What’s New For The 2011-12 School Year

It’s nearly time for the start of the 2011-12 school year. Wicomico teachers reported for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 22, and will spend the next few days preparing their classrooms and lesson plans, receiving professional development, and welcoming students and families during open houses (complete schedule below).

The new school year will begin Monday, Aug. 29 for most Wicomico students. Students in grades 1-6 and 9 will attend that day, with students in prekindergarten and kindergarten reporting as scheduled by their assigned school. (Exceptions to the above: At Pittsville Elementary and Middle, all grades attend. At Mardela Middle and High, only grade 6 attends on Aug. 29.) Please note that many schools have new start and end times, listed below.

On Tuesday, Aug. 30, all students in grades 1-12 will attend, with students in prekindergarten and kindergarten reporting as scheduled by their assigned school.

This Friday, Aug. 26, all staff members of Wicomico County Public Schools will attend a staff kickoff assembly at the Wicomico High School Auditorium, with performances by the Mardela High School Marching Band and The Edge-ucators band, and motivational speakers including Board of Education President Ron Willey, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen, assistant superintendents Dr. Cathy Townsend and Dr. Margo Handy, and Wicomico Teacher of the Year Chad Pavlekovich. Staff members have been assigned by department and school level to attend one of the assemblies (scheduled for 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.). Schools and departments will be closed while their staff members are at the assembly, so please call before visiting a school or office Friday morning.

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