For Native American Heritage Month, Deal Island Elementary welcomed local Native American John Moore to share his rich culture through music, dance & traditions in a special assembly sponsored by the Somerset County Arts Council! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #SCPSProud
We are excited to announce the 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system! We hope you attend these free events and celebrate the season with SCPS. See the schedule here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892623
Earlier in the week at Greenwood Elementary, Ms. Matthews class had a Chinese New Year celebration to wrap up the CKLA unit on Early Asian Civilizations. Students made fried rice, read books about the Chinese New Year, learned how to use chopsticks, & received a fortune cookie.
In case you missed this WBOC story earlier this week:
Crisfield High will be undergoing a $39M renovation starting in the summer of 2025 with a target completion date in 2028. Links to the WBOC article, news segment video & more info, here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892617
For American Education Week, Princess Anne Elementary had a sweet surprise for families and students! They decorated cookies to resemble colorful turkeys with candy feathers, chocolate accents, and plenty of creativity. Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1890603
Woodson Elementary celebrated American Education Week with a creative and educational event showcasing students' hard work and imagination. The cafeteria was transformed into a vibrant gallery of student-made habitat dioramas! Read
More: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1890574
CONGRATULATIONS to Greenwood Elementary School Principal, Dr. Kirstin Gibson, on the successful completion of her dissertation defense! Dr. Gibson graduates on Dec. 18 with an Ed.D. in Literacy Studies from Salisbury University. #EducationalLeadership #PrincipalPride #TeamSCPS
Our recent November meeting of the Somerset BOE was "standing room only" as dozens of students and their families attended to receive board recognition for their outstanding achievements in CTE & the Arts! Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1887768
As part of American Education Week celebrations, Deal Island Elementary School recently welcomed students and families for an exciting science demonstration presented by the Maryland Science Center! #AmericanEducationWeek #STEM
Learn more: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1887159
Princess Anne area families: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is making the last stop on her community engagement tour tomorrow night, Thursday 11/21/24 at 6:00 PM at Washington High School! This event is open to all SCPS families and community members. We hope to see you tomorrow at 6!
Crisfield Families: Don't miss your opportunity to engage with SCPS leadership at Dr. Tasker-Mitchell's Listening & Learning to Lead community forum tonight, 11/14/24 at 6PM, at Woodson Elementary School. This event is open to all community members. We hope to see you tonight!
Five SCPS educators were recently awarded $20,994 in competitive Education Grants from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) at the recent Education Grants Award Ceremony hosted at Dove Pointe in Salisbury! Congratulations to Rebecca Johnson of CHS, Zachary Bartemy & Paula Fisher of SCTHS, and Kelsey Allen & Mallory Harman of SIS for your outstanding work!
Read more in our web article: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1874077
This morning, students from Crisfield Academy & High School participated in the Veterans Day Breakfast at the Crisfield Elks Lodge, sharing heartfelt tributes to honor local veterans. The CAHS band, led by Mrs. McHenry, performed patriotic selections, and received a portion of the event's 50/50 raffle proceeds in support of the schools band boosters! Thank you to the Crisfield Elks & American Legion for your generosity!
Five student leaders—Autumn S., Carrie D., Owen B., Isabella M., and Orlando T.—proudly represented CAHS, distributing 120 thank-you cards to attending Veterans with personal messages from CAHS students and a Dunkin Donuts gift card as a token of appreciation.
Thank you to our veterans for your service. We honor you today and always!
🎖️ Somerset County Public Schools proudly honors all Veterans on this special day. We thank the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your service, courage, and dedication. We are forever grateful. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
Deal Island Community: Don't miss Deal Island Elementary School's "Salute to our Veterans" program, this Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM! Admission is free and the program will feature readings and performances by 4th and 5th grade students. We hope to see you there!
Check out Dr. Tasker-Mitchell’s November message to the SCPS community! This month, she highlights National Parent Involvement Month, American Education Week, and the importance of our fall MAP assessments. Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_OlFaK-ow
The Hertrich Cash for Class contest voting is now live! Our schools have a number of entries, so please vote on your favorites by going to www.hertrichs.com//2024-cash-for-class-voting-somerset-county.htm. Voting ends on Thurs. 11/7. Thank you Hertrich Family of Auto Dealers!
🏆 Exciting news from Somerset County Technical High School! Our talented masonry students showcased their skills in a friendly competition with peers from Parkside Career and Technology Center in Salisbury. This was an excellent practice opportunity as our students prepare for future SkillsUSA competitions later this school year. Their work was evaluated and scored, and three winners were recognized. We're incredibly proud of Blair N., Senior from Washington High School who won 1st place, and Amah-Ru A., Junior from Crisfield High School who placed 3rd. Congratulations to the student from Parkside earning 2nd place (our apologies for not having permission to share your information!!), and all who participated today! #SCPSProud #SkillsUSA #CareerAndTechEducation #BuildingTheFuture
Last chance to engage with the new Superintendent of Schools on the Listening & Learning to Lead tour: Join us at Woodson Elementary on Thursday November 14, or at Washington High School on Thursday November 21. Both events start at 6pm. Please join us and leave your feedback!
📚✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to First Financial Federal Credit Union for their unwavering partnership and generous school supply donation! Your support helps equip our classrooms and ensures all students have the tools they need for a successful school year. 🏫💙 #FFFCU
