Magic Mix-Food and Nutrition District Manager David Scott and Smarter Lunchrooms Assistant Christine Main teamed up to provide a strategy at Greenwood Elementary School known as the Magic Mix. Students were encouraged to eat peas and carrots and they did.
Magic Mix- By promoting mixed vegetables, Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sheh believe the students will eat more. They utilized frozen vegetables and seasoned them appropriately. Mr. Scott said he noticed a trend upward in consumption of the "magic mix."
Magic Mix- Seasoned peas, carrots, corn and green beans were distributed among the students at Greenwood Elementary School on Friday November 16.
Magic Mix-Greenwood Elementary School FNS Employees (Left to Right) Brenda Dale, Jennifer Parks, Mary Shaffer and Manager Lisa Sheh. These ladies are outstanding FNS employees.
Magic Mix- They enjoyed the "Magic Mix."
J.M. Tawes' Teachers' Academy students visited Greenwood Elementary School during American Education Week. They observed classes, helped students and worked in groups with students.
Thanksgiving Celebration-Comprehensive students, parents, other relatives and staff at CAHS celebrated Thanksgiving Friday, November 16. This has been a tradition for over 12 years.
Thanksgiving Celebration-Paraprofessionals Virginia Corbin, Amanda Barnes and Leslie Marsh prepared Thanksgiving dinner for the Comprehensive class, the parents and the staff.
Thanksgiving Celebration- Staff and students give three thumbs up on the fellowship and the cooking at the Comprehensive celebration at Crisfield Academy and High School on Friday November 16.
State Superintendent's Visit- Dr. Salmon greets Woodson Elementary School Principal Mrs. Kirstin Gibson during her visit at SCPS on Friday, November 16.
State Superintendent's Visit- State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon greets two extremely well- spoken friendly greeters at Woodson Elementary School on Friday, November 16. Director of Schools Tracie Bartemy and State Board member General (USA-R) Warner I Sumpter speak with the students as well.
State Superintendent's Visit- Woodson Elementary School greeters shown with Dr. Gaddis, Mrs. Gibson, Dr. Salmon, General Sumpter, Mrs. Bartemy and Mr. Davis.
State Superintendent's Visit- State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon met Assistant Principal Mrs. Terra Taylor at Woodson Elementary School on Friday, November 16.
State Superintendent's Visit- Dr. Gaddis talks to a second grade student in Mr. David Decker's class at Woodson Elementary School.
State Superintendent's Visit- Dr. Salmon watches students in Ms. Janet Wilkins Kindergarten class on Friday, November 16 at Woodson Elementary School.
State Superintendent's Visit- Touring the school.
State Superintendent's Visit-WES Fourth grade teacher Josh Davis with the Principal and the State Superintendent.
State Superintendent's Visit-Gift bag for the State Superintendent of Schools. Everybody was all smiles including General Sumpter who received one as well.
State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon visited Somerset County Public Schools on Friday, November 16. In this photograph, she is shown (to the left) speaking to Somerset Intermediate School Principal Brandy Brady.
State Superintendent's Visit-Newly appointed state Board member General (USA-R) Warner I. Sumper spoke with State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon and Somerset Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Gaddis on Friday, November 16. at Somerset Intermediate School.
State Superintendent's Visit-At Somerset Intermediate (Left to Right), Director of Schools Tracie Bartemy, SIS Principal Brandy Brady, Superintentdent Gaddis, Deputy Superintendent Tom Davis, State Superintendent Salmon and State board member Sumpter discuss county initiatives.
State Superintendent's Visit- Dr. Salmon visited classrooms. Here she is speaking with science teacher Sidney Mayberry about the sophistication of instruction she saw in the curriculum and in Mrs. Mayberry's classroom.
State Superintendent's Visit-Dr. Salmon was interested in the work being done in this middle school science class at Somerset Intermediate School and the technology being utilized.
State Superintendent's Visit- Dr. Gaddis and Dr. Salmon were discussiing the land surrounding Somerset Intermediate School and the learning opportunities the area affords the students.
State Superintendent's Visit- (Left to Right) At Somerset Intermediate School on Friday , November 16, Mr. Davis, General Sumper, Assistant Principal Elizabeth Berry. Assistant Principal Corey Ballard, Dr. Salmon. Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Bartemy and Dr. Gaddis.
American Education Week-Director of Schools Tracie Bartemy (left) and Washington Academy and High School Principal Chantal Russum are shown during AEW at WAHS on Friday, November 16.
American Education Week-Jaguar varsity basketball point guards and a varsity cheerleader are looking forward to the prep basketball season among many other students, staff and community members.
American Education Week-The Student Government Association (SGA) is known for its service to the student body and school as a whole. A member and vice president are shown in the photograph.
American Education Week-The Jaguar's tennis team has expanded its membership and has refurbished courts.
