Somerset County Public Schools

🎆 Reminder: All SCPS schools and offices will be closed July 3 & 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, may we reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy that continue to shape the American story. Wishing our SCPS community a safe and meaningful Fourth of July! #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #OneNation

📅 Reminder: All SCPS schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, a recognized state and federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and invites us to reflect on the ongoing pursuit of justice, resilience, and freedom—core ideals of the American promise. #Juneteenth #OneNation #LibertyAndJusticeForAll

📢 Notice: Budget Work Session Recording Available We apologize that tonight’s live stream of the Board of Education Budget Work Session experienced technical difficulties and was not available for live viewing. 🎥 The meeting was recorded and is now available for replay on Town Hall Streams at the following link: 🔗 https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=136&id=67822 Thank you for your understanding.

🎓 Congratulations, Washington High School Class of 2025! 🎉 Last night, we celebrated a remarkable group of seniors as they turned their tassels and became proud Washington graduates. We’re so proud of you, Jags! 💚🐾 #ClassOf2025 #JaguarPride #SCPSGraduation

🎓 Congratulations, Crisfield High School Class of 2025! 🎉 Last night we celebrated your hard work, resilience, and spirit that have brought you to this moment—and we couldn’t be prouder. Go forward with confidence, Crabbers! 🦀💙 #ClassOf2025 #CrisfieldPride #SCPSGraduation

The SCPS FY26 budget work session originally scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be announced soon. We appreciate your understanding and will share updates as they become available.

🎓 June 2025 Superintendent’s Update 🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We’re counting down to graduation ceremonies at Crisfield and Washington High Schools on June 5 and 6 — a proud moment for our students, families, and educators. In this month’s update, Superintendent Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell shares key end-of-year announcements, including: 📌 Upcoming budget work session – June 4 at 5:30 PM 📌 A HUGE thank you to our county commissioners for supporting public education with $700,000 in proposed supplemental appropriations for FY26!!!!!! 📌 Important end-of-year dates and Juneteenth closure 📌 Summer school dates – June 30 through July 31 Watch now for all the details as we close out the 2024–2025 school year and prepare for a strong start to summer programming! Video Link: https://youtu.be/ODoJV9RrvqY #SCPS #ClassOf2025 #SomersetProud #PublicEducation #Graduation #BudgetUpdate #Juneteenth #SummerSchool

🎉 Senior Sendoff! 🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2025 at Washington High School and Crisfield High School on your last day of school! You've reached an incredible milestone, and graduation is just around the corner. We’re so proud of you and can't wait to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished. 💙🎓 #ClassOf2025 #SeniorSendoff #SCPSProud

🎉👏 Congratulations to all of the students recognized at the North Attendance Zone’s Annual Academic Recognition Ceremony at Washington High School! We’re proud to honor the hard work and achievements of students from Deal Island Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Somerset Intermediate, and Washington Academy & High School. Keep shining bright! 🌟📖 #SCPSProud #AcademicAchievement #StudentSpotlight

🍓🥄 All students at Carter G. Woodson Elementary recently enjoyed a berry special Farm to Cafeteria tasting event! Thanks to the hard work of Mr. David Scott, SCPS Supervisor of Food & Nutrition Services, and support from Maryland SNAP-Ed, students sampled healthy yogurt parfaits made with fresh local strawberries from Butler’s Farm Market & Orchard in Marion Station. 🌱 A big thank you to SCPS Food & Nutrition Services and our community partners for bringing Farm to School to life with local flavors and healthy fun! #FarmToSchool #SCPSProud #LocalHarvest #HealthyEats

Somerset County Public Schools is seeking passionate and dedicated educators and staff to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: Special Education Teachers Secondary Math Teachers Secondary ELA Teachers Secondary Science Teachers Other Certificated and Classified Vacancies Available ✨ Make a difference in a district where every role matters. 🔗 Apply today: https://somerset.schoolspring.com/

✨ Congratulations to all of the outstanding students recognized at the South Attendance Zone’s Annual Academic Recognition Ceremony at Crisfield High School last night! 👏 We’re proud to celebrate the academic achievements of students from Woodson Elementary, Somerset Intermediate, and Crisfield High School. Keep reaching for excellence! 🌟📚 #SCPSProud #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess

Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. SCPS encourages all students, families, and staff to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and to participate in local commemorative events if possible. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. #MemorialDay #SomeGaveAll #HonorAndRemember

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!