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Each year, SCPS offers parents and guardians the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance. For plan information and to enroll your student for the 2023-2024 school year, visit our district website: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/student-accident-insurance
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Today we welcomed the newest teachers to join #TeamSCPS for the first day of New Teacher Orientation 2023-2024. New teachers will be with our Instruction and Mentoring team all week as they prepare for their new roles in the classroom. Welcome aboard!
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Did you see our story on 47ABC last week? Coming soon to the SCPS mobile app: see all of your students classes in one place, and message directly with teachers using Rooms.
https://www.wmdt.com/2023/08/scps-updating-their-mobile-app-for-parents-and-students/
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Do you know a Somerset County Public Schools' educator who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for #FFFCUClearsTheList! @FFFCUofMD is giving away $70 for school supplies to FIFTEEN local educators in celebration of their 70th Anniversary! Nominate an outstanding educator by August 4th.
Nominate here:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/event-details/?event_cat=community&event=2023-fffcu-clears-the-list
#70YearsofFFFCU #FFFCU #DontJustBankBelong
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#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For just a few more hours (through Weds. July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/
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#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For 24 hours (July 11th at 12 pm through July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/
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Happy Independence Day, from SCPS! Have a fun and SAFE holiday, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen tomorrow, July 5, 2023.
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As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Independence Day. There will be no summer school on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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Summer School begins Monday, 6/26/23! As we prepare to welcome students back for the summer, please note that bus transportation schedules will be sent via EMAIL over the next few days to the address used to register your student in PowerSchool.
Bus drivers will NOT notify parents/guardians via phone call this year. Please check your email for an automated message with your student's transportation information.
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Happy Last Day of School!!!! Congratulations to students and staff for their hard work in 2022-2023.
We wish our Somerset School Community a safe, restful and fun summer break! See you August 31, 2023 at our open house events to kick off the 2023-2024 school year!
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Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual) Training on Tuesday, June 27th, and Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 from 1:00-3:15 Learn the common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect youth with help! Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register by the
deadline on Monday, June 12, 2023.
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Congratulations to Washington High School's Class of 2023! We wish you great success with your future plans! #Classof2023 #SmallButMighty
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Congratulations to Crisfield High School’s Class of 2023!
We recognize your many accomplishments and wish you great success in pursuit of your future goals. #ClassOf2023 #SmallButMighty
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Tomorrow is the last day to register for Elementary Summer School!
Session dates: 6/26-7/27, Mon.- Thurs., 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Transportation, breakfast & lunch are provided, and academic focus will be on reading and math skills. Register in PowerSchool by Friday, 6/2/23.
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SIS families: Thank you for your patience and understanding during today’s precautionary lockdown. Law enforcement has deemed it safe for students to dismiss normally at the regular time with support from additional law enforcement. Please plan for normal school operations to resume tomorrow, Wednesday May 31, 2023. Thank you and have a good evening.
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SIS Families: Law enforcement is still investigating the off-campus threat. The lockdown has been modified to allow movement in the building, but visitors are not permitted to enter at this time. Additional updates will be sent as the situation evolves.
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SIS is in a precautionary lockdown after receiving a threat. Law enforcement is investigating the off-campus threat, and has determined the school / campus are secure at this time. More information will follow as the situation evolves.
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We wish our community a restful and reflective Memorial Day. Please take a moment today to remember those who gave their lives to protect the freedom we enjoy today.
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Don't miss the deadline: Sign your elementary student up for summer school by June 2, 2023 in the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1085612
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Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual) Training on Tuesday, June 27th, and Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 from 1:00-3:15 Learn the common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect youth with help! Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register by the deadline on Monday, June 12, 2023.
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