STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

What time is it? It’s WRITING TIME! ✍️ If you are a creative writer, be sure to enter the Peggy Hevel Memorial Writing Contest. Entries accepted for poetry and short stories. Cash prizes. March 24 - April 16. Submissions submitted to NEHS advisors Kia Terlizzi or DJ Thompson.  #SeahawksSoar #SeahawksWrite

Congratulations SDHS! We had 128 students submit 271 entries for Media Expo 2025. SDHS brought home 24 gold medals and 22 silver medals. SDHS swept the CAD, Coding, Interactive Media, and Podcast categories earning gold in every subcategory! Silver medals were awarded to Adelaide Dawkins, Ellie Zollinger, Gabriel Mellott, Gavin Buchheit, Jakob Thawley, Luke Leffew, Rani Liu, Rayne Gray, Riley Gannon, and Tirzah Hill. Gold medals were awarded to Brian Herbert, Douglas Scott Wainwright III, George Eggers, Lily Philavanh, Natalie Boutin, and Nidhish Gupta. And a special shout out to the following students who brought home both Gold and Silver medals: Aberle Bunting, Brooke Berquist, Carter Steffy, Mara Minkey, Marley Noonan, and Molly Hoffman. Congratulations everyone!

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

We are “paws-itively” excited about our therapy dogs visit! April 2nd 1:30-2:40 🐶🥰

Congratulations to the following Worcester Technical High School's Future Farmers of America students, who medaled at the Region 5 FFA Public Speaking competition! Those who are starred below will also go on to compete at the state FFA Convention this June. #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud Congratulations to: JaNyia C. – Jr. Prepared Speech, Silver Medal (SDHS) Hailey R. – Sr. Extemporaneous Speaking, Silver Medal (SDHS) **Andy M. – Employability Skills, Silver Medal (SDHS)** **Remington B. – FFA Creed Speaking, Gold Medal (SDHS)** **Marian A. – Sr. Prepared Speaking, Gold Medal (PHS)**

🏁 Get Ready! 🏁 Pre-K & Kindergarten registration opens April 1, 2025! 📅 Make sure you have the required documents ready: ✅ Birth Certificate ✅ Proof of Residency ✅ Proof of Income ✅ Immunization Records For more info, visit worcesterk12.org. #WeAreWorcester

Snow Hill High School proudly presents their production of Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on March 28th and March 29th at 6:00 pm, and March 30th at 2:00pm. 👑🐭 Tickets can be purchased at https://snowhillhigh.booktix.com.

Please be advised that Worcester County Public Schools are operating on a regular schedule today. There is no delay; the report from WBOC is incorrect, and we are working to have it removed. We apologize for any confusion, and thank you for your understanding.

There are a lot of opportunities available beyond the regular school day here at Stephen Decatur High School! #AfterSchoolMatters #SeahawksSoar 💙🖤🤍

Make plans for next Thursday night’s PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES from 5 - 7PM. Meet with teachers, obtain school and course updates, engage in meaningful communication about course curriculum and your student students progress, and be a part of the SDHS community! 💙🖤🤍

It’s Neurodiversity Week and our office staff is showing its super powers! 💪 Neurodiversity Week is a global movement that promotes understanding and acceptance of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With this initiative, we foster inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and empowered. #SeeUs #SeahawksSoar #DecaturNation #WeAreWorcester #WCPSNeurodiversityWeek

We are so proud of our “Women of Tomorrow” honoree, Mackenzie Chmar, and thankful to all of the amazingly supportive women who serve as role models and leaders in our surrounding communities. What a wonderful celebration today by the Worcester County Commission for Women! #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #WomenOfTomorrow Worcester County Public Schools MD

Worcester County Public Schools will open one-hour late today, March 20, 2025 due to foggy conditions. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.

SDHS students and staff: show your support of neurodiversity with this week’s spirit days!

The school day administration of the SAT to all juniors is quickly approaching. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19!

It was a busy weekend for Stephen Decatur High School students, many of whom marched and/or performed in the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day parade, planted dune grass in Ocean City, and/or combed the beaches for trash. 💙🖤🤍 + 💚💚💚 + ❤️🌊🌎 Go Green OC - Ocean City, MD Surfrider Foundation - Ocean City Maryland Chapter Believe In Tomorrow #SeahawksServe #SeeUs #TheDecaturWay #SDHSGoesGreen Worcester County Public Schools MD

This morning kicks off the first-ever Neurodiversity Week here in Worcester County Public Schools! Neurodiversity Week is a global movement that promotes understanding and acceptance of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With this initiative, we foster inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and empowered. We invite our school system community to join us in this awareness campaign by participating alongside us for our spirit week activities. Tag us in your photos using #WeAreWorcester #WCPSNeurodiversityWeek Spirit Week Activities: MONDAY 3/17 - Passion & Interest Day: Wear a shirt or outfit that represents a personal special interest or hobby -from gaming to music to dinosaurs! TUESDAY 3/18 - Sensory-Friendly Day: Wear soft, comfy clothes (like pajamas or sweats). WEDNESDAY 3/19 - Neurodiversity Colors Day: Wear rainbow colors or neurodiversity symbols (like infinity signs) to celebrate the diversity of all minds! THURSDAY 3/20 - Strengths Superhero Day: Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt that represents a personal strength le.g., math, art, kindness). FRIDAY 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day: Wear socks that will get you noticed! Mismatched, colorful, or bold socks get people talking and help to start conversations on raising awareness for Down Syndrome.

Let’s go #CLASSof2025! 💙🖤🤍 🔥🔥🔥 #SeahawksSoar #SeeUs #DecaturNation #TheDecaturWay #SeahawksServe #BeachBoys #Seahawks #SeahawkPride #OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk

🚨 Reminder: If you see something, say something! Use the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline to anonymously report safety concerns in our schools. 📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

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