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DRAFT Virtual Day Instruction Plan
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), is opening up a pathway for local education agencies (LEAs) to repurpose certain days as virtual school days in the 2022-2023 school year. The days that may be
TCPS Announces Administrative Appointments
Top: Kelly Mordoch, Corey Devaric Bottom: Nicole Sherrod-Hill, Ashley Quicke The Talbot County Board of Education approved several administrative appointments for the 2022-2023 school year at a special meeting held on May 31. Ms. Kelly
The TCPS Raising a Reader Program!
What do you get when you combine watermelon, a “story stroll”, 600 PreK & K students, and a librarian? Pure Joy! In May, that is what happened in Talbot County at 5 public elementary schools
Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey, Ed.D. Joins TCPS as Curriculum Supervisor
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kelly L. Griffith and the Talbot County Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey as Curriculum Supervisor Social Studies PreK-12 effective July 1, 2022. Dr.
Talbot County Board of Education Appoints New Superintendent of Schools
With a unanimous vote at the May 18, 2022 meeting, the Talbot County Board of Education appointed Dr. Sharon Pepukayi as the new Talbot County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2022, pending finalization of
TCPS Destination Imagination Teams Earn Bid to Global Finals
Three Talbot County Destination Imagination (DI) Teams will travel to Kansas City, Missouri to participate in the Global Finals. The teams are managed by volunteers and seek community support to help cover the costs, including
Board of Education Announces Finalists for Superintendent of Schools
The Talbot County Board of Education has identified finalists for the Talbot County Superintendent of Schools. The four finalists, in alphabetical order are: James C. Bell, Jr., Ed.D., Director of Student Services and Secondary Leadership
TCPS Announces Administrative Appointments for the 2022-23 School Year
Jordin Fairbank Susie Shafer Krystle Taylor Annie Mewborn Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) has announced several new administrative appointments for the 2022-2023 school year, effective July 1, 2022. Ms. Jordin Fairbank has been appointed Assistant
TCPS Students Named Carson Scholars
Three students from Talbot County Public Schools have been named 2022 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. was founded in 1994 by former Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurosurgeon Benjamin S. Carson, M.D., and his wife
TCPS Policies Under Review
The Board of Education is reviewing the following policies. Policies are also listed in the April 20 Board meeting agenda and the policy discussion can be viewed in the recording of the meeting live stream.
Choptank Health opens Health Center at White Marsh Elementary School
Choptank Community Health System expanded its Talbot County School-Based Health Center program with the addition of a new health center at White Marsh Elementary School on March 21. The center is made possible through a
Teacher & Support Staff of the Year Announced!
Talbot County Public Schools has announced that Mrs. Berenice Orellana, Easton High Multilingual Family Liaison, has been named Support Staff of the Year and Mrs. Katie Spies (right), Easton Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, has been
TCPS 2022 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Finalists
Each year, Talbot County Public Schools honors teachers and support staff through the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Program. This provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators who implement innovative
National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremonies
For the first time in two years, in person ceremonies were held to induct new members into the St. Michaels Middle High School and Easton High School chapters of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).
Easton High Inducts Honor Society Members
The Easton High School J. Willard Davis Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held an induction of new members who applied in the Fall of 2021 with their first “in-person” ceremony since 2019. Another
MD Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Each year, the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is conducted through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Intervention, and Special Education Services. All parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21
Sodexo’s Future Chef Competition
TCPS elementary students recently demonstrated their culinary skills in Sodexo’s 2022 Future Chef Culinary Competition. The event is an exciting and engaging way to encourage students to learn more about healthy food choices by participating
Easton High Latin Honor Society Induction
A ceremony was held at Easton High School to induct new members into the school’s chapter of the National Latin Honor Society (NLHS). NLHS membership is granted to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
St. Michaels High Inducts Honor Society Members
The Tidewater Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held a ceremony to induct new members for 2022. St. Michaels High School modified its unique “Tapping Ceremony,” and held its first in-person induction with parents
Easton High Culinary Arts Program Achieves “Exemplary” Status
Easton High School’s Culinary Arts Program has been identified as “Exemplary” by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) following an onsite visit and re-accreditation earlier this year.) Easton High School’s Culinary Arts
