
Yesterday, Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships delivered a special surprise to Somerset County Public Schools’ 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Corey Bivens of Carter G. Woodson Elementary School — her Teacher of the Year car!
We are incredibly grateful to Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships for recognizing and celebrating Mrs. Bivens’ dedication and commitment to education. Congratulations, Mrs. Bivens! We are proud to celebrate you and all you do for our students and school community!

















Check out the Weekly Wave 10.19!

Picture day is Monday, October 19th. Please go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID below to pre-purchase pictures.

Monday- Red Rally Day; wear your favorite red clothing
Tuesday- Sock It To Drugs; wear crazy or mismatched socks
Wednesday- Team Up Against Drugs; wear your favorite team shirt or jersey
Thursday- Shine Bright, Make Healthy Choices; wear bright colors
Friday- Wear Costumes; wear your Halloween costume; please nothing scary and leave accessories at home


Trunk or treat update!











Picture day is Monday, October 19th. Please go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID below to pre-purchase pictures.


Somerset County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Attends 36th Annual Maryland State Teacher of the Year Gala!
This past Friday, Somerset County Public Schools’ 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year, Corey Bivens, attended the 36th Annual Maryland State Teacher of the Year Gala alongside Superintendent W. David Bromwell, Interim Deputy Superintendent Tracie Bartemy, Woodson Elementary School Principal Jensen Long, and her husband, Jason Bivens, an SCPS Maintenance Technician.
The gala celebrated outstanding educators from across Maryland and recognized their dedication, commitment, and lasting impact on students and school communities.
Somerset County Public Schools is proud to have Mrs.Corey Bivens represent our district at this special event and celebrate the excellence of educators throughout the state.
Here are some highlights from the evening!

Somerset County Public Schools is in need of a Volunteer Parent surrogate!
Surrogate parents represent children with disabilities when a parent is unavailable to serve in the educational decision-making process. They help ensure that a child’s educational needs are heard and considered.
Interested in learning more? Please get in touch with Zeb Barlow, Supervisor of Special Education, zbarlow@somerset.k12.md.us , 410-651-1616.



Woodson Elementary is thrilled to announce our September staff member of the month, Mrs. Kelly Townsend, and September teacher of the month, Mrs. Danielle Crockett. We are SO thankful for the both of you and all you do for our students! 💙🌊 🩵









Picture day is Monday, October 19th. Please go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID below to pre-purchase pictures.

