The deadline to respond to the '24-25 academic calendar survey has been extended to March 6. Please take a few moments to review the drafts and respond to the survey on our district website, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1442426
As a reminder, schools and offices are closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the long weekend! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, February 20.
Phone service was restored to all SCPS buildings this afternoon, Feb. 13, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
Schools continue to experience phone outages today, 2/13/24 while repairs are in progress. In the meantime, email any staff member from our school websites or the SCPS mobile app, message us on social media or your student's teacher in Rooms.
Did you review the proposed '24-25 calendar drafts and leave your feedback in our short survey? Please visit our website to participate in the calendar adoption process: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1442426
SCPS is experiencing a temporary interruption in phone service today, 2/12/24. The outage affects all school buildings, and repairs are currently underway. We apologize for the inconvenience and will send an update when phone service is restored.
Just a few hours remain to nominate a Somerset County Public Schools teacher for 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Nominate an educator by 4pm TODAY, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy-nominate
Our Somerset County Public Schools app keeps getting
better and better! If you haven't signed up for Rooms, you should have received another invite via text last night for phone number login! After you sign up, don't forget to download the app and click Rooms in the bottom right-hand corner to communicate with your child's teacher!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3lCc7qE
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Z7vvdF
There is one week left to nominate a Somerset County Public Schools teacher for 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Nominate an educator by February 8, 2024, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy-nominate
Due to fog, schools will open after a 2 hour delay today, Friday, January 26, 2024 for students, teachers and staff. Essential & FNS staff should report on time or when safe.
Due to anticipated road conditions, all after school and evening SCPS programs are canceled today, January 19, 2024. The Garland Hayward Center after school program will be open per the normal schedule.
Do you know an outstanding teacher? Schools are now accepting nominations for '24-25 School Teacher of the Year through February 8!. Learn more about the qualifications for Teacher of the Year, and nominate a teacher online: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy-nominate
Public Meeting Notice: The January 2024 meeting of the Somerset Board of Education
has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 4pm Closed / 6pm Open.
Due to freezing overnight temperatures and potential for icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, schools will open with a 2-hour delay for students, teachers and staff. FNS & essential staff report on time / when safe.
Due to expected inclement weather this evening, Tuesday, January 16, all after school activities are canceled. The regular meeting of the Somerset Board of Education has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 25: 4PM Closed Session, 6PM Open Session.
ATTENTION: Local news outlet WBOC displayed an incorrect status for SCPS today, Friday 1/12/24. Schools will open ON TIME today, 1/12/24. We apologize for the confusion this may have caused our school community!
As a reminder, schools and offices are closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is our sincere hope that you honor his day by being of service to others, and planting seeds for a better tomorrow.
Earlier in the week, SCPS held the first National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) cohort meeting for teachers pursuing certification in 2024. Recent NBCT recipients, Anna Breland of CHS, and Zachary Bartemy of SCTHS, attended to share their experiences pursuing certification in 2023; offering valuable insights, encouragement and Q&A time for this year's cohort of SCPS educators pursuing certification. Thank you for your commitment to pursue the most respected professional certification available in education designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers! Click here to learn more about the benefits of NBCT certification for our students, faculty and schools in Somerset County: https://www.nbpts.org/certification/benefits/
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Hazardous road conditions continue to pose safety concerns for school buses at low tide today. As a result, schools will be closed for an asynchronous virtual school day tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024. Essential & 12 month staff should report to their buildings by 8:30 AM.
Schools will dismiss early today, Tuesday 1/9: Secondary at 11:30 a.m. and Elementary at 12:30 p.m. Tomorrow, Wednesday 1/10, schools are closed for an asynchronous virtual school day. The shelter at Washington High School opens at 5:00 PM today. Be safe!
