Schools will open after a 2-hour delay for students and instructional staff on Monday, January 13, 2025. All other staff should report on time. Please travel safely, and check our website or social media for updates.
Schools are closed Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 for students & instructional staff. 12-month staff should report at 10am or use liberal leave. We appreciate the state, county, & town employees working to clear the roads. Despite their best efforts, high winds & frigid temperatures continue to make roads unsafe for school bus travel. As always, we will provide updates as needed through all SCPS communication channels.
Schools are closed for students & instructional staff Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, due to icy conditions on back roads and side streets. Essential personnel report on time. 12-month staff report at 10 AM with the option to work virtually. Please be safe and attend to future updates.
Due to inclement weather, schools are closed Weds., Jan. 8, 2025 for students & all staff, with building access limited to essential personnel. The WIDA family event scheduled for 1/8 is canceled. Maintenance & custodial staff report on-time. Stay safe & attend to future updates.
Due to inclement weather, schools are closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025 for students and all staff, with building access limited to essential personnel only. Essential staff remains on standby. Please stay safe & attend to future updates.
Due to impending inclement weather, schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, for students and all staff. Essential personnel should plan to remain on standby. Please stay safe and attend to future messages as the storm impacts our area tomorrow.
The MSDE is soliciting public comment on the proposed Essential Elements (EEs) for Grade 8 Social Studies and High School American Government for students participating in the Alternate Framework and taking the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment. Please submit comments by close of business on December 22, 2024, via email to deises-psta.msde@maryland.gov. All comments received will be reviewed by MSDE and considered in the standard finalization process.
More info here: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/request-for-public-comment.aspx
Last night, SCPS honored outgoing Board of Education members Mr. Troy Brittingham, Jr. & Mr. Alverne "Chet" Chesterfield for their dedicated service to Somerset's students, staff, & community. Thank you for your leadership & commitment to education! 👏 #SCPSProud #ThankYou
☃️❄️As the holidays approach and winter break nears, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell shares her warm wishes, reflections on all that has been accomplished this year and news & information for the month of January.
🔗 Click the link to view her video message! ⬇️
https://youtu.be/5Zw_FQekVmo
Congratulations to SCPS' 2024 Hertrich Cash for Class contest winners:
From CHS, Anna Breland, Vickie Nelson, Georgia Justis, Hannah Sterling, and Erin Walbert!
From SIS, Crystal Handy!
From SCTHS, Zachary Bartemy, Major Wade Chambers and Jeremy Holland!
From PAES, Jill Klaverweiden!
From WHS, Myresha Bevins and Kolby Noble
Read more in the news story: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1926617
Congratulations to the Crisfield High School Marching Band and their director, Mrs. McHenry, for earning the title of "Best Band" at the Crisfield Parade last Friday, and the "Best Drum Major" award at the Cambridge parade on Saturday! #SmallButMightySteppingIntoExcellence
Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled today, Wednesday 12/11/24.
Don't miss this parent & family night out at WAHS on Dec. 16 at 5PM! The G.R.I.T. Mentoring Program will "bridge the gap" with conversation & collaboration aimed at helping students achieve success personally, academically and within their communities. We hope to see you there!
Have you seen the 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system? We hope you can join us at these free events and celebrate the season with SCPS. See the schedule here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892623
We are grateful for our students, families, & staff this holiday season. Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, 11/27 - Friday, 11/29 for Thanksgiving Break. We will reopen on Monday, 12/2. Have a safe and joyful holiday! 🧡💛 #SCPSFamily #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Thankful
For Native American Heritage Month, Deal Island Elementary welcomed local Native American John Moore to share his rich culture through music, dance & traditions in a special assembly sponsored by the Somerset County Arts Council! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #SCPSProud
We are excited to announce the 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system! We hope you attend these free events and celebrate the season with SCPS. See the schedule here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892623
In case you missed this WBOC story earlier this week:
Crisfield High will be undergoing a $39M renovation starting in the summer of 2025 with a target completion date in 2028. Links to the WBOC article, news segment video & more info, here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892617
Earlier in the week at Greenwood Elementary, Ms. Matthews class had a Chinese New Year celebration to wrap up the CKLA unit on Early Asian Civilizations. Students made fried rice, read books about the Chinese New Year, learned how to use chopsticks, & received a fortune cookie.
For American Education Week, Princess Anne Elementary had a sweet surprise for families and students! They decorated cookies to resemble colorful turkeys with candy feathers, chocolate accents, and plenty of creativity. Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1890603
