Save the Date (Sept. 17)! State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright will kick off her statewide series of Community Forums with a Community Forum in Wicomico County on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The forum will be held at Salisbury Middle School and will take place from 5-6 p.m. It is open to the entire community to attend.
Wicomico County Public Schools will be offering the first Family Success Night on Monday, September 16th from 5:00 -7:30 p.m. at Prince Street Elementary (400 Prince Street; Salisbury, MD 21804); Please plan to enter the school through the side entrance on Spring Avenue.
There will be childcare for children ages 4-12, and interpreters for Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese speakers. A light dinner will be provided (first come, first served).
This event will focus on what our students are learning in school and resources that can be used at home. Topics of interest for families with elementary school aged students include:
1) information about the new elementary math program;
2) information about reading in the elementary grades;
3) navigating and understanding 504 plans & IEP meetings;
4) helping your child be kindergarten ready;
5) helping your child learn time management and study skills;
6)understanding school test scores;
7) hygiene & healthy routines.
Vendor tables will provide information about other learning opportunities in our schools and programs that support what students are learning.
Welcome back today (Tuesday, Sept. 3) to all students in grades 1-6 and 9 (all grades attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High).
Enjoy Labor Day, and we can't wait to see everyone starting Tuesday, Sept. 3rd as another great school year begins!
Friday, Aug. 30: Central Office and school offices are open, but teachers and most school staff are off today to enjoy the last weekend of the summer before the start of school. We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready for learning starting Tuesday, Sept. 3 for most students.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
The Family Portal, an invaluable information resource for parents and guardians and students, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Access the Family Portal at the top of the home page at www.wicomicoschools.org. Or, to get login instructions, visit https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/family-portal-how-to-log-in. Note: Once logged into Family Portal for 2024-2025, parents and guardians will be able to locate the student ID number they need to sign up the student for the EDULOG Parent Portal for bus updates.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org
This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars for Important Dates! 🗓️
Keep an eye out for a letter coming home in mid-August with all the details. We can’t wait to see you soon! 👋🏫
Happy Wednesday, Chipmunk Families! 🌞
This is Ms. McCoy, Principal at Chipman Elementary School, and Mrs. Harrington, Assistant Principal. We hope you're having a relaxing and restful summer!
With August quickly approaching, we know many of you are eager to start your Back-to-School shopping. To help you prepare, we've attached the 2024-2025 School Supply Lists for all grades to this message.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer! We look forward to seeing you soon. Stay tuned for more school updates in the coming weeks. 📚✏️🎒
Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.
Today, Mrs Perry crowned the new principal of Chipman while the students and staff celebrated and cheered. Congratulations Ms. McCoy!!!
Chipman scholars and staff enjoyed our final block party of the year. Families were excited to meet Mrs. Harrington our new Assistant Principal.
The schedule of elementary letter days is posted weekly in the Live Feed on the school system's home page and on elementary school home pages, including Pittsville Elementary & Middle. (Use of the letter day in middle schools varies by school; please check with the school for details.)
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.
The schedule of elementary letter days is posted weekly in the Live Feed on the school system's home page and on elementary school home pages, including Pittsville Elementary & Middle. (Use of the letter day in middle schools varies by school; please check with the school for details.)
The schedule of elementary letter days is posted weekly in the Live Feed on the school system's home page and on elementary school home pages, including Pittsville Elementary & Middle. (Use of the letter day in middle schools varies by school; please check with the school for details.)
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
We were thrilled to welcome our new scholars to Chipman! Newly registered students were invited to "Chipman Signing Day," where they and their families had the opportunity to learn about the school and take a tour. We are excited to greet our new Chipman Chipmunks in the coming school year!
