One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Wildcat Update 3/5/25: Kids Cafe and Salvation Army programs are closed today due to inclement weather. All WCPS afterschool programs are cancelled for this afternoon. Mitchell's Martial Arts and Boys and Girls Club programs are still open and running.
Good afternoon, the STA afterschool program is closed this evening due to inclement weather.
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Dear Families! Our March STA newsletter is here! Take a moment to review it!
📢 Attention 5th Grade Parents! 📢
Exciting news! Our 5th graders will be taking the MISA Science state assessment next week at East Salisbury! 🧪🔬 This is a great opportunity for our scholars to showcase their science knowledge and critical thinking skills.
✅ What is MISA?
The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) measures students' understanding of science concepts taught throughout elementary school.
📅 Test Dates: March 10-March 14, 2025
⏰ Make sure your child is well-rested and on time!
🍎 Helpful Tips: A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast can set them up for success!
Let’s encourage our 5th grade scholars to do their best and show what they know! Thank you for your support!
#5thGradeScholars #MISAReady #ScienceRocks 🚀
🌟 Our March newsletter is here! 🌟 Stay up to date with important events, classroom highlights, and exciting news. 📚
#StayConnected #StudentSuccess#ROARtoSuccESS
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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 current, updated 2024-2025 school year calendar is now available on our website.
On Tuesday the Maryland State Board of Education approved Wicomico’s waiver request for Monday, June 16. This was the final piece of Wicomico County Public Schools' plan for making up six days missed due to winter weather.
Wicomico now has the OK to end the school year on Friday, June 13 for students, teachers, instructional assistants and nurses. The earlier version of the calendar that showed school on Monday, June 16 should now be discarded.
While this updated calendar still needs approval from the Wicomico County Board of Education at its March 11th meeting, the calendar is available now for reference and planning purposes. (Following the Board’s vote, only the approval note at the bottom right corner of the calendar would change.)
To see this year’s current school calendar, go to www.wicomicoschools.org and click on Calendar at top right, or go directly to the Calendar page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/calendars
We can't wait to see you tonight at Crown Sports Center from 5 PM-7 PM. Required: All scholars must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
Happy Friday! There is a 90-minute delay this morning. Door open at 10: 15 AM and scholars are marked tardy at 10:46 AM. Please make sure your scholar brings: ✔️ Their laptop 💻 ✔️ Their blue take-home folder📂 ✔️ Their charger🔌 to school today. Thank you for your support. We’re looking forward to an amazing day of learning!
Team~
Thank you for an amazing 2nd Virtual Learning Day!! It was great to see so many scholars engaged. Please enjoy a FREE casual day tomorrow. Be safe as you are traveling to school in the morning. JOB WELL DONE!!
Smiles,
M
School Status for Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 21): Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Friday, Feb. 21. We encourage bus drivers, other motorists and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) are available on our website, www.wicomicoschools.org, through the Parents/Students index page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/.../school-hours-regular...
Good morning East Salisbury Families! Don’t forget to check your scholars blue Wednesday take-home folder for login information and the elementary virtual schedule! ✅ Log in by 9:55 AM ✅ Click the Zoom link in Google Classroom ✅ Be prepared, engaged, and ready to learn! Let's have an amazing virtual learning day Wildcats.
📢 Attention East Salisbury Families! 📢 Tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025, is a Virtual Learning Day! 💻 To ensure a smooth learning experience, please make sure your scholar is ready to go with their laptop, charger, and learning materials. Don’t forget to check their blue Wednesday take-home folder for login information and the elementary virtual schedule! Please review the attached parent letter for "how to access instructions and ESS Virtual Learning Day Expectations. ✅ Log in by 9:55 AM ✅ Click the Zoom link in Google Classroom ✅ Be prepared, engaged, and ready to learn! We can’t wait to see all of our scholars online tomorrow! Let’s make it a fantastic virtual learning day! 🎯📚💙 #ESSVirtualSuccess #StayEngaged #BeReady
This is an important alert regarding the status of Wicomico County Public Schools for Thursday, February 20th.
Due to inclement weather, students of Wicomico County Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on Thursday. Students were sent home today with laptops and/or other learning materials to be ready for virtual learning. Please check messages from your student’s school for virtual learning day instructions.
Staff have received instructions by email.
Please be safe. Thank you.
📢 Attention East Salisbury Families! 📢 Today, scholars will be bringing home their laptops and chargers. This is a safety precaution due to the inclement weather. Each scholar will have their blue Wednesday take-home folder as well. Please check your scholar’s folder. The following items will be in their folders: iReady and MAP assessment reports, elementary virtual schedule, and your child’s login information. Please take a moment to review these materials. We will keep you updated as we are updated on our school’s status for tomorrow.
This is an important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, Feb. 19. Please note this includes the high school Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic; it will be rescheduled in March.
Students will bring home instructional items such as laptops, chargers and learning materials today for a potential virtual learning day on Thursday. No decision has been made on Thursday’s school status. All school families and staff will be notified if there are any updates on Thursday’s status. Please be safe. Thank you.
