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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Worcester County Public Schools
December 17, 2025 - The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Jackie Cutlip to the Board of Education (BOE) to fill the remainder of a four-year term through November 2026. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Katie Addis.
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Worcester County Only School System in MD to Have All Eligible Schools Earn Four- and Five-Star Status
November 4, 2025
Newark, MD, November 4, 2025– 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, all eligible schools earned a four- or five-star rating, placing it as the only school system in the State to earn that distinction. Particular standouts in this year’s release are the performance of our comprehensive high schools: all three high schools topped the Eastern Shore while Pocomoke and Snow Hill high schools were the 12th and 14th ranked high schools in the State respectively.
The School Report Cards can be found on the Maryland Report Card website, MdReportCard.org, as well as more information and data about schools and districts. An update on the latest release of the Maryland School Report Card was made to the State Board of Education on November 4, 2025. The presentation materials for the meeting, which provide statewide context to Worcester County’s performance, can be found at https://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/Meetings-2025.aspx.
