Due to fog in the area this morning, Somerset County Public Schools will open 2 hours late today, Monday, February 6, 2023. Essential & FNS staff should report on time or when it is safe to do so.
Please drive safely!
Community partner, First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently presented Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) with a $10,000 donation to support the Student Services Department! We appreciate #FFFCU for supporting student achievement at #TeamSCPS!
Attention, Washington Academy & High School Families:
Earlier today, WAHS administration received a threat to student and staff safety. As with all safety concerns, we take reports of this nature very seriously and worked closely with our law enforcement partners as they investigated this report. The source of the threat has been identified and is in the custody of law enforcement.
At this time, families should be assured that law enforcement has deemed this threat non-credible, but for the safety of all students and staff, Washington High School will begin dismissing at 9:35 a.m. for law enforcement to conduct a thorough search of the building and school grounds. Buses will pick up students in the main bus loop, and parents are to pick up students from the student parking lot. If you have any specific concerns or questions in relation to this message, please reach out to school administration at 410-651-0480 when the school reopens tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, and for your continued trust and partnership.
SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
We are hiring! Join us at the Education Recruitment Fair on February 4, 2023 at the OC Convention Center. We encourage participants to pre-register at www.apllc.com.
For more info, contact Academic Partnerships LLC at 302-436-0254 or recruiters@apllc.org.
Reminder: students do not report on Friday, January 27, 2023 as SCPS changes semesters. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 30 for the start of the 2nd semester!
The Somerset County Local Management Board is requesting input for the strategic plan for the 2024 fiscal year funding cycle. The plan focus areas include Youth Health, Youth Education, and Community Safety in Somerset County. Somerset County residents over age 18 and service providers are encouraged to respond to the survey at the link below.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFPBLVB
Do you know an outstanding SCPS teacher? All schools are now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year. Click here to read the qualifications, and select your school's online nomination form to submit an entry:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/.../pages/Teacher_of_the_Year
Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training:
Tuesday, February 21st, and Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 4:00-6:15 PM. Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register by the deadline of Friday Feb. 3, 2023.
Join the Princess Anne PD & the Somerset Judy Center at the Princess Anne Fire Department for a car seat safety event on Feb. 4 from 11 am - 3pm! Free car seat checks, information, snacks & drinks provided. Contact Deona Henson to set a car seat check appointment at 410-651-1616.
Tonight, at the January 2023 regular meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, returning board member Mr. William McInturff and new members Mr. Andrew Gleason and Mr. Allen C. Ford were sworn in for their term by Clerk of Court, Mr. Charles T. Horner.
Welcome, and congratulations to all! We look forward to the new board, now led by Chairperson Mr. Mcinturff and Vice Chairperson Mr. Caleb Shores. Thank you for your service to our community. #SmallButMighty
Do you know an outstanding SCPS teacher? All schools are now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year. Click here to read the qualifications, and select your school's online nomination form to submit an entry:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/pages/Teacher_of_the_Year
Reminder: SCPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore instructed 3rd graders at DIS and GES this week on the "Our City" program. Students learned how to make good decisions about spending and saving. JA will be at WES in February!
The next regular meeting of the Somerset Board of Education will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2023, with closed session at 4:00 p.m., and open public session at 6:00 p.m., at 7982A Tawes Campus Drive in Westover. Citizens wishing to address the Board in-person may sign up in advance by calling Central Office at 410-651-1616, or by sign-up sheet the day of the meeting. Comments for the Board can also be emailed to boardmeeting@somerset.k12.md.us.
Regular Open meetings of the Somerset Board of Education are streamed live via Town Hall Streams at: https://buff.ly/3ydBwtY
Meeting agendas can be found here: https://buff.ly/3C66Yvj
Happy New Year, from SCPS! We hope our school community had a fun and relaxing Winter Break. While all great things must come to an end, we are excited to start the New Year and welcome students and staff back tomorrow, Monday, January 2, 2023! #HappyNewYear #TeamSCPS
