At this time, Stephen Decatur Middle School is conducting a school safety drill. There is no emergency at this
time; however, access to our school may be limited until the drill is completed. We
appreciate your patience and understanding.
time; however, access to our school may be limited until the drill is completed. We
appreciate your patience and understanding.
🌯CHIPOTLE NIGHT IS COMING🌯
Join SDMS for our Chipotle Fundraiser Night
🗓️Thursday, September 25th
⏰4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍Chipotle in West Ocean City-12909 Ocean Gateway Unit 1
🌮Order online with code JVZAF8X
🌮Show this flyer in store
Order your favorite burrito, bowl, or tacos and 25% of your purchase will be donated to help SDMS 💙🖤🐾
Join SDMS for our Chipotle Fundraiser Night
🗓️Thursday, September 25th
⏰4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍Chipotle in West Ocean City-12909 Ocean Gateway Unit 1
🌮Order online with code JVZAF8X
🌮Show this flyer in store
Order your favorite burrito, bowl, or tacos and 25% of your purchase will be donated to help SDMS 💙🖤🐾
REMINDER: SDMS Afterschool Academy begins Monday, September 22nd!!!
📣📸Picture Day will be here soon📸📣 Come dressed in your best on October 1st!👔👗
REMINDER: Families, it’s time to renew or apply for Free and Reduced Meal Benefits for the 2025-2026 school year! Complete the application online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/WORCESTERCPS_MD?langid=1 as soon as possible to ensure there is no lapse in benefits. Need a paper copy to complete or have other questions about the program? Contact the WCPS Food Services Department at 410-632-5015.
At SDMS over 10% of our students identify as Hispanic. We honor the beauty, strength, and traditions that enrich our classrooms and commuities everyday.
Let’s celebrate culture, uplift voices, and recognize the impact felt in our lives.
Let’s celebrate culture, uplift voices, and recognize the impact felt in our lives.
SDMS Afterschool Academy Registration is NOW OPEN!
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out! Click the link below to sign up today.
Questions? Email Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org
Signup HERE: https://form.jotform.com/252514958014154
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out! Click the link below to sign up today.
Questions? Email Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org
Signup HERE: https://form.jotform.com/252514958014154
Good Afternoon, Bulldog Families💙🐾-SDHS is happy to welcome our Middle Schoolers to their Football Games. However, they must be accompied by a parent or guardian the ENTIRE time. Please see the attached graphic for more information.
Families, it’s time to renew or apply for Free and Reduced Meal Benefits for the 2025-2026 school year! Complete the application online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/WORCESTERCPS_MD?langid=1 as soon as possible to ensure there is no lapse in benefits. Need a paper copy to complete or have other questions about the program? Contact the WCPS Food Services Department at 410-632-5015.
SDMS Afterschool Academy is Back!
Session 1 runs Sept. 22 – Dec. 11
Take a peek at our exciting activities!
Sign-ups go live at 4:00 PM on Thursday, Sept. 11 – spots are limited and first come, first served!
Questions? Contact Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org
Session 1 runs Sept. 22 – Dec. 11
Take a peek at our exciting activities!
Sign-ups go live at 4:00 PM on Thursday, Sept. 11 – spots are limited and first come, first served!
Questions? Contact Mr. Haines at crhaines@worcesterk12.org
Community Building in PE👟
Our PE teachers are leading students through problem-solving activities that encourage trial and error, teamwork, and creativity. Students are having fun, engaging with one another, and building stronger connections—all while learning that challenges can be both meaningful and enjoyable.
At SDMS, our PE teachers are making learning fun, active, and purposeful! 🐾💙
🎬Stephen Decatur High School will present the award-winning documentary, Screenagers, at 6PM in their auditorium on Tuesday, September 9th - an exciting culmination to their #DoWhatDecaturDoes night.
Popcorn, courtesy of Flagship Cinemas Ocean City, and an amazing “Decatur Swag” raffle will accompany the showing.
Select health agencies will also be on hand before and after the event. ⚕️
All are welcome to this free event!
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Popcorn, courtesy of Flagship Cinemas Ocean City, and an amazing “Decatur Swag” raffle will accompany the showing.
Select health agencies will also be on hand before and after the event. ⚕️
All are welcome to this free event!
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Here’s an easy way to help our school earn money!
Support SDMS by downloading the Box Tops for Education app using the QR code on this flyer. Don’t forget to enter our referral code to earn bonus cash for the school! Once you have the app, simply scan or upload your receipts, and all qualifying purchases will automatically be added to our school’s account.
More information is available at BTFE.com, or you can reach out to Mrs. Winte at SDMS with any questions.
Thank you for supporting our Bulldogs! 🐾
Support SDMS by downloading the Box Tops for Education app using the QR code on this flyer. Don’t forget to enter our referral code to earn bonus cash for the school! Once you have the app, simply scan or upload your receipts, and all qualifying purchases will automatically be added to our school’s account.
More information is available at BTFE.com, or you can reach out to Mrs. Winte at SDMS with any questions.
Thank you for supporting our Bulldogs! 🐾
Everyone at WCPS extends our most sincere thanks to the following businesses and organizations who sponsored the 2025-2026 systemwide t-shirts for our faculty & staff.
Thank you to ACE Printing & Mailing, the City of Pocomoke, Dockside Restaurant, Park Place Jewelers, Phoenix Physical Therapy, and Pitcher's Petals for your incredible generosity! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
SDMS bulldogs are back and ready to power through an amazing school year! ⚡ #WeAreWorcester #FirstDayTour
Scout BSA Troop 621 is inviting girls, ages 11-17 to join! Mark your calendar for Sun, 9/7 at 5:30 for their Join the Scouts Night. SDMS is a proud partner of this organization and is thrilled to share that 3 of our former female Bulldogs have gone on to earn the Eagle Scout title! Congratulations, Olympia G, Nicole K., and Emery B. See the attached flyer for contact information.
🚗 First Day of School Drop-Off Reminder 🚗
School starts tomorrow and we are so excited to welcome our Bulldogs back! Please take a moment to review our morning drop-off flow to help ensure a safe and smooth start for everyone. Our staff will be outside to guide cars and students. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as everyone gets used to the routine!
Let’s make the first morning stress-free and safe. 💙🐾
School starts tomorrow and we are so excited to welcome our Bulldogs back! Please take a moment to review our morning drop-off flow to help ensure a safe and smooth start for everyone. Our staff will be outside to guide cars and students. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as everyone gets used to the routine!
Let’s make the first morning stress-free and safe. 💙🐾
The Worcester County Health Department invites everyone who lives, works, or plays in Worcester to complete their Community Health Survey. The purpose of this survey is to identify the most important health issues in our community and develop the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan to address those health issues. Please take the survey by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WoHDCHA2025. If you have any questions or need more information, please email worcester.health@maryland.gov. #PartnershipsInAction
Attention WCPS families: If your family received Maryland SUN Bucks over the summer, be sure to use them before they expire on October 6, 2025. For more information or to check your SUN Bucks balance, visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/.
A new school year is just around the corner! The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) has shared important tips to help students, parents, and drivers stay safe and prepared. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
