
Each year, SCPS offers parents and guardians the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance. For plan information and to enroll your student for the 2023-2024 school year, visit our district website: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/student-accident-insurance


Do you know a Somerset County Public Schools' educator who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for #FFFCUClearsTheList! @FFFCUofMD is giving away $70 for school supplies to FIFTEEN local educators in celebration of their 70th Anniversary! Nominate an outstanding educator by August 4th.
Nominate here:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/event-details/?event_cat=community&event=2023-fffcu-clears-the-list
#70YearsofFFFCU #FFFCU #DontJustBankBelong


#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For just a few more hours (through Weds. July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For 24 hours (July 11th at 12 pm through July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Independence Day. There will be no summer school on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!


Summer School begins Monday, 6/26/23! As we prepare to welcome students back for the summer, please note that bus transportation schedules will be sent via EMAIL over the next few days to the address used to register your student in PowerSchool.
Bus drivers will NOT notify parents/guardians via phone call this year. Please check your email for an automated message with your student's transportation information.


Reminders:
Friday, May 26, 2023 is an early dismissal day. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 pm; Intermediate & High Schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 29, 2023 SCPS schools and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend!



Reminders:
Friday, May 26, 2023 is an early dismissal day. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 pm; Intermediate & High Schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 29, 2023 SCPS schools and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend!



Yesterday, SCPS welcomed State Superintendent, Mr. Mohammed Choudhury. His first stop was Washington High School, where he spent some time with Principal Tony Bevilacqua and his team. His next stop was the Technical High School where he spent some time with Dakota, a junior at CHS and first year HVAC student. Thank you, Superintendent Choudhury for visiting Somerset and we look forward to the next time!






The closed session of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Somerset Board of Education has been rescheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open session will begin at 6:00 p.m.


The second Friday in May is National School Communicators Day! A school communicator is one who assists schools and districts in telling their story. Today we are celebrating all of our #TeamSCPS storytellers: from our designated staff photographers, webmasters and social media managers in each school to the administrators developing communication plans and strategies. You are all critical to our mission, goals and keeping our community informed. Thank you! Happy #SchoolCommunicatorsDay!!


Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023. Please join #TeamSCPS as we thank our teachers for their service to our students and the future leaders of tomorrow. You are appreciated! #ThankATeacher
@NEAToday


Due to flooding in low lying parts of the county, Somerset County Public Schools will open 2 hours late today, Monday May 1, 2023. FNS and essential staff should report on time. Please drive safely.


Today for Administrative Professionals Day, #TeamSCPS would like to thank all of our Administrative Associates and office professionals that keep our day to day operations running smoothly! You make our school system a better and more organized place to learn, work and serve our community!
Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay!


Did you know that students, staff, and faculty of Somerset County Public Schools can receive medical care right at school? The School Based Health Center at Washington High School is staffed by a licensed provider in partnership with Chesapeake Health Care. Not only can staff diagnose and treat common health conditions, but student-athletes can also get their yearly sports physicals. Call 410-651-4040 for more information, and to schedule an appointment for your student.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWCVFe5b5p4

MD parents of children receiving special education services—we want to hear from you! Please take this survey: www.mdparentsurvey.com


Reminder: Today, 4/6/23 is an early dismissal day, then SCPS schools and offices will close for Spring Break on Friday 4/7 and Monday 4/10. We hope everyone has a restful break and we look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Tuesday 4/11.


Tonight, SCPS will announce the 2023 Somerset Teacher of the Year! Meet the candidate from Somerset County Technical High School: Mr. Zachary Bartemy, PLTW/Engineering Teacher! Watch his video, here: https://youtu.be/pvTXPceyucI


Meet our 2023-2024 Somerset Teacher of the Year Candidates! SCPS will announce the Teacher of the Year on March 31, 2023 at the Somerset Teacher of the Year Banquet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NZZ7MAcFPQ


Have you met our 2023 Teacher of the Year candidates? Our 8 School Teachers of the Year are competing for the Somerset Teacher of the Year title. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 31, 2023. Click the link to meet our candidates!
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy