Due to anticipated inclement weather, SCPS will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 11, 2025 (Elementary – 12:30 PM, Secondary – 11:30 AM). All after-school activities on Tuesday are canceled due to the impending storm. Please be safe & attend to future updates.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, SCPS will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tues. Feb. 11 (Elementary – 12:30 PM, Secondary – 11:30 AM) Student devices will be sent home tonight & tomorrow in case a virtual school day is needed. Please continue to monitor for updates.

SCPS is seeking community input on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Please review calendar drafts 1 - 4 and leave your feedback and comments in our short survey by Friday, February 14, 2025. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/2008588

This Friday, we will have a free casual day and candy grams will be distributed! We extended our American Heart Association fundraiser until the end of the month. Monday, The 17th, schools are closed. Have a great week! ❤️
SCPS families, have you updated your SCPS Mobile App recently? 📲 The latest update makes it even easier to connect with your child’s teacher!
Check out the new features here: https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI
#StayConnected #SCPS
Time is running out! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to recognize an incredible SCPS educator for the 2025-2026 School Teacher of the Year! Submit your nomination by this Friday, February 7, at www.somerset.k12.md.us/toy-nominate. 🏆✨ #TeacherOfTheYear #SCPS

Happy Birthday to our students born in February!

Tomorrow is a FREE Superbowl casual day (wear sneakers)! Report Cards will be sent home as well.
Our candy grams will be delivered next Friday! Get your $2 candygram orders in!
SCPS is seeking community input on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Please review calendar drafts 1 - 4 and leave your feedback and comments in our short survey by Friday, February 14, 2025. More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/2008588

🏈 Super Bowl Spirit Day! 🏈
This Friday, Feb. 7, is a county-wide casual day for students & staff! Show your team pride by wearing your favorite jersey or shirt—whether you're supporting the Chiefs, 49ers, or another team! Who are you rooting for? 🤔🏆 #SuperBowlSpirit #SCPS

It's National School Counselor Week and we have the best! Mrs. Horner is always willing to go above and beyond for our students and staff. We appreciate all the work she does everyday to make Deal Island a success. Thank you Mrs. Horner!!!

📢SCPS Parents, Guardians, and Caretakers of Students Receiving Special Education Services: 📢
Join SECAC on 2/19, from 5 - 6 PM at the Somerset Board of Education office to discover valuable tips & strategies for supporting your child at home, and connect with other families who share similar experiences. Guest speakers include special education teachers, Ms. Jennifer Bennett & 2023-2024 Somerset Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tania Cunningham-Raycrow. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Melissa Heavenridge. (410-651-1616 ext. 11385, mheavenridge@somerset.k12.md.us)


Time’s almost up! ⏳ Please share your thoughts before these two important surveys close tonight at 11:59 PM!
📱 Student Cell Phone Use: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCPSCellPhoneSurvey
👕 Student Uniform Policy: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCPSUniformSurvey

Parenting Classes!

Don't miss this Active Parenting class brought to you by Healthy Families Lower Shore in partnership with the Judy Center & funded by the Somerset County LMB on 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5 from 5:00-6:30pm. RSVP by 2/4 at 443-754-5439 / gcampbell@cbh.clinic

We have raised $1,000 of our $5,000 goal for the American Heart Association! Sign up online today at http://www2.heart.org/goto/DealIslandElementary
Thank you!
All of our February information is going home on Monday! It is School Counselor's Week so please give Mrs. Horner a shout out! We are raising money for the American Heart Association and having a Candy Gram Valentine Fundraiser! Thanks for all of your support! Friday is a Free SUPERBOWL Casual Day! Red or Green?
Reminder: Thursday is early dismissal at 12:30 and Friday school is closed for students. We are celebrating our end of the month incentive on Thursday which means it's a free casual day!
The plumbing issues at Deal Island Elementary have been resolved, and the school will operate on its normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday 1/28/25. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to address the situation. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back!

DIS is experiencing a plumbing outage today, Monday, Jan. 27. For the health and safety of students and staff, DIS will dismiss early, beginning at 12:30pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

