
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


📢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)



🏈 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


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


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


‼️Teacher candidates:‼️ Come find out why we're "Small but Mighty" at SCPS' Teacher Recruitment Fair on 1/31/25 from 9:30AM - 12:00PM! Walk-in's will be permitted, but we encourage you to pre-register here to be scheduled for an interview: https://bit.ly/SCPSTeacher


Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell’s 100-Day Transition Plan Summary, presented at the January 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting, is now available for public viewing on the SCPS website, here:
www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/superintendents-100-day-transition-plan-summary


‼️Teacher candidates:‼️ Come find out why we're "Small but Mighty" at SCPS' Teacher Recruitment Fair on 1/31/25 from 9:30AM - 12:00PM! Walk-in's will be permitted, but we encourage you to pre-register here to be scheduled for an interview: https://bit.ly/SCPSTeacher


Due to inclement weather, students & staff will not report to school & operate on a virtual learning schedule Friday, 1/24/25. 12 month staff will telework & contact their supervisor. Essential staff to check buildings. For info, review our virtual plan: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan


Due to inclement weather, students & staff will not report to school & operate on a virtual learning schedule Thursday, 1/23/25. 12 month staff will telework & contact their supervisor. Essential staff to check buildings. For info, review our virtual plan: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan


We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 School Teachers of the Year! Celebrate an outstanding educator by submitting your nomination today. Visit your school’s online form at www.somerset.k12.md.us/toy-nominate. 🏆✨ #TeacherOfTheYear #SCPS


Due to inclement weather, students & staff will not report to school & operate on a virtual learning schedule today. 12-mo staff to work virtually & contact their supervisor. Essential staff to check buildings when safe. For info, review our virtual plan: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan


Due to possible inclement weather this weekend, student devices went home today, Friday, 1/17/25, to prepare for a potential virtual instruction day. The virtual day plan, including the schedule, expectations, FAQs,& guides, is available at: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1974064


We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 School Teachers of the Year! Celebrate an outstanding educator by submitting your nomination today. Visit your school’s online form at www.somerset.k12.md.us/toy-nominate. 🏆✨ #TeacherOfTheYear #SCPS


‼️Teacher candidates:‼️ Come find out why we're "Small but Mighty" at SCPS' Teacher Recruitment Fair on 1/31/25 from 9:30AM - 12:00PM! Walk-in's will be permitted, but we encourage you to pre-register here to be scheduled for an interview: https://bit.ly/SCPSTeacher


Schools will open after a 2-hour delay for students and instructional staff on Monday, January 13, 2025. All other staff should report on time. Please travel safely, and check our website or social media for updates.


Schools are closed Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 for students & instructional staff. 12-month staff should report at 10am or use liberal leave. We appreciate the state, county, & town employees working to clear the roads. Despite their best efforts, high winds & frigid temperatures continue to make roads unsafe for school bus travel. As always, we will provide updates as needed through all SCPS communication channels.


Schools are closed for students & instructional staff Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, due to icy conditions on back roads and side streets. Essential personnel report on time. 12-month staff report at 10 AM with the option to work virtually. Please be safe and attend to future updates.


Due to inclement weather, schools are closed Weds., Jan. 8, 2025 for students & all staff, with building access limited to essential personnel. The WIDA family event scheduled for 1/8 is canceled. Maintenance & custodial staff report on-time. Stay safe & attend to future updates.


Due to inclement weather, schools are closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025 for students and all staff, with building access limited to essential personnel only. Essential staff remains on standby. Please stay safe & attend to future updates.
