Feeling lucky that we get to call these amazing humans our own! Happy National Assistant Principals Week to this amazing team
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Seahawks Soar into the Real World through the Community Internship Program 🛩️✨
At Stephen Decatur High School, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. It steps boldly into the real world.
While Stephen Decatur has many academically rigorous pathways including Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement, the school’s Community Internship Program is transforming the way students think about education, careers, and their place in the world. Designed to bridge the gap between academics and hands-on experience, the program places students directly into local businesses, organizations, and professional environments where they can explore their passions in meaningful, tangible ways.
For many students, the internship program is their first glimpse into life beyond high school, and it’s nothing short of eye-opening. For senior Sydney Wade, who is interning at Showell Elementary School, “learning firsthand in a professional environment is something that you can’t get from a classroom.” Wade, who works with kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Adkins, has truly enjoyed working with the students and witnessing their academic growth. She may even someday bring her enthusiasm and teaching talents back to Worcester County.
For senior Hayden Hambury, that experience is happening thousands of feet above the ground. Through a partnership with Ocean Aviation in West Ocean City, Hayden is working toward earning his pilot’s license, an opportunity that turns ambition into action every time he steps onto the runway. What began as an interest in planes and auto mechanics is quickly becoming a defined career path, fueled by hands-on training and real-world exposure. Hambury, who took his first solo flight during his internship, aspires to become a commercial airline pilot. Now, he’s literally flying toward that goal.
Hambury and Wade’s experiences are just a few examples of the program’s incredible range. Other students are making an impact, and discovering their own futures, in a variety of settings throughout the community. Some, like Wade, in school classrooms, gaining firsthand experience in education and mentorship. Others are interning in medical centers, law offices, and physical therapy clinics, observing professionals and building foundational skills in high-demand fields. Still others are exploring careers in the trades and wellness industries, working alongside HVAC or plumbing companies, or supporting operations at local gyms and recreation centers. Each placement reflects a student’s individual interests, while offering meaningful opportunities to grow, contribute, and learn.
Community partners, too, play a vital role in the program’s success. By opening their doors to student interns, local organizations are investing in the next generation while benefiting from fresh perspectives and youthful energy. It’s a partnership that strengthens the entire community.
According to advisor Mary Berquist, what makes the Community Internship Program especially powerful “is its ability to spark self-discovery.” Some students confirm long-held career aspirations, while others uncover new interests they had never considered before. “In either case, the experience provides clarity and direction at a critical point in their lives,” Berquist says.
As education continues to evolve, opportunities like the Community Internship Program allow students to make meaningful, real-world connections. As they explore the professional world and, like Hambury, literally soar within it, learning becomes especially impactful because it’s active, relevant, and connected to the workforce beyond the school walls.
At Stephen Decatur High School, the message is clear: the future isn’t something students wait for. It’s something they can start building, or flying toward, today. 💙🖤🤍
For more information about the Stephen Decatur High School Community Internship Program, contact Mary Berquist at (410) 632-2963 or email her at MCBerquist@worcesterk12.org.
#CommunityPartnership #CommunityMatters
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
At Stephen Decatur High School, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. It steps boldly into the real world.
While Stephen Decatur has many academically rigorous pathways including Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement, the school’s Community Internship Program is transforming the way students think about education, careers, and their place in the world. Designed to bridge the gap between academics and hands-on experience, the program places students directly into local businesses, organizations, and professional environments where they can explore their passions in meaningful, tangible ways.
For many students, the internship program is their first glimpse into life beyond high school, and it’s nothing short of eye-opening. For senior Sydney Wade, who is interning at Showell Elementary School, “learning firsthand in a professional environment is something that you can’t get from a classroom.” Wade, who works with kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Adkins, has truly enjoyed working with the students and witnessing their academic growth. She may even someday bring her enthusiasm and teaching talents back to Worcester County.
For senior Hayden Hambury, that experience is happening thousands of feet above the ground. Through a partnership with Ocean Aviation in West Ocean City, Hayden is working toward earning his pilot’s license, an opportunity that turns ambition into action every time he steps onto the runway. What began as an interest in planes and auto mechanics is quickly becoming a defined career path, fueled by hands-on training and real-world exposure. Hambury, who took his first solo flight during his internship, aspires to become a commercial airline pilot. Now, he’s literally flying toward that goal.
