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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
"Maryland Matters" tells statewide readers about school accomplishments in Pocomoke and Worcester County -
...Pocomoke is just one example of the “wonderful things going on” in the Worcester County school district...
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Maryland in general, and Worcester County in particular, are examples of just a small handful or school districts that begin sessions after September 1st. Approximately 85% of US students have already begun the 2026-2027 school year.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
School meal price changes in Worcester County schools-
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Important Changes from WCPS Food Services | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Worcester Schools tops in state in two categories!
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July 28, 2026
Newark, MD, July 28, 2026– Today, the Maryland State Department of Education released statewide performance data with Worcester County Public Schools outperforming all school systems in the State in both Mathematics and English/Language Arts.
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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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Friday, June 12, 2026
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.
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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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Monday, May 25, 2026
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.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
♫Music to our ears!♫
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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Worcester Board of Ed statement-
Board of Education Issues Statement on Employee Charged with Financial Misconduct
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