Bennett Middle School
200 East College Ave.
Salisbury MD, 21804
410-677-5140http://www.wcboe.org/schools/bms/
Principal: Liza W. Hastings
lhastin@wcboe.org
Bennett Middle School will continue to focus on improving student achievement through high levels of rigor, transdisciplinary performance-based activities, and writing in all classrooms. This focus will be led by a strong staff of outstanding teachers, support personnel, and administrators. The school welcomes Mrs. Liza Hastings, principal, and Ms. Kathy Still, assistant principal to the existing administrative team of Ike Humphrey, assistant principal and Tikitia Glover, dean of students. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m. Student engagement will be stressed in all classrooms along with positive behaviors supported through a PBIS program (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). BMS is looking forward to continuing the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Academy initiative. The “One School, One Book" program will again be sponsored by the PTA to encourage reading among the entire student body as well as staff. Parents are strongly encouraged to be partners in the middle school experience and are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate at BMS.
Key dates: Aug. 25, PTA Back-to-School Night/Open House 5-7 p.m.
Pittsville Elementary and Middle
Pittsville
Grades 3-8
Principal: Michael Cody
mcody@wcboe.org
410-677-5811www.wcboe.org/schools/pems
Pittsville Elementary and Middle School, under the leadership of Principal Michael T.
Cody and Assistant Principal Rebecca Doss, continues to work toward the requirements
of No Child Left Behind while maintaining a safe, child-centered learning environment
for all students. The Pittsville staff would like to welcome four new faces to its faculty
and staff: JoAnn Peabody, Media Associate; Elisabeth Tollett, PE Instructor; Debbie Dashiell, Math PD Coach; and Amanda Banks, Reading PD Coach. The administration of Pittsville along with the faculty and staff look forward to another wonderful year and the opportunity of having a part in the lives of the children that we serve, guide and instruct. We would also like to take this time to thank our faith-based partner, Ayres United Methodist Church of Pittsville, and our business partner, PNC Bank of Pittsville, for their support and help throughout the school year. This year, Pittsville Elementary and Middle School will be joining several others schools in our county by implementing the PBIS program. This program focuses on the positive behaviors of students and sheds light on their day-by-day selection of good choices.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Grade 3 and Grade 6 Transition/Back to School Night from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29, First Day of School; school opens for all Pittsville students at 8 a.m. Sept. 8, grades 4, 5, 7 and 8 Back to School Night from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12, Family Night: PTA Business Meeting at 6 p.m. and class visitation from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 10-14, Fall Book Fair. Oct. 15, PTA Scavenger Hunt. Please check the Pipeline, the school monthly newsletter, and listen to the ParentLink phone calls for other important dates.
Salisbury Middle
Salisbury
Principal: Amy Eskridge
aeskrid@wcboe.org
410-677-5149www.wcboe.org/schools/sms
The Salisbury Middle leadership team welcomes Paige Greenwood as its new 6th grade Dean of Students, joining Principal Amy Eskridge, Assistant Principal Glenda Sinclair and Assistant Principal Michael Bievenour. The staff at Salisbury Middle is dedicated to providing excellence in education through innovative teaching, a wide variety of after-school academic, athletic, social activities, and a willingness to work collaboratively with the community. It continues to be the goal of the SMS administration and staff to focus
on MSA scores through innovative instruction that creates positive relationships with all students and parents. By focusing on reading and writing across the curriculum, our students will continue to "FINISH ON TOP" as their entire program is strengthened in through enhanced professional development for all teachers. SMS is proud to be the home of Wicomico County’s 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, Chad Pavlekovich, and Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Winner, Michael Li. Salisbury Middle is well known for its technology use which includes an IPOD touch lab, various computer labs, traveling laptop carts, tech bundles, and newly acquired Nooks. Salisbury Middle is a Gold PBIS School, is STEM rich, and hosts an array activities throughout the year including the “One School, One Book” Program, CSI Family Night, STARS Family Night, Geography Bee, NJHS, band, orchestra, choir, basketball, track, cheer, step, field hockey, and dodgeball. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug 25, Open House for all students and families, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3, Back-to-School Night at 6 p.m.
