#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
We’re excited to share our offerings for the upcoming session—there’s something for every student to explore, learn, and enjoy.
Sign-up Link: Will be released Thursday, December 11th at 4:00 PM via text message and on the school website.
Session 2 Dates:
January 6th – March 5th
Stay tuned, and don’t miss your chance to register!
https://5il.co/3sr42
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, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Important Announcement: Please note that there will be no Afterschool Academy tomorrow, December 4th, due to the Berlin Christmas Parade.
Our last day of Session 1 will be Thursday, December 11th.
Stay tuned — a Session 2 preview will be shared by the end of this week!
Thank you for your continued support of our Afterschool Academy!
This year’s theme is “Frozen Moments,” inviting young writers to capture a single memory, feeling, or image in an original poem. Participants may write in any poetic style they choose, and they are welcome to include their own original artwork as well.
The contest opens this week, and submissions will be accepted through February 2nd.
For your convenience, we also have an online submission form for students and families who may not be able to visit one of our branches. You can access the form here: https://worcesterlibrary.libwizard.com/f/WinterQuill.
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
Reminder: Nominations are open for our 2026 Teacher of the Year. Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher! #2026TOY
https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/recognition-programs
No SDMS Afterschool Academy this week. Afterschool will be back next Monday, December 1st!
ICYMI: Nominations are now open for our 2026 Teacher of the Year. Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher! #2026TOY
https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/recognition-programs
To make learning accessible and engaging, this collection has high-quality primary sources, credible secondary sources, replica-based learning activities, supporting videography, and more.
The pop-up museum features safe, touch-friendly artisan replicas, including:
Leather moccasins
A hand drum
A traditional rattle
A beaver pelt
We are honored to host this learning experience at our school and share the rich cultural story of the Pocomoke people.
Additionally, we are proud to share that the Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a historic road sign recognizing the Pocomoke Indian Nation at the Maryland Rest Stop in Pocomoke City last Wednesday, November 12.
