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 office: https://youtu.be/skOg2xT7X10
The July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Somerset Board of Education will begin at 4:00 PM with a motion to immediately convene into a closed session to discuss confidential matters. Open session reconvenes at 6:00 PM.
More info: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/meeting-dates
REMINDER: After several revisions to the '23-24 calendar for inclement weather, please note these important dates in June: 6/17/24 - Early Dismissal, 6/18/24- Early Dismissal, Last Day for Students, 6/19/24 - System Closed, Juneteenth, 6/20/24 - Last Day for Teachers
Today, Friday, May 31 is the final day to enroll your elementary student in the 2024 remedial summer school program!
Program information and PowerSchool enrollment instructions can be found here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/summer-2024-programs
Superintendent Search Update: The Somerset BOE will feature two candidate finalists at next week's “Meet & Greet” events on May 28 and May 29 at 5:30 p.m. as previously announced; there will be no Meet & Greet on May 30. More info: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1610314
As a reminder, schools & offices are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 for the MD Primary Election.
May 7, 2024 is National Teacher's Day. With the most sincere appreciation, Happy Teacher's Day to our #TeamSCPS educators! #ThankATeacher today, and everyday for the impact they make on our community. #TeacherAppreciation #TeachersDay2024
Registration event at Princess Anne Elementary in May 9, 2024.
Thank you to our families and members of the community who came out to support our McTeacher"s Math Night on April 15, 2024! The event was held at the Princess Anne McDonald's.
Somerset County Public Schools Fine Art Department cordially invites students, families, staff and the greater community to visit the 2024 SCPS Fine Art Festival. Student artwork will be on display at the Board of Education Office from April 29 - May 3, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opening night, April 29, 2024 from 4:30 - 6:30pm, will feature performances by the SIS band and choir in front of the Board of Education building. This event is open to the public. Please stop in and view this year's county-wide exhibition of student artwork!
Due to this morning's hazardous weather and road conditions as well as the scheduled early dismissal, all classes will be conducted remotely as an asynchronous virtual school day. Assigned classwork must be turned in on Monday, April 15 for the student to be counted present in school unless other arrangements are made with the teacher. All after school activities are cancelled.
Due to flooding in Somerset County, our scheduled School Readiness Fair has been postponed to a future date. More information will be sent out soon concerning another future date for this event. If you need assistance registering your child for PK or Kindergarten, please contact your child’s home school.
Save the date!
Congratulations to Somerset County Public Schools 2024-2025 Somerset Teacher of The Year, from Somerset County Technical High School, Mr. Zachary Bartemy!!!!
Congratulations to our finalists, the 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Hannah Quillen, Secondary Teacher of the year Mr. Zachary Bartemy....
Congratulations to our finalists, the 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Hannah Quillen, Secondary Teacher of the year Mr. Zachary Bartemy....
On Monday, April 8th, a solar eclipse will occur in the afternoon. The letter posted will be sent home with all students. Please read and return if you do not wish for your child to participate in outdoor eclipse activities that may have been planned for their class.
We have two school registration nights happening this Spring!
A wellness event, "I'm Possible" will be held on April 18th in the evening at PAES.
Please come out to our McTeacher Math Night in April 15th from 5-8 pm at the Princess Anne McDonald's.