Happy National School Communicators Day!
Today, Friday May 9, we celebrate the voices behind the stories—our school communicators! From sharing student successes to navigating tough conversations, they ensure our families stay informed, connected, and inspired. Thank you for being the bridge between our schools and our community. Your work matters!📢💗🏫
Thank you,
Ms. Kristen Davis at Princess Anne Elementary📢
Mrs. Rachel Laird at Greenwood Elementary📢
Ms. Stephanie O'Hara at Somerset Intermediate📢
Ms. Jennifer Jones at Deal Island Elementary📢
Mrs. Jennifer Ward & Ms. Savannah Hoffman at Carter G. Woodson Elementary📢
Mrs. Lynne Brumley & Ms. Malika James at Washington Academy & High School📢
Mr. Jeremy Holland & Mrs. Dawn Lankford at Somerset County Technical High School📢
Ms. Vickie Nelson at Crisfield Academy & High School📢
We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do it without you! #TeamSCPS #SmallButMighty #SchoolCommunicatorsDay
📢Important Announcements in this video message from Dr. Tasker-Mitchell for the month of May 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD9HfdHnJLw
🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Take a moment to thank a teacher who’s made a difference.
🩺 Happy School Nurse Day! Shout-out to our amazing school nurses who care for students in so many ways—seen and unseen.
💚 Children’s Mental Health Matters Week – Wear GREEN tomorrow (Thursday, May 8) to show your support!
📝 MCAP Testing is underway in our secondary schools—make sure students are rested and ready.
💬 FY26 Budget Update – We’re working hard to finalize the budget. Stay informed and involved by attending or watching Board meetings online.
🎓 Graduation season is near! Congrats to the Class of 2025—senior celebrations are just around the corner!
Somerset County Public Schools is operating on time today, Thursday, March 20, 2025. Some local news stations have mistakenly reported a delay, but all schools and offices are open on a normal schedule.
Parents & Guardians: Have you registered your 3, or 4 year-old for Pre-K yet? Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year! Visit our student enrollment page to get started, today! www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/page/student-enrollment
Due to flooding in low-lying areas, schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and teachers on Monday, March 17, 2025. Twelve-month staff should report on time as scheduled. Please use caution while traveling.
Due to anticipated high winds and severe storms expected this afternoon, Wednesday, 3/5/2025, all after-school activities and evening events have been canceled. Please be safe!
📢‼️Join SCPS, the Judy Center & SELAC on March 14 from 4:30 - 6:45PM for the 2nd Annual School Readiness Fair, with a special performance by Mr. B!😎🐝🎶🤩
For ALL families with children age 0 - 5: Register your child for Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten at this fun family event at Somerset County Technical High School! Submit your registration documents and enjoy community resources, children's activities, Buster the School Bus, a family concert with Mr. B😎🐝 and a free takeaway dinner!
Visit https://forms.gle/WQcgtfjEbJk3t1ux8 or call 410-651-1616 x 11251 for more information and to RSVP!
SCPS Faculty & Staff: Join us Wednesday, March 5 at 5:00 PM for our Grow Your Own Virtual Event! Explore career growth from Paraprofessional to Teacher, Teacher to Administrator, & Behavior Support/Specialist to Special Ed Teacher. Register here: https://bit.ly/SCPS-GYO
After reassessment, Fri. Feb. 21 will be a Virtual Learning Day for SCPS beginning at 8 AM. 12-month staff should telework & contact their supervisor. Essential staff should confirm a safe report time. Virtual Day Plan: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan
Schools will open after a 2-hour delay, Friday, Feb. 21, due to icy road conditions. 12-month staff should report after the delay & essential staff reports on time. Please be safe & attend to future updates.
Join SECAC on 3/5/25 at the Somerset Board of Education office to discover valuable tips & strategies for supporting your child at home, and connect with other families who share similar experiences. This event will feature guest speakers & special education teachers, Ms. Jennifer Bennett & 2023 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tania Cunningham-Raycrow. Light refreshments will be served.
Due to inclement weather, Thurs., Feb. 20 will be a Virtual Learning Day. 12-mo staff should telework & contact their supervisor. Essential staff should contact their supervisor for a safe time to report. Virtual Day Info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan
Due to anticipated inclement weather, all schools will dismiss early today, Weds., 2/19/25. Elementary dismissal at 12:30 PM, and secondary dismissal at 11:30 AM. All afterschool activities & evening events are canceled. Please be safe and attend to future updates.
Please join us at Greenwood Elementary School on Feb. 20th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM to engage with the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance Mobile Job Unit, and the Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program.
The American Job Center (AJC) Mobile Unit is a community outreach program utilizing the latest technology to deliver on-site employment search and career services. The AJC mobile unit is outfitted with a generator and seven computers with cellular Internet access making it a truly self-contained employment resource. Staff will be on site to help with resumes and more. *Please note: NO CHILDREN are allowed on the unit. If you need child care, please call Mrs. Smiley at 410-651-0391.
Representatives with The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program will also be on-site to assist with health insurance enrollment in the Maryland Health Connection, answer questions about current coverage, and update contact & income information.
Please contact Mrs. Smiley if you have additional questions. 410-651-0931
Last Chance: Please consider leaving your input on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Review calendar drafts 1 - 4 and leave your feedback and comments by responding to our short survey by Friday, February 14, 2025 at www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/2008588
Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, 2/12/25, will be a Virtual Learning Day. 12-month staff report virtually to their supervisor. Essential staff report on-time. Please attend to future updates. More Info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan
Due to inclement weather, the Budget Work Session scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, SCPS will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 11, 2025 (Elementary – 12:30 PM, Secondary – 11:30 AM). All after-school activities on Tuesday are canceled due to the impending storm. Please be safe & attend to future updates.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, SCPS will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tues. Feb. 11 (Elementary – 12:30 PM, Secondary – 11:30 AM) Student devices will be sent home tonight & tomorrow in case a virtual school day is needed. Please continue to monitor for updates.
SCPS is seeking community input on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Please review calendar drafts 1 - 4 and leave your feedback and comments in our short survey by Friday, February 14, 2025. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/2008588
