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Jennifer Beach, Pocomoke Middle School – Kindness in 3D
Kayla DeVaughn, Snow Hill Middle School – Algebra Incentive Trips
Mary Miller, Worcester Technical High School – 3D Printing in Computer Science and Robotics
Valerija Zienty, Worcester Technical High School – Mission: Solderable
Savanna Akins, Ocean City Elementary School – Marvelous Math Manipulatives!
Melanie Coleman, Ocean City Elementary School – Books in a Series
Emma Post, Ocean City Elementary School – Audiobooks for the Classroom
Heather Robins, Ocean City Elementary School – Tournament of Books
Jennifer Wheeler, Ocean City Elementary School – Headsets for Students
Holly Truitt, Buckingham Elementary School – Productive Peacefulness
A heartfelt thank you to Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke and the Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships for hosting this incredible contest and supporting innovative learning opportunities across our schools. Your partnership helps our educators go above and beyond for students and the community. #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester



































The Diet Coke with the Supt. series continues in Snow Hill! Join Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace tomorrow, December 10, from 9–11 a.m. at the Snow Hill McDonald’s to chat, share ideas, and connect!#WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Discover How UMES Prepares You for a Successful Pharmacy Career: - Meet faculty, students, and admissions ambassadors
- Learn about the admissions process, program, and financial aid
- Tour our state-of-the-art facilities and simulation center

Optimist International Essay Contest
Topic for the 2025-2026 school year is: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”
Who: The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year (October 1 - September 30) and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent, including CEGEP students in Québec, Canada.
There is no minimum age. Students must enter in the District in which they reside. U.S. students attending school on military installations outside the U.S. are eligible to enter in their last home of record. To participate and website for more information:
https://form.jotform.com/253244648823159
https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships3.cfm
This year's winners will receive monetary scholarships (1st - $500, 2nd - $350, 3rd - $150). They will be presented with their award in March/April at an Optimist Meeting in Ocean City, MD. The Club level winners will then proceed to the District level competing for a $2,500 scholarship.


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As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

The Diet Coke with the Supt. series continues in Snow Hill! Join Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace on Wednesday, December 10, from 9–11 a.m. at the Snow Hill McDonald’s to chat, share ideas, and connect! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

School Safety Reminder: See something? Say something! Use the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline to anonymously report safety concerns.
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE | safeschoolsmd.org
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

This #GivingTuesday we hope you will consider contributing to the Worcester County Education Foundation, which directly supports our schools through teacher grants, educational programs, and more! And today, every dollar you contribute (up to $7,000) will be matched! Please visit https://www.shoregives365.org/organization/Worcester-County-Public-Schools-Education-Foundation to show your support. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

Nominations close tomorrow, November 28th, for our 2026 Teacher of the Year. Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher! #2026TOY
https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/recognition-programs






