As a reminder, schools are closed Thursday, March 28 through Monday, April 1, 2024 for Spring Break. We hope that our school community has a restful and relaxing holiday! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, April 2.
Due to flooding in low-lying areas of the county, and its occurrence on a scheduled early-dismissal day, schools are now CLOSED today, Wednesday 3/27/24 for students & teachers. 12 month staff should report after a 2 hour delay.
Today through March 31, 2024, please take a few moments to respond to the community survey regarding the search for the next Superintendent of SCPS: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1520931
#TeamSCPS attended the #UnitedWayLES Annual Meeting today. Congratulations to all of the award winners, donors and volunteers who have made an impact in our local community! Together, we LIVE UNITED!
Join us Friday 4/12 from 4-7 PM @ SIS for a School Readiness Fair for families, child care providers and the early childhood community. Come for information, family fun, resources, giveaways, dinner & more! RSVP @ 410-651-1616 x11251 or https://forms.gle/4ZmLHnb3QKvg3a7F7
The Somerset Board of Education will meet on April 2, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a work session regarding the FY25 budget.
In-person Board Meetings can be viewed online: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/Somerset_County_PS_MD
Meeting Agenda & Documents will become available soon at the link below:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/documents/board--of-education/409451
Don’t forget to join Rooms, our family-teacher communication tool on the school app! If you haven’t signed up yet, you should be receiving an invite via text today. You can select to sign up by email or phone. After you sign up, don't forget to download the school 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
8th graders from CAHS and WAHS had the opportunity to explore and network with over 100 vendors across 15 career pathways today at JA Inspire. Our students were amazed with all of the interactive opportunities and career information given to them.
Due to current weather conditions, Somerset County Public Schools will open after a 2-hour delay today, Monday, March 11, 2024. Essential and FNS staff should report on time or when safe.
Due to flooding in low-lying areas of the county, schools will open after a 2-hour delay today, March 7, 2024. Essential & FNS staff should report on time/when safe.
Our school app keeps getting better and better! If you haven't signed up for Rooms, our parent-teacher communication platform, you should be receiving an invite via text today for phone number login! After you sign up, don't forget to download the school 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
Students from the Crisfield and Washington High chorus programs competed at the Solo and Ensemble Festival today. The talent was amazing and our SCPS students were spectacular.
The group is led by Mrs. Lea LaRue.
Attend the "Peace of Mind" Mental & Behavioral Health Fair on 3/11/24 from 4-6 PM at Crisfield High School for information and resources to promote mental wellness. The first 50 to RSVP at 410-968-0150 or http://tinyurl.com/4nz49372 receive free dinner!
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is accepting applications for a paid summer internship. Graduating seniors attending college in the fall of 2024 are eligible to apply before the April 5 deadline. For more information and to apply, click here: https://5il.co/2fpva
Students interested in working for Chesapeake Shipbuilders recently took a tour of the shipyard and were able to ask questions and meet with Alana a recruitment specialist. Special shout out to Mr. Buddy Ward and Mr. Chris Guy for attending the tour with us. Students that are interested in learning more about a career in Welding are encouraged to contact Career Coach, Leigh Presley at LPRESLEY@SOMERSET.K12.MD.US A special thanks to Alana and Tyler for showing our students the real world of work. Thank you to the employees working in the yard for being so accomodating to our students. We are thrilled to be forming a lasting partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilders.
The SCPS Teacher Career Expo & School Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, 2/28/24 is postponed, and a new date will be announced soon. In the meantime, SCPS is still accepting applications for potential teaching positions on our website: https://somerset.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please see below for upcoming tour information to Wor-Wic Community College's Non-Credit Certificate Programs. Students must fill out the attached Google interest form to receive a permission slip. This trip is limited to 40 students. https://forms.gle/v8EyZyNE2nGRuqZi6
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
The G.R.I.T. Mentoring Program is inviting young men (5th-12th grade) to the Gentlemen Dining Out event on 2/28/24, 5:30 PM at Washington Academy & High School. RSVP to Tony Morton Sr. by Friday, 2/23/24 at 443-859-1655.
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.
