During the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School celebrated Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to raise drug awareness. Students focused on pledging to say no to unhealthy choices and yes to healthy ones. In grades third-eighth, Theresa Gabbard, school counselor, discussed how to use refusal skills for peer pressure and… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School senior Michelle Hernandez was named the Worcester County Youth Volunteer of the Year at the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards Dinner in August. Hernandez was also recognized at the recent Stephen Decatur High School Presidential Service Awards ceremony. Hernandez is a member of the volunteer group, Connections and the National… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School recently celebrated Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States. Each day, students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to show their school spirit by dressing in a fun theme. Monday’s theme was “I mustache you not to do drugs.” Pictured are… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School junior Brianna Wesche, pictured with Principal Tom Sites, was recently commended for her outstanding participation in the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists in Boston, Mass. During her time at the Academy, Wesche attended conferences with Nobel Prize winners, observed live surgeries, and networked with students from all over the… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School students Ryan Boyle, Maeve Donahue, Alex Bean, Allison Hunter and Jude Al-Hamad received the Presidential Service Gold Award during the annual Presidential Awards ceremony on Oct. 18. To receive this distinction, students must have completed at least 250 volunteer hours during a calendar year. Overall, 63 sophomores, juniors, and seniors were… Read more »
Each year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ocean City Fire Department sponsors a poster contest for grades Pre-K to three and an essay contest for fourth grade students. This year’s theme was “Look, Listen, Beware, Fire Can Happen Anywhere.” Pictured with members of the fire department are this year’s contest winners from Ocean City Elementary School. Submitted Photos
Students in Sheri Ward’s sixth grade science class at Berlin Intermediate School investigated different types of thermal energy transfer last week. Amber Stant, Sophia Robles and Coilin Gallagher observed how light energy heats air molecules and causes them to rise in convection currents.
Seaside Christian Academy students celebrate Fire Safety Week 2018 by receiving fire safety instructions from the Ocean City Fire Department.
Stephen Decatur High School has announced its 2018 Homecoming Court after a school-wide vote. The homecoming queen will be crowned during halftime of the Decatur football game on Oct. 26, while the king will be crowned earlier in the day during the annual afternoon pep rally. Queen nominees, back from left, are Danasia Wright, Lily… Read more »
Lauren Truitt’s first grade class at Ocean City Elementary School loved receiving new frisbees from the Ocean City Fire Department. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, OCES students were visited by the local fire department to learn about fire safety. Students were able to take a tour of several fire trucks as well as practice how to… Read more »
