Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at our Job Fair to explore opportunities in:
✅ Teaching
✅ Operations & Transportation
✅ Food Service
✅ Technology
✅ Administrative Services
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Stephen Decatur High School, Berlin, MD
🔗 Register by March 13 at 6 PM: tinyurl.com/25WCPSJobFair
Don't miss your chance to join our amazing team! #WCPSJobFair
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades. He is well known for his song "What A Wonderful World".
WCPS families, please consider giving your input to the Board of Education as it conducts its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Participate in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before this Friday, Feb. 28. Thank you!
Next Tuesday, March 4th is BIS Spirit Night at Chipotle from 4:00-8:00 pm.
25% of proceeds will be donated to the BIS PTO. Please be sure to use code ZGT973M when ordering online or show this flyer when ordering in restaurant.
Tomorrow begins our 6th grade Penny Wars Service Project! 6th graders, bring in your silver coins to knock other Math teachers out of the race! Put pennies and paper bills in your own Math teacher's jar to keep your teacher in the lead! All proceeds will be donated to the Worcester Co Humane Society. We will be collecting until Friday, February 28th.
We appreciate our bus drivers today on Bus Driver Appreciation Day and everyday. We hope they enjoy a sweet treat from us to round out this busy week. #3RsBIS
Jr. Seahawks spent their House points to celebrate being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn during our Term 2 Game Day House Reward. #3RsBIS #6Houses1School
Check out some of the new artwork by our semester 2 art students that is on display. #3RsBIS
Our 5th grade Jr. Seahawks are enjoying reading "The Phantom Tollbooth" as part of our Wit & Wisdom curriculum. #3RsBIS
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two hours late on Friday, February 21, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.
Yearbooks are on sale now! The last day to order will be April 25th. Scan the QR code to order. Then click "Buy Yearbook" at the top of the screen and follow the prompts to find our school.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1822, and later escaped from Dorchester County, Maryland to Philadelphia where she lived as a freewoman. Harriet was born with the name of Araminta Ross and they lovingly called her "Minty". Later in life, Tubman founded the Home for Aged & Indigent Negroes and she continued to support women’s rights.
Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on February 20, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
WCPS families, the Board of Education is conducting its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Please consider lending your voice to this important work by participating in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before Feb. 28. Thank you!
IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closing schools three hours early on February 19, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. Please be advised that all after school, evening and Adult Education classes have been cancelled.
MISA testing for fifth-grade students is approaching soon!
UPDATE: Due to this week's inclement weather forecast, the Blueprint Learning Session for Pillars 1 & 3 will now take place virtually only. Join us for the live virtual event on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at https://worcesterk12.zoom.us/j/3713916265?omn=86073487797. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete. He was born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, AL. Jesse won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. He specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He was called "an astonishingly gifted athlete".
Don't forget! The first Blueprint Learning Session is on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the Board of Education Office (6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
