“What Parents Need to Know” Prevention Series
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TCPS Addictions Interventionist Madison Elliott, and the Talbot County Health Department have teamed up to offer a series of prevention webinars for parents.
EMS Teacher Donna Ewing Recognized as District, State, and National VFW Teacher of the Year
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Mrs. Donna Ewing, Easton Middle School Band Director, has been recognized as VFW Teacher of the Year at the Post, District and State level for the VFW Department of Maryland. Additionally, she was recognized at the VFW National level for being one of the State level winners in her category.
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
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Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 8, 2021. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 21, 2021. The survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com
March 20th CDC Update
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Since learning of the new CDC guidelines for social distancing in schools, and after speaking with Dr. Maguire and the Board of Education, our Administrative Team has been reviewing our recovery plan and our hybrid model to ensure a smooth transition to more in-person instruction.
Student Perspective: A Year in Hindsight by Tyler Redman
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March 12th marks one year exactly since Talbot County Public Schools enacted a two-week school shut-down due to Covid-19. Sitting at home that Friday afternoon watching Governor Hogan’s press conference with Dr. Karen Salmon was extremely surreal, and this would mark the beginning of a long and difficult set of procedures taken by the school system to ensure the student’s and faculty’s safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. I think it was hard for all of us to comprehend the gravity of the situation that early on.
Gov. Hogan and St. Superintendent Salmon Visit TCPS
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Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon visited Talbot schools on Friday, February 26th. Together they toured the new Easton Elementary School building, visiting several classrooms. Both the Governor and Dr. Salmon took the time to read to students in recognition of Read Across America Day, which takes place next Tuesday, March, 2.
Athletics Update
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Bayside Athletic Conference Released Spectator Guidelines and the following message for the 2021 Fall Sports Season (February 13, 2021 – April 17, 2021) Facilities will not be open to the […]
2021 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Finalists
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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 have innovative ideas, focus positive attention on education, and demonstrate superior commitment to students.
TCPS Celebrates National CTE Month
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February is Career and Technical Education month! TCPS is very proud of the CTE opportunities that our students are provided everyday through our programs. We will be celebrating our students and teachers throughout the month by highlighting each of our programs.
TCPS Announces Athletic Season Dates
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With the return to the Hybrid learning model on February 1st, Talbot County Public Schools has now announced the Fall and Spring sports schedules.