Pemberton Elementary

A FRESH START for a Great School Year! The annual “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is returning on Sunday, August 23rd at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is for Wicomico County students in-need from kindergarten to Grade 12. ​Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.

-Free Backpacks (Clear Backpacks available too for Wi-Hi and Wi Middle while
supplies last)
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts
-Family Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more

MARK YOU CALENDAR for Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!

For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or jhesen@mywcps.org Also, "Thank You" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.

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🐼 Hello Pemberton Families! We hope you’re enjoying your summer!

🗓️ We wanted to share a Save-The-Date for our Open House on August 27th from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

🎒 We have also included our School Supply Lists to help our families prepare. You can also find these lists on our website too!
https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/pemberton/page/school-supply-list

The Wicomico County Board of Education this week welcomed the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board, Andrew Yates of Mardela Middle & High School. Yates began serving his term on July 1 and will represent all students of Wicomico County Public Schools throughout the year ahead. Learn more about this outstanding student and the experiences he brings to the Board table: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/3017341

The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a special meeting and work session on Tuesday, June 30. Following the call to order at 8:30 a.m. and a closed session, the Board will meet in open session starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. On the agenda for the open session of this special meeting:

• Approval of the Student Member of the Board
• Adoption of the amended current expense budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of Pre-Qualified Real Estate Brokers

The public is welcome to attend this special meeting, which will be followed by an open work session. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/watch-board-meetings

Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Friday, June 19 to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The school system will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Report cards for the final marking term are available as of today (Tuesday, June 16). They are available through the Family Portal, and will also be mailed.

🐼💙We are proud to spotlight art teacher Ms. Jessica Schlegel, whose beautiful mural now graces the walls of our school. Ms. Schlegel's dedication to art and her commitment to inspiring students is evident both in and out of the classroom. Thank you, Ms. Schlegel, for sharing your talent and creativity with our school community!

🐼 So proud of our very own Amira Jones! 🎨✨ On Monday evening, Amira was honored at the Superintendent’s Art Collection Reception alongside student artists from the 2025 and 2026 collections. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer personally presented each artist with a certificate in recognition of their incredible talent. What a well-deserved honor, Amira — we couldn’t be more proud!

👉👉Swipe through to see our Beary Best Attendance Winners 🐼 For the month of May: Pre-Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Venere & Ms. Sontakke’s Class at 98.28% Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Oleszczuk & Mrs. Harrison’s Class at 97.38% 1st Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Shaver’s Class at 97.28% 2nd Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Voyce’s Class at 97.26% 3rd Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Joseph’s Class at 96.58% 5th Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Kenna’s Class at 95.88% Classes receiving a certificate for having 94% or higher for the month of May: Mr. Johnson & Ms. Blackburn’s Class at 97.86% Mrs. Koerner & Mrs. Stonnell’s Class at 95.33% Ms. Setzer & Ms. Campbell’s Class at 94.26% Mrs. McClintock & Mrs. Sullivan’s Class at 94.0% Mrs. Rickards & Mr. Jenney’s Class at 96.04% Ms. Lloyd’s Class at 96.62% Mrs. Lobus’ Class at 94.88% Ms. Hicks’ Class at 94.0% Mrs. Hoisington’s Class at 96.09% Ms. Horn’s Class at 94.61 Mrs. Davis’ Class at 95.88% Mrs. Kopp’s Class at 94.0% Mr. Dulany’s Class at 94.62%

What a wonderful Saturday! 🎭 A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for Blue Sky Puppet Theater — your energy and smiles made it so special. We loved having you!

Last Wednesday we celebrated our perfect attendance students with a breakfast surrounded by family. So proud of these kids for showing up every single day! 🥞⭐

🐼 Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating Dean of Students Appreciation Day alongside the remarkable Mrs. Lori Moreno. Her unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to every student’s success make our school a better place every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Moreno — your impact goes far beyond what words can express. 💙

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) for the last week of the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Reminder: Next week is the last week of the 2025-2026 school year for Wicomico County Public Schools. Here is the schedule.

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

👉👉Swipe through to see our Beary Best Attendance Winners 🐼 For the month of April: Pre-Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Johnson and Ms. Blackburn’s Class at 97.14% Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Rickards & Mr. Jenney’s Class at 97.92% 1st Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Lobus’ Class at 97.73% 2nd Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Voyce’s Class at 96.67% 3rd Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Davis’ Class at 95.88% Fourth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Grant’s Class at 95.50% Fifth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Dulany’s Class at 95.88% Classes receiving a certificate for having 94% or higher for the month of April: Mrs. Koerner & Mrs. Stonnell’s Class at 95.50% Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Davis’ Class at 94.06% Ms. Setzer & Ms. Campbell’s Class at 95.29% Mrs. McClintock & Mrs. Sullivan’s Class at 95.76% Ms. Oleszczuk & Mrs. Harrison’s Class at 94.68% Ms. Lloyd’s Class at 96.50% Mrs. Shaver’s Class at 96.94% Mrs. Hoisington’s Class at 95.43% Ms. Fries’ Class at 95.36% Ms. Joseph’s Class at 94.74% Mrs. Kopp’s Class at 94% Mrs. Owens’ Class at 95.26% Mrs. Thompson’s Class at 94% Ms. Cooling’s Class at 96.58% Ms. Kenna’s at 94.0%

Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.