American Education Week-The center mid-fielder and goalie manned the soccer team display during student activities day and community leaders day at Washington Academy and High School on Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16.
American Education Week-The Seaperch display is an ongoing reminder of the excellence in the STEM area of underwater robotics in which our students at Somerset Intermediate School and Washington Academy and High School have displayed their expertise. Both schools competed nationally.
American Education Week-State Delegate and Senator-elect Mary Beth Carroza visited with members of SADD at Washington Academy and High School during Community Leaders Day at the school on Friday, November 16.
American Education Week(AEW)- Princess Anne Chief of Police Tim Bozman visited Washington High School on Friday, November 16 during AEW. He is shown with Superintendent Dr. John Gaddis.
American Education Week-Washington High School varsity field hockey has a long tradition of excellence on the field and in the classroom.
American Education Week-The Biomed display reflects the advancement of STEM at our high schools. This was on display Thursday and Friday November 15 and 16 at Washington Academy and High School.
American Education Week-Washington Academy and High School members and officers of Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) are shown on Friday, November 16 at their display at WAHS during community leadership day.
These UMES student-athletes read to students at Princess Anne Elementary School during American Education Week.
The Greenwood Elementary School chorus, under the direction of Mr. Robert Weintraut, sang the National Anthem at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground equipment on the afternoon of November 14.
Greenwood Elementary School Principal Ashley Walters welcomed the dignitaries and guests. She extended thanks to all those individuals who played a role in getting the playground equipment replaced.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Gaddis talked about how pleased he was to have the playground rebuilt for the students. He recognized the joint cooperation within the community that made this possible.
Board Chairperson Penny Nicholson cuts the ribbon for the new playground equipment at Greenwood Elementary School. Other Board members, school officials and elected officials look on during the chilly but happy ribbon cutting ceremony.
The chorus students started to utilize the equipment after the brief ceremony. There is nothing better than expert testing of the equipment which passed with flying colors.
Greenwood Elementary Principal Ashley Walters was interviewed by Justina Colornel of Channel 47. Mrs. Walters said student access to this equipment was an important part of the day for the children. She expressed appreciation to the school system and greater school community for the rebuilding of this equipment.
WBOC-TV reporter Angelo Bavaro interviewed Mrs. Claudette Beckett, a parent of a 4th grade student at Greenwood Elementary School. Both she and her daughter are pleased with the new playground equipment at the school.
Angelo Bavaro of WBOC-TV interviewed a Greenwood Elementary 4th grader who indicated she was glad to have the playground equipment available.
Mrs. Beckett and her daughter were talking about the new equipment earlier on the morning of Wednesday, November 14.
5th Grade teacher Stephanie Sproul speaks to Command Sgt. Major USA (R) Samuel Isaac Ballard. Command Sgt. Major Ballard was a combat veteran. He held the second highest rank for an enlisted man in the United States Army. Thank you for your service and your work with young people.
On Monday, November 12, numerous veterans and active duty military were honored at Greenwood Elementary School. Thank you for your service!!
Veterans and active duty military gathered at the flag pole at Greenwood Elementary School.
Veterans signed the American Flag in the hallway at Greenwood Elementary School.
USA Sgt. Warren Carter and his wife Marie Carter celebrate Veterans Day at Greenwood with students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
USMC Gunnery Sgt. (R) Tony Morton, Maryland St. Police (R) and head of Greenwood Elementary School mentoring program for three years was at the veterans activity on Monday November 12 with two fifth grade students.
Active duty Marine Lance Corporal Taikwan Ballard and second grade student at the Veterrans Day celebration at Greenwood Elementary School on Monday, November 11. Greenwood Elementary School sponsored a special activity on behalf of the veterans.
The Crisfield Elks Lodge # 1044 was the sight of a veterans' breakfast and recognition on Friday November 9.
A portion of the award winning Crisfield High School Marching Band under the direction of Mrs. Heather McHenry played the National Anthem and several other patriotic songs during the program.
Culinary Art students working in the kitchen at the Elks Lodge #1044.
These Somerset Intermediate School students helped to serve the veterans and active duty military personnel in attendance. Long time faculty sponsor Cindy Taylor is shown in the center.
Superintendent Dr. John B. Gaddis said, "It is important to understand the sacrifices made by veterans. I thank you for all you have done."
Dr. John Gaddis speaking to former Board Vice Chairperson Dan Kuebler to the left and former SCPS Assistant Superintendent James Henderson, also a veteran.
Left to right are ESOL teachers Jill Price, Carly Evans, Kari Pusey, Megan Miller, Jonathan Dolesh and Supervisor Lilly Welch. These staff members and other collegues including Lupita Olivares and Maria Parke worked with several ELL students and their parents on Thursday, November 8.
A family attends a workshop on Thursday, November 8 to assist ELL students.
Washington High School ninth grader was interviewed by Channel 47 ABC at the STEM Festival at UMES.
