
We have Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4 to 6pm Monday with free Halloween supplies available in the gym. We are still in need of candy donations and decorated trunk volunteers for our Fall Festival Oct 24. Looking ahead: Oct 18th we will be closed. Have a great week!

Wednesday, October 9th is our Flu Clinic here at Deal Island! If you are interested and need a form, please request one from Nurse Jen and she will send one home today. You can email her at jingalls@somerset.k12.md.us, call the school at 410 784 2449 or message her on Rooms. Thank you!


Anyone can take a stand against bullying! During National Bullying Prevention Month, and all year-long, we encourage the school community to report incidents of bullying to school administration, or use our online form at www.somerset.k12.md.us/report_BHI_form


It is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We are so blessed to have Mr. Kelly keep our school a healthy and clean environment for our students to succeed! Especially an entire school all by himself!!!! You never go unnoticed Mr. Kelly, we love and appreciate you!!


Reminder: No School tomorrow for staff professional development. No school also means No Rock Creek Church after school. It is also our last day for Joe Corbi's Sales online. Paper forms with money due on Thursday. Thank you!

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Mid-terms go home on Tuesday! We are closed Wednesday for Teacher professional development and it's the last day for Joe Corbi sales! October 7th is Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4-6pm. Have a great weekend!

Reminder: Tomorrow is a free casual day and its red white and blue themed! We are going to party for our PBIS incentive likes its July 4, 1776! Please make sure students have no unexcused absences! Thank you!

Our picture make up day is November 8th, which is also a half day! Just in case your student was absent or if you are not satisfied with their photo. Thank you!

Schools will open for students and teachers after a 2-hour delay, Wednesday, 9/25/24. 12-month & FNS staff should report on time or use liberal leave. Monitoring of local roads and high tides will continue overnight. Thank you for attending to future messages and updates.


Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day with uniforms, swimming lessons for 4th grade and Rock Creek Church after school for those students who submitted their interest form. You can pre-purchase your pictures online at www.strawbridge.net using our DIS code FM461253.

Due to flooding in low-lying parts of Somerset County, schools will be closed Tuesday September 24, 2024 for students and 10-month staff. 12-month staff should report on time or use liberal leave.


Due to flooding in low lying areas of our county and higher than normal tides, SCPS will be closed Monday, 9/23/24 for students and 10-month staff. 12 month staff should report on time. Please be safe.


Next week is Picture Day on Wednesday! 4th grade is swimming at the YMCA Mon-Wed. Friday is our first PBIS incentive. Students may dress casual, the theme is REDWHITEBLUE/USA. Students must have no referrals or unexcused absences.Looking ahead: October 2nd we are closed for teacher professional development.

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Thank you to all the families and community members who came to our DIS meeting tonight! Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell shared a presentation with the community regarding our positive comments about our county, current data, and goals. Please view at your leisure.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11Zg9Jjp0uDfEfRN-21VhD9nPo9qLn_9sAT3ltTOghu0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Somerset County Public Schools' Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) Presents their 2nd Annual Resource Fair on October 10, 2024 from 6 - 7 PM at Somerset County Technical High School. SECAC invites you to explore the resources available to your child & family and discover the support & services that can benefit you within our community.
Dinner will be served. For more information, questions and concerns, contact Melissa Heavenridge at 410-651-1616 x 11385, mheavenridge@somerset.k12.md.us.


Social media threats continue circulating in our area and around the Eastern Shore. These threats have been analyzed by law enforcement and our school safety partners and deemed to be non-credible. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority. Thank you to our students and families for sharing these social media posts with law enforcement and school personnel. Please continue to do so. You can also report threats to the Safe Schools Tip Line at 1-833-MD-B-SAFE.


We are so thankful for Mrs. Pusey and all that she does for our school!


Deal Island & Princess Anne Communities: Join us on 9/19/24 from 6-7:30PM at Deal Island Elementary, or 9/26/24 from 6-7:30PM at Princess Anne Elementary. The Superintendent wants to hear from you! More info: www.somerset.k12.md.us/listen-learn-lead




Next Wednesday, September 25th, will be our uniform picture day for students. All students will have their pictures taken regardless of purchase. You can pre-purchase your pictures online at www.strawbridge.net using our DIS code FM461253. You can also send in a check made out to Strawbridge Studios.


The Maryland Center for School Safety released information late last night about a nationwide social media threat that has been circulating throughout communities. SCPS wants to make all of our families aware that this threat has been deemed non-credible by local law enforcement, and schools will continue normal operations today. As always, student and staff safety is our highest priority and we appreciate the outreach from our community on this issue.
