
Our Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 23rd!
In preparation, we are having a friendly classroom competition!
The class that brings in the MOST candy 🍬🍭🍫 (by weight) will win a movie 📽️ and a treat! The winning class will be announced on Friday 10/24.
Bags of candy can be sent in your child's bookbag. Please label them with your child's name and teacher.
Ms. Meyer, our Community Schools Coordinator will collect them and record the weight!
Candy is accepted through Monday, October 20th!
🍬🍭🍫 Let's see that Candy!! 🍬🍭🍫






Celebration is in order!! 🎉🎉
Our Weekly Attendance has been above 95% each of the past three weeks!!! This puts our schoolwide attendance ABOVE the state proficient standard for attendance!
Way to go Bobcats! Keep showing up every day, on-time, and ready to learn!
Families, stay tuned for weekly updates!




Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.








Don't forget about the Joe Corbi's Fundraiser!
Stock up on your favorite pizza kits, cookie dough, gourmet desserts and snacks while supporting our Delmar Elementary Bobcats!
🎉🎉🎉FUNDRAISER ENDS - TUES. SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2025 🎉🎉🎉


Originally hired as a member of the summer paint crew and then as a teacher, Mr. Middleton held a number of positions with the school system, retiring after serving as Superintendent of Schools from 1995 to 2002. He was also a renowned auctioneer, and for many years hosted Travelogue presentations.
We are thankful for the many years he spent with Wicomico County Public Schools, from his time as a student in Pittsville to his years as superintendent.. Learn more about Mr. Middleton: https://www.hollowayfh.com/obituaries/William-T-Bill-Middleton-Iii?obId=45393379




Here are five of the current flyers from nonprofits, government agencies and health care organizations. You'll find many more at https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard#/










Mrs. Cohn Matthews will have her state panel interview soon. The Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala will be held Sept. 26, ending with the announcement of one of the finalists as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. Good luck, Mrs. Cohn Matthews! You're an excellent representative of your school and school system, and of all Wicomico teachers.






Have you ever thought about being a Mentor? Follow the steps on the graphic to get started!

















Don't forget about FRESH START ✏️📚🎒
✨✨TODAY✨✨ August 24th 1:00-4:00pm
Wicomico Civic Center
Normandy Area
Featuring: Free School Supplies & Backpacks, Family Activities and more!
Check out the graphic for more details.


At a distribution event held at East Salisbury Elementary this week for, 54 students from throughout Wicomico Schools received a new pair of sneakers for the school year, with able assistance from the team of Community School Coordinators.
The initial outreach was to families of students identified by pupil personnel workers as a family in transition. If there are still shoes and socks available when these students have been served, Wicomico’s Student & Family Services may provide shoes to other students and scholars who are in need.











Don't forget about FRESH START ✏️📚🎒
August 24th 1:00-4:00pm
Wicomico Civic Center
Normandy Area
Featuring: Free School Supplies & Backpacks, Family Activities and more!
Check out the graphic for more details.


Thanks to all of the dedicated leaders from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools who committed their Thursday to taking part in the School Safety Summit, held at James M. Bennett High. The summit was put on by the Department of School Climate and Safety,, and was led by Tara O'Barsky, Director of School Climate & Safety, and members of her team.
The day's focus was on the first of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer's strategic priorities: School Climate & Safety. Participants learned more about:
Physical Safety Layers (Preparing a Safe Physical Environment)
Setting the Foundation for Psychological Safety (Building a Strong Social Environment)
Tiered Response to Psychological Safety (Ensuring a Strong Attentive Environment)
Our schools and school system are preparing for a great 2025-2026 school year with safe learning environments that support learning, student achievement and engagement, a high-performing workforce, and ample opportunity for family and community engagement.











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 (while supplies last, as this is first-come, first-served). A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts & Braiding
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center! For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or contact tobarsky@mywcps.org
Also, "Thanks" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
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