Thank You to T.C. Studios for leading a successful Paint Night for Black History Month! 🩶❤️
🎉🌟 Huge congratulations to all the talented students who secured Gold 🥇 and Silver 🥈 at the Worcester County Media Expo! Your artistic brilliance shines through, inspiring us all. Keep creating, innovating, and sharing your remarkable talents with the world! 🎨🎬 🌟👏
February is "Love Your Bus" Month. Students created cards in After School Academy to show their appreciation. SHHS is so grateful for our wonderful drivers who get our students to and from school safely. ❤️🩶
Mr. Kennis Austin grew up in Horntown, VA. He attended Chincoteague High School and upon graduation, attended Eastern Shore Community College earning an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Business Management. Afterwards, he attended Radford University in Virginia where he received an undergraduate degree in History. In addition, he received a Master's Degree from Old Dominion University in History with a certification in teaching grades 7-12.
He has worked in Worcester County Schools since 1995 (29 years) as a Social Studies/History teacher, Extended School Administrator and Assistant Principal at both the middle and high school. He is currently a Student Services Specialist for the Pocomoke City Schools.
“My inspiration to pursue a career in education was my own elementary school teachers while I was a student. They dedicated their lives to help me achieve and realize my potential and I wanted to do the same for children! A motto that I remember hearing from my early years as an educator, "Only What You Do for Children Will be Remembered."
Juniors, don't miss out! The deadline to sign up for the SAT Boot camp is Tuesday, 2/27! Breakfast is served each day and camp begins at 9:00am sharp and ends at 12:00. What an amazing opportunity to raise your score! Click the link!
https://forms.office.com/r/Hav7cbJwq9
Reflecting on Worcester Jr. & Sr. High alumni's experiences in segregated schools inspires progress. Honoring their struggles and triumphs acknowledges the history that paved the way for future generations to learn and grow.
Good Luck to our wrestlers as they compete in the 1A/2A East Regionals at Queen Annes County High School. Congratulations to our qualifiers, including our first ever Female Regional Qualifier Zoe Richardson. Good luck to all!
Monday Night is our Parent and Teacher + Night! Come meet your child's teachers, learn more about our programs, and enjoy FREE pizza and drinks! Click the link below or scan the QR code in the graphic to sign up!
http://tinyurl.com/MonPTCplus
IMPORTANT BOE UPDATE: Tomorrow's special meeting of the Board of Education has been cancelled at the request of the State due to extenuating circumstances. The meeting will be rescheduled. Full details are in the image below.
Always Anonymous, Always Available. There are many ways you can submit an anonymous tip to Safe Schools Maryland. Save this phone number and/or download the app to keep this information readily available. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
Mr. Deshon Purnell is a Worcester County/Berlin native who had the pleasure of attending all the northern end schools, Buckingham Elementary, Berlin Intermediate, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Stephen Decatur High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Salisbury University and then Master's from Wilmington University. He started his professional educational journey in Dorchester County where he was able to branch out and experience new things. As a WCPS employee, he’s held positions such as BES School Counselor, SDHS School Counselor, BES Assistant Principal and now, currently, SDHS Assistant Principal.
“I enjoy my job because I get to interact with students and adults from all walks of life, and this is the main reason why I got into education. Words of advice I would like to share is, work hard and stay humble, be kind to one another and lastly in the words of Morgan Freeman, accept people as they are, but place them where they belong. You are the CEO of your life. Hire, fire and promote accordingly.
Congratulations to Logan Hurney who placed 3rd Place in the 500m event at Maryland Track and Field State Championships! #EaglesSoar
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education has adopted the 2024-2025 school system calendar. View the presentation at http://tinyurl.com/2425CalPres. The new calendar will be added to the website this week.
Don't miss the 2024 WCPS Media Expo at Snow Hill High School this Thursday, Feb 22! Interactive stations and gallery open at 5 PM. Celebrate creativity with Elementary Awards at 6 PM, followed by Secondary Awards. New location and revised format, same great innovation!
Big congratulations to our incredible wrestling coach for clinching the Bayside Conference Coaches Sportsmanship Award! 🏆 Your dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship inspire us all. Thank you for being an amazing mentor both on and off the mat! #Sportsmanship #EaglesSoar
Join us at Snow Hill High School for "Parent & Teacher Conference Plus Night" on February 26, 4-6 PM. Scan the QR code to sign up for conferences and strengthen the home-school partnership! 📚✨ #ParentTeacherConference #SnowHillHighSchool #EaglesSoar
Join us this Saturday at Snow Hill High School for Thirty-One Bingo to benefit the Snow Hill High School baseball team. Doors open at 5:00!
Attention SHHS Families...After School Academy will NOT meet this Thursday, 2/22, due to the WCPS Media Expo being held at SHHS. Driver's Education WILL still meet, however, students MUST have their own transportation as not busses will be running that evening.
Good luck to our Indoor Track Team as they complete at States today! The Hilltop is cheering for you! ❤️🩶
Ms. Tatiyana Johnson serves as the Family and Consumer Science teacher at Stephen Decatur High School. After graduating from Washington High School in Somerset County she journeyed on to graduate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science.
“My inspiration of becoming a teacher began in high school with my Art teacher Ms. Amy Rowland. As a new student entering a new school and new environment. Amy made me feel very comfortable in her classroom. She treated me like I was on her own, by checking up on each day, always saying "Hi" to me in the hallway and always giving a word on advice about any situation! The way she interacted with her students and made sure they felt safe inspired me to become a teacher just like her. Anything I would like to share I love what I do as a teacher! Having students come to me for advice or just a shoulder to listen has warmed my heart each day I am here!
