One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
📣 WiHi Athletics Weekly Update (March 3rd - 7th) 💪🔥
Big week ahead for our Tribe athletes! Let’s show them all the support we can:
🏀 Boys & Girls Basketball Teams hit the court for the 2A Regional Semifinals this week, with hopes of punching their tickets to the Regional Finals and beyond!
- Girls vs. Kent Island - Monday at 5:00PM (Home)
- Boys at Kent Island - Tuesday at 5:00PM (Away)
🤼♂️ Shoutout to Lindsey Laguerre, Anne Paul, Corey Richardson, and Keven Mondestin for qualifying for the 2A State Wrestling Tournament! They’ll compete at the Show Place Arena Thursday through Saturday — best of luck, wrestlers! 👏👏
🚨 Stay tuned for updates on the potential Regional Finals and State Quarterfinals for basketball later in the week!
Let’s pack the gym, bring the noise, and support our athletes!
#OneTribei #TribePride #MarchMadnessWiHiStyle 💙💛
🏆 Vernon Powell Student-Athletes of the Month – February 🏆
The WiHi Athletic Department is excited to announce our Vernon Powell Student-Athletes of the Month for February! 🎉 Each month, in partnership with VP Shoes, we proudly recognize student-athletes who excel both in the classroom 📚 and in their sport. Each honoree receives a $30 gift certificate to VP Shoes 👟 for their hard work, leadership, and Tribe Pride.
For the month of February, we are proud to recognize Anne Paul and Victor Bradley!
🤼♀️ Anne Paul captured the Girls Wrestling 115lb Bayside Championship Title this past weekend and will now compete in the 2A District Tournament as she continues her journey toward the state tournament. Anne has been competing at a high level all season, showing grit, determination, and skill on the mat, all while staying committed to her success in the classroom.
💪 Victor Bradley played a crucial role in helping our Unified Strength & Conditioning team capture the State Championship Title! His relentless work ethic, strong leadership, and dedication to his teammates set the tone for the entire team. Whether training or competing, Victor consistently demonstrated strength, perseverance, and teamwork—truly embodying the spirit of Unified sports. His ability to motivate others and perform under pressure made a major impact on securing the championship victory.
👏 Congratulations to Anne and Victor! Your hard work and dedication inspire our entire Tribe family!
The current, updated 2024-2025 school year calendar is now available on our website.
On Tuesday the Maryland State Board of Education approved Wicomico’s waiver request for Monday, June 16. This was the final piece of Wicomico County Public Schools' plan for making up six days missed due to winter weather.
Wicomico now has the OK to end the school year on Friday, June 13 for students, teachers, instructional assistants and nurses. The earlier version of the calendar that showed school on Monday, June 16 should now be discarded.
While this updated calendar still needs approval from the Wicomico County Board of Education at its March 11th meeting, the calendar is available now for reference and planning purposes. (Following the Board’s vote, only the approval note at the bottom right corner of the calendar would change.)
To see this year’s current school calendar, go to www.wicomicoschools.org and click on Calendar at top right, or go directly to the Calendar page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/calendars
📢🏀 GAME DAY ALERT! 🏀📢
The Wicomico High School Girls Basketball Team is set to defend their Bayside Championship tonight at the Wicomico Civic Center! 🏆🔥 It’s a rematch of last year’s championship as they take on Queen Annes in a battle for the title!
📅 Tuesday, February 25th
📍 Wicomico Civic Center
⏰ 5:00 PM
🎟 Tickets must be purchased through GoFan -$8
🏀🤼♂️ WiHi Athletics Weekly Update (Feb. 24 - Mar. 1) ⚡️🔥
It’s a HUGE week for WiHi sports! Here’s what’s coming up:
✅ Girls Varsity Basketball defends their Bayside Championship on Tuesday at 5:00 PM vs. Queen Anne’s at the Civic Center! A rematch of last year’s title game—let’s pack the house! 🏆
✅ 2A Basketball Playoffs begin Friday! Official seedings drop Tuesday afternoon, and we’ll update the schedule ASAP. Stay tuned! ⏳🏀
✅ Wrestling Regionals 🏅
2A Girls compete Friday at Queen Anne’s.
2A Boys take the mat Saturday at Queen Anne’s.
✅ Spring Sports Begin! 🌸⚽️⚾️
Saturday marks the first day of spring sports—get ready for a new season of action!
🏀 2025 BAYSIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE SET!🏀
With a HUGE win tonight, our Girls Varsity Basketball Team has secured their spot in the Bayside Championship against Queen Annes! It’s a rematch of last year, and we need EVERYONE in the stands to cheer them on to defend their title!
