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IRSD names Teacher of the Year
LONG NECK, Del. - Amanda Howard has been named Indian River School District's Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Howard is a kindergarten teacher at Long Neck Elementary and was chosen out of…
Kind SBY spreads smiles at Dove Pointe
SALISBURY, Md. - Kindness Commissioners from Kind SBY spread smiles at Dove Pointe Monday morning. They showed up and showed out by providing stuffed animals to the clients there. We want to…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at Laurel Elementary
LAUREL, Del. - Schwartz and Schwartz Attorneys at Law spoiled teachers at Laurel Elementary with Panera for Teacher Appreciation Week. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Salisbury Fire Chief for a Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Local student Anne Johnson got the chance to be Salisbury Fire Chief for a day at Station 16 for being her school's top reader. She toured the station and…
Laurel Elementary School nurses recognized
LAUREL, Del. - Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to Nurse Kim, Nurse Kelly, and Nurse Kelly. School officials say they help the students stay in good health and are a vital part…
Local students get a glimpse into Sheriff Deputy life
SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office and the Epoch Dream Center hosted 50 Kindergarten through 8th grade students for a special opportunity. They got an inside look at what deputies…
Hartly first grader wins poster contest
HARTLY, Del. - Congratulations to Beau Bowman, a first grader at Harly Elementary School, for winning the Delaware Forest Service's Arbor Day Poster contest in Kent County. Students were tasked with highlighting…
Local schools recognized
DELAWARE - John M. Clayton and Georgetown Elementary Schools were recently named Project Lead the Way Distinguished Launch Schools. Selbyville and Millsboro Middle Schools were also honored as Distinguished Gateway Schools. We…
Prince Street teachers honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Tyler Muse and Emily Malone were recently awarded the Outstanding Co-Teacher Award during Salisbury University's Annual Regional PDS Awards. The duo is being recognized for their partnership and teamwork.…
Fairview Elementary Girls on the Run team crushes 5K
DOVER, Del. - Congratulations to Fairview Elementary School's Girls on the Run team for crushing it in their recent 5K race. Capital School District officials say they are proud of each participant…
Sussex Central High TOY named
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Ryan Blades was named the Sussex Central High School Teacher of the Year. The overall winner for the district will be announced at a special ceremony on May 8th.…
Local students learn how to tie a tie
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Sussex Tech High School students got a hands-on opportunity to learn an essential life skill at Tie A Tie Day. Teachers and staff taught the kids how to…
OCPD announces retirement of K-9
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City Police are congratulating K-9 Smoke on his retirement after seven years of dedicated service. Smoke, a Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands, was deployed more than 370…
Parkside athletes honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Parkside High student athletes David Maier and Ava Streng, who were honored with the Bayside Senior Scholar Athlete award. School officials say David and Ava are outstanding…
Capital School District employee recognized
DOVER, Del. - Mr. Weldon Hall with the Capital School District is being recognized for creating a positive school culture. School officials say he recently surprised teachers with snacks from home, and…
Capital School District offers resources for homeless
DOVER, Del. - Capital School District is making a difference in the lives of students experiencing homelessness. The district's Community Center offers a fully stocked pantry, household supply, and clothing closet, as…
JMB wins Stock Market Challenge
SALISBURY, Md. - James M. Bennett High School won first and second place in overall teams for Junior Achievement's Annual Stock Market Challenge. The school had five teams competing against others from…
Queen Anne's Co. Sheriff visits area hospitals for Easter
QUEEN ANNE'S CO., Md. - Sheriff Gary Hofmann and his team delivered Easter bunnies to patients and staff at area hospitals. They helped bring comfort and connection to those spending the holiday…
BMS E-Sports team wins matches
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to the Bennett Middle School E-Sports team on winning all three Rocket League matches in their first meet against Wicomico Middle School. We want to hear your good…
Mariner Middle School students create short stories
DELAWARE - 7th graders at Mariner Middle School recently created their genre unit, and their final project was to create a realistic fiction short story. The students worked very hard on this…
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