Due to flooding in low lying areas of our county and higher than normal tides, SCPS will be closed Monday, 9/23/24 for students and 10-month staff. 12 month staff should report on time. Please be safe.
Next week is Picture Day on Wednesday! 4th grade is swimming at the YMCA Mon-Wed. Friday is our first PBIS incentive. Students may dress casual, the theme is REDWHITEBLUE/USA. Students must have no referrals or unexcused absences.Looking ahead: October 2nd we are closed for teacher professional development.
Good evening,
Thank you to all the families and community members who came to our DIS meeting tonight! Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell shared a presentation with the community regarding our positive comments about our county, current data, and goals. Please view at your leisure.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11Zg9Jjp0uDfEfRN-21VhD9nPo9qLn_9sAT3ltTOghu0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Somerset County Public Schools' Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) Presents their 2nd Annual Resource Fair on October 10, 2024 from 6 - 7 PM at Somerset County Technical High School. SECAC invites you to explore the resources available to your child & family and discover the support & services that can benefit you within our community.
Dinner will be served. For more information, questions and concerns, contact Melissa Heavenridge at 410-651-1616 x 11385, mheavenridge@somerset.k12.md.us.
Social media threats continue circulating in our area and around the Eastern Shore. These threats have been analyzed by law enforcement and our school safety partners and deemed to be non-credible. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority. Thank you to our students and families for sharing these social media posts with law enforcement and school personnel. Please continue to do so. You can also report threats to the Safe Schools Tip Line at 1-833-MD-B-SAFE.
We are so thankful for Mrs. Pusey and all that she does for our school!
Deal Island & Princess Anne Communities: Join us on 9/19/24 from 6-7:30PM at Deal Island Elementary, or 9/26/24 from 6-7:30PM at Princess Anne Elementary. The Superintendent wants to hear from you! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
Next Wednesday, September 25th, will be our uniform picture day for students. All students will have their pictures taken regardless of purchase. You can pre-purchase your pictures online at www.strawbridge.net using our DIS code FM461253. You can also send in a check made out to Strawbridge Studios.
The Maryland Center for School Safety released information late last night about a nationwide social media threat that has been circulating throughout communities. SCPS wants to make all of our families aware that this threat has been deemed non-credible by local law enforcement, and schools will continue normal operations today. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority and we appreciate the outreach from our community on this issue.
We have recently restocked our Food Pantry thanks to the MD food bank!! If you are in need of any of the items, please call and schedule a time to come "shop" or it will be available after school on Thursday during our learn and lead session with Dr. Tasker Mitchell at 6pm. Thank you!
Our first PBIS incentive is coming up! Please read to understand what those are and how students earn them!
Our Joe Corbi Fundraiser officially kicks off tomorrow and lasts until Oct 2nd. We encourage families to come out and show our DIS pride on Thursday evening to meet with our new superintendent and give input on our students education! More info online. Picture day (uniforms) is Sept. 25 and you can pre-order online!
Deal Island School is having a Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser! We will earn a portion of every order placed through October 2nd. Just go to joecorbi.com and click "SHOP" -- don’t forget to enter your PARTICIPANT CODE ###### so we get the benefits from your generous support.
Flyers and more info coming home today! Thank you!
Nurse Note!
Deal Island Community: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input at the Superintendent's first "Listening & Learning to Lead" event at Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. Please join us! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
Good Evening,
Somerset County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell has shared this letter and video with students and families regarding 9/11 and honoring this day in American History. Please view at your convenience. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNSU6fY713YjkR_Cd95aPp2FI7HERGbhF9Qu7qC3xYQ/edit?usp=drivesdk
Happy Birthday to all of our students born in the month of September!!!
Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is seeking parent, family and community input this fall on the Superintendent's Listening & Learning to Lead tour. Attend any event!
First stop: Deal Island Elementary on 9/19/24 from 6 - 7:30PM. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead
What a great first week of school and we are geared up to keep it going for 5 whole days next week! Please check your child's bookbag for newsletters, calendars, important teacher information/contracts, field trip forms for 4th grade, device agreement forms, etc. and return at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Please note the time and format change of this Special Board Meeting: The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will begin with a motion to convene in Closed Session from 5:30 - 6:30 PM to discuss confidential matters. The meeting will reconvene for Open Session at 6:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar.
