Active duty Marine Lance Corporal Taikwan Ballard and second grade student at the Veterrans Day celebration at Greenwood Elementary School on Monday, November 11.
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.
One of the several Somerset Intermediate School students receiving a breakfast to serve one of the veterans in attendance.
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.
SIS student served one of the veterans.
Some of the veterans in attendance.
Thank you for your service.
Commissioner President Randy Laird with his fellow veterans.
Superintendent 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 Lapida 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.
STEM Festival at UMES-Biomed activity-Tina Taylor is a teacher at Washington Academy and High School.
Washington High School ninth grader was interviewed by Channel 47 ABC at the STEM Festival at UMES.
STEM Festival at UMES. Pam South is a Media Specialist and STEM teacher at Somerset Intermediate School.
STEM Festival at UMES on November 7.
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.
Tawes Career and Technology Center Skills/USA Vice President shows winning raffle ticket she withdrew from the container. The winner won this model skipjack. Monies will be used for Skills/USA and FBLA activities.
Master model Skipjack builder, Roger I, Webster from Deal Island. As you heard said before, "There is a lot of talent in this county."
Juanita Homer won the Skipjack.
Somerset County School Security Committee. This committee is comprised of school system staff, county agencies staff members, county Emergency Services representatives and law enforcement. Chairperson Daniele Haley is seated at the far right. Dr. John Gaddis is standing third from the right. This is a well functioning committee.
MD TOY Car 2019 Chevy Malibu LS - Nightfall Grey - Maryland Automobile Association Representative- Mike Miller and Recipient Dr. Richard Warren Jr.
A brand new Malibu for our 2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Check out the plate!
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.
Our Maryland Teacher of the Year Dr. Richard Warren Jr. with his new Malibu. Check out the plate.
Attached is a photo of Crisfield Academy/SIS field hockey team during the pink game against Pocomoke middle on Oct 22, 2018. The student athletes raised $76.00.
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Autumn festivals. Some traditions bind us together. Thank you students for those happy pumpkins.
President of Commissioners Randy Laird, Commissioner Jerry Boston, State Delegate Charles Otto, Board Chairperson Penny Nicholson and State Senator James Mathias look at the construction of Somerset County Technical High School.
Coming Together.
Second Floor
This is going to be an outstanding facility.
Tour of the Somerset County Technical High School from left to right Facilities Supervisor Daniele Haley,State Senator James Mathias Board Chairperson Penny Nicholson, Superintendent John Gaddis, State Delegate Charles Otto, Board member Robert Wells, President of Commissioners Randy Laird, Vice President of the Commissioners Charles Fisher, Commissioner Rex Simpkins, Commissioner Jerry Boston, County Executive Doug Taylor, EDC Executive Director Danny Thompson.
Daily Times reporter Meg Ryan with Dr. Gaddis. Dr. Gaddis' leadership and the teamwork of his staff are making the Somerset County Technical High School a reality.
Dr. John Gaddis was interviewed by WBOC TV and asked about the reason for the success of our school system and why he was named Maryland Superintendent of the Year. He said the main reason was teamwork.
Father and daughter share an outstanding time at the MNS Banquet Thursday, November 25. She has great pride and respect for her father Dr. John Gaddis who was named Maryland's 2019 Superintendent of the Year.
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.
Somerset County Board member Patti Monk extends her congratulations to our Superintendent. To the right, Board Chairperson Penny Nicholson moves to congratulate Dr. Gaddis as he reaches to shake her hand as well.
Dr. Gaddis gets a pat on the back and a hug from Board Chairperson Penny Nicholson.
Somerset Board member Robert Wells congratulates Dr. Gaddis for his achievement of being named Maryland's Superintendent of the Year.
Miss Susan Finlayson's 1st graders at Princess Anne Elementary School smash playdough to practice subtraction facts.
Two of SCPS's ESOL teachers, Carly Evans from Greenwood Elementary School and Megan Miller from Princess Anne Elementary School, presented at the national WIDA Conference in Detroit, MI on October 24. Many of our staff serve as national presenters.
Dr. Richard Warren Jr. records a message to and for students for the Somerset County Department of Student Services on October 25.
A humorous moment at WBOC TV with Dr. Warren and the cast of DelmarvaLife earlier this morning on October 24.
