Our Winter Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM! 🎶✨
Join us for an evening filled with the sounds of the season, as our talented students bring holiday magic to the stage. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄🎺🎤
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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
🇺🇸 SHMS Students: Enter the 2025–2026 Americanism Essay Contest!
Do you have thoughts on What Does Service to Your Country Mean to You?” 🖋️ Share your ideas, and you could win $1,000, $500, or $250 in your grade level!
Who can enter: 5th–8th grade students at SHMS
Essay length: 300 words max, typed or neatly written
Deadline: Submit to your local Elks Lodge by December 15, 2025
🏆 Top essays move from local to district, state, and even national levels — winners will be recognized at the Grand Lodge Session in Chicago next July!
Learn more and get all the entry materials here: https://5il.co/3sq9w
💡 See Mrs. Kohut for more information and start planning your essay today! ✨
We are excited to share the preview of courses that will be offered for ASA Session 2. Please take some time to review the options and begin talking with your child about what interests them!!
Sign-ups will open tomorrow evening at 5:30 PM and will be "First come, First serve". Groups fill quickly and are capped to maintain a strong focus on academics and student growth.
Sign-ups will be completed electronically; a link and QR code will be provided tomorrow! Next week, a letter will be sent home informing you of the courses your student is accepted into.
Please remember that attendance is important and required for the class your student selects. We look forward to another great session of learning and enrichment!
Here’s everything your students need to know for an amazing (and safe!) night:
✨ Important Reminders:
👋 Parents must come INTO the building to sign students in — no drop-off and go.
🚗 Parents must also come inside to sign students out. We cannot release students to the parking lot or front door.
👨👧 If students are going to a sleepover or group hangout afterward, the responsible parent may sign in/out all students they’re supervising.
👀 Parents are welcome to chaperone, but this is optional.
🕔Dance is from 5pm - 7pm
💵 Cost: $5 admission — invite only (we have the list; no need to bring the invite!).
🍬 Snacks (candy, chips, drinks) + glow sticks will be on sale for $1 each — students should bring extra money.
🎧 We’ve got a DJ!! YAY!
👗 Attire: fun, comfy school clothes, OR dress up — student choice!
Let’s make it an awesome night! 🎶✨
The Diet Coke with the Supt. series continues in Snow Hill! Join Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace on Wednesday, December 10, from 9–11 a.m. at the Snow Hill McDonald’s to chat, share ideas, and connect! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
Students, families, and community members—your ideas and feedback help us create programs that inspire, engage, and support our Eagles beyond the school day.
Share your thoughts and help us build after-school opportunities that truly reflect our school community. Together, we can make a difference! 💙🦅
🔗 Survey Link: https://salisbury.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tW6QGqFDQBrkwK?Q_CHL=qr
We are excited to announce our November Teacher and Staff of the Month! 🎉
🍎 Mrs. Bailey Harrison – 5th Grade Teacher
💙 Mrs. Heather Ring – Educational Assistant
These incredible Eagles bring energy, compassion, and commitment to our school each and every day. Thank you for the positivity you bring to SHMS and the impact you make on our students! 💫
Help us celebrate them and their outstanding work! 🙌✨
#EaglePride #TeacherOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth #SoarEagles
School Safety Reminder: See something? Say something! Use the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline to anonymously report safety concerns.
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE | safeschoolsmd.org
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
* Builds study habits and responsibility.
* Practice helps learning stick.
* Regular homework = better grades.
* Even 15–20 min a night helps.
* Shows teachers what kids need.
* Builds independence and confidence.
💙 How Families Can Help
* Provide a quiet place to work.
* Encourage effort, not perfection.
* Ask quick check-in questions.
* Keep a consistent homework routine.
This #GivingTuesday we hope you will consider contributing to the Worcester County Education Foundation, which directly supports our schools through teacher grants, educational programs, and more! And today, every dollar you contribute (up to $7,000) will be matched! Please visit https://www.shoregives365.org/organization/Worcester-County-Public-Schools-Education-Foundation to show your support. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
Nominations close tomorrow, November 28th, for our 2026 Teacher of the Year. Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher! #2026TOY
https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/recognition-programs
Because it wanted to gobble up the perfect angle! 🤳🦃
Now that I have your attention…
📸 Media Expo 2026: Photography Contest!
This year’s theme is “Local: Life in the Details” — capture what makes Snow Hill, Delmarva, and Worcester County truly special. 🌅
Students may submit 2 photos total:
✨ 1 color
🖤 1 monochrome
With a 5-day weekend ahead, it’s the perfect chance to explore, get creative, and snap your best shots of the world around you!
📅 Media Expo: March 19, 2026
💻 Enter here: worcesterk12.us.launchpad6.com/wcpsmediaexpo2026
❓ Questions? Email bbwilliams@worcesterk12.org
or reach out on ClassDojo.
So grab your cameras, get outside, and let’s gobble up the perfect shots for Media Expo 2026! 📸🦃
#MediaExpo2026 #DelmarvaProud #SnowHillEagles #CaptureTheDetails #WorcesterCountySchools
Reminder: Nominations are open for our 2026 Teacher of the Year. Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher! #2026TOY
https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/recognition-programs
There will be NO After School Academies on Monday, Nov. 24th and Tuesday, Nov. 25th for Thanksgiving Break. This applies to all Snow Hill Area schools.
We’ll see you when we return on Monday, December 1st! 🫶🦅
* Builds vocabulary: 20 min/day = 1.8M words/year!
* Strengthens learning: Better readers do better in all subjects.
* Boosts confidence: Fluent readers participate more in class.
* Improves writing: Reading teaches flow, ideas, and language naturally.
* Encourages lifelong reading: Choice + curiosity = reading for fun.
* Even 10 minutes counts: Small daily habits make a big difference.
💙 How Families Can Help
* Let kids pick books they love.
* Make reading part of a daily routine.
* Ask simple questions about their book.
* Show your own love of reading.
Snow Hill Middle School is looking for dedicated substitute teachers to join our team! Enjoy a flexible schedule while making a difference in students’ lives.
Apply today at www.worcesterk12.org! 🍎✨
#NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #MakeAnImpact #JoinSHMS
We’re shining the spotlight on our amazing teachers & staff each month! 🦅❤️
👉 Nominate a Teacher of the Month or Staff Member of the Month using the quick form below. Your words of appreciation will be shared to spread positivity—even if your nominee isn’t selected.
Let’s celebrate the people who make SHMS such a fantastic place for students & families! 🙌✨
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/nfjCQEFAg0
