We are excited to announce the 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system! We hope you attend these free events and celebrate the season with SCPS. See the schedule here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892623
Our recent November meeting of the Somerset BOE was "standing room only" as dozens of students and their families attended to receive board recognition for their outstanding achievements in CTE & the Arts! Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1887768
Princess Anne area families: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is making the last stop on her community engagement tour tomorrow night, Thursday 11/21/24 at 6:00 PM at Washington High School! This event is open to all SCPS families and community members. We hope to see you tomorrow at 6!
Fantastic Football News!!!
All-Bayside is a conference for student athletes in Eastern Shore and Washington Academy & High School participate in the conference. It includes north and south all-conference teams. At the end of the season, there is a list (decided on by the coaches) for First Team All-Bayside, Second Team All-Bayside, and Honorable Mention. It is an honor to be nominated for the teams.
Our Jaguar, Gladimir, made Second Team All-Bayside. We are so proud of this accomplishment for Gladimir.
I spoke with Gladimir today, and he is excited to be named to the Second Team All-Bayside for football. When I asked him what the best part of playing for the Washington High Jaguars football team he said, "The brotherhood and the sisterhood that we have built and maintained throughout every up and down." He is dedicated to the team, and aspires to head off to college to hopefully play football after graduation next year. He is a Junior at our school, so we have one more year to watch him lead our #Jags. He is a great student, so we know he can make that goal happen.
He explained that he plays left guard and left tackle. He said he likes being the backbone of every play that happens on offense. He also likes the sense of accomplishment that he gets from making good plays even if he doesn't get all the credit but he shares the credit with the team.
When asked what his biggest accomplishment was this season, his response was, "I could say being named on Second Team All-Bayside. BUT, when I think about it, really my biggest accomplishment was overcoming my bad habits to better my game and the teams outcome." He said that looking forward to next year, he would like to continue to better himself, and he said "I am going to make First Team All-Bayside next year." He further stated that he sees us (the team) getting better and bigger with the new edition of our new weight room. "I see us getting our first game win."
When talking with Gladimir, you quickly learn that he is dedicated to football. He said that his mother is his biggest supporter and he appreciates her. He said he also gets much support from his coaches and teammates. He did add that most importantly he supports himself. He stated, "I get myself out of bed and make sure I am ready to work and I motivate myself into being the best I can be!" He wants to thank his coaches, Coach Meintzer, Coach Morton, and Coach Giani. He said they have been more than just coaches, they have treated him like family. He said he will never be able to repay them for all they have done, and for their importance in his day to day life!
Congrats from #JagNation Gladimir! We are all supporting you and cannot wait to hear your name for First Team All-Bayside next year!
Check out the information about our School Based Wellness Center! A walk in clinic right in our school 2 days a week. Sign a consent for your student today. See or talk to your school nurse!
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Thursday night is a BIG night for the Washington Academy & High School's Ladies Club as they present their Annual School Cultural Night!
Thursday, November 14th, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the school's cafeteria!
What is the Annual School Cultural Night, you may ask? Well, it is a night of sharing cultural cuisine and history. You and the ENTIRE community is invited to see the cultural diversity within the walls of Washington Academy & High School and the cuisines they enjoy in their homes. The event itself is FREE to all! You may purchase baked goods, or if you would like, you may make a donation to the club. All proceeds from the baked goods and donations will go to the Ladies Club for future events. This is a chance to try/taste foods from other cultures. We hope you will mark your calendar for this Thursday and be ready to enjoy a fun filled tasty night of culture. See you on Thursday!
Be sure to RSVP to this amazing event! You won't want to miss it!
Check out Dr. Tasker-Mitchell’s November message to the SCPS community! This month, she highlights National Parent Involvement Month, American Education Week, and the importance of our fall MAP assessments. Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_OlFaK-ow
The Hertrich Cash for Class contest voting is now live! Our schools have a number of entries, so please vote on your favorites by going to www.hertrichs.com//2024-cash-for-class-voting-somerset-county.htm. Voting ends on Thurs. 11/7. Thank you Hertrich Family of Auto Dealers!
A few of our teachers and staff decided to have a little fun today to put smiles on students' faces.
Last chance to engage with the new Superintendent of Schools on the Listening & Learning to Lead tour: Join us at Woodson Elementary on Thursday November 14, or at Washington High School on Thursday November 21. Both events start at 6pm. Please join us and leave your feedback!
#JagNation is so very proud of our Varsity Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey teams. We may not have come home with wins yesterday, but in our eyes you are all WINNERS! You all played a great season and both teams taking second in the region is an accomplishment in itself! Winning a game is not alone what makes you winners, being the best you can be, putting out 110% everyday, playing clean and loving the sports make you winners too! To the coaches, we all appreciate the time and effort you devote to our #Jags. To the officials, thank you for the season and hope to see you next year. To the parents and the people who support the team, THANK YOU, #JagNation appreciates your support ALWAYS! In #JagNation, we say you all had a GREAT season!!!
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY! VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY! VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY!
What is so important about field hockey? I will tell you what is so important!
#JagNation plays in the REGIONAL FINALS TONIGHT!!!
Tonight, October 29th at Pocomoke High School. The game will start at 6:00 pm!!!
Cost is $6.00 per person, no exceptions! All children 7 and under are free!
Roll out to Pocomoke and take in the action and GOOOOOOO #Jags!
ATTENTION ALL JAGUARS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Regional Soccer Finals TONIGHT, October 29th at Snow Hill High School's stadium. The game starts at 6:00 pm.
Where should you be? Yep, you got it, ALL you #Jags should be there supporting our team!
Gate cost is $6.00 per person, no exceptions. All children seven and under are free!
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Maryland SUN Bucks (S- EBT) issued this summer will expire beginning on October 30. Check your balance here: www.connectebt.com
Somerset County Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 2024 to accommodate unexpected bussing challenges. Please attend to future updates as we work diligently to resolve this matter. Thank you for understanding.
Due to a situation with our buses today, Wednesday 10/23, student dismissal and transportation home from school will be delayed this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates when more information is available. Thank you for understanding.
🚍 It's National School Bus Safety Week! Stay informed on Maryland's bus safety laws and tips at https://zerodeathsmd.gov/news/maryland-school-bus-laws-and-safety-tips/. Let's keep our students safe! #BusSafety #ZeroDeathsMD
Today (Oct 16) is Unity Day! SCPS and school communities across the nation are wearing orange today to show solidarity against bullying and support for inclusion. We hope you enjoy this short Unity Day message from our Superintendent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhrQY3XqOlM
The Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking info. in a new survey regarding youth behavioral health needs in Worcester and Somerset Counties. Please help by sharing & completing a survey by October 25!
Family Survey: https://bit.ly/3YnrSCI
Youth Survey: https://bit.ly/3Y4NeTT
