Good news, West Salisbury families! We have something to celebrate!
Our 2026 Maryland School Report Card results are in, and our Tigers earned a 4-Star Rating! We increased our points earned from 59.72% last year to 70.37% this year!
This growth is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. We are proud of the progress we are making and look forward to continuing to grow together!
One voice. One mission. One purpose. Growing Greatness Together!
Our 2026 Maryland School Report Card results are in, and our Tigers earned a 4-Star Rating! We increased our points earned from 59.72% last year to 70.37% this year!
This growth is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. We are proud of the progress we are making and look forward to continuing to grow together!
One voice. One mission. One purpose. Growing Greatness Together!
Upcoming News
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.
It's report card day!
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 6:30 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 7 p.m. The agenda for this meeting is available at https://wicomico-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/
To register for public comments, please visit the pre-registration page (https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/), which is open from November 3 - 9. Anyone unable to pre-register online may visit the school system office at 2424 Northgate Drive during business hours to fill out a paper copy of the pre-registration form.
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system's website - www.wicomicoschools.org
Meetings are also viewable after they have ended at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 6:30 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 7 p.m. The agenda for this meeting is available at https://wicomico-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/
To register for public comments, please visit the pre-registration page (https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/), which is open from November 3 - 9. Anyone unable to pre-register online may visit the school system office at 2424 Northgate Drive during business hours to fill out a paper copy of the pre-registration form.
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system's website - www.wicomicoschools.org
Meetings are also viewable after they have ended at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
🌟 Great teachers deserve recognition! Nominate a West Salisbury teacher for Wicomico Teacher of the Year by November 24.
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in English
https://forms.gle/CB3oZ5fv4NWgSNGx9
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in Spanish
https://forms.gle/cchv3XxSAaRZpuQ47
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in Haitian Creole
https://forms.gle/1siNeYdLyG9Ec2kQ6
Read more: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3214664
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in English
https://forms.gle/CB3oZ5fv4NWgSNGx9
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in Spanish
https://forms.gle/cchv3XxSAaRZpuQ47
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form in Haitian Creole
https://forms.gle/1siNeYdLyG9Ec2kQ6
Read more: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3214664
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.
Important Calendar Reminders for the Next Week:
Friday, Oct. 30: End of 1st marking term
Sunday, Nov. 1 (2 a.m.): Daylight Saving Time ends; turn clocks back 1 hour.
Monday, Nov. 2: Staff professional day; schools closed for students
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day; schools and Central Office closed
Thursday, Nov. 5: Report cards distributed
Friday, Oct. 30: End of 1st marking term
Sunday, Nov. 1 (2 a.m.): Daylight Saving Time ends; turn clocks back 1 hour.
Monday, Nov. 2: Staff professional day; schools closed for students
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day; schools and Central Office closed
Thursday, Nov. 5: Report cards distributed
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.
Starlight School Night — A Family Learning Extravaganza is coming soon!
Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Junior Achievement Center (301 Tilghman Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804) for a fun night of learning and family fun!
Visit information tables about learning opportunities in our schools. Explore hands-on STEM activities, create art, enjoy student performances, visit the UMES STEM Mobile Lab and watch Young Business Leaders Fishbowl make their pitch and take the LEGO challenge. Boxed dinners will be provided (while supplies last). Interpreters will be available.
Come explore, play, and learn together at Starlight School Night!
Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Junior Achievement Center (301 Tilghman Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804) for a fun night of learning and family fun!
Visit information tables about learning opportunities in our schools. Explore hands-on STEM activities, create art, enjoy student performances, visit the UMES STEM Mobile Lab and watch Young Business Leaders Fishbowl make their pitch and take the LEGO challenge. Boxed dinners will be provided (while supplies last). Interpreters will be available.
Come explore, play, and learn together at Starlight School Night!
Calendar reminder: Schools are closed on Friday, Oct. 16 for students and most school staff, for the Maryland State Education Association Convention. Central Office and school offices are open.
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.
🚨 Last Call, Tiger Nation!
TODAY is the LAST day to order your Spirit Wear! Don't miss out! 🐯 Order Now: https://stores.inksoft.com/sal019
TODAY is the LAST day to order your Spirit Wear! Don't miss out! 🐯 Order Now: https://stores.inksoft.com/sal019
A Superintendent's Open Door Session will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The agenda for this meeting is available at https://wicomico-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/
To register for public comments, please visit the pre-registration page (https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/), which is open from October 6 - 12. Anyone unable to pre-register online may visit the school system office at 2424 Northgate Drive during business hours to fill out a paper copy of the pre-registration form.
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system's website - www.wicomicoschools.org
Meetings are also viewable after they have ended at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The agenda for this meeting is available at https://wicomico-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/
To register for public comments, please visit the pre-registration page (https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/), which is open from October 6 - 12. Anyone unable to pre-register online may visit the school system office at 2424 Northgate Drive during business hours to fill out a paper copy of the pre-registration form.
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system's website - www.wicomicoschools.org
Meetings are also viewable after they have ended at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
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.
🎃 Tiger Nation, don't forget!
📝 RSVP forms for Monster Math Family Night & Trick-or-Treat are due Friday, October 9th, 2026.
🍽️ Dinner and event materials will be reserved based on the RSVPs received. If your family needs transportation or an interpreter, please indicate that on your RSVP form so arrangements can be made.
🧮 Monster Math Family Night & Trick-or-Treat
📅 Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
⏰ 5:00-7:00 p.m.
✅ RSVP Due: Friday, October 9th, 2026
We can't wait to see our Tiger Nation families there! 🐯
Wicomico Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer's 2026 - 27 "Plan for Success" is now available for reading on the Superintendent's web page at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/superintendent-of-schools
Wicomico County Public Schools is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school system in which all students may eat meals at no charge. We’re pleased to provide meals for students to support good health and readiness for instruction. Thanks to the team at Salisbury Middle for letting us share these photos of a recent lunch shift. Find October breakfast and lunch menus for Wicomico students on the school system’s Food & Nutrition Services website: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1748883292658&page=menus&sm=10&sy=2026#/clicktoscroll