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Join Us to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future in one of our upcoming learning sessions! Join us in person at the WCPS Board of Education Office or watch online via livestream! February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Chief Academic Officers Denise Shorts and Annette Wallace will share progress on WCPS' implementation of Pillars One (Early Childhood Education) and Three (College & Career Readiness) is going. (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI) March 12, 2025, 5:40 p.m. - Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dwayne Abt and Coordinator of Student Health Services Lauren Williams share progress on Pillars Two (High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders) and Four (Resources for Students to be Successful). (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/M27PHb89he4)

🌟 ❤️ Show Our School Counselors Some Love! ❤️🌟 It’s National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3-7, 2025), and this year’s theme is Helping Students Thrive! 🌱✨ There’s no better time to celebrate Mrs. Funk and Ms. Carr for their dedication, kindness, and unwavering support. ❤️💌 They help our students thrive every day—academically, personally, and beyond! 💖 Let’s show our gratitude! Drop a comment below to share how they’ve made a difference in your life. 💬✨ #HelpingStudentsThrive #WeLoveOurCounselors ❤️ #ThankYouCounselors #SHMS

🌟 SHMS Staff Spotlight! 🌟 At SHMS, we’re proud of our dedicated staff who make a difference in our students’ lives every day! To celebrate their hard work, we’re continuing our Staff Spotlight series, where we highlight the amazing people who help make SHMS such a special place. 🎉✨ This week, meet Mrs. Lynda Hite! As our School Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Hite keeps everything running smoothly with her dedication and care. A Pocomoke native, she takes pride in having played Field Hockey at PHS and is a true sports fan! 🏑🏀⚽ When she’s not at SHMS, she loves spending time with her family and dreams of traveling to Hawaii one day. 🌺✈️ Join us in giving Mrs. Hite a warm SHMS welcome! Stay tuned each week to meet more of our incredible SHMS family! 🥰💫 #SHMSPride #StaffSpotlight #WeAppreciateYou

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.

📚 Here are some gentle reminders from the library! 📚 - Keep books away from food, drinks, pets & babies - No writing in books ✍️ - Turn pages carefully - Store books in your bookbag when done 🎒 - Return on time so others can enjoy! - Let us know if a book needs repair 🛠 Have questions? Reach out to our school librarian Mr. Williams with any questions! 💬 #LibraryLove #BookCare

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

📢 Attendance Matters! 🎓 Every day counts, and being present helps students stay on track for success! 📈 Did you know that missing just two days of school per month can add up to 18 days a year? That's nearly an entire month of learning lost! Let’s work together to ensure every student has the best chance to thrive. 🌟 #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SHMSProud #StudentSuccess

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.

🌟 Introducing SHMS Staff Spotlight! 🌟 At SHMS, we’re proud of all our dedicated staff who make a difference in our students’ lives every day! To celebrate their hard work, we’re launching our Staff Spotlight series, where we’ll be highlighting the amazing people who help make SHMS such a special place. 🎉✨ Kicking it off is Ms. Maria Iacchetta! 👩‍🏫💫 As a passionate 7th-grade World Geography teacher, Ms. Iacchetta inspires curiosity and exploration in her students 🌍. A Bishopville native, she’s committed to fostering learning and connection in her classroom! 📚💙 Stay tuned each week to meet more of our incredible SHMS family! 🥰💫 #SHMSPride #StaffSpotlight

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

❄️ Feeling snowed in today? Got cabin fever? 🏡 Warm up with a good book! 📚 Check out these amazing titles and more on SoraApp.com. Best of all, it’s **FREE** for all WCPS students! Happy reading! 📖✨

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.

📚 Dive into this month’s exciting updates from the SHMS Media Center, The Eagle’s Nest: January Edition ✨🦅 This month, discover: 📸 Media Expo 2025 ❤️ February Scholastic Book Fair 🎥 Studio Time: Stop Motion Animation 📖 Black-Eyed Susan Book Highlights: Two Degrees 🔥 📱 Top Sora Checkouts 📊 Top 10 Graphic Novels Since September 🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/3m1xy #EaglesNest 🦅 #SHMSLibrary 📚 #JanuaryUpdates ❄️

🌟🎨 Congratulations to Mrs. Heather Shockley, our 2025 SHMS Teacher of the Year! 🎉👏 Mrs. Shockley, our incredible art teacher, fills SHMS with creativity and inspiration every day! From mentoring her Art Honors students to craft stunning masterpieces 🎨 to teaming up with SHMS teachers for innovative art projects that bring learning to life 🖌️📚, she helps students explore their creative potential and build essential skills. 📸 Pictured here are her Art Honors students and Mr. Williams' 4th grade Media class, celebrating Mrs. Shockley’s well-deserved recognition! Let’s give her a HUGE round of applause 👏👏👏 and celebrate her passion and dedication to our students and school! Share your congratulations in the comments below! 💬✨ #SHMSTeacherOfTheYear #SHMSPride #ArtInspires #CreativityUnleashed

📢 Attendance Matters! 🎓 Every day counts, and being present helps students stay on track for success! 📈 Did you know that missing just two days of school per month can add up to 18 days a year? That's nearly an entire month of learning lost! Let’s work together to ensure every student has the best chance to thrive. 🌟 #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SHMSProud #StudentSuccess

Parent Conferences Rescheduled! 🗓️ Mark your calendars—Parent Conferences will now take place on Thursday, January 16th, from 5:00–7:00 PM. Join us for a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and successes. Our teachers are here to support and collaborate with you in helping your student thrive. 💬✨ Please call the school or reach out to your child’s teacher to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you there! #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess

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.