Showell Elementary “Extreme Character Kids”

At Showell Elementary’s Second Grade Celebration of Success on March 4, Guidance Counselor, Mr. Reid, recognized Extreme Character Kids. These are students who go above and beyond expected character gestures. With him are students Kyle Dancy, Adam Smith, Matthew Brown, Eric Gwin, David Calloway and Riley Harrell, Patra Turner, Alyssa Romano, Hanna Beck and Ellie… Read more »

Snow Hill Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Students in Mrs. Shockley-Lynch’s class at Snow Hill Elementary School celebrated Dr Seuss’s birthday with birthday cards and crazy hats. Pictured, first row, are Shadiamon Dale, Jenna Shockley and Lauren Smith; second row, Luke Condon and Khalil Suggs; and, third row, Victoria Makuchal, Sammy Brown and Teron Lewis.

Things I Like

The smell of clean laundryJerry Seinfeld’s new show Looking forward to the daffodils Planets clearly seen in the night sky Making a video of my kids Pigtails Getting photo text messages The Oscar statue A sleepy toddler Hitting the sack early on Sunday night A unique take on a cover song

Fatherhood Adventures

Ever try and cut a toddler’s nails?I like a challenge, but this can get a little ridiculous. Consequently, it’s something I try to delay as long as possible, but there comes a time when procrastination can be troublesome (hence the current scratch on the side of my face from a recent roughhousing session). Short of… Read more »

Brothers From Showell Elementary Win Ribbons at County Technology Festival

Showell Elementary brothers, first grader Jaiden Denk and pre-k student Corbin Denk, show the ribbons they won in the Worcester County Technology Festival this week. Both boys created graphic designs using Paint. Jaiden created an image that he named “Swamp Monster Attack” while his younger brother created a more docile image called “Panda.” Both boys… Read more »

Buckingham Elementary Students of the Month Honored

Students at Buckingham Elementary School were honored for the trait of helpfulness at this month’s Student of the Month luncheon. Above are fourth grade honorees Diamond Rounds, Alyssa Webb, MarQue Waters, Kaya Purnell and Ma’Nyah Banks. Other winners not pictured were first graders Ly’Resha Sturgis, Shyeasha Purnell, Jaelyn Bowden, Jordan Milbourne and Ricardo Nava-Gusman; second… Read more »

Worcester Prep to Perform Hello! Dolly

Connor Douglass, as Horace Vandergelder, and Maura Burton, as Mrs. Dolly Levi, practice for Worcester Prep’s production of Hello! Dolly to be presented in the Athletic & Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday evenings, March 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. Presale ticket are: $10 or $12 at the door. Call the school at 410-641-3575… Read more »