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

Barb Barga from the University of Maryland 4H program recently visited the first-grade classes at Ocean City Elementary to teach them about keeping local water systems clean. The students participated in a play titled, “Who Polluted the River?” The lesson was centered around Earth Day and how we can help to keep the environment clean…. Read more »

Helping guests find their seats at the Lady Bug Café were Worcester Prep students Paige Asbill, Sloane Smith, Rodolphe Crevecouer, Cooper Feldman and Rama Boopathi.  Below, third grader Matthew Evangelista, right, was excited to have his younger brother Ben Evangelista visit the Lady Bug Café.

Stephen Decatur High School senior Emma Sperry was announced Best All Around during the annual Senior Awards Night event on May 17. Sperry is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society and she serves as president of the National Honor Society. Her academic resume includes a national Seal of Biliteracy and a College… Read more »

Seaside Christian Academy held its first high school graduation ceremony since 2005 this month. Russell “Rusty” Warren, pictured, graduated with honors after attending SCA for most of his school career. Submitted Photos

Twenty-seven students were recognized for special achievement under the STARS program at Stephen Decatur High School with a Cupcake Social on May 13. Each student was nominated by a SDHS educator for special achievement or taking responsibility for helping fellow students. The social was chaired by Decatur art teacher Mary Ann Fardelman and funded by… Read more »

Worcester Preparatory School teachers Annie Seipp and Maureen Raines and their students hosted this year’s third grade Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, Science, Social Studies (civics and community), Mathematics and Philanthropy. The project is modeled like a small business, with the young entrepreneurs baking bread, selling it to Lower School… Read more »