SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

We at SHMS are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of local celebrity Pat Doughty, who was an NBA announcer for the Charlotte Hornets and recently visited our school this spring. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time. https://www.delmarvasportsnetwork.com/ott/remembering-phs-alum-and-nba-pa-announcer-pat-doughty/article_2db62e4e-49e7-11ef-87e8-4bba4b0f8792.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1C2jkR6a4zEcjOePPrWxq14t96L345S1pYR7i6U0e71rKlaToQYPF2ITM_aem_ZIqXp2J0dx3HxJ7EuE2mhA

📚✏️ Attention SHMS Families! ✏️📚 School supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! Click the link below or visit the documents section on our website to access the lists and get ready for a great year ahead! 🔗 https://shms.worcesterk12.org/o/shms/documents/2024-2025-school-supply-lists/490995 #SHMS #SchoolSupplies #BackToSchool #GetReady

Attention WCPS Families: Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable. Building on the former Summer SNAP program, Maryland SUN Bucks will help 543,000 children across the state who receive free and reduced-priced meals. Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student. To learn more, please visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/ or view the flyer at https://5il.co/2qdlk.

📢 Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics! 📢 Ensure your kids are ready for school by getting their routine vaccines. Join us at one of our upcoming clinics and get back-to-school vaccines for free! 🗓️ Clinic Dates: - Mon. August 26, 2024 - Tues. August 27, 2024 - Thurs. August 29, 2024 - Wed. September 11, 2024 - Thurs. September 12, 2024 - Mon. September 16, 2024 - Mon. September 23, 2024 📍 Locations: - 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 - 400 A Walnut Street, Pocomoke, MD 21851 - 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Give the QR code a scan to lock in your appointment and prep your little scholar for the school adventure ahead! 📚✏️ For questions, call 410-632-1100, option 4. Worcester County Health Department #BackToSchool #VaccinationClinic #WorcesterCounty #HealthyKids #FreeVaccines #SchoolReady

📣 Exciting news! Our 8th graders have been voted on for their superlatives. Which ones did they get? 🤔 Find out in our yearbook! 📚✨ Order yours online only for $30 until the end of the month at Ybpay.com. Yearbooks will be delivered at our Big Bash in August! 🎉 Don't miss out! 🌟

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Snow Hill Middle School Community for making this year a phenomenal success! Your support truly embodies our library motto: "One Library, One School, One Community... Endless Horizons. "🚀📚🌟 The library couldn't have done it without you and can't wait to do it all again next year! 🙌❤️. ~Mr. Williams 😁

📚✨ Final Edition of the Year! ✨📚 https://secure.smore.com/n/xfrspk Our last Igniting Imagination newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year is here! We published 18 newsletters this year with over 625 views and reads - thank you SHMS community! 🎉 Here’s what’s inside this issue: - 🙌 Shoutout to our amazing Library Helpers - 📖 Worcester County Library Summer Reading Program - 📚 Barnes and Noble's Summer Reading Incentive Program - 🍕 Pizza Hut Book It Program - 🌞 Summer Reading Lists - 📚 2024/2025 Black Eyed Susan Book Highlight - 📊 End of Year Library Stats - 🏅 NEW Student Recognition Alert: Presidential Service Awards #SHMSLibrary #IgnitingImagination #SummerReading #ThankYou

🇺🇸🌟 Exciting News! 🌟🇺🇸 Snow Hill Middle School is proud to introduce the President’s Volunteer Service Award program, recognizing students for their commitment to making our community a better place. As we head into summer and your child participates in beach clean-ups, walkathons, supply drives, and more, be sure to track their service hours! From May 1st, 2024, to April 20th, 2025, students can accumulate these hours and earn this prestigious award. Let's inspire our kids to give back and make a difference! Download the Tracking Form Today! https://wcps-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bbwilliams_worcesterk12_org/EbYgCFmBl31AklouCc1S9REBWlHPjtdKMUsMyOpD2pLIAA?e=1XW67C #CommunityService #Volunteer #MakingADifference #SnowHillMiddleSchool #PresidentialServiceAward 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

REMINDER: This school year, WCPS has adopted new safety protocols. Learn more about the protocols at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

What an adventure yesterday for Mrs. Shockley's art students!!! 🎉 The American Visionary Art Museum and Baltimore Museum of Art were amazing, connecting us to community, culture, and history. 🖼️🌍

