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.
🌟 Celebrating Our Outstanding Educators! 🌟
A huge congratulations to our incredible teachers for being recognized as Quarterfinalists for the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 We are so proud to have such exceptional educators shaping the future here at Pemberton Elementary 🐼!
Join us in celebrating and showing your appreciation for our amazing teachers in the comments below! 👏
(Quarterfinalists are listed alphabetically by last names)
1. Mrs. Heather McDonough
2. Mrs. Brenda Rhoads
3. Mrs. Marsha Rickards
A huge congratulations to our incredible teachers for being recognized as Quarterfinalists for the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 We are so proud to have such exceptional educators shaping the future here at Pemberton Elementary 🐼!
Join us in celebrating and showing your appreciation for our amazing teachers in the comments below! 👏
(Quarterfinalists are listed alphabetically by last names)
1. Mrs. Heather McDonough
2. Mrs. Brenda Rhoads
3. Mrs. Marsha Rickards
For the month of December:
Pre-Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Johnson & Ms. Blackburn’s Class at 95.29%
Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Rickards & Mr. Jenney’s Class at 95.76%
1st Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Shaver’s Class at 96.67%
Second Grade: 🐼🏆 Ms. Voyce’s Class at 95.59%
Third Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Joseph’s Class at 94.33%
Fourth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Grant’s Class at 94.74%
Fifth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Dulany’s Class at 97.14%
Classes receiving a certificate for having 94% or higher for the month of December:
Ms. Venere & Mrs. Sontakke’s Class at 94.55%
Ms. Horn’s Class at 94.0%
Pre-Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Johnson & Ms. Blackburn’s Class at 95.29%
Kindergarten: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Rickards & Mr. Jenney’s Class at 95.76%
1st Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Shaver’s Class at 96.67%
Second Grade: 🐼🏆 Ms. Voyce’s Class at 95.59%
Third Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Ms. Joseph’s Class at 94.33%
Fourth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mrs. Grant’s Class at 94.74%
Fifth Grade: 🐼🏆 Goes to Mr. Dulany’s Class at 97.14%
Classes receiving a certificate for having 94% or higher for the month of December:
Ms. Venere & Mrs. Sontakke’s Class at 94.55%
Ms. Horn’s Class at 94.0%
This Week at Pemberton 🐼
We’re inviting all male role models—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, mentors, and family friends—to help us hype up our students as they return from their two-week break.
Join us on Monday, January 5th during arrival, 8:15–8:45 AM, to:
✨ Smile
✨ High-five
✨ Fist bump
✨ Spread positive energy
Let’s show our students how supported they are!
Register here: https://forms.gle/ssaAJFQRcJvC5c1M9
Join us on Monday, January 5th during arrival, 8:15–8:45 AM, to:
✨ Smile
✨ High-five
✨ Fist bump
✨ Spread positive energy
Let’s show our students how supported they are!
Register here: https://forms.gle/ssaAJFQRcJvC5c1M9
After our habitat unit and learning about the desert, Miss. Hicks and Miss. Voyce's homeroom got to meet a real desert animal!
Check out Art integration in Mrs. Grant's fourth grade class where students created life-size models of European explorers
CHILDREN and SCREEN TIME! On January 29, 2026, the Infants and Toddlers Program, in collaboration with the Judy Center, will host a caregiver training titled “Children and Screen Time: What We Know and What Should Parents Do About It?”
Dr. Matt Edelstein, Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will present to parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and private/parochial school partners during a morning and early evening session.
This is a free training for our community and is paid for using IDEA Part C and Judy Center grant funds. Dr. Edelstein’s presentation will provide attendees with greater knowledge and awareness of the impact of screen time on behavior and development. Additionally, attendees will learn more about how to set limits on devices and other media applications.
Reserve your spot today using the QR code on the flyer!
Dr. Matt Edelstein, Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will present to parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and private/parochial school partners during a morning and early evening session.
This is a free training for our community and is paid for using IDEA Part C and Judy Center grant funds. Dr. Edelstein’s presentation will provide attendees with greater knowledge and awareness of the impact of screen time on behavior and development. Additionally, attendees will learn more about how to set limits on devices and other media applications.
Reserve your spot today using the QR code on the flyer!
Due to expected icy roads in the morning, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Monday, December 15. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
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.
👨👩👧👦 Math Matters: enVision Success with Your Child Workshop
Thank you to all the families who joined us at Pemberton to learn strategies for supporting your child at home with the enVision Math program! Your engagement makes a huge difference in student success.
A special thank you to Mrs. Carmean, Ms. Horn, Mrs. Thompson, and Ms. Setzer for their incredible support in making this event a success. We appreciate your dedication to our students and families!
Next week is a full week of school, but Winter Break will soon be upon us. Here are key dates to keep in mind for Winter Break.
🎨 Celebrating Pemberton Talent! 🎨
We are so proud of Ivanna Pacheco, a Pemberton 4th grader, whose beautiful winter-themed artwork was selected as one of only three pieces to be featured on the cover of the WCPS holiday cards! ❄️✨
Dr. Stauffer chose Ivanna’s artwork at the 2025 Annual Art Show, and she was honored at the Board of Education meeting, where her family, former art teacher Ms. Lupean, and Principal Mrs. Morris joined in celebrating this amazing achievement.
Congratulations, Ivanna! Your creativity and talent shine bright! 🌟
We also want to celebrate and acknowledge Shonda Bell, Chris Smith, and Darius Tillman—for their contributions and commitment to excellence. 👏
Part 2: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Pemberton Teacher of the Year Nominees! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators nominated for Teacher of the Year (in alphabetical order by last name):
Lisa Caswell
Angelina Cooling
Stephanie Davis
Paxton Dulany
Briana Fries
Caroline Grant
Samantha Hicks
Devin Kopp
Melissa Koerner
Kelly Lobus
Heather McDonough
Alice Moore
Brenda Rhoads
Marsha Rickards
Mary Shaver
Kelly Setzer
Jennifer Thompson
Sarah Waggoner
Your dedication and passion make a tremendous impact on our students and school community every day! 🌟
Please join us in congratulating all of these incredible team members! 💐
Part 1: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Pemberton Teacher of the Year Nominees! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators nominated for Teacher of the Year (in alphabetical order by last name):
Lisa Caswell
Angelina Cooling
Stephanie Davis
Paxton Dulany
Briana Fries
Caroline Grant
Samantha Hicks
Devin Kopp
Melissa Koerner
Kelly Lobus
Heather McDonough
Alice Moore
Brenda Rhoads
Marsha Rickards
Mary Shaver
Kelly Setzer
Jennifer Thompson
Sarah Waggoner
Your dedication and passion make a tremendous impact on our students and school community every day! 🌟
Please join us in congratulating all of these incredible team members! 💐
🎉 Congratulations to Our National Board Certified Teachers! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate Melissa Koerner, Cynthia Malone, and Kelly Setzer at Pemberton for achieving National Board Certification! 👏 These outstanding educators join Vanessa Stein, who previously earned this prestigious distinction.
Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence inspire us all and make a tremendous impact on our students and community. 🌟
Please join us in congratulating these incredible teachers on this remarkable achievement! 💐
Note for Monday, Dec. 8: Term 2 mid-term progress reports will come out Dec. 8 for students in grades 1-12. Be sure to review the progress report with the student to celebrate successes and set goals at the midpoint of the marking term.
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.
Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today (Dec. 5). Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
