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The Worcester County Health Department invites everyone who lives, works, or plays in Worcester to complete their Community Health Survey. The purpose of this survey is to identify the most important health issues in our community and develop the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan to address those health issues. Please take the survey by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WoHDCHA2025. If you have any questions or need more information, please email worcester.health@maryland.gov. #PartnershipsInAction

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re proud to introduce the district leadership team guiding Worcester County Public Schools.

Dr. Annette Wallace, who previously served as Chief Safety & Academic Officer for Grades 9–12, will now lead the district as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Matthew Record joins the team in that role, bringing new perspective and leadership to our high school academic and safety initiatives. They are joined by returning district leaders: Dee Shorts, Chief Academic Officer for Grades PK–8; Dr. Dwayne Abt, Chief Operating & Human Relations Officer; and Vince Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer. We look forward to the continued momentum and leadership this team brings into the new school year. #WeAreWorcester

Attention WCPS families: If your family received Maryland SUN Bucks over the summer, be sure to use them before they expire on October 6, 2025. For more information or to check your SUN Bucks balance, visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/.

A new school year is just around the corner! The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) has shared important tips to help students, parents, and drivers stay safe and prepared. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

For the fifth consecutive year, Pocomoke High School has been named a Naval Honor School, an honor awarded annually to MCJROTC units that exemplify the highest standards of excellence across all program areas. This achievement reflects the outstanding commitment and dedication of the cadets, their instructors, and the supportive community that stands behind them. Congratulations to PHS!

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re excited to introduce the new administrative teams at schools across our district.

Please join us in welcoming the Snow Hill High School leadership team: Leland Green, continuing as principal; Lauren McGinnis, continuing as assistant principal; and Christopher Adkins, who will serve as interim assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

ICYMI: The Worcester County Board of Education was proud to sign the annual Memorandum of Understanding with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office during its meeting yesterday. We value our continued partnership with law enforcement as we all strive to make our schools the safest environments we can for our students, teachers, and staff. #WeAreWorcester #WCPSBoardMeeting #PartnershipsInAction

Worcester County Public Schools is lucky to have a wonderful Retired Teachers’ Association that supports its new teachers annually in a variety of ways, including providing a gift bag each year with classroom essentials.

We’re honored to have been recognized at today’s board meeting by United Way for raising an incredible $65,632 during the 2024–2025 school year! Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible, what a powerful example of #PartnershipsInAction. #WeAreWorcester

The Hiring Class of 2025 had the chance to pick their professional learning based on their needs today based on a wide variety of choiceboard options, with sessions on topics like ML, DEI, Professional Learning, certification, Spanish for Educators, Instructional Technology, and more!

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re excited to introduce the new administrative teams at schools across our district.

Please join us in welcoming the Snow Hill Middle School leadership team: Joshua Hamborsky, new principal; Kristina Salvarola, new assistant principal; and Lavonya Dashiell, returning in her role as assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re excited to introduce the new administrative teams at schools across our district.

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke Middle School leadership team: Joseph Stigler, stepping into the role of principal; Elizabeth Berry, who is new to the team as assistant principal; and Bob Boyce, returning as assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

Thank you to the Worcester County Education Foundation and Chamber Music by the Sea for hosting a wonderful free performance at the Berlin Library this morning. Kids and adults alike loved learning about the connection between music and emotion. There are still a few performances left; get your tickets to an upcoming concert at https://www.wced.foundation/events. Proceeds benefit arts programs for our school system! #WeAreWorcester #ArtsAliveInWorcester #PartnershipsInAction

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re excited to introduce the new administrative teams at schools across our district.

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke Elementary School leadership team: Melissa Freistat, who is coming back to PES as principal this year, and Matthew Hoffman, continuing as assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

We are so excited to welcome the #HiringClassOf2025 to New Teacher Orientation this morning! #WeAreWorcester #WelcomeToWorcester

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year, we’re excited to introduce the new administrative teams at schools across our district.

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke High School leadership team: Jenifer Rayne, continuing as principal; Kristin Cashman, assistant principal; and Jeff Postell, who is new to the Pocomoke High team as assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

Thank you to the Worcester County Commissioners who honored those Worcester Technical High School students who placed in the National SkillsUSA competition during their meeting this morning. Special thanks go out to Delegate Wayne Hartman for sending commendations from the State Delegation as well! See the full album of photos on our Photo Share: http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare. #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

We are excited to welcome our bus contractors today and tomorrow for the annual transportation in-service! #WeAreWorcester #LearnTogetherLeadTogether