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October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024 Dear Somerset County Public Schools Families, I hope this letter finds you well as we settle into the 2024-2025 school year. As we continue into the fall sea...
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October 24, 2024
As National School Bus Safety Week, held from October 21-25, 2024, is underway, Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) reaffirms its commitment to the safety of students who rely ...
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October 23, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (October 23, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) has introduced a new Virtual Day Instruction Plan to ensure uninterrupted learning during inclement weath...
![“Listening & Learning to Lead” Fall 2024 Community Forums hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f17a32fd-a516-4050-ad7a-f46e2f86896d.png)
October 19, 2024
This article was updated to reflect the cancellation of Somerset County Technical High School's forum on 11/14/24, and the rescheduling of Carter G. Woodson Elementary School's s...
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October 15, 2024
The Worcester County Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking information from parents/guardians, and students in a new survey regarding youth behavioral health needs in Worcester ...
![SCPS will host a pilot curriculum overview on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Somerset Board of Education. Please join us to learn more about HMH Into Literature, Attendees will receive an overview of the curriculum pilot currently underway with grades 6-12 ELA teachers and students. Samples of print and digital materials will be available and staff will be available to answer questions. More details will be forthcoming...](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_85844fe0-2bd7-4204-be7e-eb2a03a625c9.png)
October 10, 2024
SCPS will host a pilot curriculum overview on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Somerset Board of Education. Please join us to learn more about HMH Into Literat...
![orange background with many sets of hands making a heart shape. text that reads "unity day october 16, 2024. on wednesday, october 16 SCPS encourages everyone to wear orange, the color of unity , to show we stand united against bullying](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7d7e0891-878f-4adf-b521-ef165a43de2e.png)
October 10, 2024
Dear Somerset County Public Schools Community, As we observe National Bullying Prevention Month this October , I want to emphasize our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive en...
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October 2, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (October 2, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) is proud to join schools nationwide in observing National Bullying Prevention Month throughout the month ...
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September 30, 2024
The month of October has many exciting things in store for SCPS! Learn more by watching Dr. Tasker-Mitchell's October 2024 Video Message:
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September 12, 2024
Dear Students and Families, As we remember September 11, 2001 this week, we reflect on a day that has had a profound impact on our country and the world. It’s important for us to...
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September 11, 2024
At the September 10, 2024 Special Meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, revisions were made to the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar to add five early dismissal days to accommoda...
![special board meeting notice graphic tuesday september 10 at 5:30 pm The meeting will begin with a motion to convene in Closed Session from 5:30 - 6:30 PM The meeting will reconvene for Open Session at 6:30 PM](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_864e0f65-d436-4397-92d9-0b7158cc0413.png)
September 5, 2024
The Somerset County Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM to review and approve personnel appointments, employee unit contracts and...
![woman smiling at a desk with text block that has the text: School Hours Elementary Schools: 8:55 AM - 3:45 PM Somerset Intermediate: 7:40 AM - 2:20 PM High Schools: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM *Students may arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the school start time.*](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7c61f4d0-8bf5-4ba5-957d-d98bcfa9d283.png)
August 13, 2024
Dr. Tasker-Mitchell shares important back-to-school information for the 2024-2025 school year in her August update. We hope you enjoy this short video message from the Superintend...
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July 23, 2024
SCPS' new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, began her 4-year term on July 1, 2024. We hope you enjoy this short video message recapping her first 22 days in off...
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July 3, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (July 3, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools’ (SCPS) newly appointed Superintendent, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, recently began a four-year term; assuming office on...
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June 30, 2024
SCPS' Summer Meals Program will run from Monday, July 1 - Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Monday - Thursday, excluding the July 4 holiday. Students may visit the nearest summer meal site ...
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June 19, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (June 18, 2024) – At its June 18, 2024 regular meeting, the Somerset County Board of Education voted to approve the appointment of Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the ne...
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June 2, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (June 2, 2024) – The Somerset County Board of Education has announced its decision to select Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the next Superintendent of Somerset County P...
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May 24, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (May 24, 2024) – Following its recent round of candidate interviews, the Somerset County Board of Education has reached consensus on two (2) candidate finalists ide...
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May 21, 2024
MAY 23, 2024 SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SCHEDULE UPDATE: Following its recent round of candidate interviews, the Board has reached a consensus on two finalists. The “Meet & Greet” e...