Note for Wednesday, Oct. 1: Term 1 mid-term progress reports will come out Oct. 1 for students in grades 1-12. Be sure to review the progress report with the student to celebrate successes and set goals at the midpoint of the marking term.
We would like to thank Adopt-a-Block for helping us re-stock our food pantry for any family in need. Their generosity allows us to help families and students in need.
We have a ton of fresh yellow squash so please let us know if you would like some or just come around the car rider loop at pick up what you want. We don't want any of it to go to waste!
If your family is experiencing some difficulties at the moment and you would like regular food assistance, please email aclymire@mywcps.org to get added to our weekend backpack list. Thank you again to Adopt-a-Block for working with us to support our families.
We have a ton of fresh yellow squash so please let us know if you would like some or just come around the car rider loop at pick up what you want. We don't want any of it to go to waste!
If your family is experiencing some difficulties at the moment and you would like regular food assistance, please email aclymire@mywcps.org to get added to our weekend backpack list. Thank you again to Adopt-a-Block for working with us to support our families.
Help celebrate community and safe family fun with Willards Elementary School! PEMS will be joining Willards during their Trunk or Treat event coming soon. If you are interested in donating candy or treats or decorating a trunk at the actual event, please send a message to the PTA of Willards or Pittsville. See the flyer for addresses!
This has been an exciting and busy week! Thank you for supporting the book fair and the joy of reading! All proceeds go back to our students through the library collection!
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Two family friendly events coming up in our community--
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Salisbury is hosting the Maryland Folk Festival this weekend. Many of the performances, crafts, and activities are FREE and for the whole family. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about other cultures and the arts! Check out the event schedule and performances on their website: https://mdfolkfest.com/
Wicomico County Public Schools and the Wicomico County Board of Education extend their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Superintendent of Schools William T. "Bill" Middleton III. Mr. Middleton served the school system for 40 years and continued to serve his community and public education long after his retirement.
Originally hired as a member of the summer paint crew and then as a teacher, Mr. Middleton held a number of positions with the school system, retiring after serving as Superintendent of Schools from 1995 to 2002. He was also a renowned auctioneer, and for many years hosted Travelogue presentations.
We are thankful for the many years he spent with Wicomico County Public Schools, from his time as a student in Pittsville to his years as superintendent.. Learn more about Mr. Middleton: https://www.hollowayfh.com/obituaries/William-T-Bill-Middleton-Iii?obId=45393379
Originally hired as a member of the summer paint crew and then as a teacher, Mr. Middleton held a number of positions with the school system, retiring after serving as Superintendent of Schools from 1995 to 2002. He was also a renowned auctioneer, and for many years hosted Travelogue presentations.
We are thankful for the many years he spent with Wicomico County Public Schools, from his time as a student in Pittsville to his years as superintendent.. Learn more about Mr. Middleton: https://www.hollowayfh.com/obituaries/William-T-Bill-Middleton-Iii?obId=45393379
Have you checked out our eBulletinBoard on our website recently? It features flyers from the school system and community for a wide range of activities and services for families. Visit the eBulletinBoard on our website or on any school website by clicking the eBulletinBoard button under the home page photo gallery. Flyers may be submitted for review on that page as well.
Here are five of the current flyers from nonprofits, government agencies and health care organizations. You'll find many more at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard#/
Here are five of the current flyers from nonprofits, government agencies and health care organizations. You'll find many more at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard#/
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Scenes from a celebration: Check out the joy today as all of Wicomico High School packed the auditorium to celebrate WiHi ESOL teacher and 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year Emma Cohn Matthews for being one of seven finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer and Principal Dr. Undrea Blake were delighted to have the WiHi band, cheerleaders, and all students and staff join in the celebration.
Mrs. Cohn Matthews will have her state panel interview soon. The Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala will be held Sept. 26, ending with the announcement of one of the finalists as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. Good luck, Mrs. Cohn Matthews! You're an excellent representative of your school and school system, and of all Wicomico teachers.
Mrs. Cohn Matthews will have her state panel interview soon. The Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala will be held Sept. 26, ending with the announcement of one of the finalists as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. Good luck, Mrs. Cohn Matthews! You're an excellent representative of your school and school system, and of all Wicomico teachers.
There will be a couple changes to this week's lunch menu.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
The first day of school is almost here! We will welcome back our students on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd. Here are the lunch and breakfast menus for September. Please keep in mind that menus are subject to change. Visit the WCPS website>menus for nutritional facts and ingredients for food items: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1748883292658&page=menus&sm=9&sy=2025#clicktoscroll
Please note that schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will open at 11 a.m. Thursday so that all staff members may attend a Staff Kickoff Celebration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Wicomico County Public Schools successfully applied for a partnership with Soles4Souls through its 4EveryKid campaign. This campaign provides brand-new sneakers to students in need. Wicomico Schools received 250 pairs of sneakers and Bombas socks to distribute to identified students, based on available sizes.
At a distribution event held at East Salisbury Elementary this week for, 54 students from throughout Wicomico Schools received a new pair of sneakers for the school year, with able assistance from the team of Community School Coordinators.
The initial outreach was to families of students identified by pupil personnel workers as a family in transition. If there are still shoes and socks available when these students have been served, Wicomico’s Student & Family Services may provide shoes to other students and scholars who are in need.
At a distribution event held at East Salisbury Elementary this week for, 54 students from throughout Wicomico Schools received a new pair of sneakers for the school year, with able assistance from the team of Community School Coordinators.
The initial outreach was to families of students identified by pupil personnel workers as a family in transition. If there are still shoes and socks available when these students have been served, Wicomico’s Student & Family Services may provide shoes to other students and scholars who are in need.
🎒✏️ School Supply Lists Are Here! ✏️🎒
We’re getting ready for an exciting new school year at Pittsville Elementary & Middle School, and we want to help you prepare!
The 2025–2026 School Supply Lists are now available- check them out below ⬇️
✨ Stay tuned for more Back-to-School updates coming soon, including details about our Open House on Wednesday, August 27th! We can't wait to welcome our Wildcats back! 💙🐾
We’re getting ready for an exciting new school year at Pittsville Elementary & Middle School, and we want to help you prepare!
The 2025–2026 School Supply Lists are now available- check them out below ⬇️
✨ Stay tuned for more Back-to-School updates coming soon, including details about our Open House on Wednesday, August 27th! We can't wait to welcome our Wildcats back! 💙🐾
Thanks to all of the dedicated leaders from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools who committed their Thursday to taking part in the School Safety Summit, held at James M. Bennett High. The summit was put on by the Department of School Climate and Safety,, and was led by Tara O'Barsky, Director of School Climate & Safety, and members of her team.
The day's focus was on the first of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer's strategic priorities: School Climate & Safety. Participants learned more about:
Physical Safety Layers (Preparing a Safe Physical Environment)
Setting the Foundation for Psychological Safety (Building a Strong Social Environment)
Tiered Response to Psychological Safety (Ensuring a Strong Attentive Environment)
Our schools and school system are preparing for a great 2025-2026 school year with safe learning environments that support learning, student achievement and engagement, a high-performing workforce, and ample opportunity for family and community engagement.
