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 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
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.
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.
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!
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/
#TeamSCPS #SmallButMighty #NBCT
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!
Due to impending storms, all after school activities are cancelled Tuesday, 1/9 and Wednesday, 1/10. As an additional precaution, schools will open with a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, 1/10/24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the situation.
With storms likely to cause school delays and closures this week, SCPS plans to convert the next 3 inclement weather closures to asynchronous virtual school days. Click here for details: www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/article/1399492
Due to continued flooding and unsafe conditions, schools are closed tomorrow, Tuesday December 19, 2023 for students, teachers and 12 month staff. Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 20. Schools reopen Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Have a safe and happy winter break!
Due to flooding in parts of the county, schools will be closed today, Monday December 18, 2023 for students, teachers and 12 month staff. Due to rain and the tide schedule many roads will remain unpassable throughout the day. Be safe!
Due to flooding in parts of the county, schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Monday, December 18, 2023. Essential & FNS staff should report on time and all other staff report when it is safe. Please attend to future messages regarding changes to this status in the morning.
Congratulations, Ms. Anna L. Breland, World Languages / Mass Communications Teacher of Crisfield Academy & High School and Mr. Zachary D. Bartemy, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Teacher of Somerset County Technical High School on your achievement of National Board Certification!
National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) are recognized as experts in their fields, creating a lasting impact beyond the classroom as team leaders, department chairs, and instructional coaches.
Thank you, Ms. Breland and Mr. Bartemy for the example you set for our students and faculty, and for your service to our school community. You are valued members of #TeamSCPS!
The Garland Hayward Youth Center will hold a food and community resource distribution event this Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
All are welcome. First come, first served.
Volunteers and Agencies interested in assisting or setting up a vendor table, call (443)397-8725
SCPS is seeking qualified applicants for the following job openings:
School Psychologist
Speech & Language Pathologist
Paraprofessionals (multiple locations)
Learn more and apply at https://somerset.tedk12.com/hire
Now Hiring at Washington Academy & High School:
Special Education Teacher
Learn more and apply at https://somerset.tedk12.com/hire
Now Hiring at Woodson Elementary School:
Special Education Teacher
Alternative Learning Classroom Teacher
Learn more and apply at https://somerset.tedk12.com/hire
