Parkside High

Not every adventurer goes around the moon. These intrepid educators are getting ready to go Over the Edge for ALICE On May 8th. That's the day that Beaver Run Elementary Principal Dave Harris, Wicomico High Principal Dr. Nikki Blake, Chief Finance and Operations Officer Dr. Brian Raygor and Wicomico Middle Assistant Principal Kimandi Binns will rappel from the roof of The Ross down to the streets of Downtown Salisbury. We thank them for their willingness to serve students and families in this unique and somewhat daunting effort.

Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.

Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.

(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)

Great job by our Parkside CTE Criminal Justice 2 students and thank you Mr. Kaiser for setting this up! Lights, phones, action 🚨📞 Our Criminal Justice-2 students stepped into the role of real 911 dispatchers today, while they handled high-pressure scenarios, making split-second decisions, and learning what it truly takes to be the calm voice in a crisis. From gathering critical information to prioritizing emergency responses, these future professionals got a hands-on look at the intensity and responsibility behind every call. The pressure is real and they rose to the challenge. 💪 #FutureFirstResponders #CriminalJustice #911Simulation #HandsOnLearning

Parkside Class of 2026...don't forget to upload your college acceptance and award letters in SchooLinks!

This week's Parkside Sports schedule. Let's go, RAMS!

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Parkside High Class of 2026 last evening at the Green and White BINGO! Now you have a chance to support our Parkside Marching RAMS in just a few weeks with their BINGO!

Spanish National Honor Society meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 13th, after school. See you there!

Four Parkside High School student-athletes, Maci Funk, Reagan Streng, AJ Agoglia, and Mady Bleile, recently attended the Bayside Athletics Leadership Conference at Salisbury University, where they gained valuable insight into developing their leadership skills and understanding their roles both on and off the field. The day included a small group session with Dr. Siers to complete the LPI 360 assessment, followed by engaging sessions on student leadership growth, applying leadership skills, a coaches Q&A, and an admissions tour, all of which provided meaningful experiences to support their continued development as leaders. 

Order your yard sign for your favorite RAMFAM PHS Class of 2026 graduate!

A new scholarship opportunity this year! Please note the deadline is April 16th.

School Status Alert for Friday, April 10: Wicomico County Public Schools has a 90-minute delay due to fog. Breakfast will not be served at school. Schools provide additional details if needed. Please be safe.

The Nursing Assistant Program had a special guest, Ashley Dagen, from Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital, who is Director of Quality and Risk-COTA/L& CSRS come and discuss rehabilitation and restorative therapy. Students had a great experience learning and practicing how to use various adaptive devices patients may use while recovering from injuries or various conditions. Thank you Ashley!

See Mr. Bozman for more information.

Just three more days until we celebrate the wonderful Teacher of the Year semifinalists from around Wicomico County Public Schools and learn which one will be the 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Meet all of the semifinalists (listed below) in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz1Wq4Llh0

Semifinalists for 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year:

Beaver Run Elementary: Meghan Albers, Prekindergarten
Bennett Middle: Kari Thomas (NBCT), Math
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Shelley Smith, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Delmar Elementary: Tracy Hayes (NBCT), Special Education
East Salisbury Elementary: Heather Davis, 3rd Grade

Fruitland Primary: Courtney Feeney, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Fruitland Intermediate: Kacie Robinson, 3rd Grade
Glen Avenue Elementary: Lyndsay Greenan, 2nd Grade
James M. Bennett High: Dr. Chelsea Taylor, English Language Arts/Literacy Professional Development Coach
Mardela Middle & High: Amber Dorman, English Language Arts

North Salisbury Elementary: Madeline Naumann, 3rd Grade Magnet Math
Northwestern Elementary: Melissa Hileman, 5th Grade
Parkside High/CTE: Andre Carter, Physical Education
Pemberton Elementary: Marsha Rickards, Kindergarten
Pinehurst Elementary: Jodi Moore (NBCT), Reading Intervention

Pittsville Elementary & Middle: Kristin Walston, Reading Intervention
Prince Street Elementary: Diane Powers, 3rd Grade
Salisbury Middle: Gabrielle “Ellie” Cuppett, Chorus
West Salisbury Elementary: Lauren Gilmore (NBCT), 1st Grade
Westside Primary: Jessica Carter (NBCT), Reading Intervention

Westside Intermediate: Bethany Hammond, 2nd Grade
Wicomico Middle: Katy Likovich, 8th-Grade Science
Wicomico High: Danielle Glenn, Math
Willards Elementary: Sophia Vitilio, 3rd Grade
Special Programs: Jen Campbell, Math, Virtual Learning

Congratulations to the Twilight CTE Nail Tech first cohort on an incredible achievement! 💅 3 students passed the Nail Tech Practical Exam today with a score of 92% or higher. This is a powerful reflection of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their craft. We are extremely proud of these students!

Early dismissal schedule for this Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. This has also been posted in all grade level Google Classrooms.

Make sure you buy your JrSr Banquet tickets today or tomorrow!

Reminder of Spring Break dates for Wicomico County Public Schools:

Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed

3 WCPS Math Meets...3 victories for the PHS Varsity Math Team and 3 victories for the PHS JV Math Team! Way to go Parkside Math Teams!!!

Our SkillsUSA Community Action Project team had a successful distribution day this past Saturday-3/28 downtown at the Wicomico County Library. Book bags filled with snacks, games, coloring books, hygiene products, and community resource information were handed out to families as well as a box lunch, hot soup, chips, cookies and bottled water. 

Spanish National Honor Society interest meeting this Wednesday during RAMTIME.