Wicomico Middle
Salisbury
Principal: Lillie Giddens
lgiddens@wcboe.org
410-677-5145www.wcboe.org/schools/wms
Wicomico Middle School is pleased to welcome a new member to the administrative team for the 2011-2012 school year. Brian Briggs assumes the position of Assistant Principal; he comes to us from Salisbury Middle where he served as Dean of Students. He joins Lillie Giddens, Principal, Sheree Douglas-Johnson, Assistant Principal, and Susan Jackson, Dean of Students. We are proud of the academic gains our students made this year. We will continue to infuse technology to support the delivery of quality instruction in large and small group settings, and utilize positive behavior intervention strategies (PBIS) to encourage all students to perform to their fullest potential while displaying positive attitudes and making appropriate choices. Also, the Wicomico County Health Department’s Wellness Center, the WISE program, the arts and sports programs, and the PTA will continue to assist in strengthening the academic and social development of our students and their families by providing on-site health-related services, and after-school and evening programs that enrich and extend students’ well being and learning opportunities. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Open House 4-6 p.m. Parents can pick up student’s schedules when they turn in completed forms sent in the invitation to Open House. They may also pick up Family Portal information in the Guidance office. Sept. 19, PTA/Fall Family Fling, 6-8 p.m.
Mardela Middle and High School
24940 Delmar Road
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Grades 6-12
Principal: Frederick L. Briggs
rbriggs@wcboe.org
410-677-5142
www.wcboe.org/schools/mmhs
Mardela will continue to utilize its strong community support in conjunction with its outstanding staff to create a culture of learning for each and every student at MMHS. Mardela’s leadership team consists of new Principal Frederick L. Briggs, Assistant Principals Shawn Gardner and Frank Grate, with Sharon Cooper serving as the Dean of Students. This year the staff will be focusing on making cross-curricular connections for students as research shows that students remember information longer when they use what they have learned in a variety of contexts and use of skills across disciplines helps build student confidence. Mardela is very proud of its continued student success on the state MSA and HSA assessments and will look to build on these successes this coming year while introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into the middle school grade levels. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Back-to-School BBQ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Families can get their student’s schedule when they bring a completed copy of the student data form to the BBQ. Sept. 12, school pictures. Homecoming will be returning to the fall sports season with Homecoming activities the week of October 17-21.
Choices
Adventist Drive, Salisbury
Grades 6-12
Principal: Kelley Morris-Springston
kmorris@wcboe.org
410-677-5220
The Choices Chargers are keyed up for another wonderful school year. Our
dedicated team of teachers and staff are ready to energize youth for the future. Choices, under the leadership of Kelley Morris-Springston, principal, and David Allen Miles, Dean of Students, is proud to serve students in grades 6 through 12. We look forward to another year of partnering with our faith based partner The Tabernacle.
Key dates: Aug. 26 – Open House 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11, first PTA meeting of the year.
200 East College Ave.
Salisbury MD, 21804
410-677-5140http://www.wcboe.org/schools/bms/
Principal: Liza W. Hastings
lhastin@wcboe.org
Bennett Middle School will continue to focus on improving student achievement through high levels of rigor, transdisciplinary performance-based activities, and writing in all classrooms. This focus will be led by a strong staff of outstanding teachers, support personnel, and administrators. The school welcomes Mrs. Liza Hastings, principal, and Ms. Kathy Still, assistant principal to the existing administrative team of Ike Humphrey, assistant principal and Tikitia Glover, dean of students. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m. Student engagement will be stressed in all classrooms along with positive behaviors supported through a PBIS program (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). BMS is looking forward to continuing the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Academy initiative. The “One School, One Book" program will again be sponsored by the PTA to encourage reading among the entire student body as well as staff. Parents are strongly encouraged to be partners in the middle school experience and are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate at BMS.
Key dates: Aug. 25, PTA Back-to-School Night/Open House 5-7 p.m.
Pittsville Elementary and Middle
Pittsville
Grades 3-8
Principal: Michael Cody
mcody@wcboe.org
410-677-5811www.wcboe.org/schools/pems
Pittsville Elementary and Middle School, under the leadership of Principal Michael T.
Cody and Assistant Principal Rebecca Doss, continues to work toward the requirements
of No Child Left Behind while maintaining a safe, child-centered learning environment
for all students. The Pittsville staff would like to welcome four new faces to its faculty
and staff: JoAnn Peabody, Media Associate; Elisabeth Tollett, PE Instructor; Debbie Dashiell, Math PD Coach; and Amanda Banks, Reading PD Coach. The administration of Pittsville along with the faculty and staff look forward to another wonderful year and the opportunity of having a part in the lives of the children that we serve, guide and instruct. We would also like to take this time to thank our faith-based partner, Ayres United Methodist Church of Pittsville, and our business partner, PNC Bank of Pittsville, for their support and help throughout the school year. This year, Pittsville Elementary and Middle School will be joining several others schools in our county by implementing the PBIS program. This program focuses on the positive behaviors of students and sheds light on their day-by-day selection of good choices.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Grade 3 and Grade 6 Transition/Back to School Night from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29, First Day of School; school opens for all Pittsville students at 8 a.m. Sept. 8, grades 4, 5, 7 and 8 Back to School Night from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12, Family Night: PTA Business Meeting at 6 p.m. and class visitation from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 10-14, Fall Book Fair. Oct. 15, PTA Scavenger Hunt. Please check the Pipeline, the school monthly newsletter, and listen to the ParentLink phone calls for other important dates.
