POCOMOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📣 Reminder: Pocomoke Elementary’s After-School Academy will be CLOSED on Monday, Oct. 27 for scheduled staff meetings.
Programs resume Tuesday, Oct. 28. Thank you!

The Secure status at Pocomoke Elementary School has now been lifted. Normal activities have resumed, and everyone is safe. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Out of an abundance of caution, Pocomoke Elementary School is currently in a Secure status. This means that students and staff are remaining inside the building but are able to move freely within their classrooms. This precautionary measure is being taken due to a report of an incident that occurred on the other side of town. There is no immediate cause for concern.

❤️ Red Ribbon Week is here! ❤️

Join us as we come together to celebrate healthy choices and a drug-free future with a week full of school spirit and fun dress-up days! Each day has a special theme to remind us that living drug-free helps us dream big, shine bright, and be the best we can be. 🌟

Check out the flyer below for each day’s theme and what to wear — from red, white, and blue to neon colors and animal print, there’s something fun for everyone!

Let’s show our pride, support one another, and make a powerful pledge: We are drug-free! 💪💙

#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #SpiritWeek #SchoolPride #HealthyChoices

Hello everyone,
Great news! Pocomoke Elementary School has officially received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the Federal Government! 🎉 This means we can now move forward with launching the Pocomoke Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)!
Thank you all for your patience and support throughout this process. For those who are new and interested in joining — welcome!
We’ll be holding a Reorganization Meeting for all interested parents, guardians, and staff on:
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 PES Cafeteria
During this meeting, we’ll review available leadership positions and discuss other opportunities to get involved with the PTO. Officer positions will be voted on at the next meeting.

Good Afternoon!
There will be a brief stand up faculty meeting today, 10/16, after dismissal in the Media Center. Please make sure you colleagues that do not receive these messages are aware.
Thank you!
Mrs. Freistat

On behalf of Worcester County Public Schools & the Worcester County Sheriff's Office: We are aware of an incident that took place at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Monday, October 13, outside of Pocomoke Elementary School (PES). After exiting the building, a PES employee was struck by an unidentified object. Since that time, our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident. As this is an active investigation, we cannot share any additional information at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, WCSO has had an increased presence in the area. Should anyone have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Layton of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office by calling (410) 632-2076.

There will be a stand up faculty meeting today directly after dismissal in the back of the Media Center. Please check to make sure your teammates received this message.
Thanks!
Mrs. Freistat

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Good Afternoon!
Just a reminder that Parent Conferences are tonight from 5-7 PM.
Hope you see there!

Good Afternoon! The lockdown drill is over. Our staff & students did great! Our phone line is currently down as is the Internet. We are working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

Good Afternoon!
The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Department will be visiting our school again this year, for ALL grades!!, on Friday, October 10, 2025 as part of National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025). Please remember to sign and return your child's waiver for the smoke house by Thursday.
Also, Thursday, 10/9, is Parent Teacher Conference Night from 5-7 PM. Click on the link below to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher.
Thank you!
https://outlook.office.com/book/Q1ParentConferences20251@wcps.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled

💡 Did you know? The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is a confidential way to report anything that could impact school safety.
📞 Call/Text: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

Spirit Week Fun Begins October 6th! 🎉
We can’t wait to celebrate with our students! Be sure to check ClassDojo or our school Facebook page for the full schedule of Spirit Week dress-up days and activities.
💙💛💙💛

PES families,
This is a reminder that today, 10/1, is an early dismissal day.
PK-3/4 & Kindergarten: dismiss at 11:55 AM
Grades 1, 2, & 3: dismiss at 12:03 PM
Bus departure: 12:15 PM
Please make arrangements for your child’s pickup and after-school care. If your child’s dismissal plan is different than usual, send a note to the teacher or call the front office by 10:00 AM.

Thank you for your support and partnership!

Good evening! Tomorrow will be a free casual day — wear your blue and gold to show your school spirit! Dress comfortably and enjoy the day — you’ve earned it! Thanks for all that you do each and every day! 💛💙

PES families,
This is a reminder that Wednesday, October 1 is an early dismissal day.
PK-3/4 & Kindergarten: dismiss at 11:55 AM
Grades 1, 2, & 3: dismiss at 12:03 PM
Bus departure: 12:15 PM
Please make arrangements for your child’s pickup and after-school care. If your child’s dismissal plan is different than usual, send a note to the teacher or call the front office by 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

Thank you for your support and partnership!