Hambury and Wade’s experiences are just a few examples of the program’s incredible range. Other students are making an impact, and discovering their own futures, in a variety of settings throughout the community. Some, like Wade, in school classrooms, gaining firsthand experience in education and mentorship. Others are interning in medical centers, law offices, and physical therapy clinics, observing professionals and building foundational skills in high-demand fields. Still others are exploring careers in the trades and wellness industries, working alongside HVAC or plumbing companies, or supporting operations at local gyms and recreation centers. Each placement reflects a student’s individual interests, while offering meaningful opportunities to grow, contribute, and learn.
Community partners, too, play a vital role in the program’s success. By opening their doors to student interns, local organizations are investing in the next generation while benefiting from fresh perspectives and youthful energy. It’s a partnership that strengthens the entire community.
According to advisor Mary Berquist, what makes the Community Internship Program especially powerful “is its ability to spark self-discovery.” Some students confirm long-held career aspirations, while others uncover new interests they had never considered before. “In either case, the experience provides clarity and direction at a critical point in their lives,” Berquist says.
As education continues to evolve, opportunities like the Community Internship Program allow students to make meaningful, real-world connections. As they explore the professional world and, like Hambury, literally soar within it, learning becomes especially impactful because it’s active, relevant, and connected to the workforce beyond the school walls.
At Stephen Decatur High School, the message is clear: the future isn’t something students wait for. It’s something they can start building, or flying toward, today. 💙🖤🤍
For more information about the Stephen Decatur High School Community Internship Program, contact Mary Berquist at (410) 632-2963 or email her at MCBerquist@worcesterk12.org.
#CommunityPartnership #CommunityMatters
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
💡 Did you know? The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is a confidential way to report anything that could impact school safety.
📞 Call/Text: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
📞 Call/Text: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
It was an “egg-cellent” day, and we are super thankful for the spring vibes, our friendly colleagues, and our spectacular social committee for sponsoring another fun and generous faculty egg hunt! We will definitely be visiting some local businesses with our gift cards. We weren’t worrying today- we were “hoppy!” 😁🌸
A complete game 10 strikeout win for Stephen Decatur High School’s Caleb Loring!
He is our Stanley Steemer player of the game.
#LocalTeamsBigDreams
He is our Stanley Steemer player of the game.
#LocalTeamsBigDreams
It's Time! Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open. If your child is turning 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2026, it's time to get them registered!
Needed Documentation:
Child's Birth Certificate
Proof of residency
Record of child's immunization and blood lead level test
Proof of income (for PK only)
Visit our website (www.worcesterk12.org) for more information and to start the registration process.
Needed Documentation:
Child's Birth Certificate
Proof of residency
Record of child's immunization and blood lead level test
Proof of income (for PK only)
Visit our website (www.worcesterk12.org) for more information and to start the registration process.
Our “Take Down Tobacco” campaign was a BLOOMING success! ✨🌺
A huge shoutout to our incredible Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for leading the charge and making a real impact! Hundreds of Seahawks stepped up and pledged to “LEI” off smoking and vaping, now that’s something to celebrate! 🙌
With colorful leis generously provided by the Worcester County Health Department, (funding provided by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund), our hallways were filled with positivity, pride, and a whole lot of island vibes. 🌴
It’s inspiring to see our school community come together to make healthy choices and support one another. Things are definitely looking bright, and flowery, around here! 🌼
#SADD #StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
A huge shoutout to our incredible Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for leading the charge and making a real impact! Hundreds of Seahawks stepped up and pledged to “LEI” off smoking and vaping, now that’s something to celebrate! 🙌
With colorful leis generously provided by the Worcester County Health Department, (funding provided by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund), our hallways were filled with positivity, pride, and a whole lot of island vibes. 🌴
It’s inspiring to see our school community come together to make healthy choices and support one another. Things are definitely looking bright, and flowery, around here! 🌼
#SADD #StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Every day is a great day to welcome back our #SDHSAlumni 💙🖤🤍. We absolutely loved seeing Town of Ocean City - Government officials Abby, Fiona, Molly, and Erin today, along with Michael Kirby and other representatives from the Art League of Ocean City MD! So thankful for the collaboration with our art students! 🎨
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk #CommunityMatters #PartnershipsInAction
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk #CommunityMatters #PartnershipsInAction
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Another feather in his cap for senior Trey Rill as he earns the #StateTitle for the Maryland Council on Economic Education (#MCEE) InvestWrite essay competition. 🥇
Sponsored by SIFMA, #InvestWrite is an innovative, national writing competition for students who have participated in the SIFMA Foundation Stock Market Game. 🤑
Rill recently placed highly in the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Stock Market Game and served two weeks as the Worcester County Page during the General Assembly in Annapolis. A straight-A student athlete, Rill is also the #1 seed and captain for the Men’s Tennis team. 👏👏
Rill participated in the contest as a student in Kurt Marx’s Introduction to Marketing class.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
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Another feather in his cap for senior Trey Rill as he earns the #StateTitle for the Maryland Council on Economic Education (#MCEE) InvestWrite essay competition. 🥇
Sponsored by SIFMA, #InvestWrite is an innovative, national writing competition for students who have participated in the SIFMA Foundation Stock Market Game. 🤑
Rill recently placed highly in the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Stock Market Game and served two weeks as the Worcester County Page during the General Assembly in Annapolis. A straight-A student athlete, Rill is also the #1 seed and captain for the Men’s Tennis team. 👏👏
Rill participated in the contest as a student in Kurt Marx’s Introduction to Marketing class.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
We are gearing up for our Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) "Take Down Tobacco" pledge campaign on Tuesday, March 31 during all lunch shifts!
