From the Helm
Keeping the Crew Up to Date
From the Helm
Keeping the Crew Up to Date
James M. Bennett High School - Volume 4 Issue 3 September 7, 2025
Connection. Community. Success.
Dr. Savage's Vision
"To cultivate authentic relationships where every staff member and student feels valued, seen, and heard, creating a community where all can thrive and achieve success.”
A Message from Dr. Savage
We are off to a great start to the school year, and it has been wonderful to see our students back and engaged in learning. As we begin our second week, please know that we will continue to address any behaviors that distract from learning or impact the safety of our school community.
Our goal is to partner with you in supporting your student’s success. If you have concerns about grades or classroom expectations, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher. For other concerns, you may contact your child’s counselor or administrator. A chart with names and assignments is included below for your reference.
Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 22, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about their school experience.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can make this a successful year for every student.
Dr. Savage
Principal
Administration and Guidance
Admin
Greg Lasinski (DOS): grade 9 (A-J) glasinski@mywcps.org
Sarah Harmon (AP): grade 9 (K-Z) seharmon@mywcps.org
Alison Dunn (AP): grades 10-12 (A-D) adunn@mywcps.org
Lacey Leo (DOS): grades 10-12 (E-Q) lleo@mywcps.org
Ron Green (AP): grades 10-12 (R-Z) rgreene@mywcps.org
Guidance
Tori Sample: grade 9 (A-J) tsample@mywcps.org
Lindsay (Meehan) Crimmins grade 9 (K-Z) lmeehan@mywcps.org
Allison Atkins grades 10-12 (A-D) aatkins@mywcps.org
Brader Dashiell: grades 10-12 (E-J) bdashiell@mywcps.org
Jesse Serig: grades 10-12 (K-Q) jserig@mywcps.org
Katherine Linton: grade 10-12 (R-Z) kalinton@mywcps.org
-Visit our web page for more attendance information
jmb.wicomicoschools.org/attendance
-Send all attendance notes to
Weapons Detection System
Safety is a top priority. It is our plan that, when possible we will have our weapons detection system set up to scan those entering our building. Keep this in mind if you are visiting or if your student comes in when the system is set up.
PSAT Registration information for 9th and 11th (include attached graphic)
The 2025-26 Wicomico County Evidence of Learning Timeline is available to view on the County website.
https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/evidence-of-learning-timeline
Attention Alumni
This year, we’re inspiring our students to DREAM BIG by sharing the career journey of past graduates who have gone on to do amazing things!
If you’re an alum and want to help motivate the next generation by sharing your story or getting involved, please fill out our quick survey below. Let’s show our students what’s possible when you dream big! 💫
Schedules
Schedules are live in the Family Portal as of August 27th.
*If your student is having trouble accessing their portal they can visit the media center.
*Parent who are unable to access the portal can call the front office for assistance
*Guidance Counselors will not be able to take phone calls or drop-in visits to change schedules. You must use the Schedule Change Request form.
*Check schedules in the portal as counselors are working hard to get all schedules updated.
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, September 8th
Boys Soccer vs. N Caroline (Home) V 4pm, JV 5:30pm
Tuesday, September 9th
V. Golf (OC Golf Club) 3:30pm, Dismissal 12:45pm
Girls Soccer vs. Easton (Home) V 4pm, JV 5:30pm
Volleyball vs. Queen Annes County (Home) JV 4pm, V 5pm
WCBOE Meeting (101 Long Ave) 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 10th
JV Girls Soccer vs. Stephen Decatur (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm
Boys Soccer vs. Pocomoke (Home) V 4pm, JV 5:30pm
Field Hockey vs. Easton (Home) 4pm
Cross Country Meet (Parkside) 4pm, Dismissal 2pm
JV Football vs. @ Cambridge S. Dorchester (Away) 5pm
Thursday, September 11th
V Girls Soccer vs. @WiHi (Away) 3pm, Dismissal 1:30pm
JV Golf (Eagle Landing) 3:15pm, Dismissal TBD
V Golf (Ocean Pines Front 9) 3:30pm, Dismissal 12:45pm
Volleyball vs. Mardela (Home) JV 4pm, V 5pm
V football vs. Cambridge S. Dorchester (Home) WiCo Stadium. 6pm
Friday, September 12th
……Coming up……
9/15 – ILT Committee Meetings 3-5pm
9/16 – IT Professional Day
9/17 – Fall Underclass Picture Day (Wrestling Room)
9/22 – PTSA 4-6pm
9/29 – Field Trip - O’Barsky, Junior Achievement
10/1 – Term1 Progress Grades Due
10/1 – Term 1 Progress Reports Posted
10/4 - Homecoming
Forms and Documents
Please make sure to fill out and return the forms found in you welcome mailer and return them to the school.
Student Personal Data Form
Health Questionnaire
Find these forms and more HERE
Opt-Out of Survey and Research Form
Publicity Opt-Out notice
Student Insurance
Pest Management and Chemical Sensitivity
Asbestos Management
Health Forms
Laptop Loaner agreement
Cell Phone and Dress Code Policies
Student Handbook
Cellphone Policy
Dress Code
Parking Permits
Seniors and Juniors MUST have a parking permit for the 2025-2026 school year. Permits are $15 for the 2025-2026 School Year. Use either link below to request a permit
Parking Permit Paper Form-return with copies of license and registration along with payment in the office.
Parking Permit Google Forms -upload License and Registration and bring payment to the office.
Homecoming Dance
October 4th
Dance Criteria for Wicomico County
· GPA – 2.0 requirement per county policy
· CONDUCT – no OSS days served during the semester in which the dance occurs in addition to county requirements for exclusion based on cumulative OSS days.
· GUESTS – guests must be under the age of 21, must be in good standing with school of attendance or his/her employer.
· Students must be present in school on the day of/ or day before the dance (if it does not occur on a school day) in order to attend the dance.
· ATTENDANCE - No more than 2 unexcused absences 45 days prior to the dance. For homecoming, this will be from the first day of the school year.
September 17 -use code EVT8JMSRX
Get Connected
JMB Website: jmb.wicomicoschools.org
Facebook: facebook.com/wcboejmb/
JMB Sports Facebook: facebook.com/wcboejmbsports/
YouTube: youtube.com/@JMBHigh
Instagram: instagram.com/wcboejmb/
School Office # 410-677-5141
Guidance Office # 410-677-5125
School Nurse #410-677-5124