Our recent November meeting of the Somerset BOE was "standing room only" as dozens of students and their families attended to receive board recognition for their outstanding achievements in CTE & the Arts! Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1887768
Five SCPS educators were recently awarded $20,994 in competitive Education Grants from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) at the recent Education Grants Award Ceremony hosted at Dove Pointe in Salisbury! Congratulations to Rebecca Johnson of CHS, Zachary Bartemy & Paula Fisher of SCTHS, and Kelsey Allen & Mallory Harman of SIS for your outstanding work!
Read more in our web article: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1874077
Check out Dr. Tasker-Mitchell’s November message to the SCPS community! This month, she highlights National Parent Involvement Month, American Education Week, and the importance of our fall MAP assessments. Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_OlFaK-ow
The Hertrich Cash for Class contest voting is now live! Our schools have a number of entries, so please vote on your favorites by going to www.hertrichs.com//2024-cash-for-class-voting-somerset-county.htm. Voting ends on Thurs. 11/7. Thank you Hertrich Family of Auto Dealers!
🏆 Exciting news from Somerset County Technical High School! Our talented masonry students showcased their skills in a friendly competition with peers from Parkside Career and Technology Center in Salisbury. This was an excellent practice opportunity as our students prepare for future SkillsUSA competitions later this school year. Their work was evaluated and scored, and three winners were recognized. We're incredibly proud of Blair N., Senior from Washington High School who won 1st place, and Amah-Ru A., Junior from Crisfield High School who placed 3rd. Congratulations to the student from Parkside earning 2nd place (our apologies for not having permission to share your information!!), and all who participated today! #SCPSProud #SkillsUSA #CareerAndTechEducation #BuildingTheFuture
Maryland SUN Bucks (S- EBT) issued this summer will expire beginning on October 30. Check your balance here: www.connectebt.com
Somerset County Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 2024 to accommodate unexpected bussing challenges. Please attend to future updates as we work diligently to resolve this matter. Thank you for understanding.
Due to a situation with our buses today, Wednesday 10/23, student dismissal and transportation home from school will be delayed this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates when more information is available. Thank you for understanding.
🚍 It's National School Bus Safety Week! Stay informed on Maryland's bus safety laws and tips at https://zerodeathsmd.gov/news/maryland-school-bus-laws-and-safety-tips/. Let's keep our students safe! #BusSafety #ZeroDeathsMD
Today (Oct 16) is Unity Day! SCPS and school communities across the nation are wearing orange today to show solidarity against bullying and support for inclusion. We hope you enjoy this short Unity Day message from our Superintendent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhrQY3XqOlM
The Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking info. in a new survey regarding youth behavioral health needs in Worcester and Somerset Counties. Please help by sharing & completing a survey by October 25!
Family Survey: https://bit.ly/3YnrSCI
Youth Survey: https://bit.ly/3Y4NeTT
For middle/high school students with IEP’s and 504's: join us on November 9 from 9:30-11:30AM at Wor-Wic Community College Fulton-Overton Hall for the 2024 Lower Shore Transition and Self-Advocacy Conference. More info: https://bit.ly/3zONcaD
Congrats to our 24-25 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Mr. Zachary Bartemy! We are incredibly proud to celebrate his dedication and passion for education at the MD TOY banquet! A big congrats as well to all candidates for their commitment to excellence in teaching! #SomersetProud
Anyone can take a stand against bullying! During National Bullying Prevention Month, and all year-long, we encourage the school community to report incidents of bullying to school administration, or use our online form at www.somerset.k12.md.us/report_BHI_form
Schools will open for students and teachers after a 2-hour delay, Wednesday, 9/25/24. 12-month & FNS staff should report on time or use liberal leave. Monitoring of local roads and high tides will continue overnight. Thank you for attending to future messages and updates.
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.
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.
