Let’s keep the momentum going. Earth Week might be over, but caring for our planet is a year-round commitment. 🌱✨
And remember, Stephen Decatur High School is a #MarylandGreenSchool!
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Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter
#SDHSGoesGreen #SeahawksServe
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks

🚘 LIFE SKILLS LAB covers CAR CARE💡
Stephen Decatur High School would like to know how many of you out there know how to do basic car maintenance….Feel free to comment and let us know! 🤪
Well, thanks to Ocean City Police Department Detective (and #SDHSAlum Class of 2014) Kevin Herbert, #AfterSchoolAcademy students and faculty members will be rolling on the roads with some basic knowledge. From checking tire pressure to tackling flat tires (and a lot of information in between), our students and staff are officially road-ready.🔧😄
For information about our After School Academy and/or its programs, including the Life Skills Lab, contact Mary Berquist at (410) 632-2963.
#AfterSchoolMatters #CommunityPartnership
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk

Happy #EarthWeek from the members of our Surfrider Club! ❤️🌊🌎
We are celebrating today by handing out native seeds…Please plant away! 🌱
We are so grateful for the time, donations, and support of Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter, The Home Depot, and Assateague Coastal Trust.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s big campus clean-up!
#SDHSGoesGreen #CommunityPartnership

Get ready to SHINE at the 2026 SDHS Senior Prom when "Met Gala meets SDHS" on
Saturday, May 16th at 6:00 at the Roland E Powell Convention Center. Ticket sales begin Monday, April 27th and go through Thursday, May 14th.
Be ready for a magical and memorable night you'll never forget 💃🪩🕺🏽