POCOMOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.

Good Morning! There will be an early dismissal today, 2/11, at 12:15 PM due to the impending inclement weather. All after school activities are cancelled for this evening. Thank you!

Good Evening! Please feel free to dress casually tomorrow as a thank you for all you do! Melissa, Bob, and Danielle

Good Evening! There will be an early dismissal tomorrow, 2/11, at 12:15 PM due to the impending inclement weather. All after school activities are cancelled for tomorrow. Thank you!

IMPORTANT: Due to impending inclement weather, WCPS will close three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. All afterschool, evening, and adult education classes are also cancelled. Please note that WTHS AM classes will continue as scheduled.

Good Afternoon! Staff, please remember to take your devices home in the event of a school closure which would result in a virtual learning day. Check your email for the virtual schedule as I am sharing it again. Feel free to see me with questions. Thanks, Melissa

Good Afternoon! Please join us for the upcoming Award Ceremonies! 2/6 - 4th Grade @ 8:30 AM 2/6 - 5th Grade @ 9:30 AM 2/7 - 8th Grade @ 8:30 AM 2/7 - 6th Grade @ 9:30 AM 2/7 - 7th Grade @ 1:30 PM

WCPS families, time is running out to share your feedback on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. Make your voice heard and take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.

Join Us to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future in one of our upcoming learning sessions! Join us in person at the WCPS Board of Education Office or watch online via livestream! February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Chief Academic Officers Denise Shorts and Annette Wallace will share progress on WCPS' implementation of Pillars One (Early Childhood Education) and Three (College & Career Readiness) is going. (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI) March 12, 2025, 5:40 p.m. - Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dwayne Abt and Coordinator of Student Health Services Lauren Williams share progress on Pillars Two (High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders) and Four (Resources for Students to be Successful). (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/M27PHb89he4)

WCPS families, last week the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a directive allowing immigration enforcement actions to occur in sensitive areas, including schools and bus stops. Please visit our website https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/immigration-supports for how we are supporting our students and their families.

Please join us tonight for a human trafficking awareness event entitled, "Not On Our Watch", beginning at 5:00 PM in our cafeteria. We hope to see many members of our community for this informative session presented by the Life Crisis Center.

Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

The Hold we implemented has been lifted, and our school day has returned to normal. The medical emergency involving a student was handled effectively, and we are grateful for the cooperation of our school community. The safety of our school community remains a priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

WCPS Families, weigh in now on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. The feedback gathered will be shared both with school system leadership and the Board of Education. Take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.

During the hold, students are not permitted to leave the classroom nor should teachers be walking around the building. When on a hold, staff and students stay where they are when the hold is called. Do not call to ask if students can use the bathroom or when the hold will be over.

Good Afternoon! We are currently on a Hold due to a medical emergency involving a student. We want to reassure you that there is no threat to the safety of our students or staff. Thank you.

You are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 29th for a human trafficking awareness event entitled, "Not On Our Watch", beginning at 5:00 PM in our cafeteria. We hope to see many members of our community for this informative session presented by the Life Crisis Center.

Part 2: In Schoology, choose My Courses in the top right then toggle to Archive. Students should see S1 courses in the archive list at the top. They have access to everything! Please ignore the warning about the grading period being over. Message your special areas teacher with questions!

Part 1: Good morning! We have noticed an issue with Special Areas for today. Since it’s the last day of the semester, Special Area classes have been archived in Schoology. Students can still access them!

Part 2: In Schoology, choose My Courses in the top right then toggle to Archive. Students should see S1 courses in the archive list at the top. They have access to everything! Please ignore the warning about the grading period being over. Message your special areas teacher with questions!