Showing posts with label Worcester County Public Schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Worcester County Public Schools. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Plea deal rejected-

(WBOC) 


SNOW HILL, Md. - A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has rejected a plea deal for a former member of Worcester County Public Schools’ executive leadership team in an alleged embezzlement and theft case totaling over $100,000.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Worcester County Public School executive sought guilty plea in $100K+ theft case | Latest News | wboc.com

Monday, June 8, 2026

Good budget news for Pocomoke Pre-K-

 (WMDT)


WORCESTER COUNTY Md. – The Worcester County Board of Education (BOE) has approved a revised operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 following the County Commissioners decision to shortfall requested funding by nearly $2.8 million last week.

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Worcester Co. BOE Adopts Revised FY27 Budget Amid Funding Shortfall - 47abc

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Superintendent concerned about Pocomoke Pre-K

 

Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Annette Wallace voices concerns about how full budget request denial will affect the Pre-K program in Pocomoke City.

(View WBOC news story)

 Worcester schools to revise budget after county denies full request | Latest News | wboc.com


Saturday, May 30, 2026

National report: Worcester schools making the grade-

 


Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is earning statewide recognition for its continued academic recovery and growth, with a new national report naming Worcester County among Maryland districts outperforming their peers in both mathematics and reading.

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WCPS Recognized as a “District on the Rise” in National Education Scorecard Report | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Worcester Public Schools survey-


The 2026 Family Survey is now available for your participation. This survey is one of the most important ways we can learn how we can improve both your child’s experience and yours as a family.

You can access the survey through the link below. Feel free to complete the survey on any device that is convenient for you. We thank you for sharing this important feedback with us before the survey closes on Friday, May 29.

Participate today by visiting: https://tejoin.com/scroll/643403320

Monday, May 4, 2026

Worcester Interim Chief Academic Officer (Pre-K - 8) named-

 


Newark, MD, May 4, 2026– Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the naming of Jennifer Sills as Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through eight. A dedicated educator and proven leader, Sills brings more than two decades of experience within WCPS, along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation.

(Read full announcement)

Jennifer Sills Named Interim Chief Academic Officer (Pre-K - Grade 8) | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

♫Music to our ears!♫

WCPS 
Worcester County Public Schools

Worcester County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across the United States for their exemplary dedication to music education and their ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to music learning as part of a well-rounded education.

The award reaches K-12 communities nationwide, offering both recognition and momentum to strengthen and expand music education programs. In 2026, approximately 1,000 school districts and schools in the United States—including public, private, charter and parochial institutions—have been recognized for outstanding achievement in providing access to high-quality music education.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Next year's Worcester School Calendar: your preferences-

 

Don't forget to vote on your preferred 2026-2027 school system calendar option. The vote results will be shared with the Board of Education and is utilized to inform the Superintendent's recommendation for the official 2026-2027 calendar.

To view the options and complete the survey before it closes on Friday January 23, visit 
https://tejoin.com/scroll/72981187  .

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Pocomoke and Snow Hill schools consolidation a future issue?

For some it's deja vu 1950's when school consolidation was considered in Worcester County.  It happened for Berlin and Ocean City but not for Pocomoke and Snow Hill. 
-Pocomoke Public Eye


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