Individuals wishing to provide comments on any of the policies before the Board meeting may send their thoughts to comments@mywcps.org or mail them to Dr. Brian Raygor, Wicomico County Public Schools, 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury, MD 21802.
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THANK YOU SFS! Wicomico County Public Schools has an incredible Student and Family Services division, including Pupil Personnel Workers, Community School Coordinators, and Home School Liaisons. For the month of September, we want to say "THANK YOU" to the following individuals who give their all each week in helping students and families.
If you see them at the school, be sure to say "Hi", and if your family is in need of resources or would like to connect, their information can be found of the school's website.
At Beaver Run Elementary School
- Patricia Fontaine, Community School Coordinator
- Amanda Jamison, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Odette Pierre, Home School Liaison
At Fruitland Intermediate
- Braxton Clark, Community School Coordinator
- Tiffany Redden, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Tara Shockley, Home School Liaison
At Fruitland Primary
- Sharon Hutchison, Community School Coordinator
- Tiffany Redden, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Vanessa Ortiz, Home School Liaison
At Glen Avenue Elementary
- Aida Dodoo, Community School Coordinator
- Melissa Johanning, Pupil Personnel Worker
- Marcia Yamashiro, Home School Liaison
Thanks for all you do for our students and families of Wicomico County Public Schools!
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📸 Attention Tiger Nation! 🐯
Picture Day is coming up on October 7th, 2026!
Picture Day envelopes will be sent home today in your student's daily folder. Families, you may also create your account to order photos online today by visiting mylifetouch.com and using the Picture Day ID: EVT8S3PS4. You may also choose to scan the QR Code found in the photo.
Website: mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVT8S3PS4.
Don't forget to bring your best Tiger smile! 😁📸🐯
On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering and honoring the importance of this date. It's an important day for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given. on Sept. 11, 2001. Our nation also marks Sept. 11th as Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
September 23, 2026 5pm
Bring the whole family for an evening of connection and learning! While children enjoy a fun-filled time with Willy Woo Woo, families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn about our school goals for the year ahead.
🍽️ Dinner To-Go will be available while supplies last.
We look forward to partnering with you as we continue Growing Greatness Together!
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 Sept. 1 - 7. 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
Students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico County Public Schools: Let's all have a great school year!
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Beginning this school year, Wicomico County Public Schools will use the nationally recognized Standard Response Protocol (SRP), to provide clear instructions for students, staff and families during emergencies.
What You Should Know:
- Standard Response Protocol uses clear language for emergency situations
- SRP helps improve communication among schools, families, students, staff and first responders
- Students and staff will practice and learn the five response actions during the school year
Parents are encouraged to learn more about Standard Response Protocol by visiting https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/safe-schools
Open house information for elementary schools, for Thursday, Aug. 27. (Pittsville Elementary & Middle included, but its open house is Wednesday, Aug. 26.)
https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3074289
Wicomico schools will hold open house events Wednesday, Aug. 26 (middle and high schools) and Thursday, Aug. 27 (elementary schools) in preparation for the opening of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for most students.
Open house information for middle and high schools is listed below, followed by key dates for the start of the school year. (Information on elementary school open houses is posted separately.) If a school has posted a school supply list, a link is provided.
Schools will send out student school-year information letters on Aug. 14, with open house information included with this welcome letter.
Students and families may also visit www.wicomicoschools.org for the following:
· Listing of school leadership teams
· 2026-2027 school calendar
· School hours, both regular and with a 90-minute delay
· Our eBulletinBoard, with flyers for school/school system and community events including the Aug. 23 Fresh Start Back-to-School Event
· Instructions for logging in to use Family Portal once the portal opens Aug. 26
· Important Forms & Notices
· 2026-2027 bus serving lists
· Meal menus (Wicomico County Public Schools continues to be a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) district, with all students eligible for breakfast and lunch at no charge.)
For a complete listing of Open Houses and Other Information for the start of the 2026 - 2027 School year, visit wicomicoschools.org/article/3074296
Key Dates for Start of the 2026-2027 School Year in Wicomico County Public Schools
Friday, Aug. 14: Student school year information distributed
Wednesday, Aug. 26: Family Portal opens for 2026-2027 school year, with secondary student schedules available to print. Open houses for middle and high schools afternoon/evening.
Thursday, Aug. 27: Open houses for elementary schools afternoon/evening.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Students in grades 1-6 and Grade 9 attend school on Tuesday, Sept. 1. (Please note these exceptions: All grades attend at Pittsville Elementary & Middle. Only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High.)
Wednesday, Sept. 2: All students in grades 1-12 in school Wednesday, Sept. 2.
During the first week, Kindergarten and Prekindergarten students report as scheduled by the assigned school; detailed information will be in the welcome letter. The first day all Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students will be in school together is Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day holiday, schools and Central Office closed