Congratulations to our Math Interventionist, Ms. Jen Fitzgerald, for being our Semifinalist for Wicomico County Teacher of the Year! Wishing you the best of luck moving forward in the process.
Schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Arrive to thrive! Let's start off 2025 strong by making every effort to attend school every day!
Congratulations to our December Extra Mile Recipients recognized at Tuesday's Wicomico County Board of Education meeting. Each month, out of our 3,000 employees, we recognize three that have gone way above and beyond their normal work duties during the previous month!
ROSE BLOOD - Instructional Assistant at Glen Avenue Elementary (pictured are Glen Principal Michele McGoogan, EM recipient Rose Blood, Supt. Dr. Micah Stauffer, Board Member Allen Brown and Glen Avenue School Program Coordinator Kyle Beebe)
KEVIN SIMPKINS - Construction Manager - Mardela Middle & High School Renovation (pictured are Senior Construction Manager Joe Vignale, EM Recipient Kevin Simpkins, Supt. Dr. Micah Stauffer, and Board Member Allen Brown )
MALLORY WAINWRIGHT - School Counselor at Fruitland Primary (pictured are EM Recipient Mallory Wainwright with Supt. Dr. Micah Stauffer, Board Member Allen Brown and Fruitland Primary Principal Parris Abt)
If you see these three Wicomico Schools employees in your travels, please say "Thank You" for going the Extra Mile!
#ExtraMileAwardWinners
School Status Change for Tuesday, Jan. 14: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, Jan. 14. We encourage bus drivers, other drivers and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Martes 14 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el martes 14 de enero. Alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día.
Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Madi 14 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit Madi 14 janvye. Nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) / Horario de Clases (regular y con 90 minutos de retraso / Orè lekòl (regilye, ak yon 90-minit reta): https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/school-hours-regular-90-minute-delay
Congratulations to Ms. Krider and Ms. Fitzgerald for being Glen Avenue's Quarterfinalist for Wicomico County Teacher of the Year!
Our students and staff members are FINALLY returning to school on Monday, Jan. 13, with a 90-minute delay. Monday is a C day, and here is the letter day schedule for this week.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
School Status Change for Monday, Jan. 13: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Monday, Jan. 13. We are aware there are still some snow- or ice-covered spots in our county, and we encourage bus drivers, other drivers and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) / Horario de Clases (regular y con 90 minutos de retraso / Orè lekòl (regilye, ak yon 90-minit reta):
https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/school-hours-regular-90-minute-delay
Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Lunes 13 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el lunes 13 de enero. Somos conscientes de que todavía hay algunos lugares cubiertos de nieve o hielo en nuestro condado y alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día.
Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Lendi 13 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit lendi 13 janvye. Nou konnen genyen kèk kote ki kouvri ak nèj oswa glas nan konte nou an, epi nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.
This is a message from the Communications team of Wicomico County Public Schools regarding the status for our school system for tomorrow, Friday, January 10th. On Friday, schools will be closed. The Central Office and school offices will open at 10 a.m. We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our students and staff for school on Monday. Please be safe. Thank you.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Viernes 10 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Vandredi 10 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.
Here we go again with another snow day. ... Wicomico County continues to recover from Monday's snowstorm, and many roads and sidewalks throughout our county are not yet ready to safely accommodate school buses and walkers on Thursday, Jan. 9th.
Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 9), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Jueves 9 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Jedi 9 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.
Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 8), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 8 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 8 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.
The YMCA Water Safety Field Trip has been postponed to April. We will update you as the date approaches and resend permission slips home. Thank you.
Status Alert for Wicomico County Public Schools (Tuesday, Jan. 7): Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools & Central Office will be closed tomorrow.
Estatus de Alerta (Martes 7 de Enero): Debido a la inclemencia en el tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico y Oficina central estarán cerradas mañana.
Alèt Estati (Madi 7 Janvye): Akòz de move tan, Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico ak Ofis Santral yo ap fèmen demen.
Status Alert for Wicomico County Public Schools (Monday, Jan. 6): Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools & Central Office will be closed tomorrow.
Estatus de Alerta (Lunes 6 de Enero): Debido a la inclemencia en el tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico y Oficina central estarán cerradas mañana.
Alèt Estati (Lendi 6 Janvye): Akòz de move tan, Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico ak Ofis Santral yo ap fèmen demen.
Be sure to check out our January Monthly Newsletter to find information regarding school closures, breakfast/lunch menus, picture day information, upcoming testing and much more!
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School is scheduled to be back in session on Monday, Jan. 6. As we continue the school year and start a new calendar year, let's continue to focus on the importance of attendance to students' success. Arrive to Thrive: Attendance Matters to All of Us!
We are thankful to Educational Systems FCU and its employees for their generous donation of hats, gloves, socks and other winter items through the company's Warming Hearts and Hands initiative. The Division of Student & Family Services team of Wicomico County Public Schools (represented here by pupil personnel workers Knita Cartwright and Jacqualynn Deal) will make sure these donations are given to students and family members who need them.
Wicomico County Public Schools appreciates the generosity and compassion of our community. If your business or organization would like to support Wicomico students and families in some way, please contact us at comments@mywcps.org.
We wish all our families a happy and safe winter break! Our break will begin on Monday, December 23rd and end on Friday, January 3rd. Please remember to set your alarms on Monday, January 6th to return to school and finish Term 2 strong!
Mid-term progress reports come out today, and our students have a full week of school prior to the start of Winter Break. Here's a look ahead at the break schedule, which begins at regular dismissal time on Friday, Dec. 20.
Good evening Gator families. This is your assistant principal Mrs. Binns. I hope everyone had a restful weekend and is ready for the final push to the Winter Holiday Break. Tomorrow, December 16th, Mid-Term reports will go home and will be posted on the student portal. On Thursday, December 19th during school hours, there will be a Student of the Month event honoring students for the month of December. Also, Thursday evening will be the Grade 3 Holiday Music Concert starting at 5 PM. On Friday, December 20 Glen will have our annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza where students will be able to shop for gifts for their loved ones. There will be no cost for this event. Please remember that Friday, December 20th will be the last day of school for students before the Winder Holiday Break. Dismissal will be at regular time and follow the regular dismissal protocols. Students will return on January 6, 2025, and our doors will open at 8:30 AM. School and Board offices will be open on December 23rd, 26th, 27th, and 30th. And January 2nd and 3rd. Let us end 2024 with hard work and perseverance. When students return January 6, 2025, there will be a new Wicomico County mandated homework policy. Look for information from your student’s teacher. If you have any questions please call the office. And if you must change your student’s regular dismissal, please email Glen@mywcps.org.
