Deal Island Elementary School

WESTOVER, MD (November 12, 2024) – On Veterans Day, students and staff across Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) came together in heartfelt observance to honor local veterans...

Superintendent of SCPS, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, has a few important updates for the month of November 2024: Don't miss your opportunity to attend one of the last stops on t...

October 28, 2024 Dear Somerset County Public Schools Families, I hope this letter finds you well as we settle into the 2024-2025 school year. As we continue into the fall sea...

As National School Bus Safety Week, held from October 21-25, 2024, is underway, Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) reaffirms its commitment to the safety of students who rely ...

WESTOVER, MD (October 23, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) has introduced a new Virtual Day Instruction Plan to ensure uninterrupted learning during inclement weath...

This article was updated to reflect the cancellation of Somerset County Technical High School's forum on 11/14/24, and the rescheduling of Carter G. Woodson Elementary School's s...

The Worcester County Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking information from parents/guardians, and students in a new survey regarding youth behavioral health needs in Worcester ...

Dear Somerset County Public Schools Community, As we observe National Bullying Prevention Month this October , I want to emphasize our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive en...

WESTOVER, MD (October 2, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) is proud to join schools nationwide in observing National Bullying Prevention Month throughout the month ...

The month of October has many exciting things in store for SCPS! Learn more by watching Dr. Tasker-Mitchell's October 2024 Video Message:

Dear Students and Families, As we remember September 11, 2001 this week, we reflect on a day that has had a profound impact on our country and the world. It’s important for us to...

At the September 10, 2024 Special Meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, revisions were made to the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar to add five early dismissal days to accommoda...

The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and...

Dr. Tasker-Mitchell shares important back-to-school information for the 2024-2025 school year in her August update. We hope you enjoy this short video message from the Superintend...

SCPS' new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, began her 4-year term on July 1, 2024. We hope you enjoy this short video message recapping her first 22 days in off...

WESTOVER, MD (July 3, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools’ (SCPS) newly appointed Superintendent, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, recently began a four-year term; assuming office on...

SCPS' Summer Meals Program will run from Monday, July 1 - Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Monday - Thursday, excluding the July 4 holiday. Students may visit the nearest summer meal site ...

WESTOVER, MD (June 18, 2024) – At its June 18, 2024 regular meeting, the Somerset County Board of Education voted to approve the appointment of Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the ne...

DEAL ISLAND, MD (June 17, 2024) – Deal Island Elementary School's Prekindergarten program recently received accreditation from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)....

WESTOVER, MD (June 2, 2024) – The Somerset County Board of Education has announced its decision to select Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the next Superintendent of Somerset County P...