Tuesday night, we hosted our Paws & Think family night with author Miranda Mittleman and her dog Weaver. Students selected and took home two books from the Paws & Think series along with reading and math activities to support learning at home. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#familynight #WESTigers #Pawsandthink #readingisfundamental #riseabove #reachbeyond #familyandschoolpartnershiip
Tomorrow is Unity Day! Let’s stand together against bullying by wearing orange. Show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion by wearing your brightest orange outfit. Let’s flood our school with orange to unite for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
🧡 #UnityDay #WearOrange #KindnessMatters”
Reminder: Thursday, Oct. 17 is an early dismissal day, with students dismissed three hours early. Schools are closed Friday, Oct. 18 for the Maryland State Education Association Convention.
🎉 Attendance Superstars of the Week! 🎉
A big congratulations to the following classes for their outstanding attendance this week:
-Pre-K (Ms. Shrieves) – 97.65%
- Kindergarten (Ms. Mitschke) – 99.13%
- 1st Grade (Ms. Wagoner) – 96.67%
-2nd Grade (Mrs. Krull) – 97.50%
Way to go, scholars! 👏 Coming to school every day is key to our success, and these classes are setting the bar high! Keep it up, West Salisbury!
💪 #AttendanceMatters #RiseAboveReachBeyond
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
On Oct. 4, the 2024-2025 Wicomico Teacher of the Year, Debbie Reynolds (Wicomico Middle), joined the other 23 local teachers of the year from across the state at the Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala in Hunt Valley. Wicomico Schools had a fantastic time celebrating and supporting its top teacher, who in addition to teaching at Wicomico Middle is a graduate of James M. Bennett High and a former student of Bennett Middle, Prince Street Elementary, and Pittsville Elementary and Miiddle.. Thank you Ms. Reynolds for being such a fantastic representative of Wicomico County Public Schools, where our students are Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
Ms. Reynolds will continue to serve as Wicomico Teacher of the Year into April, when the 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year is announced. That outstanding teacher is teaching in one of our schools right now, and your chance to nominate a deserving teacher for recognition is coming soon, starting Nov. 1.
October menus
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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 Schools is collaborating with the Wicomico County Health Department to have convenient, school-based FluMist vaccine clinics in all of our elementary schools to support the health of young students. Our school’s FluMist clinic will be at 12:45pm on Friday, October 25th. If you would like for your child to receive the FluMist at school, please register the student at this link: https://wicomicocounty.as.me/WestSalisburyFluMistClinic. Please note that any child who has asthma or any significant underlying health condition (heart disease, metabolic disorders, kidney disease, cognitive dysfunction, seizure disorders) or is immune compromised should not receive FluMist and the child’s doctor can advise about a flu shot. When clicking on the link, please disregard the message at the top about bringing State Issued ID, Driver’s License, Insurance Information and Appointment confirmation number. Simply choose the appointment time and complete the form for your child if they don’t have the above-mentioned underlying health conditions.
🎉 Attendance Spirit Week is Coming – October 7-12!🎉
Get ready for a week of fun and excitement as we celebrate Attendance Spirit Week October 7-12! Each day will have a different theme to encourage all our scholars to show up, participate, and enjoy being part of our amazing school community. Remember, every day you’re here counts toward success!
Let's make this week full of fun, learning, and perfect attendance! 🙌
#AttendanceMatters #SpiritWeek #BePresent #SchoolPride #Oct7to12
"🎉 Fine Motor Fun-Filled Friday with Ms. Eskew! ✂️🖍️ Our scholars had an amazing time engaging in hands-on activities that strengthen their fine motor skills! From cutting and drawing to building and crafting, these exercises not only enhance coordination but also boost confidence in everyday tasks. Thank you, Ms. Eskew, for making learning so fun and interactive! 🌟💪 #FineMotorSkills #FunFriday #WestSalisburyStrong #RiseAboveReachBeyond #TigerNation
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
Today, Mrs. Shreeves' Pre-K class brought storytime to life by re-enacting the classic tale of *Goldilocks and the Three Bears*! 🎭🐻 The students did an amazing job taking on the roles of Goldilocks and the Bear family, showing off their creativity, teamwork, and imagination. It was a wonderful way to engage our scholars in active learning while having fun with literature. 📚🌟 We're so proud of their hard work and storytelling skills! Keep up the great work, little bears!
🐻✨ #EarlyLearning #ActiveLearning #PreKStars #GoldilocksAndTheThreeBears
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.
Mrs. Gilmore’s first-grade class earned a certificate for completing all the Sound Wall and Vowel Valley lessons in the first three weeks of school! 📚🎓
Our Scholars have been working hard, and we are proud of their dedication and progress. Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 🌟 #FirstGradeRockstars #ProudTeacher #SoundWallSuccess
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
🎉 What an Amazing Back-to-School/Title I Orientation Night!🎉 A huge thank you to our community partners, faith-based partners, families, and staff for coming together tonight. Your energy, support, and commitment to our school’s success is truly inspiring! 🌟 We are focused on setting and achieving meaningful school goals. Together, we’re building a strong foundation for an incredible year ahead, ensuring every scholar has the tools and support they need to thrive! 💪📚 #StrongerTogether #CommunityFirst #SchoolGoals #WeNeedYouToSucceed #Teamwork
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
🌟 A Big Thank You to Our New Community Service Coordinator! 🌟
Even though Mrs. Hilarie Mullen has only been with us for a short time , she has jumped in and started making things happen. We appreciate the commitment she brings to our team and look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make.
Thank you for being such a great addition to our school and for hitting the ground running!
#WelcomeToTheTeam #Grateful #CommunityServiceInAction #NewBeginnings
As a Title I school, we are required to inform you of your right to request information on the qualifications of the teacher and/or the instructional assistant who will be working with your child. Please rest assured that we have worked diligently to ensure that staff members meet the Maryland State Department of Education requirements. If you would like to exercise your right to request this information, you may email or send a letter using US mail to the Director of Human Resources or to Principal Antionette Perry. You will receive a response from the Director of Human Resources within 30 days of the original request. We look forward to serving you and your student this year.
