The Maryland Center for School Safety released information late last night about a nationwide social media threat that has been circulating throughout communities. SCPS wants to make all of our families aware that this threat has been deemed non-credible by local law enforcement, and schools will continue normal operations today. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority and we appreciate the outreach from our community on this issue.
Please note the time and format change of this Special Board Meeting: The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will begin with a motion to convene in Closed Session from 5:30 - 6:30 PM to discuss confidential matters. The meeting will reconvene for Open Session at 6:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar.
Spotted from the Board of Education Office on Tawes Campus Drive earlier today:
Major Chambers' Criminal Justice Program Cadets were finishing their PT session with a one-mile run! It's great to see our Career & Technical Education students working so hard already!!!
We had a fantastic first day back to school with ALL of our students, today!
We hope you enjoy this special message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell: https://youtu.be/PInkSwRzW8Y
Welcome back #TeamSCPS! This morning returning faculty and staff gathered for the 2024-2025 Opening Meeting at Washington High School. Have a great school year, everyone!! #SmallButMighty #SteppingIntoExcellence
The Somerset County Sheriff & SCPS Announce Over 300 Motorists Illegally Passed School Buses in 2023-2024. With the new school year about to begin, remember to STOP for school buses when you see flashing red lights. Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1729653
SCPS' live-stream provider, Town Hall Streams, experienced an unexpected service outage during last night’s BOE meeting. We apologize to our community for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your continued support of SCPS!
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
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
Congratulations & good luck to our '24-25 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Mr. Zachary Bartemy, PLTW/Engineering Instructor at Somerset County Technical High School! Today Mr. Bartemy and all MD Teacher of the Year candidates were recognized at the MD State Board of Education.
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
Dirty car? Visit Somerset County Technical High School, today, Monday April 29 from 2:30-6:30 PM, and remove all the pollen with a FREE rinse! Donations accepted in $5 increments for additional cleaning services will benefit students attending SkillsUSA 2024 Nat'l Conference.
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 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.
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.
Tune in this evening to WBOC's Delmarvalife, airing between 5:00-6:00 p.m. and catch Somerset's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Zachary Bartemy give his first interview!
https://www.wboc.com/shows/delmarvalife/04-09-2024/article_a2e8bbcc-f6a0-11ee-9a67-d7e55d94b752.html
Congratulations to Somerset County Public Schools 2024-2025 Somerset Teacher of The Year, from Somerset County Technical High School, Mr. Zachary Bartemy!!!!
