Many students at Showell Elementary became Santa’s helpers when they celebrated Giving Day last week by bringing in new, unwrapped toys and books. These items will stay locally and go to needy children in the county. Pictured, from left, are Zarek Coyman, Jack Quisgard, Owen Kneer and Mackenzie McLaughlin.
For the 21st consecutive year, the Ocean City Elks and Knights of Columbus sponsored the Annual Hoop Shoot/Free Throw Contest, which included qualifiers from five local schools in Worcester County. Worcester Preparatory School hosted the event, which took place on Saturday, Jan. 5. In February, the six Elks champions and 10 Knights champions will go… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School honored “VIPs of the Game” between quarters of the Dec. 20 basketball triple header. Recipients were art teacher Christy Powell and senior Tim VanVonno. Throughout the winter sports season, Stephen Decatur will be recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the school and community. Honorees are presented lifetime passes to Stephen… Read more »
Mrs. Ball, ESL teacher at Showell Elementary School, works with two of her students, Yuvia Saldana and Fatima Zamudio-Juarez. Using the new Tap-it Board, the students look closely for the same characteristics in Santa’s reindeer.
Students from Cindy Leitgeb’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School worked hard on writing about their 2013 academic goals. Pictured, from left, are students Donovan Roos, Alyssa Clark and Renee Fohner.
During their study of the human body, students in Mr. Romano’s seventh grade science class at Stephen Decatur Middle School dissected chicken wings to view the bones, muscles and skin and apply what they learn to concepts of the human body. Above, Omer Peled, Zerrick Collins, Tiffany Blankenship and Montrel Moore take notes and measurements.
Students from Mrs. Hawkins’ class and Miss Drake’s second grade class at Showell Elementary practiced being community activists when they collected items to donate to local families in need. Pictured, back from left, are J.D. Cooper, Ava Malara, Autumn Drew and Owen Knerr; and, front, Paige Wisniewski and Anthony Angelo. Submitted Photos
We went to the beach in Ocean City the other day for some family pictures. That seems simple enough, but it was actually anything but that.I figured it would be a challenging session but by the end of the one-hour plus session at the Inlet between the jetty and the pier, all of us were… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary School fourth grader Jordan Milbourne is pictured creating a snowflake for Sandy Hook students. In the spirit of giving, students, staff and parents have all come together to help support the Newtown community.
Andrea Rilling, a first grader, is pictured at Worcester Prep’s annual Christmas Candlelight Program last month.