
Greetings Jag Nation! 8th grade returns tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/5 and ALL students return Wednesday, 9/6. Here's an 8 minute video outlining some news and information. Have a great day!
https://youtu.be/XaYjtYc0V9c

Somerset County Public Schools will be closed Friday, Sept. 1 & Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We wish everyone a restful, long weekend! See you next week for the first days of 2023-2024!


We are so excited to see our students and their families for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! Be sure to stop by before 6 pm today to grab some food and meet the amazing staff we have to ensure your child's success.


Parents/Guardians: Check your email for an invite from "edurooms" to create an account. Use your new login with the SCPS Mobile App to connect with your students teachers today!
Didn't get an email? Ask your student's teacher for your Rooms Magic Code tonight at Open House.


Please come out and support our varsity football team tomorrow at 6 as we defend our house against Colonel Richardson! Show your support by dressing in all black.


Congratulations to our golf team on their first match at Rum Pointe. Doug Fisher, Emily Whitelock, Hailey Watkinson, Cole Miles, and Reagan Walters landed in 4th place out of 8 teams! Alex Bui, Ashlynn Merritt and Amara Hankerson competed individually scoring a respective 58, 61, and 66.


Welcome back, Teachers & Staff to the 2023 - 2024 school year! Our teachers and support staff returned today for an action-packed Opening Week in preparation for our students' return. Please join us in sharing your support for #TeamSCPS. Have a GREAT year!


Check out our WAHS Spirit shop! This is our first spirit shop of the year. It will be open from 8/25 to 9/7. There will be more shops to come but this one kicks off the 2023-24 school year. You can scan the QR code or access the link @ https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/tFdLAqz1qy


Each year, SCPS offers parents and guardians the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance. For plan information and to enroll your student for the 2023-2024 school year, visit our district website: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/student-accident-insurance


Please be aware of the following if you are interest in play golf this coming school year. The Varsity Coach would love for you to come out if you are 9th-12th and have a current sports physical. Varsity Coach is William "Billy" Walters! Hope to see you on the greens!


Do you know a Somerset County Public Schools' educator who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for #FFFCUClearsTheList! @FFFCUofMD is giving away $70 for school supplies to FIFTEEN local educators in celebration of their 70th Anniversary! Nominate an outstanding educator by August 4th.
Nominate here:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/event-details/?event_cat=community&event=2023-fffcu-clears-the-list
#70YearsofFFFCU #FFFCU #DontJustBankBelong


Washington High School is looking to hire additional English, Spanish, and Special Education teachers as well as substitute teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of our students. Washington High School is on the pathway to being one of the best high schools on the Eastern Shore. If you or someone you know is interested please contact Principal Tony Bevilacqua at 443-365-4632 or email tbevilacqua@somerset.k12.md.us


Alright Jag Nation! Our football team has been overhauled with a new coaching staff with a plan for success! Our players have been lifting and running like never before. However, we are underfunded and we need gear! Please come out and support our car wash this Saturday! All proceeds go to purchasing additional helmets, shoulder pads, and other gear we need to grow our numbers and be a force to be reckoned with!


IMPORTANT DATES! CALL AND MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY FOR FALL SPORTS!!! ANY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT (WAHS, CAHS, AND SIS) CAN GET THEIR SPORTS PHYSICAL ON THESE DATES! CALL 410-651-4040 TODAY AND SCHEDULE IN TIME FOR FALL SPORTS!


#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For just a few more hours (through Weds. July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



#TeamSCPS: Last year you helped us raise $500 for school supplies with #FFFCULikeForACause! 📓✏️ Can we beat last year's likes and shares? Go to @FFFCUofMD on Instagram to show your support of our #SmallButMighty system in Somerset!
For 24 hours (July 11th at 12 pm through July 12th at 12 pm), FFFCU will donate $1 for every like their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each repost on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help ensure teachers and students are ready for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to support or visit their website for more information:
https://www.firstfinancial.org/community/community-events/



As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Independence Day. There will be no summer school on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!


Summer School begins Monday, 6/26/23! As we prepare to welcome students back for the summer, please note that bus transportation schedules will be sent via EMAIL over the next few days to the address used to register your student in PowerSchool.
Bus drivers will NOT notify parents/guardians via phone call this year. Please check your email for an automated message with your student's transportation information.


Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual) Training on Tuesday, June 27th, and Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 from 1:00-3:15 Learn the common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect youth with help! Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register by the
deadline on Monday, June 12, 2023.


Attention PARENTS of WAHS football players. There is a parent meeting on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00pm in the Washington High School Auditorium. Come out and meet the new coach- Alec Meintzer- and hear about his program plans and expectations.
