After reading the book, “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, students in Dr. Melanie Biscoe’s class participated in a grand discussion. One student initiates the conversation, then other students respond, practicing their listening skills.
Worcester Prep Lower school computer teacher Mandy Lynch challenged her fifth graders to design, construct and code robotic animals. Each animal featured movement, sounds and lights. From a penguin to a panda, these 10-year-olds exceeded expectations and created some elaborate animal projects. Students used servo motors, light emitting diodes and sound. Above, Riya Jani demonstrates… Read more »
The Salisbury Jaycees recently received the WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award, sponsored by Remedy Church. The accolade was presented during WeHeartSBY’s second annual awards ceremony at Headquarters Live. Winners were selected via online ballot. Above, Salisbury Jaycees President Megan Batchelder, past Community Development Vice President Lacey Coleman and Chairperson of the Board Jess Kling accept the WeHeartSBY… Read more »
Showell Elementary School held a Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Feb. 8. For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing a favorite hat to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Foundation, an organization who has donated more than 3,200,000 brand new hats to cancer patients at hospitals and clinics around the United… Read more »
Christine Lieb’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary celebrated the 100th Day of School by creating a 100th Day snack. Students counted out 10 pieces of each treat for a total of 100 tasty items in their cups. Pictured are Jayson Jones, Peyton Bateman and Issac Vazquez.
Robert Edward PerkowskiBERLIN — Robert Edward Perkowski, age 69, died on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Northport, Long Island, he was the son of late Felix Perkowski and Carmela Buono Perkowski. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine (Genovese) Perkowski; daughter, Francine Brixner and husband Christopher of Hebron; son… Read more »
Mallory Kerrigan, Kathie Maldonado and Avery Scott from Wendy Macrides’ fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School are using books to find text evidence that supports what influence Harriet Tubman had on American history.
Jail Time For Choking CopOCEAN CITY — A Parsonsburg man, arrested in September after choking an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer attempting to stop him from walking in traffic, was found guilty last week of second-degree assault and was sentenced to six months in jail.Around 5:45 p.m. last Sept. 8, an OCPD officer was… Read more »
Snow Hill Middle School (SHMS) held a Heavenly Hats Spirit Week in January. For just a $1 donation, students, faculty and staff had the privilege of wearing their favorite hats to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Foundation, an organization that has donated more than 3,200,000 brand new hats to cancer patients at… Read more »
The Worcester County Democratic Central Committee met at the Ocean Pines Library for its monthly meeting and to discuss “messaging,” Guest speaker Dan O’Hare of Salisbury presented. Pictured, front from left, are guest Priscilla Zytkowicz, members Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, Cyril Acholonu, Jerry White, Jim and Barbara Richardson; and, back, Buck Shockley, Kathleen Emmert, Doris… Read more »