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WCPS will host a special FREE event: Mental Wellness & the Student Athlete on November 11, 2023, at Stephen Decatur HS. Participants will begin to understand the link between mental wellbeing & sports performance with a focus on mindfulness and performance programming.
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What an honor! Snow Hill Elementary's staff were the first-ever guests on the Maryland State Department of Education's new podcast, Maryland EdCast! The first episode dropped today; give it a listen at: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Superintendent/Communications/Engagement/podcast_episode1.aspx
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BREAKING NEWS: 2023 Worcester County Teacher of the Year Dr. Jaimie Ridgely has been named one of seven finalists who could be named the Maryland Teacher of the Year next month! Read the full story on our website: https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/1236632
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Good morning. Worcester County Public Schools will operate on a one-hour delay today, September 11, 2023, due to foggy conditions. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.
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What a night! Freeman Stage is hosting some of our high school technical theatre students tonight to experience the audio-visual set up for a concert! Then, they'll be listening to Voyage:A Journey Tribute Band! What an awesome opportunity! Thanks Joshua M. Freeman Fndn.
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Thank you so much First Financial Credit Union for the generous donation for Teacher Appreciation night at the Delmarva Shorebirds! Great way to start the school year. We are grateful for our partners!
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It's Arts in Education Week! 🎨 From visual arts and music to poetry and theater, the arts play a crucial role in educational development. We are proud to recognize and promote the power of the arts in our schools. #ArtsInEducationWeek #WeAreWorcester
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We celebrated an exciting milestone during tonight's football game! Snow Hill High School dedicated their field and stadium, now known as Moe Barber Field at Kelly Shumate Stadium. #GoEagles #WeAreWorcester
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WCPS Central Office is wearing our purple today to increase addiction awareness and celebrate recovery! #WorcesterGoesPurple. #RecoveryIsPossible
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ICYMI: This week, WCPS announced new safety protocols being implemented this year. Learn more about the protocols at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
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Attention families! If someone in your household is receiving Medicaid assistance, the pandemic provision that allowed benefits to continue without reapplication has now ended. Please be sure to reapply for this assistance to ensure no disruption in benefits. Visit https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/checkin/ for more information.
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Last stop! Ocean City Elementary is buzzing with excitement as parents patiently wait to hear all about their kiddo’s first day! -LT #FirstDayTour #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeBackWorcester #180DaysOfJoy
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Pocomoke Middle School students had a great first day! #FirstDayTour
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Showell Elementary is full of smiling faces - both from our students and the teachers and staff this afternoon! -LT #FirstDayTour #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeBackWorcester #180DaysOfJoy
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Dancing, coloring, and eating snacks are just a few activities that are keeping Pocomoke Elementary School students smiling today! #FirstDayTour
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The PHS Warriors are thrilled to reunite with each other after the long break and jump back into learning! They’re already exploring new ideas, developing new skills, and creating amazing memories together. #FirstDayTour
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Stephen Decatur Middle and High Schools are nearing the end of a productive first day of school! - LT #FirstDayTour #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeBackWorcester #180DaysOfJoy
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Cedar Chapel Special School students are excited about learning new skills this school year! #FirstDayTour
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It's back-to-school season, and we're so proud to see our talented middle schoolers starting off the year strong! 📚 From making new friends to mastering the latest technology tools, they're experiencing all the excitement of growing up. #FirstDayTour #SnowHillMiddle
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Next up is Berlin Intermediate, where we are checking in on our fifth and sixth graders’ first day experience! - LT #FirstDayTour #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeBackWorcester #180DaysOfJoy
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