Yearbooks are on sale now! The last day to order will be April 25th. Scan the QR code to order. Then click "Buy Yearbook" at the top of the screen and follow the prompts to find our school.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1822, and later escaped from Dorchester County, Maryland to Philadelphia where she lived as a freewoman. Harriet was born with the name of Araminta Ross and they lovingly called her "Minty". Later in life, Tubman founded the Home for Aged & Indigent Negroes and she continued to support women’s rights.
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.
MISA testing for fifth-grade students is approaching soon!
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!
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete. He was born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, AL. Jesse won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. He specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He was called "an astonishingly gifted athlete".
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
A warm salute to our nation's great leaders — Happy Presidents Day! #BelieveImagineSucceed
Help your student be successful by encouraging them to join after school clubs and activities! We will see everyone on TUESDAY the 18th by 7:35 AM!
School will be closed on Monday, Feb 17th! We will see you back at school on Tuesday, Feb 18th!
Our students are supporting Huruma house and spreading kindness!! #3RsBIS #6Houses1School
Today is National School Resource Officer Day! These officers of law enforcement support the students and communities they serve. They are invaluable and essential members of the education community. We are honored to have Deputy Toppin on the BIS campus!
Tomorrow, Friday, February 14 is Huruma Spirit Day! Wear blue, something with a heart or a message promoting kindness.
TONIGHT is BIS Spirit Night at Smashed Bar & Grille from 4:00-8:00 pm.
10% of proceeds will be donated to the BIS PTO. Dine in, carryout, and delivery orders apply.
Please be sure to mention BIS when you order!
Chloe Anthony Wofford Morrison, known as Toni Morrison, was an American novelist and editor. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. In 1988, Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for her book Beloved. Morrison's works are praised for addressing the harsh consequences of racism in the United States and the Black American experience.
Join us for the first Blueprint Learning Session on February 18, 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
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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.