WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS -

Congratulations to WCPS educators Megan Seyler (SDHS) and Gabrielle Remington (SDMS) for being named to the Maryland Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC). Selected by Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright, the MTAC is an advocacy group for teachers to advocate for students and the teaching profession as a whole as well as contribute to the state-level decision making process. #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

📅 Reminder: Schools are CLOSED on January 27. #WeAreWorcester

🎉✨ Thank you, WCPS students! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to announce that over 1,200 entries were submitted for Media Expo 2025! Your creativity, innovation, and hard work have truly blown us away. 🙌 What’s Next: 🏫 Schools will hold run-offs until February 4, 2025, to determine which projects move on to the county level. 🧑🏽‍💻County-level entries will be judged throughout February by our panel of experts. 🏆 Winners will be announced at the Media Expo Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Snow Hill High School. We can’t wait to celebrate all of you and your incredible work! Thank you for making Media Expo 2025 such a success! #WCPSMediaExpo #CreativityInAction #TechForEducation #ThankYou #CelebratingInnovation

As road conditions are anticipated to worsen overnight and due to the previously scheduled early dismissal days, WCPS will hold virtual learning days on January 23rd and 24th. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes are cancelled. SCHOOLOGY Quick Tips: - Schoology can be accessed at https://worcesterk12.schoology.com/ - All students should log-in to Schoology at their regular reporting time. Middle and high school students will follow their regular schedules, and elementary students should log in to their homeroom for more information from their teacher. - Don't know your child's log-in for Schoology? Reach out to your child's school, or use our HelpDesk (https://worcesterk12help.zendesk.com/) to request the credentials. VIRTUAL LEARNING Quick Facts: - Please note that no student will be penalized for not being able to access remote learning. Students will have five (5) days after a return to in-person learning to complete any assigned work; completing that work will count for their attendance on the virtual day. - View the full Virtual Learning Plan at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction

IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students. Students should log on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening and adult education classes are cancelled.

BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education approved a modification to the current school year calendar. In addition to using the built-in inclement weather days in June, April 22-23, are now full days of school for students. View the modified calendar at https://5il.co/2f41t.

BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education has adopted a revised Virtual Day Instruction plan for the remainder of the school year. Learn more about what virtual learning during inclement weather will look like for our students by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction.

At today’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized some of our incredible fall sports teams and athletes! 🏆🎉 Visit our photo share site to view and download photos: http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare 📸 #WeAreWorcester

Congratulations once again to incumbent Board of Education members Dr. Jon Andes, Mrs. Elena McComas, and Mr. Donald Smack, who were sworn in for another four-year term on the Board this morning. #WeAreWorcester #WCPSBoardMeeting

On #MLKDay, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let's continue to strive for equality, justice, and unity in our schools and communities. Worcester County Public Schools stands together for a brighter future. #WeAreWorcester

UPDATE: The school system website has been repaired and is fully functional. Thank you for your patience during this downtime. Please be aware that the school system website (www.worcesterk12.org) is currently down. We are aware of the issue, and our IT staff are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible. Please note all school websites are still fully operational. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

❄️☃️ Exciting Update: Media Expo 2025 Deadline Extended! 🎬✨ Due to the week of snow days, we’re giving you extra time to finalize and submit your projects! 📅 New Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025, by MIDNIGHT 📢 How to Submit: 1️⃣ Go to the website: wcpsmediaexpo.com 2️⃣ Click on "Click to Submit." 3️⃣ Complete the form and upload your file(s). Use this extended time to perfect your entries in Photography, Video, Coding, Digital Design, CAD, Podcasts, or Interactive Media. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your creativity and talent! 🌟 Media Expo Awards Ceremony: Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Snow Hill High School. #WCPSMediaExpo #CreativityInAction #TechForEducation #DeadlineExtended #SnowDayProjects

IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.

WCPS Families: Please visit https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/1958144 for an important communication from Superintendent Lou Taylor on the recently announced PowerSchool data breach.

IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

👀 See something? Say something! The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is available for anonymous reporting of any school safety concerns. Help us keep our schools secure! 📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, all Worcester County Public Schools, including The Nest Early Learning Center, will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

We are so grateful to the small (but mighty!) WCPS maintenance and custodial teams working so hard to clear our school parking lots and sidewalks to get schools ready to welcome students back once it's safe to do so. Please drop a ❤️ or a comment below to send warm wishes and thanks to our crews! #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

Attention WCPS families: As temperatures remain low, WCPS wants to remind our students and their families to be safe near bodies of water that form ice this time of year. Remember, the ice on ponds, storm water retaining areas, and canals is never strong enough to allow any human to walk on them. Keep the below safety tips in mind for winter water safety. • Do not walk, skate, or play on frozen bodies of water. A good rule to follow is there is no such thing as a sate thickness of ice in our area. • Keep pets and children away from ice-covered bodies of water. Animals are particularly at risk of falling through thin ice. • Educate children. Tell kids about the dangers of playing near frozen bodies of water and reinforce the importance of never venturing out on the ice. • Report dangerous conditions. If you see anyone venturing onto the ice, immediately call 91l and inform local authorities.