Posts Tagged ‘back to school’
Renewed Focus on School Security as Classes Begin
In light of national headlines about school shootings and threats to campuses, many families may be nervous as the new school year gets underway. Locally, the Indian River School District puts a very high priority on school safety as District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens tells the Talk of Delmarva… He adds that they want parents…
Read MoreWicomico Schools to Hold Open Houses Ahead of 2024-2025 School Year
As kids get ready to head back to school, Wicomico schools will hold open houses on Aug. 27th at secondary schools and Aug. 28th at elementary schools in preparation for the opening of the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, September 3rd for most students. You’ll find the list of scheduled Open Houses and locations below.…
Read MoreShop Md. Tax-Free Week Begins Aug. 8th
The annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is back August 8th through 14th, an annual opportunity for Marylanders to save on back-to-school shopping. During that week, items of clothing or footwear priced at $100 or less are exempt from Maryland’s six-percent sales tax. There are also discounts on the purchase of backpacks. For a list of…
Read MoreStudent Testing for Cape Wednesday & Thursday, Face Coverings for Kids, ZOOM Help for Small Business Relief Grant Applicants
Governor John Carney says Delaware’s numbers are getting better, but they still need to be pushed down more. The percent positive 7-day average is currently at 4.4% but needs to drop below 3%. He adds that the more people who are tested and have negative results will help to push those numbers down. Public Health…
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