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Wicomico County Public Schools has set a new electronics policy for the 2026-27 school year starting Sept. 1 & 2.
Wicomico County Public Schools prohibits student cell phone use
Starting with the first bell on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, students in Wicomico County Public Schools may not use personal electronic devices during the school day. This new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” rule supports a safe and effective learning environment, and meets the requirements of a new state law that will prohibit student cell phone use during school hours. more
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Wicomico County School Board Members David A. Plotts, left, and Dr. Bonnie H. Ennis, right, helped hand out every color of book bag during the Fresh Start Back to School Event at the Civic Center, at last year's event. This year, a limited number of clear book bags will be available first come, first served, for Wicomico Middle and WiHi students, whose schools are requiring them as a part of a pilot program.
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts at Fresh Start event in Salisbury
Wicomico County Public School students in grades K-12 get a free, fun jumpstart on Back-to-School readiness at the fourth annual Fresh Start event, Sun., Aug. 23, 1-4 PM at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. more
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Graduates of the inaugural FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program hold their certificates and are joined by Gov. Wes Moore, UMES President Heidi Anderson and Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano as well as other UMES officials. Students are Mohammed Adawi, John Banks, Kabir Bhadmus, Dwayne Boney Jr., Domenic Giandomenico, Isaac Helfer, Emily Lawson, Triston Schwind, Hunter Wakeman, Dimitry Watt, Daniel Weitman, and Jason Zhu.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program completes its first year with 12 graduates
SALISBURY — Twelve graduates of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program received their certificate of completion of academic requirements from … more
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Trigg Hall dates to 1954 and houses the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Science. It is named for the university’s fourth leader, Frank Trigg (1850-1933), when UMES was known as Princess Anne Academy. He served as principal from 1902-1910.
Somerset County supports UMES' request for federal grant to benefit renovation of Trigg Hall
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Commissioners sent a letter of support for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s grant application to the USDA’s National Institute of Food and … more
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Perry Angelonga, continuing education and workforce development computer coordinator at Wor-Wic Community College, works with the UltiMaker 3D printer at the college’s makerspace. PROVIDED PHOTO
Wor-Wic to hold 3D printing class
SALISBURY — The continuing education division of Wor-Wic Community College will offer a “3D Modeling and Printing Fundamentals” class on two Mondays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., … more
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Stewart Lundy, co-owner of Perennial Roots Farm in Accomac, Virginia, talks to summer interns participating in UMES' Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program funded by USDA NIFA.
$750,000 grant to UMES shapes agricultural workforce development
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore contributes to workforce development in agriculture and related fields through its Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates … more
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Individuals wishing to provide comments on any of the policies before the board meeting may send their thoughts to comments@mywcps.org. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
New AI policy forwarded to Aug. 11 WCPS Board meeting
The recently passed MD Senate Bill 720 provides a mandate for schools to establish AI guidelines, policies, and practices. In accordance with that mandate, the Wicomico County Board of Education has included AI policy guidelines to move forward to the August 11 General Board meeting. more
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The School of Veterinary Medicine at UMES anticipates enrolling 50 Maryland and 50 out-of-state students its first year and start classes in the summer of 2027 if its accreditation meets AVMA Council of Education standards.
School of Veterinary Medicine at UMES hopeful to enroll 100 students for summer 2027 start
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) continues to move forward in its work to establish Maryland’s first in-state veterinary school. A comprehensive site visit by … more
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Beverly Minus Wyatt, the president of the William Henry High School Alumni Association, speaks before Capital School District representatives about the demolition of William Henry Middle School on Wednesday, July 29.
William Henry Middle in Dover to be demolished for intensive learning center
Interested parties filled the Capital School District boardroom on Wednesday, July 29, to discuss the demolition and reconstruction of William Henry Middle School on Carver Road in Dover. more
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Wicomico High is one of two schools participating in a clear book bag pilot program. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
Wicomico Middle School and High School to require clear book bags under pilot program
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools will implement a clear book bag pilot program at two schools in the district for the 2026-2027 school year. Students at Wicomico Middle School and … more
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Delaware State University has received an A-plus for teaching future reading educators.
Delaware State University earns A-plus for instructing reading teachers
The National Council on Teacher Quality has awarded the undergraduate elementary education program at Delaware State University a high grade. more
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Gloria Ho, a Delaware school social worker, spoke to the crowd on June 17 about how immigration enforcement affects students.
Teachers say there’s a lack of support for multilingual learners in schools
DOVER — Suhey Matamoros said fear and concern among immigrant students at her elementary school started right after the 2024 presidential election. They started asking her questions about … more
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School backpacks for students heading to grades K-5 available Aug. 8
PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church located at 11350 Stewart Neck Road is hosting its annual free school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9-noon or as long as the supplies last. … more
Summer heat and humidity are hard on humans, and bees too. A hands-on workshop to provide strategies on keeping your bee colonies in good health is July 25 at UMES' Research, Extension and Teaching Farm in Princess Anne.
Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop
PRINCESS ANNE — The dog days of summer are here along with the notorious heat and humidity the season brings. UMES Extension is offering a workshop Saturday, July 25 to equip beginning and … more
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Brian Andrew Yates, Jr., of Mardela Middle and High School, begins serving as the first student member of the Wicomico County Board of Education in recent years following the Board's June 30 special meeting/work session in Salisbury. (WCPS photo)
Wicomico School Board appoints Mardela's Yates as student member, passes amended budget
The Wicomico County Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of its student member during a special/work session Tuesday, June 30 at the Board auditorium on Long Street in Salisbury. Brian Andrew Yates, Jr.,(Andrew Yates) who just completed his sophomore year at Mardela Middle and Senior High School, was introduced by Board Chairman Gene Malone. more
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As of noon, May 29, 2026 Holly Grove Christian School completed its first 50 years.
Holly Grove Christian School announces its final honor roll for the 2025-26 school year
WESTOVER — Holly Grove Christian School announces the honor rolls for the final quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to the graduates, and the promotion of the other students to the … more
UMES graduate research assistant Unishma Ghimire of Princess Anne is working on a project involving heat stress in pasture-raised poultry.
UMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry awarded DCA scholarship
PRINCESS ANNE — Unishma Ghimire received a $3,000 scholarship for the second consecutive year awarded through  Delmarva Chicken Association’s  Scholarship Program. She is pursuing … more
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Wor-Wic Community College President Dr. Deborah Casey, right,presented Delmar High School Junior Jackson Luffman, left, with a complimentary college bag on Wednesday, June 3. (Contributed photo)
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship opens for Delmar students
Since 2019, the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship has provided a pivotal funding pathway to higher education for most of the state’s high school graduates and GED recipients. more
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Those mylar balloons at graduation can knock out the power
It’s graduation season which means many are celebrating, often with mylar balloons. Delmarva Power reminds customers of the negative impact that mylar balloons, also known as foil balloons, can … more
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UMES pre-vet student Gabrielle Henderson takes part in ear-tagging kids on April 30, 2026 in UMES’ small ruminant barn.
More than 80 lambs and kids arrive at UMES with all hands on deck providing care
PRINCESS ANNE — Lambing and kidding season looks a little different on a college campus compared to a small farm. It takes a total team effort at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to monitor … more
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