📅 Tuesday, February 25th
📍 Wicomico Civic Center
⏰ Girls Championship – 5:00 PM
⏰ Boys Championship – 6:45 PM
💰 Tickets: $8 – Available ONLY on GoFan.co
🎟 Get your tickets now: https://gofan.co/event/3277152?schoolId=MD87763
The Boys Championship is also set to be a thriller, featuring another rematch between Stephen Decatur and Cambridge-South Dorchester!
#GoTribe
School Status for Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 21): Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Friday, Feb. 21. We encourage bus drivers, other motorists and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) are available on our website, www.wicomicoschools.org, through the Parents/Students index page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/.../school-hours-regular...
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
Join us in congratulating Ms. Nora Hetzler, who has been named a semifinalist for the Rising Star Award! 🎉 This recognition highlights her dedication, passion, and impact in the classroom.
As a semifinalist, Ms. Hetzler is now in the running to win the 2025 Rising Star Award, generously sponsored by Bill and Teresa McCain and the McCain Foundation. The winner will receive a $1,000 award to use as they choose to enhance their teaching journey
Let’s cheer Ms. Hetzler on as she moves forward in this incredible opportunity! 👏🍎
This is an important alert regarding the status of Wicomico County Public Schools for Thursday, February 20th.
Due to inclement weather, students of Wicomico County Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on Thursday. Students were sent home today with laptops and/or other learning materials to be ready for virtual learning. Please check messages from your student’s school for virtual learning day instructions.
Staff have received instructions by email.
Please be safe. Thank you.
This is an important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, Feb. 19. Please note this includes the high school Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic; it will be rescheduled in March.
Students will bring home instructional items such as laptops, chargers and learning materials today for a potential virtual learning day on Thursday. No decision has been made on Thursday’s school status. All school families and staff will be notified if there are any updates on Thursday’s status. Please be safe. Thank you.
Attention Parents and Student-Athletes! With today’s frigid temperatures, it may be hard to believe, but spring sports start next Saturday!
Please review the attached graphic for specific times and locations for each sport.
🔹 Participation Requirements:
✅ 2.0 GPA (Quarter 2 Report Card)
✅ Up-to-date Physical (dated after June 1, 2024)
✅ Completed Online Registration
Sports Offered & Tryout Info:
⚾ Baseball – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ WiHi Baseball Field
🥎 Softball – 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ WiHi Softball Field
🎾 Tennis – 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ WiHi Tennis Courts
🏃♂️ Track & Field – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ County Stadium
🥍 Boys Lacrosse – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lacrosse Fields
🥍 Girls Lacrosse – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lacrosse Fields
🏅 Bocce – March 10th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ WiHi Gymnasium
For any questions, contact the respective coaches listed in the flyer. Let’s gear up for a great season—see you on the field!
🏀🔥 GAME DAY ALERT! 🔥🏀
WiHi Boys Basketball takes on Easton TONIGHT! 💙💛 Get ready for an intense Bayside South vs. North matchup as our Indians battle the Warriors on our home court!
📍 Location: WiHi Gym
⏰ JV Tip-Off: 4:30 PM
⏰ Varsity Tip-Off: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available on GoFan – Don’t miss out!
We know families and staff are wondering about tomorrow's school status, so we wanted to let everyone know that as of now, we anticipate opening on time and in schools Thursday, Feb. 13. If there were foggy conditions in the morning that necessitated a delay, families and staff would be notified through the usual process. We look forward to seeing everyone in school bright and early tomorrow.
Important update on the status of Wicomico County Public Schools for Wednesday, Feb. 12:
On Wednesday, Wicomico Schools will have a virtual learning day. Students were sent home with laptops and/or other learning materials. Please check the messages from your student’s school (or the school or schools where you work) for virtual learning day instructions.
Those who work in the Central Office and school offices will work remotely on Wednesday, as informed by email before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Please be safe.
Today the Wicomico County Board of Education approved a final 2024-2025 school calendar adjustment to make up for one of the days missed in January. As preferred by the most people who responded to a survey on makeup day options, and as recommended by the Superintendent and his team, the Board approved changing the Feb. 17 Presidents Day holiday to a day of school with 3-hour early dismissal.
Of the nearly 5,400 responses to the school system’s calendar adjustment survey, more (45%) favored making up a missed school day from January with a school day with 3-hour early dismissal on Monday, Feb. 17 than on either of the other two potential dates. Please plan accordingly.
Due to expectant inclement weather, the Wicomico County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.. 11 at 7 p.m. will now be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will still be held at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
In anticipation of winter weather affecting the school schedule this week, please note that students will bring home laptops and other materials today. (We recognize this may require students to transport materials back and forth, but it is necessary to be prepared in case snow comes sooner than is currently predicted.)
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 11) will be a school day, but we are announcing now that schools will dismiss 3 hours early on Tuesday, with no after-school or evening activities. Wicomico County Public Schools is prepared to have a virtual learning day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 if needed.
School families and staff should remain alert for other school status updates this week.
