Somerset County Public Schools

All Somerset County Public Schools phone lines are currently down today, 5/19/25. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore service.

The Somerset County LMB is hosting a community meeting to gauge the needs of local youth, and seek input on a grant from the Governor's Office for Children. Join the conversation at 6:30PM on 5/22/25 at the Garland Hayward Youth Center. RSVP at 410-920-7166.

Career Fair 2025 at Somerset County Technical High School was a success! CTE students and high school seniors from both Crisfield and Washington High Schools explored a wide range of career paths today, connecting with local businesses, government agencies, healthcare providers, first responders, and military recruiters. Thank you to all the organizations who came out to support our students’ futures!

Happy National School Communicators Day! Today, Friday May 9, we celebrate the voices behind the stories—our school communicators! From sharing student successes to navigating tough conversations, they ensure our families stay informed, connected, and inspired. Thank you for being the bridge between our schools and our community. Your work matters!📢💗🏫 Thank you, Ms. Kristen Davis at Princess Anne Elementary📢 Mrs. Rachel Laird at Greenwood Elementary📢 Ms. Stephanie O'Hara at Somerset Intermediate📢 Ms. Jennifer Jones at Deal Island Elementary📢 Mrs. Jennifer Ward & Ms. Savannah Hoffman at Carter G. Woodson Elementary📢 Mrs. Lynne Brumley & Ms. Malika James at Washington Academy & High School📢 Mr. Jeremy Holland & Mrs. Dawn Lankford at Somerset County Technical High School📢 Ms. Vickie Nelson at Crisfield Academy & High School📢 We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do it without you! #TeamSCPS #SmallButMighty #SchoolCommunicatorsDay

📢Important Announcements in this video message from Dr. Tasker-Mitchell for the month of May 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD9HfdHnJLw 🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Take a moment to thank a teacher who’s made a difference. 🩺 Happy School Nurse Day! Shout-out to our amazing school nurses who care for students in so many ways—seen and unseen. 💚 Children’s Mental Health Matters Week – Wear GREEN tomorrow (Thursday, May 8) to show your support! 📝 MCAP Testing is underway in our secondary schools—make sure students are rested and ready. 💬 FY26 Budget Update – We’re working hard to finalize the budget. Stay informed and involved by attending or watching Board meetings online. 🎓 Graduation season is near! Congrats to the Class of 2025—senior celebrations are just around the corner!

Happy School Nurse Day! Today, SCPS celebrates the steady hands and compassionate hearts of our school nurses: Paula Fisher, Nurse Manager 💗 Jennifer Ingalls, School Nurse at Deal Island Elementary 💗 Jessica Needam, School Nurse at Greenwood Elementary 💗 Marshonia McClendon, School Nurse at Woodson & Greenwood Elementary 💗 Shernita Boyd, School Nurse at Princess Anne Elementary 💗 Lisa Lawson, School Nurse at Woodson Elementary 💗 Frances Leatherbury, School Nurse at Somerset Intermediate 💗 Donna Shores, School Nurse at Crisfield Academy & High 💗 Lynne Brumley, School Nurse at Washington Academy & High 💗 LaShawn Dashields, Health Occupations Teacher at Somerset County Technical High 💗 And our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Le'Tia McCready, CNA at Princess Anne Elementary 💗 Tanisha Collins, CNA at Woodson Elementary 💗 You care for our students in ways seen and unseen—tending to scrapes, calming fears, advocating for wellness, and supporting our school communities every day. Thank you for being the quiet heroes of our halls. We are grateful for all you do. 💙 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #SCPSproud

This morning, Somerset County Public Schools was honored to welcome Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright and Maryland State Board of Education Member Mr. Chet Chesterfield to Crisfield! Their visit began at Crisfield Academy & High School, where they met with school leadership and observed instruction in Ms. Justice’s Algebra class and Ms. Smith’s ELA III class. They then headed to Carter G. Woodson Elementary School to visit Mrs. Carey’s first grade classroom and observe math instruction in Ms. Kinder-Young’s third grade class. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase the incredible teaching and learning happening in our Crisfield schools. Thank you, Dr. Wright and Mr. Chesterfield, for your time, your insight, and your support of Maryland’s students!

