Due to flooding in low-lying parts of Somerset County, schools will be closed Tuesday September 24, 2024 for students and 10-month staff. 12-month staff should report on time or use liberal leave.
Due to flooding in low lying areas of our county and higher than normal tides, SCPS will be closed Monday, 9/23/24 for students and 10-month staff. 12 month staff should report on time. Please be safe.
9/15-9/21 is Community School Coordinator (Liaison) Week: Community schools serve as hubs that bring families, communities, and partners together to remove barriers to learning. SCPS celebrates our Community School Liaisons! Thank you for the important work you do!
Somerset County Public Schools' Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) Presents their 2nd Annual Resource Fair on October 10, 2024 from 6 - 7 PM at Somerset County Technical High School. SECAC invites you to explore the resources available to your child & family and discover the support & services that can benefit you within our community.
Dinner will be served. For more information, questions and concerns, contact Melissa Heavenridge at 410-651-1616 x 11385, mheavenridge@somerset.k12.md.us.
Congratulations to '24-25 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Mr. Zachary Bartemy of Somerset County Technical High School, on your new car to drive for the school year, courtesy of Hertrich Chevrolet of Pocomoke! #TeamSCPS #SmallButMightySteppingIntoExcellence
Social media threats continue circulating in our area and around the Eastern Shore. These threats have been analyzed by law enforcement and our school safety partners and deemed to be non-credible. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority. Thank you to our students and families for sharing these social media posts with law enforcement and school personnel. Please continue to do so. You can also report threats to the Safe Schools Tip Line at 1-833-MD-B-SAFE.
Deal Island & Princess Anne Communities: Join us on 9/19/24 from 6-7:30PM at Deal Island Elementary, or 9/26/24 from 6-7:30PM at Princess Anne Elementary. The Superintendent wants to hear from you! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
The Maryland Center for School Safety released information late last night about a nationwide social media threat that has been circulating throughout communities. SCPS wants to make all of our families aware that this threat has been deemed non-credible by local law enforcement, and schools will continue normal operations today. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority and we appreciate the outreach from our community on this issue.
Deal Island Community: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input at the Superintendent's first "Listening & Learning to Lead" event at Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. Please join us! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input this fall on the Superintendent's Listening & Learning to Lead tour. Attend any event!
First stop: Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
Please note the time and format change of this Special Board Meeting: The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will begin with a motion to convene in Closed Session from 5:30 - 6:30 PM to discuss confidential matters. The meeting will reconvene for Open Session at 6:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar.
Spotted from the Board of Education Office on Tawes Campus Drive earlier today:
Major Chambers' Criminal Justice Program Cadets were finishing their PT session with a one-mile run! It's great to see our Career & Technical Education students working so hard already!!!
What a great first day back with ALL students! Dr. Tasker-Mitchell gave so many hugs we lost count! She was so excited to meet everyone! Here are a few more photos from the Superintendent's tour around the county, Part 2.
What a great first day back with ALL students! Here are a few photos from the Superintendent's tour around the county to welcome and engage with our Somerset County Public Schools community. (Part 1)
We had a fantastic first day back to school with ALL of our students, today!
We hope you enjoy this special message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell: https://youtu.be/PInkSwRzW8Y
A few photos from our schools this afternoon...We hope all of the students reporting today had a great first day in their new schools! We can't wait to see all of our returning students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4!
Superintendent Tasker-Mitchell and Maryland State Board of Education Member, Dr. Irma Johnson, made school visits today to welcome students who are new to their school for their first day of the '24-25 school year. We can't wait to see ALL of our students back tomorrow, 9/4/24!
Happy Labor Day! Schools & offices are closed on Monday, 9/2.
On Tuesday, 9/3, we welcome back Pre-K students at DIS, PAES and WES, 2nd grade at GES, 6th grade at SIS, 8th grade at CHS & WHS and comprehensive special education students.
All other students return Wednesday 9/4.
It was wonderful seeing our students, families and school community at tonight's open house events! Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming students back next week for the 2024-2025 school year! #TeamSCPS #SmallButMightySteppingIntoExcellence
Thank you to our partners supporting SCPS' Opening Day '24-25 Wellness & Vendor Fair! After visiting the gym and picking up lunch, faculty and staff finished out their day in professional learning sessions. Have a great year, #TeamSCPS!
