Our students made strides in improving attendance during the 3rd term. Please continue to help in these efforts as students learn best when they are in school, on time and stay all day!
Spring picture and class picture day is coming up soon--April 24. Order online ahead of time or ask the front office for paper order forms, which should be turned in that day with payment.
Pittsville Elementary-Middle School
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Access Code: QKVP or your student's Student ID
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Here's your chance to get to know Wicomico Public Schools new Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Emma Cohn Matthews of Wicomico High School. She is an English teacher in her seventh year at Wi-Hi and brings a unique teaching philosophy to her students and classes.
Take a few minutes with host Aaron Deal to learn more about Emma Cohn Matthews! You can also share the video at https://youtu.be/UhTMGC5CYVU
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
From the Delmarva Shorebirds:
Due to the weather and as a precaution for all parties involved, we will not be playing tonight and will be postponing the game.
Your makeup Hit The Books game will be Sunday, June 1.
Unredeemed Hit The Books vouchers will be able to be redeemed for that game. Vouchers that have already been redeemed for tickets will receive an email from our ticketing department with a link to request new tickets. They can exchange their tickets for the June 1st game or any other game of their choosing except June 14th and July 3rd.
Parkside Planetarium Presents: Starlight
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 23rd, 24th and 25th! Tickets are $5 plus a $1 transaction fee purchased online through the GoFan links below. One show per night at 6:00pm, first come, first seated. We only have 65 seats available for each show.
April 23, 6:00 pm: https://gofan.co/event/3482051?schoolId=MD22646
April 24, 6:00 pm: https://gofan.co/event/3482056?schoolId=MD22646
April 25, 6:00 pm: https://gofan.co/event/3482057?schoolId=MD22646
Celebrating National Library Week and remembering the library as a place to read, discuss books, learn about new topics, and find new, engaging activities (maybe even a new interest). The library, whether it's the school library or the local Pittsville Branch library, can also be a place for families and the community to join together.
How have you been "Drawn to the Library"?
Next week will be an exciting one for Wicomico County Public Schools, as educators gather from around the school system April 10th for the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Celebration. The 26 semifinalists who were named earlier this year, and who took part in several scored activities, will find out that night who is one of the four finalists, and which finalist is the new Teacher of the Year. Good luck to all of them, and congratulations on being such excellent representatives of the teachers in their school or special program.
Thanks to Jen Seay Campbell for donating her photographic services to take the semifinalists "class photo" shown here. She also took a professional portrait of each semifinalist.
While we wait for next Thursday, here's a chance for all of us to get to know the 2024-2025 school year's semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03E_-02834. This video will also be airing on PAC 14.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Spring break will be here soon! With all the adjustments made to the 2024-2025 school year calendar due to winter weather, here is a reminder of the correct spring break dates:
-Wednesday, April 16 is now a regular school day.
-Thursday, April 17 is a 3-hour early dismissal day.
-Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21st are days the schools and school system will be closed.
-Tuesday, April 22 is the day schools and offices reopen from spring break.
Calendar Reminder: Monday, April 7 is a school day with 3-hour early dismissal for students.
"What does mental health mean to you?" -- This question is the theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness art exhibit. Entries may be created in any form, and should be turned in to Mrs. Cullen by April 17. Winning entries will be showcased at the 3rd Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Family Night event with the eRACE the Stigma 5k Run/Walk on May 9.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Exciting news!
Rachel Deao was just awarded Coast Country’s Teacher of The Month. Her interview will be on 103.9 or 106.3 tomorrow, at 11:45am.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent's Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 19). Time with the superintendent is on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment needed. The Open Door Session will take place at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Wicomico students deserve the best possible education, but limited local funding creates real challenges. Please read what increased local funding could do, and then come out this evening to the Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing to speak on the importance of education funding for our county and community.
Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Between FY2010 and FY 2025, the county budget increased by $81,291,033 (65.2%). In this same time, the county’s allocation to WCBOE increased by only $855,242 (1.7%). The county allocated .1% of its revenue growth to public education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
The next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
