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Join us Thursday, May 21st from 5:00pm–7:00pm for our SDMS Team Night! Enjoy fun activities organized by our fabulous teachers as we showcase all the amazing accomplishments of our students this year! 🌟
🏃♂️🎨 Our Color Run organized by our PE department will wrap up the evening out back! If your child has not signed up yet and would like to participate, sign up today! 👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gL3gBNzH0W



Attention 8th Grade Students and Families!
🌟 A Star-Studded Night: Old Hollywood Comes to SDMS✨
Please use these links to register and pay for the dance
👉Parent Permission Parent Permission
👉$10 Payment Payment for Dance
We're looking forward to celebrating our amazing 8th graders at the 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance on May 29th!
Please take a moment to review the student guidelines so we can ensure a fun, safe, and memorable evening for everyone. Thank you for helping us make this a special celebration!

Don’t miss out — registration closes TODAY at 2:00 PM! Please use the link below to sign up for SDMS Summer Academy.
We look forward to a great summer! ☀️

Our teams have created exciting activities that highlight the skills and knowledge students have explored throughout the year. Be sure to stop by and see the amazing projects and experiences our Arts & Humanities teachers have created as well!
Our PE Department’s Color Run will begin at 6:30 PM.
💥 Pre-registration: $10 Pay Here 👉https://square.link/u/iVjkjXsw
💥 Day-of registration: $15
Register Here 👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gL3gBNzH0W
No sign-up needed to enjoy our Team Night— just show up and enjoy the fun activities planned by our wonderful teachers. We can’t wait to see you there!


Meet Gwendolyn Alsmadi, Educational Assistant at Stephen Decatur Middle
29 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“It is not just a job it is rewarding and fulfilling as well as giving back.”
What She Loves About Her Work
I love working with students, especially when students are proud of their accomplishments and see the value in their education.
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
I love the family atmosphere and the way everyone invests a hundred percent of themselves to giving the best to the students.

#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eshJM99Eg9

Registration closes tomorrow, May 8th at 12pm, for S. T. A. T. T. (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism, and Technology) Camp at Worcester Technical High School! Don’t miss this opportunity, learn more and register here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/2814420. #WeAreWorcester

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open. If your child is turning 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2026, it's time to get them registered!
Needed Documentation:
Child's Birth Certificate
Proof of residency
Record of child's immunization and blood lead level test
Proof of income (for PK only)
Visit our website (www.worcesterk12.org) for more information and to start the registration process.



Your kindness, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You are a true difference-maker in the lives of our Bulldog Family. We appreciate you! 💙🤍🐾

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

Be sure to check out all the details to get ready for a strong start and a smooth transition to high school this summer.
We’re excited to support our future 9th graders every step of the way! 🎓✨
Stephen Decatur High School: SUMMER ACADEMY 2026 – Fill out form 👇
https://tinyurl.com/mw5mwt6p

Join the summer learning fun at SDMS as we gear up and Power Up! ⚡️📚
If you're interested in having your child attend Summer Academy, be sure to complete the registration link below.
📅 June 22 – July 23
🗓 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 7:50 AM – 2:15 PM
Questions? Contact Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org.
We can’t wait for a great summer of learning and growth! 🌟
STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL 2026 SUMMER ACADEMY: Student Registration Form – Fill out form👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eshJM99Eg9


Hey Bulldog Families ‼️
Great news—you asked, and we listened! 🎉 Yearbook sales have been EXTENDED through May 29th!
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories—grab your yearbook for just $20! 💙🤍
📲 Scan the QR code or stop by the front office to purchase.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone…get yours before it’s too late! 💙🤍🐾📘

‼️📣REMINDER PARENTS📣‼️ The link to fill out the request form will be open until Friday, April 24th at 5PM. Please use the QR code below or the following link to access the form. https://tinyurl.com/2eudp7b5


