Worcester Preparatory School’s ninth grade class embarked on an exciting adventure to the Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague, Va. last month. Students indulged in an array of activities, creating memories and building confidence on the aerial adventure course. The park offered more than 30 aerial obstacles spread across two levels, allowing students to push… Read more »
Category: Students
What the youngsters achieve in the classroom deserves as much attention as any other news and this section is devoted just to the students who are excelling in the classroom and beyond.
OC Elementary Walks the Boardwalk, Visits Beach Patrol
Each year, Ocean City Elementary School physical education teachers Tracey Drocella and Mark Engle take students in grades 2-4 to the Boardwalk for a five mile fitness walk. The walk helps to raise awareness for the importance of being physically active. After they’ve completed the walk, the Ocean City Beach Patrol teaches a lesson on beach… Read more »
WPS Hosted Grandparents and Guests
Worcester Preparatory School hosted the grandparents and guests of lower school students for a special day on campus last month. The day began with coffee and refreshments, followed by a “We Can All Be Superheroes” themed performance by each grade. The students then met their grandparents and special guests in the Field House to present their… Read more »
OC Elementary Honors Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Ocean City Elementary School first grade students enjoyed a live zoom from Lieutenant Colonel Oles, a Marine Corps Veteran. Oles is related to first grade teacher Melanie Coleman, who is pictured above with her class. Oles answered questions and taught students about his duties as a marine, including flying Osprey for… Read more »
Kindergarteners Celebrate Favorite Characters
Kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary celebrated their love of reading by dressing up as their favorite story characters. Pictured is Mrs. Engh and her class.
WPS SGA joined Teal Bay Mitzvah Team for Charity
Worcester Preparatory School’s Student Government Association joined forces last month with the Teal Bay Mitzvah Team of Ocean Pines for a fantastic cause — collecting winter clothing items for local charities. Last week, members from the Teal Bay Mitzvah team stopped by WPS to pick up the generous donations. They were thrilled to deliver these… Read more »
WPS 9th Graders Visit Iron Pony Adventure Park
Worcester Preparatory School’s ninth grade embarked on an exciting adventure to the Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague, Va. last month. The park offered more than 30 aerial obstacles spread across two levels, allowing students to push themselves to new heights. Students were fully secured with safety harnesses as they traversed ladders, tight ropes, and… Read more »
Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of National Honor Society Welcomed 30 New Members
The Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 30 new members this fall. Front, from left, are Angeline Todorov, Frank Miller, Sydney Tingle, Lydia Schwartz, Avery Roselle, Emma Zajdel and Danielle Carr; second row, Abigail Ament, Lindsay Bruner, Nazli Unal, Aurora Holland and Nathan Montague; third row, Jayden Scopp,… Read more »
OC Students Utilize Text Features
Ms. Dolansky’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working to identify the main topic and key details within a text by using text features. Students read the nonfiction book Beavers by Gail Gibbons to demonstrate this skill.
SDHS Hosted 2nd Annual One School, One Community Trunk or Treat
Stephen Decatur High School hosted its 2nd Annual One School, One Community Trunk or Treat event last Thursday with games, treats and some spooks. All proceeds benefited Hope Lodge. Above some of the volunteers are pictured. Submitted Photos