Theme: “LEI off Smoking and Vaping”
Insider information: We will have giveaways! 🌺
Theme: “LEI off Smoking and Vaping”
Insider information: We will have giveaways! 🌺
You are looking at three young men who had the highest scores on the Maryland Council on Economic Education (#MCEE) Personal Finance Challenge! 💵
Braydon Bell, Isaiah Rodriguez, Robert Cantine
Additionally, Bell and Rodriguez tied for the second highest score in Stephen Decatur High School history, while Cantine had the third highest.
Congratulations gentlemen! 👏👏👏
This challenge is offered to students enrolled in Kurt Marx’s business and marketing courses.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Braydon Bell, Isaiah Rodriguez, Robert Cantine
Additionally, Bell and Rodriguez tied for the second highest score in Stephen Decatur High School history, while Cantine had the third highest.
Congratulations gentlemen! 👏👏👏
This challenge is offered to students enrolled in Kurt Marx’s business and marketing courses.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
So many great things going on with our After School Academy - because #AfterSchoolMatters!
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Trading like Pros 💰
Big congratulations to our high school Business & Marketing students for their outstanding performance in the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore #StockMarketChallenge! 📈 🏦
Two of our teams rose to the top, finishing 3rd and 4th overall while managing $1 million in virtual investments. Their impressive strategies resulted in gains of approximately 34% and 26%, an incredible achievement in a competitive field of 38 teams. 👏👏
3rd Place: Trey Rill, Jakob Thawley, Noah Olguin
4th Place: Coleman Orr, Izaiah Carven, Kellen Lloyd
Business Department Chair Kurt Marx advises the Stock Market Game program.
#JAES
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Big congratulations to our high school Business & Marketing students for their outstanding performance in the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore #StockMarketChallenge! 📈 🏦
Two of our teams rose to the top, finishing 3rd and 4th overall while managing $1 million in virtual investments. Their impressive strategies resulted in gains of approximately 34% and 26%, an incredible achievement in a competitive field of 38 teams. 👏👏
3rd Place: Trey Rill, Jakob Thawley, Noah Olguin
4th Place: Coleman Orr, Izaiah Carven, Kellen Lloyd
Business Department Chair Kurt Marx advises the Stock Market Game program.
#JAES
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
🎉✨ Media Expo 2026 — What a Success! ✨🎉
Thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making Media Expo 2026 such a memorable and inspiring event! From creative storytelling to innovative designs, we were blown away by the talent and hard work on display across every category. 🌟
Now, we’d love your feedback as we begin planning for Media Expo 2027! Your input will help us make next year’s event even better.
📝 Please take a moment to complete this brief survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/RkmMCFQgjt
Thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making Media Expo 2026 such a memorable and inspiring event! From creative storytelling to innovative designs, we were blown away by the talent and hard work on display across every category. 🌟
Now, we’d love your feedback as we begin planning for Media Expo 2027! Your input will help us make next year’s event even better.
📝 Please take a moment to complete this brief survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/RkmMCFQgjt
Pre-K & Kindergarten registration opens next week on April 1, 2026! Make sure you have the required documents ready:
Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency
Proof of Income
Immunization Records
For more info, visit worcesterk12.org. #WeAreWorcester
Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency
Proof of Income
Immunization Records
For more info, visit worcesterk12.org. #WeAreWorcester
A friendly message from our Stephen Decatur High School Media Center:
Don’t just Google it!
