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Here Comes the Bus App Important Notice
Dear TCPS Families: Please be advised that the Here Comes the Bus application (HCTB) will not operate after 12/31/22. The reason for the service failure is that Verizon will no longer be supporting their 3G cellular

Dr. Pepukayi Presents the TCPS FY24 Draft Budget
Superintendent Sharon Pepukayi Ed.D. presented the TCPS FY24 proposed budget to the Board of Education at the December 14, 2022, Board Meeting Work Session. A Public Budget Hearing will be held on January 18, 2023,

TCPS Pilots SafeTime App
The safety of our students and the security of our schools are top priorities for Talbot County Public Schools and must be a shared responsibility by all of our stakeholders. In an effort to empower our students,

TCPS Welcomes Newly Elected Board of Education Members at Swearing-In Ceremony
A swearing-in ceremony for the incumbent and newest members of the Talbot County Board of Education was held at the Talbot County Education Center on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Kathi Dulin Duvall, Clerk of the

Winter Concert Schedule
Join us for our Winter Concert Series! Students will be performing throughout the month of December, click to view the full schedule!

TCPS Partners with Chesapeake Forum to bring Astrobiologist and Planetary Scientist Pamela Conrad, Ph.D. to SMMHS
TCPS recently partnered with the Chesapeake Forum, An Academy for Lifelong Learning, to bring Astrobiologist and Planetary Scientist Pamela Conrad, Ph.D., for a lecture and presentation at St. Michaels Middle High School. SMMHS science students

Education Foundation Celebrates TCPS Distinguished Alumni
The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation held the 2022 “Mission Possible – Celebrating TCPS Alumni and Supporting Teachers,” on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Oxford Community Center. The purpose of the event was

Dual Enrollment is Now Available at NO COST to TCPS Students
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation aspires to expand and elevate educational opportunities for all students. There are many initiatives in the Blueprint that will provide additional opportunities for students, including a provision that students have access to dual

Pep Talk – Second Quarter Stretch
Whether you are/were an athlete, runner, or have engaged in any activity, the start is quite different than the middle or end. In the beginning, there is a feeling of excitement, exuberation, and elation, but

FY24 Budget Priorities Survey
TCPS wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out our FY24 Budget Priorities Survey. Results will be presented at the October 19th Board of Education Meeting. FY24 Budget Priorities Survey

TCPS Recognizes Advanced Placement Scholars
The Board of Education recognized current students who achieved the status of Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar through their performance on AP exams as of the end of the 2021-2022 school year during their September meeting.

TCPS Appoints Student Representatives to Board of Education
Easton High Senior Alondra Moreno Santana and St. Michaels Middle High Senior Abbie Kemp will represent their schools as student members of the Talbot County Board of Education for the 2022-2023 school year. The students

TCPS Recognizes 20-Year Employees
Talbot County Public Schools recognized employees who have achieved 20 years of service with the school district at the September Board of Education meeting. “It is my privilege to recognize the members of our staff

Here Comes the Bus App is Live!
Dear TCPS Families, The Here Comes The Bus app is now activated! PLEASE NOTE, if you used the app last year, you will need to delete and then re-add your students for the 2022-2023 school

School Meal Information
Talbot County Public Schools offer nutritious meals that meet the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. All schools offer breakfast, lunch, and a la carte items approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students may

Important Information for TCPS Families
Important links and information for the 2022-23 school year from the TCPS Student Services Department 1. FERPA – Family Education Rights and Privacy Act: Information concerning your child’s student records. 2. Bullying Reporting Form – Parent and

Back to School Reminders About Cell Phones
As a reminder to students and families, Talbot County has a policy regarding the possession and use of portable communication devices on TCPS property ( 10.19 Possession of Portable Communication Devices on Talbot County Public

Back to School Dress Code Reminders
As a reminder to students and families, Talbot County has a dress code policy (10.15 Student Dress Code) which applies to students on school property and at school-sponsored activities. Our goal is to create and

TCPS Recognizes Community Partners of the Year
Talbot County Public Schools began celebrating and thanking their Community Partners at an annual breakfast prepared by the Easton High Culinary Arts Program in 2016. A District Community Partner of the Year is recognized, as

TCPS ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(Top) Middle High School Class of 2022 included 57 graduates receiving diplomas. (Bottom) The Easton High School Class of 2022 included 271 diploma recipients Easton High and Saint Michaels Middle High schools have announced preliminary