🎓✍️ Calling all young writers! Join us for The Shore Way to College Virtual Creative Writing Workshop on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 AM–12 PM on Zoom. Whether you're crafting poems, stories, or essays, this free workshop will help sharpen your skills and boost your confidence! 📚 Open to students of all experience levels. Come get inspired! 🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520943836?pwd=FxYrX0hMShJDMsm6lVaRVYBBTa4IPy.1 📌 Meeting ID: 875 2094 3836 🔒 Passcode: 906764 #ShoreWayToCollege #CreativeWritingWorkshop #StudentWriters #CollegeReady #EasternShoreYouth

2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year Videos have been added to our YouTube Channel! Enjoy the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtw_tkFQW5hE-P5e578Zryc_9B2sNAmWm

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Kristen Bratcher! Kristen, 6th Grade Science Teacher from Somerset Intermediate School, has been named both the Secondary Teacher of the Year and the overall 2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year! Her passion for teaching, unwavering commitment to her students, and ability to inspire excellence make her a shining example of the impact educators have every day. We also proudly recognize Allison Grove, Elementary Teacher of the Year from Carter G. Woodson Elementary and this year’s outstanding finalist. Thank you both for your dedication to the students and families of Somerset County Public Schools!

Dr. Tasker-Mitchell has shared her updates for the month of April 2025 in this new video message. Check it out, and follow the SCPS YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/5lfKvxRig18

🎉 Huge thanks to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore & First Financial Federal Credit Union for supporting our 2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year program! 🌟 Your generosity helps us honor the incredible educators shaping our future! 💙📚🍎 #SCPSProud

Yesterday’s MASSP Women’s Leadership Conference kicked off with a keynote from State Superintendent Dr. Wright on what leadership means in Maryland. Dr. Tasker-Mitchell proudly represented SCPS on a panel about supporting current and aspiring leaders. #SCPSProud #MASSP

🎉 Celebrating Student Excellence! 🎉 At the March 18 Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized outstanding student achievements! 🌟 Kamryn N. (WHS Junior) – Named a 2025 Emerging Scholar and a 2025 "18 Under 18" recipient by Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore! 🏈 Develle M. (WHS Senior) – Signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for Brevard College on an NCAA scholarship—the first WHS student to earn an NCAA scholarship since 2018! 🎶 CHS & WHS Band Students earned superior ratings at the District V Solo & Ensemble Festival on Feb. 27! 🎼👏 From CHS: Mya H., Ashton D., Aaliyah M., Dillon M., Jeremy C., Conor K., Isabella M., Emily W., Riley C., Zach G., Jurnee G., Lukas L., Emma E., Isaac M., Trenton B., Benjamin M., Savannah C. From WHS: Eric T., Elijah T., Amara H., Hajar H., Jymere A., Kami A., Will M., Luke B., Lucy G., Jaden N., Jayden B. Join us in congratulating these students on their hard work and success! 👏🎉 #SCPSProud #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders

Somerset County Public Schools is opening on time today, Thursday, March 20, 2025. Some local news stations have mistakenly reported a delay, but all schools and offices are open at their normal time. Today is an early dismissal day: Elementary at 12:30pm, Secondary at 11:30am.

Parents & Guardians: Have you registered your 3, or 4 year-old for Pre-K yet? Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year! Visit our student enrollment page to get started, today! www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/page/student-enrollment

Somerset Intermediate School’s very own Mr. Jason Pfirman, Coding Teacher, is featured in the March 2025 issue of the Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) newsletter! 🖥️✨ Mr. Pfirman’s journey into Computer Science education, his passion for blending creativity with problem-solving, and his dedication to helping students develop resilience through coding make him an incredible educator and role model. From stop-motion animation projects to collaborative coding challenges, he’s inspiring the next generation of tech-savvy learners. Check out his full interview here: 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/444fab1d7adc/mcce-march-2025-newsletter?e=b970a6ab0a #SCPSProud #CSinEducation #CodingForAll #FutureReady 💡🚀

Due to flooding in low-lying areas, schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and teachers on Monday, March 17, 2025. Twelve-month staff should report on time as scheduled. Please use caution while traveling.