Salisbury Middle
Salisbury
Principal: Amy Eskridge
aeskrid@wcboe.org
410-677-5149www.wcboe.org/schools/sms
The Salisbury Middle leadership team welcomes Paige Greenwood as its new 6th grade Dean of Students, joining Principal Amy Eskridge, Assistant Principal Glenda Sinclair and Assistant Principal Michael Bievenour. The staff at Salisbury Middle is dedicated to providing excellence in education through innovative teaching, a wide variety of after-school academic, athletic, social activities, and a willingness to work collaboratively with the community. It continues to be the goal of the SMS administration and staff to focus
on MSA scores through innovative instruction that creates positive relationships with all students and parents. By focusing on reading and writing across the curriculum, our students will continue to "FINISH ON TOP" as their entire program is strengthened in through enhanced professional development for all teachers. SMS is proud to be the home of Wicomico County’s 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, Chad Pavlekovich, and Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Winner, Michael Li. Salisbury Middle is well known for its technology use which includes an IPOD touch lab, various computer labs, traveling laptop carts, tech bundles, and newly acquired Nooks. Salisbury Middle is a Gold PBIS School, is STEM rich, and hosts an array activities throughout the year including the “One School, One Book” Program, CSI Family Night, STARS Family Night, Geography Bee, NJHS, band, orchestra, choir, basketball, track, cheer, step, field hockey, and dodgeball. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug 25, Open House for all students and families, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3, Back-to-School Night at 6 p.m.
Wicomico Middle
Salisbury
Principal: Lillie Giddens
lgiddens@wcboe.org
410-677-5145www.wcboe.org/schools/wms
Wicomico Middle School is pleased to welcome a new member to the administrative team for the 2011-2012 school year. Brian Briggs assumes the position of Assistant Principal; he comes to us from Salisbury Middle where he served as Dean of Students. He joins Lillie Giddens, Principal, Sheree Douglas-Johnson, Assistant Principal, and Susan Jackson, Dean of Students. We are proud of the academic gains our students made this year. We will continue to infuse technology to support the delivery of quality instruction in large and small group settings, and utilize positive behavior intervention strategies (PBIS) to encourage all students to perform to their fullest potential while displaying positive attitudes and making appropriate choices. Also, the Wicomico County Health Department’s Wellness Center, the WISE program, the arts and sports programs, and the PTA will continue to assist in strengthening the academic and social development of our students and their families by providing on-site health-related services, and after-school and evening programs that enrich and extend students’ well being and learning opportunities. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Open House 4-6 p.m. Parents can pick up student’s schedules when they turn in completed forms sent in the invitation to Open House. They may also pick up Family Portal information in the Guidance office. Sept. 19, PTA/Fall Family Fling, 6-8 p.m.
Mardela Middle and High School
24940 Delmar Road
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Grades 6-12
Principal: Frederick L. Briggs
rbriggs@wcboe.org
410-677-5142
www.wcboe.org/schools/mmhs
Mardela will continue to utilize its strong community support in conjunction with its outstanding staff to create a culture of learning for each and every student at MMHS. Mardela’s leadership team consists of new Principal Frederick L. Briggs, Assistant Principals Shawn Gardner and Frank Grate, with Sharon Cooper serving as the Dean of Students. This year the staff will be focusing on making cross-curricular connections for students as research shows that students remember information longer when they use what they have learned in a variety of contexts and use of skills across disciplines helps build student confidence. Mardela is very proud of its continued student success on the state MSA and HSA assessments and will look to build on these successes this coming year while introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into the middle school grade levels. Please note the new school hours: School will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m.
Key dates: Aug. 25, Back-to-School BBQ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Families can get their student’s schedule when they bring a completed copy of the student data form to the BBQ. Sept. 12, school pictures. Homecoming will be returning to the fall sports season with Homecoming activities the week of October 17-21.
Choices
Adventist Drive, Salisbury
Grades 6-12
Principal: Kelley Morris-Springston
kmorris@wcboe.org
410-677-5220
The Choices Chargers are keyed up for another wonderful school year. Our
dedicated team of teachers and staff are ready to energize youth for the future. Choices, under the leadership of Kelley Morris-Springston, principal, and David Allen Miles, Dean of Students, is proud to serve students in grades 6 through 12. We look forward to another year of partnering with our faith based partner The Tabernacle.
Key dates: Aug. 26 – Open House 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11, first PTA meeting of the year.
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I am not familiar with the school called Choices. Would someone please explain?
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