This is for Wicomico County students in-need from kindergarten to Grade 12. Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks (Clear Backpacks available too for Wi-Hi and Wi Middle while
supplies last)
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts
-Family Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
MARK YOU CALENDAR for Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!
For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or jhesen@mywcps.org Also, "Thank You" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
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The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For this Board meeting, the Board will convene at 1 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 August 3 - 10. 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
🌱🐯 WEST SALISBURY FAMILIES! 🐯🌱
🎉 OPEN HOUSE IS COMING! 🎉
📅 August 27 | ⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
Meet your teacher. 👋
See your classroom. 🏫
Meet our staff. 💙
🎒 School supplies while supplies last!
Let’s start the year GROWING GREATNESS TOGETHER! 🌟
🐯 One Voice. One Mission. One Purpose.
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we’re excited to welcome our West Salisbury students back! 🎉
📋 School supply lists are here! Each grade-level supply list is attached to this post to help families prepare for a successful start to the school year.
Please find your child’s grade level and review the list for the supplies they will need. 🎒✏️📓
We can’t wait to see our students ready to learn, grow, and achieve!
🌱 Growing Greatness Together! 💚💛
#WestSalisbury #GrowingGreatnessTogether #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #ReadyToGrow
Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, July 3, as part of the Independence Day holiday. On Saturday, July 4 our nation celebrates 250 years since the day that the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence Day. Happy 250th America!
• Approval of the Student Member of the Board
• Adoption of the amended current expense budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of Pre-Qualified Real Estate Brokers
The public is welcome to attend this special meeting, which will be followed by an open work session. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings
We don't want to miss the opportunity to recognize our April and May Ripley’s Incredible Kid Award recipients! These students were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding behavior, positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and for being excellent role models every day.
Each recipient received a certificate admitting their entire family to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Ocean City. Due to the certificates arriving during the final week of school, not all students are pictured, but we are proud to celebrate their achievement and well-deserved recognition. Congratulations to all of our Incredible Kids!
April Recipients:
Armani, Levi, Wilmarc, Mateo, Kyler, Saraica, Jurnee, Anyae, Tavan, Bianca, Nova, Deyonna, Taalia, Yvemarah, Judicael, Kyrie, and Rebecca.
May Recipients:
Jermod, Staina, Takai, Laissa, Marcos, Heavenly, Gael, Raziel, AnaSophia, Nesly, Joanelson, Zaire, Danna, Ah'Zeym, Lori, Allana, Mila, and Ava.
📚✨ Celebrating Our PK & K Superstars! ✨📚
Even though school is closed for the summer, we want to celebrate our Pre-K and Kindergarten students who met their end-of-the-year goals in reading and math! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year.
Join us in congratulating these amazing young learners on a job well done! 🎉👏
On our last day of school, teachers showed off their creative last-day shirts and displayed plenty of school spirit as students headed home for the final time in the 2025-2026 school year. Our Watch D.O.G.S. also helped us say goodbye to our car riders and celebrate the last day of school, making it a memorable sendoff for everyone.
Thank you to our incredible staff, families, and volunteers for helping make this year so special for our students. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️📚❤️
#LastDayOfSchool #SchoolSpirit #WatchDOGS #AmazingTeachers #SummerBreak
Today we celebrate Dr. Eagle and Mrs. Ottenwaelder as they begin an exciting new chapter in their lives. We are thankful for their years of dedication, leadership, hard work, and the countless ways they have positively impacted our students, staff, and school community.
While we will miss seeing them at West Salisbury, we are grateful for the lasting legacy they leave behind and the difference they have made in so many lives.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Dr. Eagle and Mrs. Ottenwaelder for their outstanding service and commitment. 🎉✨
Join us in celebrating our champions and all of our amazing jump ropers! 🎉Congratulations to our top finishers:
⭐ First Grade Winners
🥇 1st Place: Jackson
🥈 2nd Place: Queen
🥉 3rd Place: Alejandro
⭐ Second Grade Winners
🥇 1st Place: Raelin
🥈 2nd Place: Jakori
🥉 3rd Place: Joao
We are so proud of all the students who participated in this year's School Jump Rope Championships. Your hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship made this event a great success!
#SchoolJumpRopeChampionships #JumpRope2026 #StudentSuccess #SchoolPride #FutureChampions 🏆🎉💪
⭐️ First Grade Award Ceremony! ⭐️
Today we celebrated our amazing first-grade students and all they have accomplished this year! Through hard work, determination, and a love of learning, they have grown into confident, independent, and responsible learners.
As they prepare for second grade and their role as leaders of our school, we are incredibly proud of their achievements and excited to see all they will accomplish in the year ahead. Congratulations, First Graders! Keep shining bright!
⭐️⭐️ Kindergarten Award Ceremony! ⭐️⭐️
Today we celebrated our amazing kindergarten students and all they have accomplished this year! From learning new skills to building friendships and growing in confidence, they have worked hard and achieved so much.
We are incredibly proud of our kindergarten stars and all they have achieved. As they take the next exciting step into first grade, we wish them continued success and happiness. Congratulations, Kindergarten Class!
Our incredible bus driver, Mr. Mike, surprised his second-grade bus riders with special certificates to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments this school year! 🎉
Thank you, Mr. Mike, for your kindness, encouragement, and the positive impact you make on our students every day. Your thoughtfulness means so much to our school community! ❤️
Our second graders have had an amazing year of growth, learning, and achievement! They have strengthened their skills, built lasting friendships, and served as wonderful leaders and role models throughout our school.
As they prepare for their next adventure at North Salisbury, we celebrate all they have accomplished. Congratulations, second graders! We are so proud of you and wish you continued success in third grade! ✨
Our Pre-K learning agents have grown so much this year, and we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished! From adjusting to a full day of school to building friendships, learning new skills, and gaining confidence, they have come so far.
As they get ready for kindergarten, we know they will continue to shine. Congratulations! We are so proud of you! ✨
🎉 Join us in celebrating our May Impact Agent Award recipients!
Nominated and selected by their colleagues, these outstanding team members consistently go the extra mile to support students, encourage their peers, and contribute to the positive culture that makes West Salisbury shine.
Their commitment, compassion, and willingness to make a difference do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for the many ways they help our school community grow and succeed each day.
Congratulations, and thank you for being such an important part of the West Salisbury family!
