From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 3 Issue 19 - 2/02/25
Clipper Nation,
On Monday (tomorrow), we will begin Semester 2 of the school year. Teachers spent Friday afternoon finalizing grades for term 2. Report Cards will go live on Friday the 7th. Teachers have also been busy getting ready for new students, as all students will have some new classes and teachers for Quarter 3. If your student hasn't done so already, encourage them to review their schedule before Monday.
Any 9th or 10th-grade student who has a first period at a different school needs to catch the bus on the back bus ramp in the morning. Shuttles leave JMB no later than 7:35 am.
Bus 9, 172 (CTE/ ATEX at Parkside)
Bus 75 (ELL Shuttle to Schumaker)
Bus 5 (VPA, and ROTC to WiHi)
Our lunch shifts have changed slightly for the second semester. If your student is worried about when they will eat lunch, they should review the lunch schedule below.
Starting tomorrow, any senior or guest planning to attend the Prom needs to be mindful of the requirements. Students can not get suspended at any point during the second semester, they must have a 2.0 GPA, and they must be in school on the Friday before the Prom.
We will be having a mandatory senior meeting on Friday, the 14th, at 8:30 to review senior-specific information. Please encourage your senior to attend.
Let's have a first week of February, and I look forward to having another great week on the Clipper Ship.
Principal Savage
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, February 3rd
Girls V Basketball vs. @Pocomoke (Away) 4:30pm
Boys V Basketball vs. @Pocomoke (Away) 6pm
Tuesday, February 4th
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm
Band Tutoring/Sectionals (A146) 3-4:30pm
Indoor Track Meet – 3A Regionals (PG Sports Complex) 1pm, Dismissal 9:15am
Girls JV Basketball vs. Crisfield (Home) 4:30pm
Girls V Basketball vs. Crisfield (Home) 6pm
Boys JV Basketball vs. @Crisfield (Away) 4:30pm
Boys V Basketball vs. @Crisfield (Away) 6pm
Wednesday, February 5th
LEO Board Meeting (CLGA) 6:50-7:35am
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
Wrestling vs. Snow Hill (Home) 5pm, Senior Night
Class of 2027 Parent Meeting (A120) 5-7pm
Thursday, February 6th
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
Band Tutoring/Sectionals (A146) 3-4:30pm
D&D Club (F106) 3-4:45pm
Ace Mentoring (A141) 3-5pm
JV Boys Basketball vs. Washington (Home) 4:30pm
V Boys Basketball vs. Washington (Home) 6pm
Friday, February 7th - Casual Day (Countywide)
****Report Cards Distributed****
Wrestling Meet (Home) Parkside, WiHi. 4pm
Upcoming Dates:
2/11 – Nursing Assistance Interest Meeting (CLGA) 3rd Period/FLEX
2/11 – WCBOE Board Meeting (101 Long Ave) 1:30pm-2:30pm
2/17 – Presidents Day - Schools Closed
2/18-21 – Clippers Choose Love Week
2/19 – Food Pantry (E-Wing Door) 12pm – 1pm
2/20 – Field Trip – B. Dashiell: PHS CTE. [See Mr. Dashiell for permission slips. Due by 2/12]
2/20 – Field Trip – W. Hitch: Delaware State University
2/21 – Field Trip – K. Kudzma: SU Stock Market game
2/22 – Winter Dance
2/24 – Secondary Math Team Competition (CLGA) 5:30-7:30pm
2/28 – M. Gordy – D.C. Smithsonian
Future Dates for Seniors
2/14 - Mandatory Senior Meeting 8:30 to 9:00 Cafeteria
4/26 - Grand March and Prom
5/9 - Jr/Sr Banquet
5/12 - Senior Awards
5/20 - Seniors' Last Day
5/29 - Graduation
Reminder about the New Weapons Detection Systems
The Wicomico County Board of Education and Wicomico County Public Schools are committed to advancing the safety and security of events at our schools. In support of that goal, Wicomico Schools (WCPS) is pleased to introduce a significant security enhancement that will be implemented for the remainder of the 2024 – 2025 school year.
We will be implementing weapon detection units at various WCPS sporting events, after-school activities, and randomly at various schools to detect weapons and other prohibited items. These items include but are not limited to firearms, knives, and other objects that could pose a threat to others. Any person who refuses to be screened via the detection process will not be permitted to enter the WCPS venue or property.
This technology involves a walk-through detection system designed to identify and prevent unauthorized or potentially harmful items from being brought onto our campuses. This new security process, includes checking bags, and will take place alongside other existing security measures including School Resource Officers and School Patrol. The new weapon detection systems will provide an extra layer of protection for everyone in our school community.
As we roll out this new process, we understand this may cause some delays entering extracurricular events and during school and ask for your patience as we navigate the changes. We are confident that with your support and cooperation, our students and staff will quickly adapt to the new procedures, allowing us to maintain an efficient and secure entry process.
Additional information is provided in the letter attached to the email version of this message. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create the safest possible learning environment for students, staff, families and other visitors.
Seniors
Cap and Gown Orders
Reminder to seniors that cap and gown prices will increase after December 15th.
Use this link to order the Cap and Gown (includes tassel) online
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
James M. Bennett High School
Email: jmb@mywcps.org
Website: jmb.wicomicoschools.org
Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
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