The first hour home after school for both my boys looks similar.It’s straight to his room for Carson, who wants some electronics time as soon as he gets home. If he has a good day at school, we say go for it.For Beckett, it’s also directly to his room after a detour to the kitchen… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Kindergarteners Celebrate Favorite Characters
Kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary celebrated their love of reading by dressing up as their favorite story characters. Pictured is Mrs. Engh and her class.
WPS SGA joined Teal Bay Mitzvah Team for Charity
Worcester Preparatory School’s Student Government Association joined forces last month with the Teal Bay Mitzvah Team of Ocean Pines for a fantastic cause — collecting winter clothing items for local charities. Last week, members from the Teal Bay Mitzvah team stopped by WPS to pick up the generous donations. They were thrilled to deliver these… Read more »
Things I Like – November 10, 2023
Restaurant offering specials for VetsAthletes showing mutual respectPassionate volunteersA great newspaper cartoonistThe life lessons my special needs son has taught meBonfires this time of yearA funeral home director’s sentimentalityThe Beckham documentaryA speech that makes you laugh, think and cryMacaroni and cheeseReading anything my kids write
WPS 9th Graders Visit Iron Pony Adventure Park
Worcester Preparatory School’s ninth grade embarked on an exciting adventure to the Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague, Va. last month. The park offered more than 30 aerial obstacles spread across two levels, allowing students to push themselves to new heights. Students were fully secured with safety harnesses as they traversed ladders, tight ropes, and… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – November 10, 2023
The Inlet, which separates Assateague from Ocean City, did not exist prior to August 23, 1933. On that day a hurricane created a path from the Sinepuxent Bay to the ocean between what was then S. 4th and S. 5th streets. At first only 50 feet wide, it continued to widen and become deeper the… Read more »
Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of National Honor Society Welcomed 30 New Members
The Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 30 new members this fall. Front, from left, are Angeline Todorov, Frank Miller, Sydney Tingle, Lydia Schwartz, Avery Roselle, Emma Zajdel and Danielle Carr; second row, Abigail Ament, Lindsay Bruner, Nazli Unal, Aurora Holland and Nathan Montague; third row, Jayden Scopp,… Read more »
OC Students Utilize Text Features
Ms. Dolansky’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working to identify the main topic and key details within a text by using text features. Students read the nonfiction book Beavers by Gail Gibbons to demonstrate this skill.
SDHS Hosted 2nd Annual One School, One Community Trunk or Treat
Stephen Decatur High School hosted its 2nd Annual One School, One Community Trunk or Treat event last Thursday with games, treats and some spooks. All proceeds benefited Hope Lodge. Above some of the volunteers are pictured. Submitted Photos
WPS Fifth Graders Visit Worcester County Veterans Memorial
The fifth grade class of Worcester Preparatory School embarked on a meaningful field trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. The goal was to educate the students on the concept of the memorial and instill an appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country. Left, Docent Patty Curtin… Read more »