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Twenty-five Semifinalists Announced for Honor of Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Twenty-five educators from Wicomico County Public Schools have been named semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year, and have been celebrated in their schools. They now begin the extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year this spring. Semifinalists will participate in a scored Fishbowl public…
Read MoreQuarterfinalists Announced for Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Educators from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools have been named quarterfinalists for 2024-2025 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. By the end of the school day this Friday, one quarterfinalist from each school, and one teacher from Special Programs, will be named as a semifinalist for Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Semifinalists will go on to…
Read MoreEighteen Students from Wicomico Public Schools Named Finalists in 2023 Young Authors’ Contest
After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) has announced the finalists in the 2023 Young Authors’ Contest, including 18 students from Wicomico County Public Schools. Placement awards will be announced at the ESLA’s Young Authors’ Award Ceremony, which will take place in Holloway Hall Auditorium at Salisbury University…
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Assistant Principal Honored For Life-Saving Actions
Heroic actions of a school administrator have been recognized in Wicomico County.The assistant principal of James M. Bennett High School, Jason Capobianco, performed the Heimlich maneuver on a student who was choking and went limp during as a school lunch late in the year.The item was dislodged and the student began breathing again after about…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Address Disturbing Video On Social Media
A disturbing video on social media has drawn a response from Wicomico County Public Schools and the Sheriff’s Office.According to school officials, Parkside High School administration was made aware of the video Tuesday, apparently created by a Parkside student that shows a teenager with a gun uttering a ‘violent, racist statement.’ Some students shared the…
Read MoreSuperintendent Search Narrowed to 3 in Wicomico County
The Wicomico County Board of Education on Friday, April 29 announced the names of the three finalists for the next Wicomico Superintendent of Schools, and outlined plans for gathering community input. Board of Education Chairman Gene Malone said the finalists are, in alphabetical order: Dr. Frederick L. Briggs, Chief Academic Officer, Wicomico County Public Schools.…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year
A high school science teacher has been named Wicomico Teacher of the Year for 2022-23.Rebecca Mathews has been teaching at Wicomico High School since 2014. Mathews also advises the Student Government Association, National Honor Society and other activities, and is involved with after school tutoring, evening high school and other programs that intend to ensure…
Read MoreWicomico Schools Take Next Steps In Superintendent Search
Formal applications can now be filed by candidates who are interested in becoming the new Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced in November that she will retire June 30th, 2022, after a career of more than 43 years in education. Wicomico County Board of Education Chairman N. Eugene “Gene” Malone Jr.…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Community Invited To Weigh In On Search For New Schools Superintendent
Salisbury University Donates Thousands Of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
Salisbury University has donated about 4,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to local organizations that serve the area’s homeless population. The Lower Shore Vulnerable Populations Task Force will make the tests available. Organizations that may offer these kits include HOPE Center, Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness, Fenix Youth Project, Salisbury Christian Shelter, Salisbury Housing First, Rebirth…
Read MoreWicomico Co. BoE Meets Virtually Tuesday Afternoon – Here’s How To Take Part:
The Wicomico County Board of Education December meeting will be held over Zoom. According to school officials, the meeting next Tuesday December 14th at 1:00 p.m. is being held virtually because of a busy schedule of holiday events in schools, and due to safety and security concerns about holding public events when students are in…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Introduce COVID-19 Online Dashboard
Wicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced an online COVID-19 Dashboard. It shows active positive cases of coronavirus in schools, and it will provide the weekly total number of staff and students…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Public Schools Implement Mask Requirement
Students, staff and visitors to Wicomico County Public Schools will be required to wear a mask at indoor school facilities starting today. School officials said the policy is based on the recommendation of the CDC and the Maryland and Wicomico County Health Departments, based on the county’s high transmission rates of COVID-19. According to Superintendent…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools To Resume Hybrid Instruction In Phases
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to hybrid instruction starting the week of February 2nd. Students will start to return to buildings in stages, according to Superintendent Donna Hanlin. Those in Pre-K to second grade would be first, followed by third-through-eighth graders, then high-school students by the week of February 16th. Wicomico County Schools…
Read MoreWicomico Schools Overhaul ‘Snow Day’ Policy
Wicomico Co. Schools To Stay All-Virtual Until Jan. 19th
Wicomico County Public Schools will stay with entirely virtual instruction until at least January 19th. The school system recently switched to all-remote learning due to rising local COVID-19 cases, with the goal of returning to in-person instruction. Recent metrics and positivity rates will not allow for hybrid learning to resume until later in January, according…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Prepare For Election Day
Eight Wicomico County Public Schools buildings will serve as Maryland voting centers on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd. This week, local elections officials visited the sites to inspect the actual rooms where voting will take place, to make sure they are accessible to everyone, and to discuss other preparations. Maryland Code requires that schools be…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Hope To Bring Some Students In By Mid-Sept.
Wicomico County Public Schools hope to have some students back in their buildings as early as mid-September. The school system continues to prepare for what it calls an ‘effective and robust’ virtual learning program to begin the new academic year. Governor Larry Hogan last week authorized all Maryland school systems to make plans for a…
Read MoreIndian River School District & Perdue Farms on Forbes List of Best Employers in Delaware
Forbes has released it’s 2020 list of America’s Best Employers – by State. The list was compiled with help from Statista by surveying 80,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees from October 2019 to May of 2020. The surveys were anonymous and respondents were asked to rate their employers on a variety…
Read MoreWicomico County School Announce Leadership Changes, Including 7 Principal Appointments
Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin has announced a series of leadership appointments at both the district and school level. Ms. Erin Nathan has been named the Principal of Bennett Middle School. She had been serving as the Acting Principal at James M. Bennett High School. Ms. Christel Savage has been named the…
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