Thursday, June 1, 2023

June might be a fateful month for Snow Hill's Black Eyed Susan

(WBOC)

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The Days of the Black Eyed Susan in Snow Hill Could be Nearing the End | Latest News | wboc.com

Anonymous said...

Why was Tom Perlozzo ever employed in this county? Snow Hill is stuck with this loser of a boat because of Tom Perlozzo's desire to help his -------- out of a bind. Just last month Worcester County had to sell a portable ice rink at a loss of more than $30,000 because Tom Perlozzo Said it would be a good investment for the taxpayers. Over and over again local taxpayers have lost good tax money because Tom Perlozzo had a "friend" who needed to sell something that the County just couldn't do without.

Classic Car Show Saturday

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

THEY DID IT!!

All above photos from Pocomoke High Facebook page

Salisbury Daily Times Photo

Submit virtual learning applications by June 15

Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico are among the participating counties. The program is available for grades 6-12 in Worcester County Schools according to this posting on the Worcester Public Schools website:

(Crisfield-Somerset County Times)

Somerset County Public Schools again offers virtual learning option for grades 9-12

WESTOVER — For the third year in a row Somerset County Public Schools offers a blended virtual program (BVP) for students entering grades 9-12 this fall.

Applications are now being accepted until June 15.

Online instruction is through Apex Learning, a national digital curriculum. It

is not synchronous with SCPS but there are daily online lessons led by Maryland-certified teachers in core, honors and AP classes.

The BVP was first offered to students in nine counties that makeup the Eastern Shore of Maryland Education Consortium during the 2021-22 school year. It was a post-pandemic opportunity for students unable or unwilling to return to in-person learning.

The first school year fewer than a dozen Somerset County students opted in and this year there were six enrolled — two being seniors.

The application is at www.easternshorevirtual.org where a description of the programs and frequently asked questions are posted. While there is a middle school option for grades 6-8, SCPS does not use it. Enrollment is also not automatic as staff will consider whether applicants would benefit from learning in a virtual classroom.

Students must be enrolled in the public school system in the county where they reside. This is not a program for homeschool students.

The first year this was introduced BVD had a 75% passage rate statewide, with 77% of parents giving positive feedback and wanting their children to continue the program.

Somerset County’s contact for the BVP is Jill Holland, 410-651-1616 ext. 10276 or email jholland@somerset.k12.md.us.

The program is funded through a grant to the ESMEC and the seven counties are participating this year from Queen Anne’s County south to the Virginia line.

Recollections of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church

This Saturday, 6/3, here at The Pocomoke Public Eye-

This column was published in 1942 with the author's recollections dating back to the mid 1800's.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

More on Worcester County's school budget request

A rather lengthy news story regarding the latest on Worcester County's request to the Board Of Education for additional information on their school budget request was published in the Friday, 5/26, edition of OC Today.

That article can be viewed here:

Worcester County formalizes budget info request to schools | News | oceancitytoday.com

JUNETEENTH Events in Pocomoke City-

Join the Sturgis One Room School Museum in Pocomoke for their 2nd Juneteenth celebration block party with food, fun, and fellowship. Join us in Pocomoke for various free events celebrating Juneteenth at the Sturgis One Room School Museum at 209 Willow Street.

On Friday, June 16th, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. enjoy lite refreshments and a presentation by Dr. Clara Small on African American History and Juneteenth. Dr. Small is an Emerita Professor of History at Salisbury University. For nearly 40 years, she taught World Civilizations, Civil Rights in American Society, African American History, and related topics. She has authored and co-authored several books since 1998.

On Saturday, June 17th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 209 Willow Street in Pocomoke, everyone is invited to enjoy free tours of the Sturgis Museum, door prizes, a bounce house for kids, music by DJ Rob Little, and great food. Guest speakers include Sharnell Tull a.k.a. Sista Big, community partners, and more. Sidewalk vendors include baked goods, community resources, jewelry, Juneteenth apparel, sunglasses, and more.

Vendors are still accepted and registration is open at sturgisschoolmuseum.com/events . If you want to join the event planning committee or be listed in our souvenir booklet, please email Board President Kim Jones at sturgismuseum5@gmail.com .

The Sturgis One Room School Museum is the only African American One Room School in Worcester County retaining its original integrity. This event will bring together descendants of Sturgis students, past and present board members, as well as community partners. Everyone is invited. Learn more or make a donation at sturgisschoolmuseum.com .

Latest on former Shorebird Holliday

When Baltimore Orioles top draft pick Jackson Holliday started this season with the Delmarva Shorebirds most fans probably didn't expect him to be here on the Eastern Shore very long.. and they were right. So how's he doing since his move up to High 'A' Aberdeen?

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Baltimore Orioles Prospect Roundup, May 28, 2023 (mlb.com)