Parkside High

Our Parkside Band superstar musical scholars did an amazing job, while having fun, this weekend at All-Shore Band! There is so much musical talent here at Parkside!

Reminder of next week's schedule for students of Wicomico County Public Schools: Wednesday, April 1 is now a full school day. Thursday, April 2 is a makeup day (for a school day missed for winter weather) with 3-hour early dismissal. Schools and Central Office will be closed Friday, April 3 as well as Monday, April 6 for Spring Break.

Parkside Planetarium Presents: "Forward to the Moon" at 6 p.m. March 26, 27 and 30. Be in one of the 65 comfy seats at a show as Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.

NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. This show is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio. Run time is 22 minutes. Suitable for age 8 and up.

Tickets are just $5 plus a $1 transaction fee, and must be purchased through gofan.co at one of these links:

Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247751?schoolId=MD22646

Friday, March 27, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247750?schoolId=MD22646

Monday, March 30, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247749?schoolId=MD22646

Important reminder: Monday, March 16 is now a school day with 3-hour early dismissal. This makes up the first of three days missed due to winter weather conditions. (The other two makeup days, also with 3-hour early dismissal, are on April 2 -- with April 1 now a full school day -- and June 12. ) March 16 is no longer a staff professional day, as shown on the original approved calendar..

Reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Be sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour.

Reminder: Mid-term progress reports for the 3rd Marking Term come out Feb. 27. Be sure to review the student's progress report with the student and discuss expectations for the rest of the marking term and school year.

Tabletop Gaming Club starting back up next week. Sponsored by the Wicomico Public Library.

Important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th. Please be safe.

Please note that this will use the final make-up day built into the approved school calendar. After this closure, Wicomico Schools will be ready to transition to a virtual instruction day the next time conditions necessitate the closure of school buildings.

Meeting date change: The Wicomico County Board of Education special meeting and work session has been moved from Tuesday morning to Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 a.m.

School status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to expected severe weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, February 23rd. Please be safe.

Congratulations to Benjamin Smith, Malak Ahmed, Daneilisse Sorto Marin, and Reed Luppens for having top scores on the Reading MAP assessment during the 1st semester! Way to go! We are proud of each of you!

CONGRATULATIONS to Parkside Mock Trial on their playoff victory over Snow Hill this evening! You were incredible! So proud of all of you!

Congratulations to the following who finished top 3 today at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition: Nathan Moon- 3rd Place Electrical Construction Wiring, Avery Tawes- 2nd Place Carpentry, and Olivia Folke- 3rd Place Masonry. We're proud of you all!

Best of luck to our WCPS Parkside CTE students who are competing today at the Regional SkillsUSA Competition in Dorchester County! We are so proud of you!

The Baltimore Ravens are proud to announce the new Black History Month Visual Art & Essay Contest! This year's theme is "Harlem Renaissance." Students are encouraged to submit an original essay or piece of art that explores the cultural, artistic, literary, and intellectual contributions of the Black community during the Harlem Renaissance and their lasting impact on society today. Submissions may highlight influential writers, artists, musicians, performers, thinkers, or movements that helped define the Harlem Renaissance and reshaped Black identity, creativity, and expression in America. The impact of these contributions may be inspiring, challenging, educational, or anything that sparks emotion, reflection, and deeper understanding of this transformative period in history. This contest is open to all middle and high school students in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Essays and artwork must be the author's original, unpublished work. Students should not submit both an essay and piece of art. Only one category will be accepted as a submission. All entries are due on February 27, 2026, and eight total winners (four grand prizes, four runners-up) will be identified by the end of the month. Details Essays should be between 250–500 words. Artwork must be a drawing, painting, or other two-dimensional mixed media piece and measure no more than 40 inches in any direction. (Animation, graphic design, film, photography, sculpture, printmaking, or other three-dimensional works will not be accepted.) All artwork must be accompanied by an abstract that includes a description of the piece and its connection to the theme. (Word count is flexible.) There are two divisions: Middle School (Grades 6–8) & High School (Grades 9–12). One grand prize winner and one runner-up will be selected from each division and category. Submissions must be uploaded as an attachment to BaltimoreRavens.com/BlackHistoryMonth no later than Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM. One project per submission. All projects must be submitted individually for consideration. Submit either an essay or a piece of art, not both.

More info to come!!!

Field Trip Rescheduled Update: Salisbury Police Department Students who registered for the City of Salisbury Police Department field trip today are advised that the trip has been rescheduled for February 19th. If you signed up please check your student email for details. Additional information will be shared as the date approaches. If you have questions, refer to the information sent to your student email.

The U.S. Marine Corps will be here next week February 24th during 2nd period(Guidance Office) to meet with interested or undecided students who are considering the military. Reserve your seat now in schoolinks or visit Career Coach Mr. Reed in Guidance. This is a general information session designed to help you learn about the U.S. Marine Corps and the opportunities available through military service. We’ll discuss how the Marines can support your professional growth and lifestyle needs, including housing, travel, medical care, education, and more. Marine recruiters are here to only share information not to pressure you. Their goal is to help you understand all aspects of Marine Corps service so you can make the best decision for your future. What to Expect: This session is for information only • A chance to discuss your goals and how a Marine Corps or military pathway could help you achieve them • Learn about a wide range of Marine Corps career fields and opportunities • Guidance to help you make an informed decision about your future • Connections to resources that support your individual needs This session is ideal for teens who are curious about military service, leadership development, education benefits, and personal growth opportunities.

Reminder: If you are attending SU in the Fall of 2026, please check your SU email for the invitation for a chance to win $1,000! SU Annual Shore Scholarship Event: Friday, February 20th, 9AM Attention SU Applicants: Salisbury University's Admission Team will be here on Friday, February 20th to offer a $1,000 scholarship to one of our seniors! Will it be you? What do you have to do? • Plan to attend SU in the Fall 2026 • Complete and submit your application to SU, if you haven't already done so. • Check your SU EMAIL ACCOUNT for your invitation. • Register for the event, following the instructions in that email invite. • Confirm your attendance in SchooLinks, using this link: https://app.schoolinks.com/events/VZg7xW/k12-user/redirect/ • Show up on February 20th! That's it! You must be present to win! Don't miss out on the opportunity. LOCATION: Auditorium   *This event is led by Salisbury University.