Attention Seniors - We hope seniors and their parents/caregivers will join us for Senior Application Night on Wednesday, October 9th at the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center (301 Tilghman Road; Salisbury, MD 21804) to get expert help with the college application process!
Here's the schedule:
5:30 p.m.: Sign-in and Welcome
5:50 p.m.: Overview of the College Application Process & Finding a Best Fit College
6:50 - 8:30 p.m.: Workshop and Drop-in Work Sessions
Workshops (offered at 6:50 and 7:40; For Senior Students and Parents/Caregivers):
-Writing a Winning College Essay
-Paying for College
- Scholarships
- Study Skills & Time Management in College
- Earning an Associate’s Degree before a 4-Year Degree
Drop-in Work Sessions (For Senior Students Only):
Bring your laptop and get help on college essays, SchooLinks, and Common/Coalition applications.
Don’t miss this chance to get personalized support for your college journey! To reserve your spot, please register (one registration from per family): https://bit.ly/srnitereg. Please Register by Monday, October 7th.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor or Mrs. Beth Sheller at msheller@mywcps.org . We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, October 9th.
Interested in Girls Basketball? See info below!
MGA Senate Page CLASS OF ’25
Every year James M. Bennett seniors compete with seniors from other county schools for the opportunity to serve as Senate Page in the Maryland State Legislature. It is a competitive process that carries with it a large amount of prestige and an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Information and the application are in the Class of ’25 Google Classroom. If interested, please send the completed application to Mr. Tusing at TTUSING@mywcps.org by Wednesday, October 9th. Two James M. Bennett students will be chosen to proceed to the interview portion of the process. The interviews will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd, at the Northgate complex (behind Lowe’s). Students will be given a specific time slot for the interview. Interviews must take place on that day, no adjustments for schedule conflicts are possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tusing at the e-mail above.
Attention Seniors!
College Application Week coming in October
Blood Bank coming to JMB Thursday, October 3rd. Make sure you sign up to donate.
The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites you to attend the first SECAC meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The hybrid meeting will take place at Prince Street Elementary School on Thurs., Sept. 26 from 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. Please contact Lavon Adkins laadkins@mywcps.org for the Zoom link.
Clippers' Food Pantry Now Open
Wicomico County Public Schools
is excited to continue partnering with Air Tutors to provide
Free Online High School Math Tutoring!
A big shoutout to the 52 Clippers who signed up for college rep visits from the University of Maryland and Christopher Newport! Great job considering your futures! We’re excited to see you making such smart choices! ⚓️
Tomorrow is "Hey! Day", it’s part of Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. Students will be given name tags during first period and are encouraged to learn new names and just say “Hey!” to people throughout the day.
Message from Counselors to Senior Parents:
The counseling department will collaborate with your students in the following months:
October-Maryland College Application Week
November- Salisbury University On-Site Admissions
December-FAFSA/MHEC
January-Scholarships begin in the counseling department
February-Midyear Transcripts will be sent by School Counselors
Senior Class Meeting
Tuesday, September 24 at 9:30am
in Clipper Galley
JMB College Application Information Session
September 23 at 5:30 pm
Our Annual Sang Ho Baek Memorial 5k is set for October 26th at 10am here at the SHIPYARD!!! See the Flyer below for registration. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund. Any questions please reach out to Mr. Serig or Ms. Kelly!
Today is the day for the State Superintendent of School's Community Forum in Wicomico County. Dr. Carey M. Wright is kicking off a statewide series of Community Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School from 5-6 p.m. We invite students, families, educators, and community members to join the conversation on elevating public education in Maryland. Sign up and submit your questions through our form: https://bit.ly/3B5XcfO
We’re excited to collaborate with Wor-Wic Community College for this fantastic opportunity for our students! If you’re interested in any of the careers listed, please visit Ms. Thompsen in E212 to pick up a permission slip. Remember, space for this trip is limited!
Don't forget Monday, September 23, 5 - 7pm
Welcome to JMB's Multilingual Information and PTSA Night
The seniors had their last first day at JMB.
Attendance is so important to student success!
Picture Day is coming Monday September 16. Order forms will be available in 1st period classes or in the front office.
