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

#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.

SIS families: Thank you for your patience and understanding during today’s precautionary lockdown. Law enforcement has deemed it safe for students to dismiss normally at the regular time with support from additional law enforcement. Please plan for normal school operations to resume tomorrow, Wednesday May 31, 2023. Thank you and have a good evening.

SIS Families: Law enforcement is still investigating the off-campus threat. The lockdown has been modified to allow movement in the building, but visitors are not permitted to enter at this time. Additional updates will be sent as the situation evolves.

SIS is in a precautionary lockdown after receiving a threat. Law enforcement is investigating the off-campus threat, and has determined the school / campus are secure at this time. More information will follow as the situation evolves.

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.

Reminders:
Friday, May 26, 2023 is an early dismissal day. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 pm; Intermediate & High Schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 29, 2023 SCPS schools and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend!


Reminders:
Friday, May 26, 2023 is an early dismissal day. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 pm; Intermediate & High Schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 29, 2023 SCPS schools and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend!


TIME CORRECTION: The 2022-2023 County Student Recognition Ceremonies on May 24 (WHS - North end schools) and 25th (CHS - South end schools) will be held at 7:00 PM (not at 6pm). Please join us at 7:00 on either night, to recognize students and their achievements made in '22-23!

Update on Times for Awards Ceremony

SIS's Masquerade Dance is a HUGE hit.

Tuesday Night the SIS Band student gave a wonderful concert. Families and staff got to enjoy a beautiful spring night with some great music.

The Spring Formal is this Friday May 19th from 6-8pm. Get your tickets early, during lunch, for $8 or pay $10 at the door.

Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are on from 4 to 6 pm. Tomorrow Tuesday, 5/16. The band concert is still on at 6 pm; please arrive by 5:30. Rain or shine. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the choir concert has been postponed.
Summer School Registration is now open in PowerSchool. You can access the Registration by logging into PowerSchool. Looking for FORMS on the Navigation bar (on the left) then select "Summer School Enrollment Form." If you have any questions please contact Ms. Tull at SIS.
The closed session of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Somerset Board of Education has been rescheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open session will begin at 6:00 p.m.

