STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

This isn’t just paint on a wall—it’s a message that matters. At Stephen Decatur High School, a powerful idea became a permanent reminder: that mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for our student-athletes. This mural was created in honor of Morgan's Message, a national nonprofit committed to eliminating the stigma around mental health in athletics. Founded in memory of Morgan Rodgers—Morgan’s Message advocates for equal treatment of mental and physical health in sports, and empowers student-athletes to speak up, support one another, and seek help without shame. The wall now standing at Stephen Decatur High School is the result of months of planning, community support, and student leadership. This was truly built with love from the inside out. We’re incredibly honored we was asked to bring that vision to life through mural art. Massive thanks to the heart-forward staff—Lindsay Owens, Shannon Bone, Wendy Shirk—and the student leaders who spearheaded this from concept to completion. Thank you Freeman Arts Pavilion for helping to bring this to life, the Decatur students and staff, and the entire Ocean City community for showing up. At WALS, we don’t just paint walls—we empower people. We believe murals can educate, connect, and heal. This project reminded us exactly why we do what we do. Let this wall forever speak the words so many need to hear:�You are not alone. You are not weak. Your mental health matters. Also: huge love to @chloektattoos , who led design on her first major mural project (and did it beautifully!), @sahraera for your steady talent and teamwork, The Brand for coming out and capturing content of the entire day, and @jay_productions3 for taking some of these incredible photos! Be on the lookout for a mini doc covering the day and project dropping soon!

Registration Now Open for SUN Meals to Go Summer Program Worcester County Public Schools June 4, 2025 Worcester County Public Schools is proud to participate in the SUN Meals to Go Program to provide summer meals to eligible children in our communities. The SUN Meal Program is dedicated to ensuring food security for rural communities by providing nutritious meals to those in need. The program provides meal bags that include five breakfasts, five lunches, and a gallon of milk each week from June 30, 2025 through July 31, 2025. Meals may be picked up on Mondays between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the following locations: First Baptist Church, 204 4th St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 American Legion Post #231, 104 Showell St, Berlin, MD 21811 Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 107 S Collins St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 To be eligible, children must: Be age 18 or under at the time of registration; Not be enrolled in a WCPS Summer Academy/School program; Have a parent/guardian complete the required registration form; and Have a parent/guardian (as defined by USDA) present at pick-up. To participate in the SUN Meals to Go Program, parents must register their eligible child(ren) using the registration form by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/Y3ryu51VXh, or by registering onsite. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who is a parent/guardian according to the USDA? A: A guardian is the designated primary caregiver for a child. A guardian may be the permanent designated caregiver (i.e. the legally appointed guardian) or the temporary designated caregiver of the child (e.g. a child has been left in the care of their grandparent for the weekend). Note: A licensed caregiver being paid for childcare (i.e. an individual licensed as a family daycare home or an individual who operates an independent childcare center) does not meet this definition. Q: Can I send someone to pick up meals on my child's behalf? A: No, in accordance with USDA regulations, the child(ren)'s parent or guardian as defined above must be present to pick up the meals from a pick-up site. Q: Do I need to register each time I pick up meals? A: No, you only need to register your child(ren) once to participate for the entire duration of the program. Q: Why can't my child participate if they are enrolled in WCPS summer academy? A: Students enrolled in summer academy/school programs within our school system are provided with breakfast and lunch at all school sites. Because of this, they are not eligible to participate as the USDA defines this as a duplication of meals. Other Questions? Families with any questions about the SUN Meals to Go Program can reach out to the WCPS Food & Nutrition Services Department by calling (410) 632-5015. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement Find Us Worcester County Public Schools 6270 Worcester Highway Newark, MD 21841 Phone: 410-632-5000 Fax: 410-632-0364 Apptegy/Thrillshare Privacy Policy Digital Accessibility Statement EOE/Non-Discrimination & Title IX USDOE OIG General Fraud Reporting Hotline Safe Schools Maryland

Our community members “let the dogs out,” and we are soooooo thankful! 🐶🐾❤️ There’s truly nothing like this kind of therapy as students wind down from AP exams, MCAP assessments, and SATs, while preparing for final exams. #CommunityPartnerships #CommunityMatters

It has been said that “the greatest wealth is health.” 💪 With our completed Wellness Center, we are nicely invested in the health and physical well-being of our student body. Two of our physical education areas now offer both strength and cardiovascular training with top-notch machinery. We are so appreciative of the support of our local community members and businesses for making this vision a reality. 💙🖤🤍 #DecaturNation #SeahawkPride #SeeUs #CommunityMatters #CommunityPartnerships

Ready to take the stage this summer? ✨🎭 The Stephen Decatur Summer Theatre Program is back — and it’s not your average drama camp! This process-based program is all about building acting technique, confidence, and creativity. Designed for rising 5th–8th graders, students rotate through two to three theatre classes each day focused on performance skills like acting, movement, and improvisation. 📅 Dates: July 7–24 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Stephen Decatur High School Auditorium and Black Box 🎭 Informal performances every Friday to share what we’ve been working on! Whether your child is new to the stage or already a seasoned performer, this program is a supportive and fun way to grow as an artist. 🎟️ Spots are limited! For more info or to register, visit http://www.decaturtheatre.com/summer-program.html

