These WAHS students recently competed at the Naval Academy and subsequently at International Competition in Massachusetts in the robotic SeaPerch competition. One of their sponsors, math teacher, Javar Jackson is shown to the right.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. John B. Gaddis spoke to retired educators and support staff about retiree benefits at the group's most recent meeting on Tuesday, September 18. Melvin Higgs serves as the organization's current president.

Washington High School International robotic SeaPerch competitors.

Once again for the 15th year employees at Sherwin Williams in Crisfield contributed hundreds of dollars worth of school supplies for the students of Somerset County.  This is part of Mission 2020 at the plant.

These students competed on a state level and national level in Skills/USA.

2017-2018 Somerset Intermediate School students competed in the robotic International SeaPerch competition this summer at Dartmouth.

Supervisor of Facilities and Capital Planning Daniele Haley recently was interviewed by TV 47 reporter Justina Coronel.  She provided the reporter with an update on the construction of the Somerset County Technical High School due to be completed by September 2019.

Scholastic Book Fair at Greenwood Elementary School This Week.

David Scott is the new Food and Nutrition Services District Manager for Somerset County Public Schools.

WAHS- SGA Display

This large contingent of retired educators, businesspersons, law enforcement officers, local government leaders and  parents and grandparents were present at Greenwood Elementary School on Tuesday, September 4 to greet our students. This display of concern and solidarity makes a significant difference.

Several University of Maryland Eastern Shore students were also at Greenwood Elementary School on September 4 to welcome the students back to school and to communicate they can achieve. UMES has a rich tradition of helping Somerset County Public Schools, its students and its staff.

Woodson Elementary School's Million Father March took place on Opening Day September 4.  Men from civic groups, businesses, church groups, the police ,the military, fraternities  and the Board of Education lined up along the front sidewalk and the sidewalk at the rear of the building to distribute pencils, give high fives and fist bumps to the students at WES as they entered the building.

Assistant Principal Terra Taylor shares with Justina Coronel of Channel 47.  She expressed her enthusiasm that over 50 men were in attendance and two Ladies from the Lioness Club in Crisfield ,Donna Sterling and Kathy Crockett, welcoming Woodson Elementary School students to school on September 4.

Former Board Members convened at Woodson ( from left to right), Vice Chairperson Dan Kuebler and Chairperson William Miles. were on hand to greet the students.

High fives.

Board Member Troy Brittingham hands pencil to Woodson student.

The Men of Progress were at the march for the second year.  They are from left to right Dale Turpin, Clarence Fontaine, William Miles, Clarence Bell and Charles Bell. 

Board of Education Member Troy Brittingham with Mrs. Terra O. Taylor at the Million Father March.

Assistant Principal Terra O. Taylor spoke to WBOC TV reporter Angelo Bavaro.  Mrs. Taylor planned this activity for the second year.

The men from the  Crisfield United States Coast Guard were on duty to welcome students back to school at Woodson.  They are stationed just around the corner at Somers Cove.

Pencils and high fives for students at the Million Father March at Woodson Elementary School on September 4.

High fives and smiles at the Million Father March.

Our Teacher of the Year and State Finalist Dr. Richard Warren Jr. at a Ravens Preseason game in Baltimore on August 30. This is one of the many TOY activities Dr. Warren will attend with his contemporaries this school year.

New Board of Education member Patti Monk (center) visited former colleagues (left) Linda Walston (right) Rebecca Bonneville at the Open House at Woodson Elementary School on August 30.  Both ladies are second grade teachers.

CAHS staff member Virginia Corbin assists student with material for Opening Day at the Open House on Thursday August 30.

At this Open House, SCPS is one year away from the opening of the new Somerset County Technical High School.

Floyd Azbell is the Teacher of the Year for J.M. Tawes and has been heavily involved in the resurgence of the SkillsUSA program.  "Butch" teaches HVAC.

Joe Webster is the construction and masonry teacher at J.M Tawes.

Major Wade Chambers teaches Criminal Justice.

John Ward is the automotive teacher.

Katherine  Campbell teaches business education at Tawes.

Wait until next year.

This organization has been an Important addition to Tawes Career and Technology Center in recognizing student talent and hard work.

Director of Schools Tracie Bartemy just before Open House began at Princess Anne Elementary School on Thursday, August 30.

Educators at PAE preparing for Opening Day.

Veteran paraprofessionals, left to right, Beth Holmes-Mayson and Lisa Collins working hard during Open House at PAE on August 30.

Many Greenwood Elementary students and their parents  were on hand for the school's annual Open House on August 30.

A father and his sons visiting the school on  the August 30 Open House at Greenwood Elementary School. 

Mrs. Rebekah Polk teaches 1st grade and reading at Deal Island Elementary School.  She has taught at the school for 35 years.  

Deal Island  Elementary School Teacher of the Year Michele Messick with one of her fifth grade students at Open House on August 30.

Deal Island Principal Ted Gibson with two of the students at the school's Open House.

WAHS students during Open House on August 30 search through the alphabetized material to locate their calendars, schedules and other related materials for the opening of school on September 4.

SGA member on the left and president on the right were selling Washington High gear at Open House to fund student government initiatives.

Rotarian "Duke Marshall" delivered 185 bookbags with supplies to the central office on Wednesday, August 29.  These will be distributed to students who could benefit from these items. Grants Generalist Teresa West along with 10 other staff members helped to transport the bookbags inside the office to organize by grade level.  They will be distributed to the schools.

People Helping People of the Lower Shore, Inc., facilitated the process of purchase, organization and subsequent distribution of these bookbags with student supplies.

Each of the bookbags contain age appropriate materials.

Pre-K-Grade 1 bookbags with supplies.

Somerset County Public Schools' staff members  are ready for school to open as they model the new bookbags. Left to Right are Duke Marshall (businessman), Alicia Benton, Roxane Rounds, Joy Hall, Tracie Bartemy, Teresa West and Tom Davis.  Many other businesses, organizations and faith-based groups provide the students with filled bookbags.  The school system  encourages and welcomes each and every gesture as there is a distinct need.  Thanks to everyone.

New Washington Academy and High School concession stand.   One of many upgrades within the athletic program at the school over the last few years.

New ticket booth at Washington Academy and High School.  The school system and the greater school community have focused much attention on the quality of the fields, updated bleachers, updated and resurfaced outdoor athletic facilities, etc.

Ladies of Elks, Lodge # 1044 preparing bags of supplies for students  From left to right are Vicki Paro, Margaret Evans, Kathy Sterling, Sandy Plank, Susan Smith, Carol Ann Mills and Jean Fisher,  Kelly Taylor is not pictured.

The Business Manager of Princess Anne Elementary School Vicki McLeod with kindergarten teacher Kelly Taylor. Mrs. Taylor and her fellow Ladies of Elks prepared numerous bags with supplies for students who could benefit.  Mrs. Taylor is the Teacher of the Year for Princess Anne Elementary School.

Kelly Taylor and Greenwood Elementary School  Assistant Principal Stephanie O'Hara.  Mrs. O'Hara is receiving student book bags with supplies for Greenwood Elementary Students from the Crisfield Ladies of Elks.