Recently, Dr. Richard Warren Jr. was presented a proclamation by the Princess Anne Town Commissioners for being named 2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year. From left to right Commissioner Michael Hall, Dr. Warren, Commission President Garland Hayward, Commission Vice President Joseph Gardner and Commissioner Dennis Williams.
MD TOY Car 2019 Chevy Malibu LS - Nightfall Grey - Maryland Automobile Association Representative- Mike Miller and Recipient Dr. Richard Warren Jr.
Supervisor of Facilities Daniele Haley and the Somerset County/Maryland Teacher of the Year Dr. Richard Warren Jr. at the fall ASBO conference in Linthicum, MD on Friday, November 2.
Mrs. Sally Gaddis congratulated her husband Dr. John B. Gaddis just after he was named Maryland's Superintendent of the Year at the MNS Conference in Ocean City Thursday evening, October 25.
Little did we know that 13 days after Dr. Warren was named Maryland's Teacher of the Year that Dr. Gaddis would be named Maryland's Superintendent of the Year. This is unprecedented. Somerset County is the first school system in the state to have a TOY and a SOY at the same time.
Board members and staff members celebrate with Dr. Gaddis as Maryland's Superintendent of the Year.
Family members were on hand to celebrate Maryland's newly named Superintendent of the Year. Dr. John Gaddis is Somerset County's first Maryland's Superintendent of the Year.
Somerset Board of Education member Troy Brittingham congratulates Dr. Gaddis for his award.
A humorous moment at WBOC TV with Dr. Warren and the cast of DelmarvaLife earlier this morning on October 24.
Dr. Warren accepts the honor of being named the 2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year. He will compete nationally.
SCPS leaders and MSDE leaders flank the Warrens during the celebration of Dr. Warren being named the
2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Red Ribbon Week is a United States education and prevention initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. During the official Red Ribbon Week -- celebrated from October 23rd to 31st of every year --, the initiative promotion encourages students nationwide to make a pledge to live drug and alcohol free.
Governor Larry Hogan recently announced the launch of “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students and school facilities. You can anonymously report information to Safe Schools Maryland via a mobile app available for download through the Apple App Store or Google Play, online at www.SafeSchoolsMD.org, or by calling 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233). Trained technicians will respond to reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Click on the title to access the link. Click on the link.
Ocean City (October 25, 2018) It was announced Thursday evening that Somerset County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. John B. Gaddis has been selected as the Maryland Superintendent of the Year. The Superintendent of the Year is chosen annually by a panel of other Maryland superintendents following an extensive application process. The winner then goes on to represent the state in the National Superintendent of the Year process, all of which is a program of AASA: The American Association of School Administrators. The announcement was made at the concluding banquet of the Maryland Negotiation Service (MNS) Conference, an affiliate of the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM). Click on the title for more information and several photographs.
Statewide Winner is from Somerset County
BALTIMORE (October 12, 2018) – Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., an eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teacher at Somerset County’s Crisfield High School and Academy, tonight was named the 2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, made the announcement at the 28th Annual Teacher of the Year Gala. The event attracted educators and dignitaries, such as Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and former Sen. Paul Sarbanes.
Richard has taught for six years, the last five at Crisfield High School and Academy. He holds three degrees from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore: a bachelor of science degree in science (2011); masters of arts in teaching (2014) and a doctorate in educational leadership (2018).
STEM education is Richard’s passion. He looks to inspire, connect, and help students stretch their potential through technology and relatable learning experiences.
“Teaching is so much more than content,” he said. “Teaching is about reaching students where they are, connecting them to real-world experiences, and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and make a difference in life.”
Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford congratulated Maryland’s new Teacher of the Year. Click on the title for more information and great photographs.
At its monthly meeting tonight October 16, 2018, the Board of Education approved a change in the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar. November 21 will now be a half day of school with early dismissal instead of a day with the school system being totally closed. Three inclement weather days were built into the calendar at its approval date of August 21. We have missed two days already because of inclement weather and high water on many of the roads. A statement on the original calendar indicates November 21, January 21, February 18, April 18 and May 27 are potential make-up days. If we miss more than three days that were built into the calendar, we have to show local effort by using one of the aforementioned days. We cannot get a waiver on other days if we have not shown local effort. Given the fact the school system has been closed an average annually of 6-7 days for the last number of years, the Board made this decision to be proactive.
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Jersey Day $1 Date: 11/20/2018 Location: PAES |
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Play Pals-Crisfield-Sponsored by the Judy Center Date: 11/20/2018, 10 AM – 11 AM Location: Crisfield Library |
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Board of Education Meeting-Executive Meeting Date: 11/20/2018, 4 PM – 6 PM Location: Board Meeting Room |
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Board of Education Meeting-Public Meeting Date: 11/20/2018, 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Board Room |
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FREE Casual Day Date: 11/21/2018 Location: PAES |
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