There are so many academic and enrichment opportunities at Stephen Decatur High School this summer!☀️ Our Summer Academy features: Trailblazing Technology & Adventurous Art: June 30 - July 3 July 8 - July 10 8:30AM - 12:30PM Freshman Academy & Mindful Management: July 14 - July 17 July 21 - July 24 8:30AM - 12:30PM Credit Recovery Program: June 30 - July 31 8:30AM to 12:30PM SAT Prep Review: July 28 - July 31 *9AM to 12:30PM SchooLinks Orientation Drop-In: July 23 - 24 *9 to Noon Transportation is available. Register now. Visit our Extended School and Summer Academy webpage at: https://sdhs.worcesterk12.org/.../page/after-school-academy.

It’s a beautiful day for a beautiful message, so we built and painted one! 🎨🖌️ Our students and staff have worked all year toward this moment. From fundraisers to pickle ball competitions, staff members, particularly Lindsay Owens, Shannon Bone, and Wendy Shirk, along with student leaders, had a vision to promote the mental well-being of athletes and celebrate our programs. Thus, the MORGAN’s MESSAGE WALL was born. Morgan’s Message® is a 501(c)(3) that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. This project could not have been realized without the incredible help from our community. A special shout-out to We Are Limitless Studios and Freeman Arts Pavilion, and to our faculty and student body, and student alumni, for bringing your talents and hard work to Stephen Decatur High School. 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksServe #CommunityMatters #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #SeahawkPride #SeahawksSoar #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk #MorgansMessage

A BIG thank you to the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chapter at Stephen Decatur High School for their incredible support of Diakonia Inc.! 💙 These amazing students raised $376 to help us continue providing shelter, food, and vital services to those in need across our community. 🙌✨ 📸 Diakonia Inc. Executive Director Ken Argot is pictured here with SADD Chapter President Gigi Sallah — thank you, Gigi, and the entire SADD team for making a difference! 👏💙

School's (Not) Out for Everyone! 🎓☀️ Hey, grads and early summer vacationers, welcome to Ocean City! While you're here celebrating Senior Week, don't forget: Worcester County Public Schools MD are still in session until Tuesday, June 17th. That means school buses are still on the roads and school bus laws are still in effect. 🛑 Maryland School Bus Stop Law: ✅ STOP when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. 🚗 If you're on a divided highway (a physical median separates lanes), only traffic behind the bus must stop 🚙 On two-lane or multi-lane roads without a median, all traffic in both directions must stop Let's keep our roads safe for students, families, and each other.

Congratulations to our Worcester County Public Schools MD “Grow Our Own” recipients and a tremendous thank you to Dr. Jon Andes for the generous support of our students and school system!

It is true when we say #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk! We were so excited to welcome back these #Seahawks for our college readiness forum. Thank you Deliyah Holland (Howard University), Abigail Vadella (University of Pennsylvania), Grace Nichols (Salisbury University), and Mia Kemp (Shippensburg University) for helping our students navigate the college application process and for sharing helpful tips for college preparation. 💙🖤🤍 #SeahawksSoar #DecaturNation #SeeUs Worcester County Public Schools MD

We might be approaching the end of the school-year, but now is the time to get a step ahead for next year! You can do that with our SAT PREP course during our Summer Academy. SAT PREP July 28-31 9AM-12:30PM Use the QR code or visit our Extended School page in our website at: https://sdhs.worcesterk12.org/.../page/aafter-school-academy

Last chances to participate in MSDE's office hours to learn and ask questions about the development, design, and implementation of Maryland’s PreK-12 Mathematics Policy and its’ anticipated outcomes for students across Maryland. Upcoming Dates and times are: · Friday, June 6 – 10am-11am · Tuesday, June 17 – 4pm-5pm To attend, you must register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/MDMathHours.

ICYMI: Stephen Decatur High School's Class of 2025 walked across the stage Friday night! 🎓 Check out the full photo album now available on our WCPS Photo Share: http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare

Congratulations to Stephen Decatur High School's newest alumni: the Class of 2025! More photos coming soon! #WeAreWorcester #CongratsGrads #ClassOf2025

The commencement for Stephen Decatur High School's Class of 2025 is well underway! #WeAreWorcester #CongratsGrads #ClassOf2025

Congratulations to Stephen Decatur High School Senior, Graham Geiser! Graham was honored at the MPSSAA Minds in Motion Scholarship Banquet at Ravens Stadium. He was one of 18 student-athletes in the state to receive this award. We wish Graham the best of luck as he is headed to University of Tennessee.

Final therapy dog visit of the school year coming your way a week from today!

Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Relive the magic of Stephen Decatur High School's Senior Boardwalk Parade with our full photo album, which has been added to the WCPS Photo Share: http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare. #WeAreWorcester #CongratsGrads