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

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Worcester Sheriff and States Attorney speak again on school safety concerns.

 


"Our community should know that we remain firm in our conviction that we are doing the right thing for the right reason.  Truly ensuring the safety of our children is worth whatever slings and arrows we may take for continuing to draw public attention to this matter." - Sheriff Crisafulli

(View video:)

Friday, March 15, 2024

"Final" school safety statement from Worcester Board of Ed.-

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION ISSUES NEW STATEMENT ON SCHOOL SAFETY

"In light of law enforcement’s video presentation last night, the Worcester County Board of Education is issuing the following final public statement on this matter."

(View Board of Ed. statement:)

Board of Education Issues New Statement on School Safety | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)

Monday, March 11, 2024

School info session 3/11

 
Don't Forget: Tonight kicks off the first of three regional information sessions on WCPS' implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Come out and learn about the Blueprint and give us feedback on the progress we have made. 

Come out to one of our regional information sessions to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future & WCPS' implementation of this landmark legislation. 

Pocomoke Area: March 11, 5:30 PM @ Pocomoke High School 

Berlin/Ocean City Area: March 12, 6:00 p.m. @ Showell Elementary School 

Snow Hill Area: March 20, 5:30 p.m. @ Snow Hill High School


Thursday, March 7, 2024

3/9 Job Fair cancelled.

 

IMPORTANT: Due to forecasted budget outlook for the coming year, Worcester County Public Schools has cancelled its job fair scheduled for this Saturday, March 9, 2024. We encourage those interested in working at WCPS to keep an eye on our job board for future opportunities.

 


Friday, March 1, 2024

School safety claims refuted

(View 3/1/24 Worcester Board of Ed. Presentation points:)

20240301 - School Safety Presser (canva.com)

(click on 1 through 25 at lower left at above link page)


(View 3/1/24 Worcester Board of Ed. Press Conference;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSFPI6F_XJ4&fbclid=IwAR23IskZp615g7KicMwT_rFxSMYRgYsPlitTOEkDIJpPMhsKKUHKUmRhpBg


 (WBOC)


WORCESTER COUNTY, MD - At a press conference on school safety Friday, Worcester County Public Schools responded to claims on school safety incidents made by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and State’s Attorney Kris Heiser.

(View WBOC news story:)

Worcester County Board of Education Refutes Law Enforcement’s School Safety Claims | Latest News | wboc.com


(WMDT)

“I was sad, and frankly appalled, to see our elected law enforcement leaders choose to manipulate student referral data in an attempt to say our schools were hotspots for assault,” said WCPS Superintendent Louis Taylor.

(View WMDT news story:)

Worcester Co. school leaders push back on claims of increasing student violence - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Monday, January 29, 2024

 


Newark, MD, January 29, 2024– We are proud to share that four of our outstanding school librarians have been nominated for the 2024 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award.  Congratulations to Jennifer Beach, Pocomoke Middle School; Caitlin Bunting, Buckingham Elementary School; Kate McCabe, Showell Elementary School; and Beau Williams, Snow Hill Middle School.

This honor, presented by the Maryland Association of School Librarians, recognizes their remarkable contributions to our school libraries. They are among 44 librarians chosen from various public and private school libraries across the state.

The winner, to be announced in May 2024, will be honored with a plaque and complimentary access to MASL's 2024 Conference, along with a selection of prizes from various sponsors.

As these four nominees advance to the next round of finalist selection, we extend our best wishes and support. Their nominations reflect the dynamic and engaging library programs they lead, enriching the educational experiences of students. Join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition!

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Worcester Board of Ed: Need more revenue; “Our teachers deserve a raise."

 


(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

NEWARK– School system officials said they’d need millions in additional revenue to even provide teachers with a step increase in the coming fiscal year.

(View news article:)

01/09/2024 | WCPS Officials Share Funding Challenges In Budget Work Session | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Thursday, December 21, 2023

No policy changes for Worcester Public School libraries.

(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

Motions by Worcester County Board of Education member Katie Addis to create a mature books section in school libraries and to give taxpayers the ability to challenge books both failed with no support from other board members.

(View news story:) 

12/21/2023 | BOE Votes Down Motion To Change Library Book Policies | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Options for Worcester 2024-2025 public school calendar

 

Option 1: Early Release

Option 2: Longer / More Frequent Breaks

Option 3: Moderated Balance

Worcester County Public Schools encourages all members of our school system community to contribute their thoughts and feedback to the creation of the 2024-2025 calendar. 

Please visit 2024-2025 Calendar Proposal Survey (surveymonkey.com) to cast your vote on the options (viewable at link below) before the survey closes on Friday, January 12, 2024.

 (View options:)

Voting Open on 2024-2025 School System Calendar Options | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)


Thursday, December 14, 2023

Worcester public schools score high

 


Newark, MD, December 13, 2023– The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual update to the Maryland Report Card website today, containing performance data for every school in the State, including eleven schools in Worcester County.

In Worcester County, 73 percent of eligible schools earned a four-star rating and the remaining earning three-star status. In this year’s release, which includes additional measures, only 37 percent of all schools in the State earned a four- or five-star rating. 

(View press release:)

Worcester County Schools Outperform State in Latest MD School Report Card | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Worcester Boad of Ed hears concerns about teachers salaries

 

(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

NEWARK– Concerns about teachers leaving Worcester County Public Schools for better pay elsewhere dominated a budget hearing this week.

(View news article:)

12/06/2023 | BOE Hosts Public Budget Input Session | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)


Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Kudos to Pocomoke and Snow Hill High

 


TWO WORCESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS NAMED APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

Newark, MD, October 3, 2023 – Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that Pocomoke and Snow Hill High Schools (PHS and SHHS) have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2023–2026 for their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.

(View press release:)

Two Worcester County Schools Named Apple Distinguished Schools | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)


Wednesday, September 6, 2023

New safety protocols in Worcester public schools

 


(WMDT)

“We can’t choose our crisis, but we can choose how we handle a crisis,” Worcester County Public Schools’ Manager of School Safety, Shawn Goddard emphasized.

All staff and students across Worcester County Public Schools are using one system to respond to emergencies. “There’s 5 different response protocols, there’s hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate, and all of our staff has this on their lanyard, so they have it easily accessible,” Worcester County Public Schools’ Chief Safety and Academic Officer, Dr. Annette Wallace explains.

(View full news story:)

School Safety: five ways WCPS is making schools safer - 47abc (wmdt.com)


Tuesday, August 22, 2023

 


Newark, MD, August 22, 2023– Today, the Maryland State Department of Education released statewide performance data with Worcester County Public Schools outperforming the majority of school systems in the State across content areas.

(View the full Worcester Boad of Ed statement:)

Latest Student Performance Data Shows Worcester County Leading Maryland | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)


Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Worcester County Schools receive grant

 


Newark, MD, July 25, 2023– Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) was notified this week that the school system will receive over $2.6 million from the competitive Stronger Connections grant program...


(Here's how it will benefit our school system and Pocomoke Middle School and Pocomoke Elementary School specifically.

View news release:)

WCPS Wins $2.6 million Stronger Connections Grant | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)