Worcester Prep fifth-graders recently participated in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program taught by Sgt. Matt Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The purpose of the DARE program is to teach children refusal skills to avoid the temptation of drug experimentation and peer pressure. Fifth-grade teachers Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Shockley presented the… Read more »
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Worcester Prep Ninth- And 10th-Graders Participate In Marker’s Day
Worcester Prep ninth- and 10th-graders recently participated in Maker’s Day, a day to celebrate inventing, problem solving, working collaboratively and constructing solutions with projects from the Renaissance period. Pictured seated, Upper School teacher Michael Schaeffer is the first to demo a made-from-scratch telescope created by the 10th-grade team including Ally Elerding, Meghan Cummings, Virginia Bateman,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – March 17, 2017
March 17: American Legion Fundraiser4-7 p.m. 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd. (next to Rite Aid), Berlin. Chicken salad platter: $6; sandwich: $4; pints: $8; clam fritter platter: $7; sandwich: $5. Platters include french fries and cole slaw. Great local recipes. Public welcome.March 18: Showell Volunteer Fire Department Cash Bash6-11 p.m. 11620 Worcester Hwy., Showell. Cash prizes every 15… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate Fifth Graders Create Reading Fundraiser “Read To Feed A Need”
Fifth grade students at Berlin Intermediate School created a reading fundraiser called “Read to Feed a Need.” The students had sponsors donate more money each time a reading goal was met. More than $500 was raised and donated to Spirit Kitchen who recently reached out for donations. Pictured, from left, are Debi Cook, Vicki Nock,… Read more »
Showell Elementary Third Graders Enjoy Hat Day To Recognize Dr. Suess’s Work
Open Houses Of The Week – March 10, 2017
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A Week In Business – March 10, 2017
Doctor Donates To CampaignBERLIN — Atlantic General Hospital Foundation received a $10,000 donation from the medical director of surgical services at Atlantic General Surgical Associates and the Atlantic General Bariatric Center, Dr Alae Zarif and his wife Kimberly.Zarif performs general, bariatric, vascular and minimally invasive surgeries. He joined Atlantic General’s medical staff in April 2006… Read more »
Eight Members Of Worcester Prep Middle School Math Counts Team Compete In Regional Competition
Eight members of the Worcester Prep Middle School Math Counts team competed in the regional competition in Baltimore. Seventh grader Ayush Batra and eighth grader Daniel Chen advanced to the state competition. Pictured, from left, are teacher/team leader Kathy Fahey, Joe Schwartz, Will Mears, Chen, John Arrington, Hunter Gentry, Summer Walker, Anna Dashiell and Batra.
SD High School Host Bi-Annual Key Club Blood Drive
SD High School Junior Eric Rimel Receives Media Expo Specialist Award
Stephen Decatur High School junior Eric Rimel received the Media Expo Specialist Award during the annual Worcester County Public Schools Media Expo event on Feb. 16. Rimel, pictured with Superintendent Lou Taylor, was recognized in consideration of the body of work that he has submitted to the event throughout his career.