From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 3 Issue 15 - 3/09/25
Clipper Nation,
On Thursday the 6th progress reports went live, and paper copies were provided to students on Friday. Please take time to review your students' grades with them. If your student is facing academic difficulties, please encourage them to participate in our after-school program, Step Up. At Step Up, we offer snacks, tutoring, and transportation home. For more details about the daily activities, please refer to the information below.
On Wednesday, March 12th, we will be administering the SAT to all 11th graders and any 10th grade students who signed up and paid to take the SAT. All other 9th, 10th and 12th grade students remain home that day and will complete asynchronous work at home through their Google Classrooms. This asynchronous work will be utilized for attendance purposes for any student not taking the SAT. Students taking the SAT test that day will be exempt from asynchronous assignments. If your student has difficulty accessing the internet, please have them request a paper copy of the assignment from their teacher. The school day will begin at the regular time of 7:45 for test takers and bus transportation will run on its normal schedule in the morning for these students. Please make sure all testers bring your school issued laptop, fully charged, and charger. If you have a personal graphing calculator, bring that as well, otherwise an electronic calculator will be available in the testing platform. Students may also bring a snack and drink to have during the break. Car riders and walkers will be allowed to dismiss once all testing is complete, and bus riders will be dismissed around 12:00. Lunch will be available to any student in attendance. For any questions, please reach out to Christine Cook, our school testing coordinator, at ccook@mywcps.org
As always, we have a lot going on, so be sure to review all the information below so that you and your student don't miss out.
Have a wonderful evening, and I look forward to having another great week on the Clipper Ship.
Principal Savage
Survey Open on Draft Calendars for 2025-2026 School Year
The Wicomico County Board of Education is seeking input on the 2025-2026 school year calendar. The Board has put two draft calendars, Draft A and Draft B, out for public comment prior to a vote on March 11. Input is invited through a survey until noon on Wednesday, March 5th. Copies of the two draft calendars in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole are available for review on the calendar preview page, which also has the survey link for each language.
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, March 10th
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
Tuesday, March 11th
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm
NHS Meeting (CLGA) 3-4pm
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4:30pm
Girls V. Softball vs. Indian River (Home) Scrimmage 4pm
WCBOE Board Meeting (101 Long Ave) 7-8pm
Wednesday, March 12th - SAT Day
SAT Testing Day for 10th Graders and those that signed up. Asynchronous work for all others
Field Trip – D.Miles – Band Performance N. Dorchester HS. 3:30pm-8pm
Thursday, March 13th
LEO Meeting (Media) 6:50am-7:35am
*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
D&D Club (F110) 3-4:45pm
Boys V Lacrosse vs. Indian River (Home) Scrimmage 4pm
Boys V Baseball vs. @Laurel (Away) Scrimmage 4pm, Dismissal 2pm
Girls V Lacrosse vs. @Indian River (Away) Scrimmage 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm
French and Spanish Honor Society Inductions (CLGA) 4-7pm
Band Booster Meeting (A146/A127) 5:30-8:30pm
Friday, March 14th Casual Day - Epoch
SU Shore Scholarship Day (Media) 9-10:30am
Upcoming Dates:
3/17 – Class of 2025 Parent/Student Meeting (CLGA) 6-7pm
3/18 – Jostens Announcement - Delivery Outside CLGA, 10:30am–1:30pm
3/19 – Food Pantry (E-Wing Doors) 12-1pm
3/20 – Field Trip – E. Thompsen: Tidal Health. 8:45am–12:15pm
3/20 – PTSA/JMB World’s Fair/Financial Aid Assistance Meeting (Media Center)
3/25 – CTE CAN Interest Meeting (CLGA) 10:30am–11:20am
3/26 - Field Trip – E. Thompsen: Talbot Parks & Rec. 8am-12pm
3/28 - Field Trip – G. Magaha: SU. 9:15am-1pm
4/3 - Field Trip – M. Logan: Workforce & Tech Center Baltimore. 7am-3:45pm
All Things Senior 2025
Check out the link for all things related to our Class of 2025.
Link updated 3/1
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
Prom
- 2.0 GPA
- No out of school suspensions during semester 2
- Must be in attendance on the Friday before prom
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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