Somerset County Public Schools

Social media threats continue circulating in our area and around the Eastern Shore. These threats have been analyzed by law enforcement and our school safety partners and deemed to be non-credible. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority. Thank you to our students and families for sharing these social media posts with law enforcement and school personnel. Please continue to do so. You can also report threats to the Safe Schools Tip Line at 1-833-MD-B-SAFE.

11 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

9/18/24 NOTICE: Non-Credible Social Media Threats continue to be circulated in our area. Local law enforcement and the MD Center for School Safety continue to monitor the situation. See something? Say something. Call the Safe Schools Tip Line 1-833-MD-B-SAFE

Deal Island & Princess Anne Communities: Join us on 9/19/24 from 6-7:30PM at Deal Island Elementary, or 9/26/24 from 6-7:30PM at Princess Anne Elementary. The Superintendent wants to hear from you! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead

11 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

Listening & Learning to Lead Events Hosted by Dr. Tasker-Mitchell. Thursday September , 2024 from 6 - 730 PM Deal Island Elementary School

Listening & Learning to Lead Events Hosted by Dr. Tasker-Mitchell. Thursday September 26, 2024 from 6 - 730 PM Princess Anne Elementary School

The Maryland Center for School Safety released information late last night about a nationwide social media threat that has been circulating throughout communities. SCPS wants to make all of our families aware that this threat has been deemed non-credible by local law enforcement, and schools will continue normal operations today. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority and we appreciate the outreach from our community on this issue.

11 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

alert symbol with text readig notice: noncredible threat reported by MCSS

Deal Island Community: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input at the Superintendent's first "Listening & Learning to Lead" event at Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. Please join us! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input this fall on the Superintendent's Listening & Learning to Lead tour. Attend any event! First stop: Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

Listening and learning to lead tour flyer

listening and learning to lead tour flyer for deal island elementary school with date of thursday september 19 2024 from 6 - 7:30 pm

Please note the time and format change of this Special Board Meeting: The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will begin with a motion to convene in Closed Session from 5:30 - 6:30 PM to discuss confidential matters. The meeting will reconvene for Open Session at 6:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar.

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar.

Spotted from the Board of Education Office on Tawes Campus Drive earlier today: Major Chambers' Criminal Justice Program Cadets were finishing their PT session with a one-mile run! It's great to see our Career & Technical Education students working so hard already!!!

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

students in black clothes jogging outside

students jogging on a road in black clothes

What a great first day back with ALL students! Here are a few photos from the Superintendent's tour around the county to welcome and engage with our Somerset County Public Schools community. (Part 1)

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

women in front of a school holding a zeta phi beta banner

Student and Superintendent in hallway of a school smiling

woman in tan suit in a classroom shaking a student's hand as other students look on

prek teacher in front of students on a rug on the floor. one student is touching the teachers hand

teacher with hand on desk as students look on

school cafeteria with students in lunch line and school administrator is looking on

woman in tan suit standing and talking to a table of students in a lunch room

woman in tan suit smiling at prek students playing with toys

teacher in classroom holding up a paper in front of students

What a great first day back with ALL students! Dr. Tasker-Mitchell gave so many hugs we lost count! She was so excited to meet everyone! Here are a few more photos from the Superintendent's tour around the county, Part 2.

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

teacher helping student with their locker

elementary students lined up in the hall

woman hugging a student in the office of the school

high school boys sitting at a lunch table

prek classroom with teacher sitting in a chair and students sitting on carpet and looking forward

woman leaning over students at a table and smiling

school with bus in front of it and school name is somerset county technical high school

We had a fantastic first day back to school with ALL of our students, today! We hope you enjoy this special message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell: https://youtu.be/PInkSwRzW8Y

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

woman smiling with hands up and text reading happy first day of school with everyone here

A few photos from our schools this afternoon...We hope all of the students reporting today had a great first day in their new schools! We can't wait to see all of our returning students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4!

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

children in pre k classroom taking a nap

crisfield high school bus loop with buses in it

two adults helping four small children get onto a bus that says somerset county schools

Princess Anne Elementary School gym with students lined up for bus dismissals

teachers making a heart symbol with their hands facing a school bus that just loaded their students onboard

Superintendent Tasker-Mitchell and Maryland State Board of Education Member, Dr. Irma Johnson, made school visits today to welcome students who are new to their school for their first day of the '24-25 school year. We can't wait to see ALL of our students back tomorrow, 9/4/24!

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

two administrators in the library giving a presentation to students

elementary students walking on a sidewalk and sign that reads "buses only 8 to 10am and 3:15-9:30pm

children in a classroom sitting at desks

three women standing in front of a painted wall with an eagle that says Greenwood

children sitting on a carpet in a classroom

three teachers seated in chairs around students who are sitting on a carpet in front of them

superintendent leaning on a cafeteria table talking to students who are eating lunch

two students seated and talking to the superintendent who is standing

two ladies at a lunch table talking to students who are sitting down eating lunch

Happy Labor Day! Schools & offices are closed on Monday, 9/2. On Tuesday, 9/3, we welcome back Pre-K students at DIS, PAES and WES, 2nd grade at GES, 6th grade at SIS, 8th grade at CHS & WHS and comprehensive special education students. All other students return Wednesday 9/4.

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

we are closed on Labor Day September 2nd

It was wonderful seeing our students, families and school community at tonight's open house events! Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming students back next week for the 2024-2025 school year! #TeamSCPS #SmallButMightySteppingIntoExcellence

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

photos of people in schools at open house events

photos of people in schools at an open house events

After Opening Meeting, staff participated in professional learning sessions given by department supervisors, instructional teams and outside experts. For lunch, SCPS Food & Nutrition Services team is providing staff lunches (with salad bar!) in the Wellness and Vendor Fair.

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

The 2024-2025 Opening Meeting speaking program included remarks by Board Chairperson William McInturff, Superintendent Dr. Tasker-Mitchell, WAHS student Eric Thomas and 24-25 Somerset Teacher of the Year Zachary Bartemy. Thank you to our speakers!

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

chairperson McInturff behind a podium speaking

Welcome back #TeamSCPS! This morning returning faculty and staff gathered for the 2024-2025 Opening Meeting at Washington High School. Have a great school year, everyone!! #SmallButMighty #SteppingIntoExcellence

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

gray haired gentleman on a stage behind a podium

superintendent behind podium showing a slide on screen

student behind podium holding microphone

teacher of the year behind podium speaking

three women standing in front of the stage smiling

Thank you to our partners supporting SCPS' Opening Day '24-25 Wellness & Vendor Fair! After visiting the gym and picking up lunch, faculty and staff finished out their day in professional learning sessions. Have a great year, #TeamSCPS!

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

The Somerset County Sheriff & SCPS Announce Over 300 Motorists Illegally Passed School Buses in 2023-2024. With the new school year about to begin, remember to STOP for school buses when you see flashing red lights. Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1729653

12 months ago, Somerset County Public Schools

yellow school bus with camera and text that reads "caught on camera: during the '23-24 school year the somerset sheriffs office issued 326 citations for illegally passing a school bus. the fine is $250, if witnessed by an officer, fines increase to $570 + 3 points

Welcome, 2024-2025 Student Board Representatives! Tyler Carson will represent Crisfield High School, and TyLia Lane will serve as alternate. Alex Bui will represent Washington High School. Congratulations! We look forward to working with you this school year.

about 1 year ago, Somerset County Public Schools

young woman smiling in front of a board desk

young woman smiling holding a name tag that says tylia lane - chs

young man in tie standing next to a board desk

group photo of board members and student reps