Talbot County Public Schools

June 19: Father's Day

June 19: Juneteenth

August 4: FREE Sports Physicals at Easton High through Choptank Community Health

August 9: FREE Sports Physicals at St. Michaels Middle High through Choptank Community Health

August 10: Fall Sports Begin

August 29: First Day of School!

The Saint Michaels Middle School Destination Imagination Team - SMMS DI & the Seven Saints won FIRST place in their category at GLOBAL FINALS in Kansas City, MO.

The St. Michaels Saints Softball team - REGIONAL CHAMPIONS and State Semi-Finalists!

The Easton Warriors Boys Lacrosse team - REGIONAL CHAMPIONS and State Semi-Finalists!

Congratulations to Dr. Griffith on her retirement following 34 years as a Talbot County educator.

We are pleased to announce the TCPS Community Partners of the Year for 2022 for each of our schools, our internship program and the entire District. We are grateful to them as well as ALL of our Community Partners for their continued support of our schools, as it certainly "takes a village" to educate Talbot County Children. For more information about TCPS Community Partnership please contact Debbie Gardner at dgardner@talbotschools.org or 410-822-0330.

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), is opening up a pathway for local education agencies (LEAs) to repurpose certain days as virtual school days in the 2022-2023 school year.

The days that may be considered for this opportunity include inclement weather days (i.e., snow days), staff professional learning days, high school graduation days to enable teachers to assist with or attend the graduation, or other similar circumstances described in this application.

Below is a link to the TCPS Virtual Learning Plan. Please leave any feedback using the form linked below.

The Board of Education is reviewing the following policies. Policies are listed in the meeting agenda and the policy discussion can be viewed in the recording of the meeting live stream. To provide feedback please use the form linked below.

Policy 10.23 Appeal of Student Extended Suspension or Expulsion

Policy 10.20 Student Discipline

TCPS is excited to partner with Dorchester and Caroline County Schools this summer to offer 9 career exploration programs for current students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about Cybersecurity, Robotics, Media Arts, Database Design, Presentation Design, Animation and Chess. Transportation will be provided. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Please register using the following link:https://forms.gle/XE3znGzSa5ov3p3w9

Choptank Community Health is offering FREE Sports Physicals to TCPS student-athletes. Thursday, August 4th at Easton High and Tuesday, August 9th at St. Michaels Middle High. Call 410-479-5772 to schedule your appointment.

We need to hear from all families planning to enroll a new student! Click the registration button below and complete the short form. Your child's school will contact you to schedule an appointment to complete the process.

Testing Information:

The Health Department is changing COVID testing locations to 102 Marlboro Ave. Easton MD Monday through Friday starting May 2nd . You can call 410-819-5632 or visit https://portal.ciandx.com/portal to make an appointment. More information coming regarding new location and change in hours.

• The health department’s rapid at-home covid tests are available through the Talbot County Free Library.
• COVID testing site at UM Shore Medical Pavilion, 500 Cadmus Lane Easton MD 21601 is CLOSED
• Local pharmacies are testing for COVID and have at-home covid tests in stock.
• **When taking at-home covid tests, you can report your results here**

Vaccine Information:

• What: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
• Where: Talbot County Vaccine Center, 102 Marlboro Ave Easton MD - Call 410-819-5641 for questions or make an appointment at https://bit.ly/3BdZ40G
• When: Monday through Friday, walk-ins welcome, no appointment required
• Who: Anyone 5 years and older
• Second boosters are now available for those over 50 years old and those who are immunocompromised and 12 years and older.
• Who is considered immunocompromised to be eligible for their second COVID booster? Find out here

Treatment Information:

This link has a list of types of treatment of available for those who do test positive for COVID

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/testing/treatment-options/?fbclid=IwAR0rkEWfgX4tE56HSLh8Mmi_T2VzIZJoHs_80TIQCTb2FZC638c_aGf22rU

Food Pantry Information:

https://talbotcovid19.org/food-resources/ has compiled information regarding food resources across Talbot County.

Bullying and cyberbullying, harassment and intimidation, hazing, and/or bias behaviors are unsafe behaviors that do not reflect respect for others as defined by Policy 10.16 on STUDENT CONDUCT – BULLYING, HARASSMENT OR INTIMIDATION . If a student is a target of one of these behaviors, you can report it using the Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form (linked below).

The form is also available at all schools, in the main office and the school’s counseling office. Students can also report issues directly to a staff member. When a situation that involves any of these behaviors is reported, staff members will respond quickly and will provide a practical, private, and safe place to report.