The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented eight graduating seniors from Stephen Decatur High School with scholarships. Pictured, from left, are Mary Fogle, $500, Salisbury University; Meredith Eitel, $1,000, St. Leo University; Megan Wheeler, $1,000, University of Lynchburg; Hannah Short, $500, University of Maryland; Kendahl Parsons, $1,000, Salisbury University; Skylar Griffin, $1,000,… Read more »

Worcester Prep Junior Megan Schoch, far left, accepted the Grades 9-11 Head of School Academic Award presented by Head of School Dr. John McDonald. Left, eighth grader Jude Damouni was announced as the Grade 6-8 Best All-Round Student by McDonald.XEighth grader Anisha Batra, below left, won the Grade 6-8 Head of School Academic Award presented… Read more »

On Friday, May 20, Worcester Preparatory School teachers, in partnership with Ocean City Police Cpl. Joe Bushnell held a Bike Rodeo where they conducted classroom sessions and an outdoor obstacle course for students to learn bike safety and maintenance. Pictured, above from left, are first graders Ethan Arnold, Connor McCallum and Margot Hidell.

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently awarded $32,000 in scholarships to five Stephen Decatur High School students. Pictured, from left, are Madison Lewis, Zoe Rayne, Ethan Hansford, Emma Sperry and Sierra Wakefield.

Kindergarteners at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated all the reading they have completed this year with a medal parade. They marched around the outside of the building showing off their reading medals as the rest of the school cheered them on. Submitted Photos

The annual Worcester Preparatory School Academic Convocation ceremony was held last month where awards were given for academic achievement in all subject areas and service to the school. The evening’s most prestigious Academic Convocation award winners are pictured. Above, sophomore Hunter Simons earned the Grade 9-11 Best All-Round Student presented by Head of School Dr. John… Read more »

Last week, Worcester Preparatory School’s pre-kindergarten class conducted a series of experiments with eggs being the key ingredients. Both experiments resulted in a great day full of fun, all while students learned about the force behind gravity. Pictured, front from left, are Camila Prosser, Caroline McCready, Natalie Gjikuria, Sienna Fawcett and Harper Zervakos; second row, from… Read more »

Worcester Preparatory School fourth grade students placed as semi-finalists and a state finalist in the “If I were Mayor” essay contest sponsored by The Maryland Municipal League. Lea Jaoude, center, was named the District 1 finalist in the statewide (11 total districts) essay contest. She was honored with the other 10 finalists at the Maryland… Read more »

In partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, fourth grade students at Ocean City Elementary School have been participating in the environmental education program, “Living Local”. A variety of soil samples were brought in for students to evaluate as they explored how runoff and farming practices in our local watershed affect soil quality.

Worcester Preparatory School handed out its Middle School Spring Sports Awards at the end of the season. Pictured, standing from left, are Beckett Green, most improved player; Ansh Batra, MVP; and Dawson Davis, Coach’s Award. Front, from left, are Cora Conway, most improved player; Caitlin Shimko, MVP; and Anisha Batra, Coach’s Award. Submitted Photos