The fourth grade students at Buckingham Elementary School created a STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activity to inform the public about the wild ponies of Assateague Island. Students researched this special group of animals using the Internet, pamphlets, books, and other reading materials. An Assateague ranger came to school to speak to them and… Read more »
During the week of Dec. 9, Worcester Prep students and faculty took part in the Hour of Code, a national project designed to help everyone learn more about the importance of understanding programming/coding. Here Grade 5 students, in their DARE T-shirts, visited Code.org to join in the project. They explored a variety of computer programming… Read more »
The 37th Annual Stephen Decatur High School Children’s Theatre production of “Phylicia and the Pot of Pinks” thrilled thousands of children from all over the Delmarva region from the beginning of December to the end. Above, fairies Charlotte Petsche and Emily Ladd interrogate the red hen played by Abby Stabinski.
In keeping with our annual tradition, here’s this year’s family photo taken with Santa. This year, due to a little adult getaway to Florida, we missed our favorite Santa picture opportunity at Worcester Prep’s annual Christmas Bazaar. Therefore, this year we headed to the Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, and I asked Santa if… Read more »
During each holiday season, Worcester Prep Lower School students bring in presents to give to children who might not otherwise receive presents on Christmas. Santa, who helps the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Deena Holloway, visits the school and collects the presents from the children. Pictured with Santa are, from left, Meeta… Read more »
The Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society presented an annual donation of $750 to Believe in Tomorrow for the holidays. Since 2005, the NHS has raised more than $14,000 for the local chapter. The group raises money selling cookie dough and candles. Pictured, from left, are advisor Mary Berquist, NHS members Bradley Miller and Josh White,… Read more »
Hearing “please” from my kidsWhen numbers back up an opinionEating bad stuff on the weekendsIslamorada, Fla.Worcester Prep’s Candlelight ServiceFacebook birthday wishesWhen a new locally-owned business opensHow small computers are nowadaysA smooth flightBig soup, small salad for lunchNot worrying about cost while eating out
The Sinepxuent Bay Bridge (now known as the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge or more commonly the Route 50 Bridge) was under construction in this 1942 photo. This bridge replaced the original single lane automobile bridge, which had been built in 1916 and entered town at Worcester Street. Construction began in 1940 and was completed by… Read more »
Showell Elementary third graders, Dalton Phebus, Jenna Olafsson, Aiina Bernal-Clark and Trey Winklbauer, “Go West” after learning about the history of railroads. Submitted Photos
Showell Elementary third grade students Cadence Hughes and Ethan Suplee model division as they read a story, “When The Doorbell Rang.”