Gale OneFile collections connect you to credible content from leading periodicals. Plus, integrated tools let you share quickly and easily! https://link.gale.com/apps/STND?u=mdk12_sdhs
Don’t just Google it!
Gale OneFile collections connect you to credible content from leading periodicals. Plus, integrated tools let you share quickly and easily! https://link.gale.com/apps/STND?u=mdk12_sdhs
Celebrating the extraordinary multi-media talent of dozens of our students today, after the wonderful WCPSMediaExpo awards ceremony last night! 📸 📹
And, congratulations to senior Adelaide Dawkins for being recognized with this year’s Media Specialist Award! Her growth over the years and incredible body of work make her truly deserving.🏅
Lastly, thank you to our hardworking Media Specialists throughout the county for hosting another amazing event that showcases the skills and artistic talent of our students. ✨
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
And, congratulations to senior Adelaide Dawkins for being recognized with this year’s Media Specialist Award! Her growth over the years and incredible body of work make her truly deserving.🏅
Lastly, thank you to our hardworking Media Specialists throughout the county for hosting another amazing event that showcases the skills and artistic talent of our students. ✨
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association has named its National Academic Teams for the 2025 season, and Stephen Decatur High School was well represented with 15 juniors and seniors, including four Scholars of Distinction.
National Academic Squad: Jillian Burton, Tilly Callahan, Bailey Griffin, Kamryn Hitchens, Nicole Mays, Morgan Michalski, Elizabeth Palmer, Reagan Reed, Marley Rill, Emily Skipper, & Reese Whitaker.
Scholars of Distinction: Halle Marshal, Kate Miller-Vail, Megan Sandt, & Avari Shoff.
In addition to the National Academic Teams, one player, Bailey Griffin, was selected to the prestigious National Senior Impact Team honoring not only academic achievements, but also leadership, service, and impact beyond the field. Griffin was one of only 15 players across the state and one of only 209 players across the country.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
National Academic Squad: Jillian Burton, Tilly Callahan, Bailey Griffin, Kamryn Hitchens, Nicole Mays, Morgan Michalski, Elizabeth Palmer, Reagan Reed, Marley Rill, Emily Skipper, & Reese Whitaker.
Scholars of Distinction: Halle Marshal, Kate Miller-Vail, Megan Sandt, & Avari Shoff.
In addition to the National Academic Teams, one player, Bailey Griffin, was selected to the prestigious National Senior Impact Team honoring not only academic achievements, but also leadership, service, and impact beyond the field. Griffin was one of only 15 players across the state and one of only 209 players across the country.
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
Morgan’s Message Pickleball a Big Dill! 🥒
Our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, proudly sponsored by our Morgan’s Message Club 🦋, was a great success! From exciting rallies to lots of laughter, it was incredible to see everyone come together for such a meaningful cause.
Morgan’s Message is a nationwide movement dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Our group works to create safe spaces for open conversations, promote mental wellness, and ensure that no athlete feels alone in their journey.
All proceeds from the tournament go toward funding future club initiatives, events, and mental health advocacy efforts—helping us continue to make an impact both on and off the courts, tracks, pools, rinks, fields, etc.
Thank you to everyone who played, supported, and made this event so special, and congratulations to this year’s winners: Sam Krasner and Brody Kendall!
Our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, proudly sponsored by our Morgan’s Message Club 🦋, was a great success! From exciting rallies to lots of laughter, it was incredible to see everyone come together for such a meaningful cause.
Morgan’s Message is a nationwide movement dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Our group works to create safe spaces for open conversations, promote mental wellness, and ensure that no athlete feels alone in their journey.
All proceeds from the tournament go toward funding future club initiatives, events, and mental health advocacy efforts—helping us continue to make an impact both on and off the courts, tracks, pools, rinks, fields, etc.
Thank you to everyone who played, supported, and made this event so special, and congratulations to this year’s winners: Sam Krasner and Brody Kendall!
Congratulations to our SDHS Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, Corey Holland (#SDHSAlum), Defensive Player of the Year Maliyah Manuel, and all of our Bayside South honorees!
#OnceASeahawkAlwaysASeahawk
#SeahawksSoar #DoWhatDecaturDoes #DecaturNation #SeeUs #Seahawks #TheDecaturWay #WeAreDecatur #SeahawkPride #SeahawkNation #GoHawks
