POCOMOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Today, 10 outstanding educators were surprised with generous grant awards from Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke through Hertrich’s Cash for Class contest! Their creative, innovative program submissions were selected for funding, and we could not be more proud of the impact these projects will have on students.

Congratulations to the following educators and their funded projects:
Jennifer Beach, Pocomoke Middle School – Kindness in 3D
Kayla DeVaughn, Snow Hill Middle School – Algebra Incentive Trips
Mary Miller, Worcester Technical High School – 3D Printing in Computer Science and Robotics
Valerija Zienty, Worcester Technical High School – Mission: Solderable
Savanna Akins, Ocean City Elementary School – Marvelous Math Manipulatives!
Melanie Coleman, Ocean City Elementary School – Books in a Series
Emma Post, Ocean City Elementary School – Audiobooks for the Classroom
Heather Robins, Ocean City Elementary School – Tournament of Books
Jennifer Wheeler, Ocean City Elementary School – Headsets for Students
Holly Truitt, Buckingham Elementary School – Productive Peacefulness

A heartfelt thank you to Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke and the Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships for hosting this incredible contest and supporting innovative learning opportunities across our schools. Your partnership helps our educators go above and beyond for students and the community. #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

A huge congratulations to our Pocomoke Middle School choirs for their outstanding performance at tonight’s Winter Concert! Our students shined on stage with their hard work, dedication, and beautiful voices. Thank you to our amazing choir director, Mr. Bratcher, for inspiring excellence, and to our families and community members for filling the room with support and pride. 💙💛 We are so proud of our talented Warriors! ❄️🎵

We are so proud of our talented Pocomoke Middle School band musicians for putting on a wonderful performance! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly shined on stage. 🌟 A huge thank-you to our band director, Mr. Devine, for guiding and inspiring our students, and to our families and community members for your constant support.

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late today, Friday, December 5, 2025, due to inclement weather conditions. Buses will operate accordingly.

With wintry weather on the horizon, we want to remind families where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications.

Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp

As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

A huge thank you to the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. for bringing donuts to Pocomoke Middle School in celebration of Alpha Founders Day in Pocomoke. Your generosity brightened our morning and reminded us how fortunate we are to have such strong community partners. We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and staff!

Attention Pocomoke Families! There will be no afterschool on Monday, December 1st! Please take some time to enjoy the Pocomoke Christmas Parade! 💙💛

Special thanks to DFC Johnson and Deputy Stierhoff from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office for speaking with our SADD students about the dangers of drugs, vaping, alcohol, and smoking. We appreciate your time and dedication to keeping our students informed and safe!

Special thanks to DFC Johnson and Deputy Stierhoff from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office for speaking with our SADD students about the dangers of drugs, vaping, alcohol, and smoking. We appreciate your time and dedication to keeping our students informed and safe!

📚✨ The Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
Get ready, Pocomoke Middle School families — our Winter Book Fair is coming December 8–12! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new stories, build their home libraries, and get excited about reading.

🎁 Perfect timing for holiday gifts!
📖 Students will visit during school hours.
👨‍👩‍👧 Families are welcome to shop before and after the winter concerts!
💵 Click the link to add money to e-wallet, no need for cash!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pocomokemiddleschool

Let’s make this our best book fair yet! 📚💙

🎉 It’s almost American Education Week! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate our students, staff, and families all week long with special themed days and fun events! 💙📚

Be sure to pre-register to participate! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up today! Don’t miss out on a week full of learning and community pride!

https://forms.office.com/r/7Gt94VaNWQ

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

🎉 It’s almost American Education Week! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate our students, staff, and families all week long with special themed days and fun events! 💙📚

Be sure to pre-register to participate! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up today! Don’t miss out on a week full of learning and community pride!

https://forms.office.com/r/7Gt94VaNWQ

It's your last chance to make your voice heard on what you'd like to see in next school year's calendar. Take the survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/337054584 before it closes tomorrow, November 7.