Our Black History Month Arts & Humanities spotlight today shines on Johnny Sample- the only football player in history to win the NFL, AFL, and Super Bowl championships!
Our final Black History Month Mathematician of Honor we are recognizing this week is Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III!
Hey Bulldogs! Mark your calendar for Friday, March 27 for the SDMS Spring Dance. More information to follow soon.
Our esteemed Black History Month mathematician we recognize today is Katherine Johnson!
Today we honor the life of Benjamin Banneker
School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
2026 marks the 100th year of Black History Month celebrations! This week we highlight famous African American figures in Mathematics.
Today we recognize Dr. Fern Hunt! She is best known for her work in applied mathematics & mathematical biology. Dr. Hunt has been a professor of math at the University of Utah and Howard University in Washington, DC.
She currently works at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a researcher!
Today we recognize Dr. Fern Hunt! She is best known for her work in applied mathematics & mathematical biology. Dr. Hunt has been a professor of math at the University of Utah and Howard University in Washington, DC.
She currently works at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a researcher!
2026 marks the 100th year of Black History Month celebrations! At SDMS our centennial celebrations reflect the subject areas our students study every day here at school. On Fridays we highlight famous African American figures in Arts & Humanities.
Today we recognize Paul Tazewell:
Today we recognize Paul Tazewell:
Beginning Monday, February 9th, we will be adjusting our morning drop-off procedures to help keep everyone safe. During drop-off, families will use the outer loop of the front parking lot, and the middle lanes will be closed to support smooth traffic flow and student safety.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure a safe arrival for all students, families and staff.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure a safe arrival for all students, families and staff.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Worcester County Public Schools for our Job Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. at Stephen Decatur High School.
Meet our team and explore opportunities in teaching, administrative services, food service, operations & transportation, and technology! Register by March 5 at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! #WeAreWorcester
Meet our team and explore opportunities in teaching, administrative services, food service, operations & transportation, and technology! Register by March 5 at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! #WeAreWorcester
SDMS's final Black History Month Integrated Language Arts figure this week is Frederick Douglass:
This week and every day, we are grateful for our guidance counselors, Mrs. Zollinger and Mrs. Zanowic. These amazing women are the heart of our school, leading with compassion, care, and understanding.
Thank you for your time. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for the love you show our students and staff each day.
SDMS appreciates you! 💙🤍🐾
Thank you for your time. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for the love you show our students and staff each day.
SDMS appreciates you! 💙🤍🐾
Our SDMS Black History Month Honoree in Integrated Language Arts today is Frederick Douglass:
💕February at a Glance💕
✅ Working Together for Safety: The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is available 24/7 for reporting threats, bullying, or any safety concern—anonymously.
📱 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
Congratulations to Loralei D., an 8th grader at Stephen Decatur Middle School, for being selected as the Delmarva Shorebirds Hit the Books Bookmark Contest winner!
Loralei was surprised this morning by representatives from the Delmarva Shorebirds, including Sherman, The Brace Place, and her family to celebrate her achievement. Her bookmark design will be distributed to 55,000 students across the Delmarva Peninsula, and she has been invited to throw out the first pitch during SDMS designated Shorebirds night in May. #WeAreWorcester
Loralei was surprised this morning by representatives from the Delmarva Shorebirds, including Sherman, The Brace Place, and her family to celebrate her achievement. Her bookmark design will be distributed to 55,000 students across the Delmarva Peninsula, and she has been invited to throw out the first pitch during SDMS designated Shorebirds night in May. #WeAreWorcester
💝💗 February Box Tops 💗💝
📱Just download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt
🛒 February Bonus Brands:
Progresso • Betty Crocker • Annie’s • Totino’s • Nature Valley
🍪 Valentine treats count too!
Here’s how you can help:
💕Shop participating Box Tops brands
🧾 Scan your receipts within 14 days
✨ Earn cash that supports our students and classrooms
#bulldogstrong 💙🤍🐾
📱Just download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt
🛒 February Bonus Brands:
Progresso • Betty Crocker • Annie’s • Totino’s • Nature Valley
🍪 Valentine treats count too!
Here’s how you can help:
💕Shop participating Box Tops brands
🧾 Scan your receipts within 14 days
✨ Earn cash that supports our students and classrooms
#bulldogstrong 💙🤍🐾
With wintry weather again in the forecast, we want to share with families that as of today, WCPS has utilized only one (1) of its three (3) days built into the 2025-2026 calendar for inclement weather. In accordance with our virtual day learning plan, all three days will be exhausted prior to utilizing virtual learning.
WCPS families can find below information on where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications:
Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp
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 and collaborates with other agencies, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
WCPS families can find below information on where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications:
Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp
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 and collaborates with other agencies, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Good Afternoon Bulldog Families! Just a reminder of Worcester County Public Schools schedule this week. 💙🖤🐾
