![2025-2026 Academic Calendar Drafts & Survey, Review the calendar drafts and leave feedback by Feb. 14, 2025](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_beb5fee0-ea88-4b11-ac66-25fa6241633e.png)
February 4, 2025
SCPS is seeking community input on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Please review calendar drafts 1 - 4 and leave your feedback and comments in our short survey by Friday, Febr...
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February 3, 2025
Throughout February, Somerset County Public Schools will celebrate African American History Month by engaging students in meaningful learning experiences at all grade levels. This...
![A new update to the SCPS Mobile App is Coming soon - enhanced features will streamline communications in the school app and rooms](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_584cb8ee-c744-44a7-aae2-cf91204ad2ed.png)
January 31, 2025
Somerset County Public Schools is excited to announce new updates to the Rooms platform, available through the SCPS mobile app . These enhancements make staying connected with you...
![SCPS Logo on blue background with text that reads "Board of Education Meeting Notice: Open Budget Work Sessions January 28 & February 11, 2025 5:30-7:30pm at the somerset board of education office](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_48b30127-595b-48e6-8c32-8bf4ea321b16.png)
January 23, 2025
The Somerset Board of Education will meet on January 28, 2025 and February 11, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Somerset Board of Education Office at 7982a Tawes Campus Dr. in West...
![Virtual Instruction Day Reminder, Jan. 17, 2025 with images of weather and virtual learning](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f03a013a-5edd-4499-8fed-0f9efcb89718.png)
January 17, 2025
Dear SCPS Community, We are closely monitoring the potential for inclement weather expected over the weekend, and how this may impact our return to school early next week. As a ...
![New Year message from the superintendent](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f2f0df3f-10a1-4a5e-9c22-4dd7de3ed030.png)
January 15, 2025
Dear Somerset County Public Schools Community, Welcome back! It is with great excitement and anticipation that we greet the start of a new year, 2025! As we come together to kick...
![The Somerset Board of Education will hold a closed-session administrative meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss improved board efficiency and function , and other related matters.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_efff6641-915c-47c0-bee3-a42c7bb832ce.png)
January 14, 2025
The Somerset Board of Education will hold a closed-session administrative meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss improved board...
![holiday graphics and a picture of the superintendent with text that reads "Season's Greetings & Gratitude from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a8e6da5f-2e50-4019-b813-e6bdc9ec38e0.png)
December 20, 2024
Dear Somerset County Public Schools Community, As we begin Winter Break, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each member of our school community—studen...
![image of the superintendent at her desk and text that reads "happy holidays from Dr. Tasker-Mitchell](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2986e5fd-1e87-4bc8-b2e5-31adc02de2c9.png)
December 17, 2024
As the holidays approach and winter break nears, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell shares her warm wishes, reflections on all that has been accomplished this year and news & information for ...
![photos of cash for class winners and text that reads "congratulations scps educators"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3181ee50-64af-4506-8ff1-e1a84f39c78e.png)
December 16, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (December 16, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools is proud to announce that numerous teachers have been awarded $12,500 in the Hertrich Family of Automobile Deal...
![2024 2025 Academic Calendar Revision December 2024 Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8e76a058-6402-46bf-934d-183655de17e8.png)
December 13, 2024
Due to the inclement weather closures on September 23 & 24, 2024, the SCPS 2024-2025 Academic Calendar has been revised. To meet the 180 instructional days required by COMAR, make...
![winter scene with christmas tree that says Somerset County Public Schools 2024 Holiday Concert Schedule](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4d064059-4018-4c5f-917a-f10da34cbff9.png)
November 23, 2024
Somerset County Public Schools is excited to announce its 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system! From joyful chor...
![Board of education work session notice header - open budget work session december 12, 2024 5:30-7:30 PM](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_dbd5f140-d98a-498b-97e2-2f9162806df1.png)
November 20, 2024
The Somerset Board of Education will meet on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Somerset Board of Education Office at 7982a Tawes Campus Dr. in Westover for a ...
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November 13, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (November 13, 2024) – Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) educators were recently awarded $20,994 in competitive Education Grants from the Community Foundation of...
![image of soldiers saluting American Flag in sky with text that reads "honoring those who served veterans day november 11, 2024"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a886ca82-8256-4713-9c31-2b81d49929d4.png)
November 13, 2024
WESTOVER, MD (November 12, 2024) – On Veterans Day, students and staff across Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) came together in heartfelt observance to honor local veterans...
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November 5, 2024
Superintendent of SCPS, Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell, has a few important updates for the month of November 2024: Don't miss your opportunity to attend one of the last stops on t...
![image of the superintendent with text that reads "from the desk of the superintendent: a message from Dr. Tasker-Mitchell about SCPS' 2024-2025 Inclement Weather Virtual Day Instruction Plan"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b4f70a0d-7310-4ad9-afce-4d186e1ad335.png)
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...
![side of a yellow school bus that reads SCPS highlights school bus safety, National school Bus safety Week October 21-25, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d4591d79-fa14-43b1-b97a-e3b3a72c5e13.png)
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 ...
![picture with graphics of inclement weather and text that reads 2024 2025 inclement weather virtual day instruction plan](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerset_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9f68d9e9-25ec-4454-b182-a2065a92b05d.png)
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_ddb9a877-e5e7-4081-bb75-1816ffa7d739.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...