🌊 Snow Hill Middle School Yearbook 2024: Ride the Wave! 🌊 Hey Snow Hill Family! Get ready to "Ride the Wave" with our 2024 yearbook! 📘✨ It's packed with unforgettable memories, amazing photos, and all the highlights of this school year. Check out the attached image for a sneak peek of what’s inside! 🔹 Order Deadline: June 10th 🔹 Order Online: ybpay.com 🔹 Yearbook Code: 13611624 Don't miss out on this chance to capture and cherish these moments forever. Order your yearbook today! #SnowHillMiddleSchool #Yearbook2024 #RideTheWave #SchoolMemories

🐾 Support Worcester County Humane Society! 🐾 From May 13th to 31st, bring in any of the following items to help our furry friends: - Dog/cat treats 🦴 - Dog/cat food 🍲 - Dog/cat wet food 🥫 - Dog/cat beds 🛏️ - Dog/cat blankets 🛋️ - Dog/cat toys 🎾 - Office supplies ✏️ - Cleaning supplies 🧼 Feel free to bring in any other items you think might help! The homeroom that brings in the most items will win a HUGE pizza party! 🍕🍕🍕 Let's come together to support a great cause and make a difference! ❤️ #WorcesterCountyHumaneSociety #SupportShelterPets #CommunityCare

🌟🎉 SHMS Field Day - Friday, May 24th! 🎉🌟 Get ready for a day of fun and excitement, students! Here's the schedule: 🕗 Grades 4 & 5: 8:30-11:30 AM 🕛 Grade 8: 12:00-1:00 PM 🕐 Grade 6: 1:00-2:00 PM 🕑 Grade 7: 2:00-3:00 PM Don't forget to bring: 👙 Swimsuit 🏖️ Beach towel 💧 Water bottle 🧴 Sunscreen 💵 Money for concessions: - Gatorades $1 - Chips $1 - Candy $.50-$2 Let's make it an unforgettable day! 🌞🥳 #SHMSFieldDay #FunInTheSun #SchoolSpirit

Worcester County Public Schools will open one-hour late today, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, due to foggy conditions. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.

As we approach the end of the school year, we're excited to bring you the next-to-last issue of our newsletter! Here's what you'll find in this edition: In This Issue: 📖 4th and 5th Grade Media Class Updates 🚨 Book Return by June 3 📚 Get a Jump Start on Summer Reading Lists! 📖 2024/2025 Black Eyed Susan Book Highlight 🐾 May is National Pet Month! 🚌 6th Graders Tour Rommell Center for Entrepreneurship in Salisbury 📚 Top 10 Checked Out Books for 2023-2024 📊 Look How Many Books Are STILL Checked Out SHMS! Thank you for being a part of our vibrant SHMS community! https://secure.smore.com/n/gknzq

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The 2024 Family Survey ends May 17th! Be sure to visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCSHMS24 before the survey closes. Thank you for your input! 🙏🏻

📚✨ Don't miss out on the bookworm bonanza of the year! 📚✨ 🎉 It's Buy One, Get One at the Snow Hill Middle School Book Fair NEXT WEEK! 🎉 📚 Dive into the literary adventure: Purchase any item at cost and snag another item at cost or even lower FOR FREE! 🆓 💳 Ready to dive in? Sign up using the e-wallet today to streamline your shopping experience: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/snowhillmiddleschool1 🗓️ Mark your calendars: May 20th - May 24th, the bookfair extravaganza awaits! 📅 Get ready to stock up on stories, knowledge, and endless adventures! See you there! 📖🌟 #BookFair #BOGO #ReadingRocks

🏀 Join us for a special event in support of a great cause! 🎉 SHMS presents: A Benefit for the American Heart Association ❤️ Students vs. Staff Basketball Game! 🏆 🗓️ Save the Date: Friday, May 31st 🕐 Time: During Elective Block 💲 Donate to Play or Watch: - $25 to Play 🏀 - $5 to Watch 🎟️ All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association and support our P.E. Department! Let's hoop for a healthier heart and a stronger community. See you there! ❤️❤️❤️#BasketballForACause #SupportTheHeart 🌟

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! To celebrate, we'd like to take a moment to thank Carrie Moore at Snow Hill Middle School! We are so grateful for the hard work and dedication of our teachers. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher 🍎