Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on February 20, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
WCPS families, the Board of Education is conducting its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Please consider lending your voice to this important work by participating in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before Feb. 28. Thank you!
IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closing schools three hours early on February 19, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. Please be advised that all after school, evening and Adult Education classes have been cancelled.
UPDATE: Due to this week's inclement weather forecast, the Blueprint Learning Session for Pillars 1 & 3 will now take place virtually only. Join us for the live virtual event on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at https://worcesterk12.zoom.us/j/3713916265?omn=86073487797. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Don't forget! The first Blueprint Learning Session is on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the Board of Education Office (6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
Happy Presidents Day! Today, we celebrate the leadership and contributions of our nation's presidents. Worcester County Public Schools encourages students to reflect on the importance of civic duty and leadership. #WeAreWorcester
Two of the best keynote speakers I've seen and learned from in many years!! Former USDE Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Caylin Moore (Author of "A Dream Too Big"). Thank you Beyond School Hours, 21st CCLC! "Keep doing the work!"
🚔 Shoutout to our School Resource Deputies for their commitment to keeping our students and staff safe every day. #WeAreWorcester #SRDAppreciation
Help us celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every day by sponsoring our 2025 Teacher of the Year Celebration! Your support will help create a memorable event honoring their dedication and hard work.
Learn more about becoming a sponsor at tinyurl.com/25WCTOYSponsor before the March 14 deadline. #WCPSTOY2025 #WeAreWorcester
Join us for the first Blueprint Learning Session on February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the BOE office or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
Protect our schools: Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns through the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline. Your tips can make a real difference.
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233)
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
WCPS families, please take a moment to view a joint message from Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli regarding today's school safety incident at Ocean City Elementary School. View it at https://youtu.be/rT5MQlgx6qE.
UPDATE 12:22 PM: At this time, the LOCKDOWN at Ocean City Elementary School has been lifted. All students and staff are safe, and the threat has been deemed unverified.
We are working with law enforcement to dismiss students at the regularly scheduled early dismissal time of 1:00 p.m. with an increased presence of law enforcement.
Parents wishing to pick up their child, must use Keyser Point Road and turn east onto Center Drive. Law enforcement and school system officials will direct parents through the route to pick up their child at their regular dismissal doors.
Buses will utilize the same route.
We ask for your patience and understanding as dismissal will take more time. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Ocean City Elementary School is currently in a LOCKDOWN safety status due to a verbal threat. Our emergency response procedures have been activated, and we will provide further information as it becomes available. Please know we are working diligently to keep our students and staff safe at this time.
IMPORTANT: Due to impending inclement weather, WCPS will close three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. All afterschool, evening, and adult education classes are also cancelled. Please note that WTHS AM classes will continue as scheduled.
📅✨ Save the Date: Media Expo 2025! ✨🎬
Mark your calendars for the Media Expo Awards Ceremony, where we celebrate the creativity and innovation of our talented WCPS students!
📍 When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
📍 Where: Snow Hill High School
🕔 Gallery Opens: 5:00 PM
🏆 Awards Ceremonies:
Elementary (PreK–5): 6:00 PM
Secondary (Grades 6–12): 7:00 PM (or following Elementary)
📢 What’s Happening Now?
✔️ Entries will be judged throughout February.
🥇🥈 Medal winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony!
🎥 Can’t attend in person? The event will be live-streamed so everyone can celebrate our students’ achievements!
We can’t wait to honor the hard work, creativity, and talent of WCPS students—see you there!
#WCPSMediaExpo #SaveTheDate #CreativityInAction #TechForEducation #CelebratingInnovation
Today at Worcester Technical High School, I had the honor of presenting Superintendent Challenge Coins to Jaylin Q., Zoey R., Hope C., and Keira L., students in Dr. Makuchal's nursing program. These remarkable young women went above and beyond, embodying our Worcester County Public Schools' motto, "People Make the Difference", while providing compassionate hospice care after school. Their kindness, dedication, and selflessness are a true reflection of the values instilled in them by their families, who proudly joined us for this special recognition. -LT #WeAreWorcester #MakingADifference #KindnessMatters
WCPS families, time is running out to share your feedback on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. Make your voice heard and take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.
We are beyond grateful for the incredible support of our community partners, First Financial Federal Credit Union! Their generosity makes a real difference in our programs, including a recent $5,000 donation to Families in Transition and $2,500 to our Judy Center Baby Shower. Thank you for investing in our families and community! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
