To meet state graduation and federal testing requirements, students who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, Biology, or Government will be taking the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment in classes the week of January 8-11. If your student completed the Algebra 1 assessment in 8th grade, they will be taking the MCAP assessment in their current High School math course. Most students will be completing testing during their normal class times. After returning from winter break, students who are testing will receive a Student Testing Schedule indicating the period(s) and location(s) where they will be completing their testing during that week. Remember it is critical students participate and do their absolute best since these are graduation requirements, and the biology assessment accounts for 20% of the final grade of the course for 9th grade students. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our school testing coordinator, April Shiles, at ashiles@wcboe.org
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We have earned a 4-star rating AGAIN this year! Both our middle and high schools were rated four stars by Maryland’s ESSA rating.
Our high school scored as a solid 4-star school.
OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL IS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO A FIVE STAR RATING!!!
We are so fortunate to be able to work at this amazing school with such amazing educators and staff. This is a school-wide honor – it took every single one of us to earn this recognition.
https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/
One of our students, Laelah Justice has been a member of Main Street gym for six years and won her first fight on December 9th. She dominated her opponent with powerful accurate punches and continued until the referee stopped the bout in the third round. Her performance not only got her the win, but also the Junious Hinton Fighter of the event Trophy. Mardela’s staff is very proud of this young lady and we give her our highest hope in her next competition in Georgia for the Regional Silver gloves.
To meet state graduation and federal testing requirements, students who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, Biology, or Government will be taking the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment in classes the week of January 8-11. If your student completed the Algebra 1 assessment in 8th grade, they will be taking the MCAP assessment in their current High School math course. Most students will be completing testing during their normal class times. After returning from winter break, students who are testing will receive a Student Testing Schedule indicating the period(s) and location(s) where they will be completing their testing during that week. Remember it is critical students participate and do their absolute best since these are graduation requirements, and the biology assessment accounts for 20% of the final grade of the course for 9th grade students. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our school testing coordinator, April Shiles, at ashiles@wcboe.org
MMHS TAD Forensic Fair was a success as students analyzed ink, shoe castings, arson patterns, handwriting, and dental impressions. Students also shared their amazing crime boards which demonstrate the importance of evidence collection.
To learn more about the Wicomico County Public Schools' Blueprint Implementation Plan, check out the latest newsletter at https://www.wicomicoschools.or...
Kindness Club -- Teddy Bear Drive
Keep them coming! The last day for Donations is Wednesday, 12/13/23.
Our “Bear-O-Meter” is posted with our current progress in the school cafeteria!
See the results, with the number that each contributing classroom has given, and where that puts us toward our goal! All donations will go to HALO and Life Crisis for the holidays!
https://haloministry.org/ https://www.lifecrisiscenter.org/
On Friday, December 8th orchestra students along with Tri-M Music Honor Society members got the special opportunity of attending an assembly with violinist Anton Miller and violist Rita Porfiris. The international string duo performed for the students and then answered questions about all things music and performing.
This amazing duo will be performing Mozart's violin and viola concerto on Saturday night at Salisbury University with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. This performance will be open to the public.
https://millerporfirisduo.org/bios
Congratulations to the following teachers for being nominated for Teacher of the Year:
Alicia Campbell
Brooke Keene
Brooke Lohr
Cathy Ramey
Chris Keene
Ed Abbott
Germaine Marshall
Jessica Patton
Jill Abbott
John Wixted
Joey Coco
Joe Hastings
Julie Webster
Kelly Shiles
Kelly Wells
Lena Annati
Linda Nestor
Mark Lichtenberger
Michael Minner
Michele Jones
Nate Davidson
Rachel Sullivan
Sonny Smith
Trish Baer
Will Rizer
What a wonderful group to represent the amazing teaching staff at MMHS!
Mardela is excited to focus on Career and College preparation by taking our high schoolers on a tour of Salisbury University this week. They saw many aspects of the college and given information about college life.
TAD students worked with real CSI(s) from Ocean City at Wor-Wic Community College. They learned about various forensic careers, how to cast shoe prints, read fingerprints and use magnetic powder.
Mrs. Rhodes, Career Coach for Mardela was excited to bring a special guest speaker to school today giving our students an opportunity for Career Exploration. Students interested in being a veterinarian had the chance to meet Dr. Emily Palmeiri of HousePaws Mobile Vet Service today. Our middle and high schoolers asked great questions, learned about a day in the life of a vet, veterinarian school, and were able to see the mobile vet unit. Thank you Dr. Emily for visiting with our students today!!
@housepawsmobilevet
Congratulations to those students accepted to Salisbury University during onsite acceptance day!!
Congratulations to those students accepted to Salisbury University during onsite acceptance day!!
Congratulations to those students accepted to Salisbury University during onsite acceptance day!!
Congratulations to Hollen Orr! She was recently chosen as an alternate for the Maryland General Assembly Page Program. Hollen is an accomplished student leader. She currently serves as SGA President, Senior Class Vice President, and Secretary of the National Honor Society.
This program allows students from across the state to come to Annapolis and assist our elected officials. Pages get a chance to observe committee meeting, legislative sessions, and other aspects of Maryland’s government.
The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the November Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting. The meeting will be held on Nov. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. The hybrid meeting will take place in the auditorium of Parkside High School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on secondary transition. If your child is 14 years or older, you will not want to miss this information-packed meeting. Participants will receive a copy of the Maryland State Department of Education: Family Information Series.
Have you had a chance to nominate a great teacher for Wicomico Teacher of the Year? This would be an excellent time to show that teacher just how much their dedication is noticed and appreciated. Nominations will be taken through Friday, Dec. 1.
QR codes to the nomination form in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole are on the promo posted here. Learn more and access the links here: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/1317784
Attention Mardela families! The class of 2026 (10th graders) are selling pre-orders for discounted Regal Cinemas tickets. Each movie ticket is only $11 and you can redeem these discounted Regal movie tickets for any standard format, 2D movie. They never expire and are accepted at all of Regal’s theatres nationwide. Orders taken now until Nov. 28th and tickets will be delivered December 15th. See Mr. Hastings (jhasting@wcboe.org) for more information.
It's that time again!!! The Annual Kindness Club Teddy Bear Drive is ON! We will be collecting New (with tags) and "Bear-ly" used plushies between November 15th and December 13th, to benefit the children at the Life Crisis Center and HALO this holiday season. The 1st period class collecting the most bears will win a class prize!!