In the newsroom at Channel 16 the morning of October 24.
Dr. Richard Warren Jr., Maryland Teacher of the Year, with Worcester County Teacher of the Year Karen Holland (both UMES )graduates. They were recognized by UMES Tuesday, October 23 with special gifts and cheers . Appearing with them is Dr. Nomsa Geleta School of Education Chair at UMES. (center)
Dr. Warren spoke to his colleagues at the MSEA State Teachers Convention on October 19.
Fifth Graders visit the Deal Island area to learn more about the estuary, erosion, seafood industry, and the variety of flora and fauna within our county.
Instructional Technology Supervisor Jill Holland works with Greenwood Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Alexis Coleman and Deal Island Elementary School second grade teacher Richard Saulitis at the Techxpo on October 18 at Washington Academy and High School.
Geenwood Elementary School Alexis Coleman works with Flocabulary taught by Technology Instructional Supervisor Jill Holland at the Techxpo on October 18 at Washington Academy and High School.
Left to Right-HR Supervisor Beth Whitelock, PAE Paraprofessional Thelma Douglas and HR Staff Data Analyst Edie Smith. Mrs. Douglas won the grand prize at the Human Resources Staff Health Fair which was an Apple wristwatch on Thursday, October 18.
The Warren family in the motel next to Martin's West during the weekend of the GALA.
Dr. Richard Warren Jr. and Mrs. Ebony Warren before the exciting announcement at Martin's West on Friday, October 12.
Much progress is being made on the SCTHS. Many crew members work on Saturdays to stay on schedule.
The new Somerset County Technical High School is under construction and still on schedule to be opened September 2019.
This is one of the tables the Somerset County Health Department provided educating people on the dangers of vaping.
Human Resources Generalist Marquita Giesey to the left and Staff Data Analyst Edie Smith planned and executed a successful Health Fair carried out during Professional Day at WAHS on Thursday, October 18.
L-R-Shelton Handy (WAHS), William Johnson (WAHS), Denise Johnson (WAHS), Sebastian Cartwright (CAHS) and April Bagwell (WAHS) are some of the school system's outstanding employees who attended the Health Fair.
Topics discussed by Dr. Gaddis included many cultural, economic and geographical facts pertaining to our area.
The 2018-2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year Dr. Richard Warren Jr., Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Gaddis and state TOY program executive director Dr. Darla Strouse at the Crisfield Marina.
Some of Maryland's finest educators beginning their TOY activities for 2018-2019 just before they embarked to sail to Smith Island.
Selfie for passengers and crew.
2018-2019 Skills/USA officers at J.M. Tawes Career and Technology Center. Left to Right- President , Vice President ,Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, and Parliamentarian.
Mr. Ernest Tilghman is the 2018-2019 Somerset Promise Academy Custodian of the Year. His principal, William Johnson, states, "He keeps the building clean and lends a helping hand at other schools as needed. In addition, he is a role model and has worked as a mentor for a number of years."
Mr. Donte Johnson is the Head Custodian of J.M. Tawes Career and Technology Center. He is the 2018-2019 JMT Custodian of the Year. Principal Keith O'Neal said, "Mr. Johnson is self motivated and takes pride in his work."
Delontae Ward is the 2018-2019 Custodian of the Year from Crisfield Academy and High School. Principal Tony Bevilacqua states, "Mr. Ward has a keen eye for the details that make a school stand out. He goes the extra mile and understands students."
Somerset Intermediate School ELA and social studies teacher Randi Merritt was honored by the Board at its monthly meeting on October 16. She is the October 2018 recipient of the statewide Digital Learning Showcase. Superintendent Dr. John Gaddis and Instructional Technology Supervisor Jill Holland express appreciation for her efforts.
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.
Coworkers from Crisfield Academy and High School and Mrs Warren celebrate Dr. Warren's accomplishment.
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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Taste the Rainbow with Title 1 Date: 11/14/2018 Location: PAES |
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United Way Wednesday Casual Day $1 Date: 11/14/2018 Location: PAES |
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WES Book Fair Date: 11/14/2018 |
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American Education Week at WES- 2nd grade Rocket Launch Date: 11/14/2018, 1:30 PM – 2 PM Location: Outside |
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American Education Week at WES- Guest readers visit classrooms Date: 11/15/2018 |
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