TCPS Career Counseling

Talbot County Public Schools, in partnership with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), is offering Learner’s Permit Testing at Easton High School & St. Michaels Middle High School.

MVA Learner’s Permit Testing

• Students must be at least 15 years and 9 months old on the day of testing.
• The test is FREE. Families will pay the MVA $65 when the student applies for their actual learner’s permit.
• The test is available in Spanish upon request.
• There are 40 spots per session, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The first 40 students to submit a completed permission slip will be accepted. Additional students will be placed on a waiting list.
• If your student cannot attend, please contact Danielle Haley (EHS) at danielle.haley@talbotschools.org or Cara Breeding (SMHS) as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to another student.

Next Testing Session at Easton High School:
Date: September 17
Time: 9:40–10:40 a.m.
Location: Easton High School Media Center

Permission slips are available from Mrs. Haley in the Media Center and are also attached.

Next Testing Session at St. Michaels High School:
Date: October 14
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: St. Michaels High School TBD

Permission slips are available from Mrs. Breeding's office door and are also attached.

Driver’s Education

Easton High School & St. Michaels High School are also excited to offer after-school driver’s education classes. Please see the attached flyers for dates and additional information.

Students/families should use the link on the flyer to sign up for their preferred class date.

Please note: The grant that has supported driver’s education in the past is not currently available. As a result, classes will be self-pay unless otherwise noted. If funding becomes available, we will share updated information with students and families.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

🎓 Seniors: Preparing for Life after Graduation!

TCPS Seniors have wonderful opportunities to practice their professional skills with local community volunteers! Through resume reviews, mock interviews and college essay reviews, valuable tools students can use now and throughout their college and career journey. This is a chance to practice in a supportive environment, receive real-world feedback, and feel more confident when the next opportunity comes along. See below for dates and structure at both high schools.

Easton High School:

On September 29 & 30 (depending on the number of students who sign up), volunteers will be at EHS to provide resume reviews and mock interviews. Students may sign up for one or both opportunities!

📅 Sign up by September 9, 2026, to reserve your spot!

Students who sign up agree to:

• Arrive on time for their scheduled appointment.
• Bring a current resume to their resume review.
• Be open to and respectful of feedback.
• Professional dress is encouraged, but not required.

St. Michaels High School:

SMHS Seniors have several opportunities coming up! See below for dates and details-

📅 Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 8th- NEW! College Essay Writing Workshops, students can sign up here.

📅 Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Senior Resume Reviews with Mentors, all available seniors will participate.

📅 Oct. 19 - 21 - College Essay reviews with Mentors

🔬 Bringing Science to Life with MXLab!

Students across Easton High School, Easton Middle School, and St. Michaels Middle High School will have an exciting opportunity to experience science in a whole new way this year through Learning Undefeated’s MXLab!

MXLab is a mobile STEM laboratory that brings hands-on, real-world science experiences directly to students. Through engaging laboratory activities, students will have the chance to explore scientific concepts, use professional equipment, and see how the skills they’re learning in the classroom connect to real careers in science, technology, engineering, and healthcare.

This experience is a great way for students to learn by doing, spark curiosity, and explore future career possibilities—all without leaving their school!

🧪 Hands-on learning. Real-world science. Future career connections.

We’re excited to bring this unique experience to our students and can’t wait to see what they discover!

Dates:

Easton High School - Week of September 21 (Permission Slip Required)

Easton Middle School - Week of September 28 (Permission Slip Required)

St. Michaels Middle High School - Week of October 5 (Permission Slip Required)

SEPTEMBER:

8 - PRS Guitars - Career Chat ~ EHS

14 - Learner's Permit Practice ~ EHS

16 - Barzini Family Music Lunch & Learn ~ EMS

17 - Learner's Permit Test ~ EHS

22 - 25 - Mobile STEM Lab - 9th Grade Biology Classes ~ EHS

22 - Listing Central, LLC - Career Chat ~ EHS

22 - Hambleton Law Lunch & Learn ~ SMHS

28 - Oct. 1 - Senior Resume Reviews ~ SMHS

29 & 30 - Senior Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews ~ EHS (Sign-up Required)

Senior College Essay Writing Workshops @ SMHS - Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 8

OCTOBER:

1 - 5 - Mobile STEM Lab - 7th Grade Science Classes ~ EMS

6 - ASVAB Test - 10th Grade Students

7 - MidShore Behavioral Health Lunch & Learn - SMHS

12 - 23 - Bay Country Driving School Driver's Ed Classes ~ EHS

13 - NOAA Career Chat ~ EHS

14 - Learner's Permit Testing ~ SMHS

14 & 16 - 9th Grade Junior Achievement Finance Park Advanced field trip ~ EHS

19 - 21 - College Essay Reviews w/Mentors ~ SMHS

27 - Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center - Career Chat ~ EHS

NOVEMBER:

5 - ASVAB Test, 10th Grade and interested 11th & 12th Graders ~ SMHS

10 - Hambleton House - Career Chat ~ EHS

17 - Learner's Permit Practice ~ EHS

18 - Learner's Permit Test ~ EHS

24 - Michaela Smith - Elizabeth Claire Salon - Career Chat ~ EHS

If you have any questions or would like to refer a student to their Career Counselor, please utilize the following Google Forms:

Easton Middle School: https://forms.gle/94UnV5q42Z4RRAJo9

Easton High School: https://forms.gle/KcGfH52JyefU26Ms6

Saint Michaels Middle High School: https://forms.gle/aa4S8vgN1QVmv6LM6