Reminder: students do not report on Friday, January 27, 2023 as SCPS changes semesters. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 30 for the start of the 2nd semester!
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
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The Somerset County Local Management Board is requesting input for the strategic plan for the 2024 fiscal year funding cycle. The plan focus areas include Youth Health, Youth Education, and Community Safety in Somerset County. Somerset County residents over age 18 and service providers are encouraged to respond to the survey at the link below. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFPBLVB
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
Scan the QR code or follow the link to take this quick survey! Looking for residents or service providers in Somerset County! BEACON is working with the Somerset County Local Management Board to complete their strategic plan for the 2024 fiscal year funding cycle. The current strategic plan has identified three focus areas including Youth Health, Youth Education, and Community Safety in Somerset County. If you have any adverse effects or concerns about the research, please contact the primary investigator John Hickman at Beacon@salisbury.edu. Participants must be 18 years or older www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFPBLVB
Do you know an outstanding SCPS teacher? All schools are now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year. Click here to read the qualifications, and select your school's online nomination form to submit an entry: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/.../pages/Teacher_of_the_Year
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
SCPS logo of ladder coming out of clouds with a graduation cap on top with words 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year around it. Do you know an outstanding teacher? SCPS is now accepting nominations for '23-24 Teacher of the Year. Nominate a teacher by Feb. 6, 2023. Click here to submit a nomination!
Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training: Tuesday, February 21st, and Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 4:00-6:15 PM. Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register by the deadline of Friday Feb. 3, 2023.
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18. Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Who: School Staff, Parents, and Community Members When: Tuesday, February 21st, and Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 4:00-6:15 PM. You must attend both sessions to complete the training. Where: Meeting will be held virtually; link will be sent to attendees How: Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register Registration Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023; Register early as space is limited to 20 participants. Online pre-work is required before attending the virtual class Stipends are available to school staff with full completion of the training or eligible school staff can earn 1 CPD if Adult Mental Health First Aid is also taken. Who Should Know Mental Health First Aid?  Teachers  School Staff  Coaches  Parents  Youth Group Leaders  Adults who work with youth What the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Covers:  Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in this age group.  How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.  How to connect the youth with help.  Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying. Did You Know? 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition 10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime Sign up to learn more and how you can help support our youth!References: National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d). Kids. https://www/nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-And-Young-Adults/Kids Mental Health First Aid. (2020). Mental Health First Aid USA for adults assisting children and youth. National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Join the Princess Anne PD & the Somerset Judy Center at the Princess Anne Fire Department for a car seat safety event on Feb. 4 from 11 am - 3pm! Free car seat checks, information, snacks & drinks provided. Contact Deona Henson to set a car seat check appointment at 410-651-1616.
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
man fastening his daughter into a car seat while smiling and laughing. text that reads: Free car seats! Princess Anne Fire Department, Feb 4, 2023 from 11 am - 3pm, FREE CAR SEAT CHECK hosted by Princess Anne PD & Somerset Judy Center. Join us for some fun and education, food snacks and drinks provided, car seat checks by appointment. contact deona henson at 410-651-1616 x11255 or dhenson@somerset.k12.md.us
Tonight, at the January 2023 regular meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, returning board member Mr. William McInturff and new members Mr. Andrew Gleason and Mr. Allen C. Ford were sworn in for their term by Clerk of Court, Mr. Charles T. Horner. Welcome, and congratulations to all! We look forward to the new board, now led by Chairperson Mr. Mcinturff and Vice Chairperson Mr. Caleb Shores. Thank you for your service to our community. #SmallButMighty
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
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Do you know an outstanding SCPS teacher? All schools are now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year. Click here to read the qualifications, and select your school's online nomination form to submit an entry: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/pages/Teacher_of_the_Year
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
SCPS logo of ladder coming out of clouds with a graduation cap on top with words 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year around it. Do you know an outstanding teacher? SCPS is now accepting nominations for '23-24 Teacher of the Year. Nominate a teacher by Feb. 6, 2023. Click here to submit a nomination!
Reminder: SCPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
SCPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. MLK Jr. Day. Photo of Dr. MLK Jr. looking off into the distance with clouds in background. Quotes surround him "I have a dream." "Only in the darkness can you see the stars" "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?"
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore instructed 3rd graders at DIS and GES this week on the "Our City" program. Students learned how to make good decisions about spending and saving. JA will be at WES in February!
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
Girl in blue shirt with brown hair smiling in front of a board that says "Earn, Save, Spend"
A group of children gathered in a classroom smiling
A girl with brown hair and blue shirt smiling holding a card that says "save"
Boy in a white shirt handing a card to a female instructor in front of another instructor who is sticking cards to a chalk board
The next regular meeting of the Somerset Board of Education will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2023, with closed session at 4:00 p.m., and open public session at 6:00 p.m., at 7982A Tawes Campus Drive in Westover. Citizens wishing to address the Board in-person may sign up in advance by calling Central Office at 410-651-1616, or by sign-up sheet the day of the meeting. Comments for the Board can also be emailed to boardmeeting@somerset.k12.md.us. Regular Open meetings of the Somerset Board of Education are streamed live via Town Hall Streams at: https://buff.ly/3ydBwtY Meeting agendas can be found here: https://buff.ly/3C66Yvj
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
SOMERSET BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REMINDER: Next meeting date is Tuesday, January 17, 2023 with closed session at 4pm and open session at 6pm
Happy New Year, from SCPS! We hope our school community had a fun and relaxing Winter Break. While all great things must come to an end, we are excited to start the New Year and welcome students and staff back tomorrow, Monday, January 2, 2023! #HappyNewYear #TeamSCPS
about 2 years ago, Somerset County Public Schools
2023 and Happy new Year in gold letters with blue background and fireworks