Congratulations to Natasha G., Elias B., Charlie S. , Ellie W. , & Ruby W. (not pictured) for placing as FINALISTS in the TOP THREE in their grade levels and category out of over 400 entries submitted from across the region in the ESLA Young Authors Contest! What an accomplishment! #SDMS #BulldogSTRONG
WCPS families, last week the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a directive allowing immigration enforcement actions to occur in sensitive areas, including schools and bus stops. Please visit our website https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/immigration-supports for how we are supporting our students and their families.
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
WCPS Families, weigh in now on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. The feedback gathered will be shared both with school system leadership and the Board of Education. Take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.
Bulldog Parents, just a reminder we have another Safety Talk tomorrow night at BIS from 5:30pm-7:00pm. See the attached infographic for more details. https://5il.co/36aw2
As road conditions are anticipated to worsen overnight and due to the previously scheduled early dismissal days, WCPS will hold virtual learning days on January 23rd and 24th. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
SCHOOLOGY Quick Tips:
- Schoology can be accessed at https://worcesterk12.schoology.com/
- All students should log-in to Schoology at their regular reporting time. Middle and high school students will follow their regular schedules, and elementary students should log in to their homeroom for more information from their teacher.
- Don't know your child's log-in for Schoology? Reach out to your child's school, or use our HelpDesk (https://worcesterk12help.zendesk.com/) to request the credentials.
VIRTUAL LEARNING Quick Facts:
- Please note that no student will be penalized for not being able to access remote learning. Students will have five (5) days after a return to in-person learning to complete any assigned work; completing that work will count for their attendance on the virtual day.
- View the full Virtual Learning Plan at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students. Students should log on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening and adult education classes are cancelled.
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education approved a modification to the current school year calendar. In addition to using the built-in inclement weather days in June, April 22-23, are now full days of school for students. View the modified calendar at https://5il.co/2f41t.
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education has adopted a revised Virtual Day Instruction plan for the remainder of the school year. Learn more about what virtual learning during inclement weather will look like for our students by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction.
Good Afternoon Bulldog Families! Just a reminder that there is NO After School Academy this week. Also, tonight is Parent Conference Night! Individual conferences will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis from 5pm-7pm.
🐾❄️Check out our December Students of the Month! ❄️🐾 #SDMS #BulldogSTRONG #laterpost
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Parents of current 8th graders: Mark your calendars for February 27th, 2025. There will be an informational assembly at Stephen Decatur High School at 5:00pm in the Auditorium regarding high school course selection.
We’re excited to kick off Session 2 of our Afterschool Academy today! Check out the activities that are meeting this week and get ready for another round of fun and learning!
✅ If your student registered: You should have received a confirmation email during the sign-up process. Please double-check your inbox!
✅ If your student is on the waitlist: No worries—Mr. Haines will contact you directly if a spot becomes available.
You can view the full calendar of activities on the afterschool webpage, located on our school website. 💻
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.
WCPS Families: Please visit https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/1958144 for an important communication from Superintendent Lou Taylor on the recently announced PowerSchool data breach.
IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
👀 See something? Say something! The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is available for anonymous reporting of any school safety concerns. Help us keep our schools secure!
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, all Worcester County Public Schools, including The Nest Early Learning Center, will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
We are so grateful to the small (but mighty!) WCPS maintenance and custodial teams working so hard to clear our school parking lots and sidewalks to get schools ready to welcome students back once it's safe to do so. Please drop a ❤️ or a comment below to send warm wishes and thanks to our crews! #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud
