Next week is Start with Hello Week! Start with Hello week is a campaign by Sandy Hook Promise, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to educate and empower youth and adults to

prevent violence in schools, homes and communities. Loneliness and depression

can cause children and youth to pull away and, in serious situations, even hurt

themselves or others. #StartWithHelloWeek teaches students

to be more inclusive and connected to each other. If you see someone alone,

reach out and START WITH HELLO!

A Message from Dr. Savage

As we move into Start with Hello Week, I want to take this opportunity to share a few important reminders that help keep our school safe, welcoming, and focused on learning:

• Medication Reminder: Students should not carry medication of any kind. All medicines must be arranged and stored through the nurse’s office for safety and proper care.

• Lateness to School: Arriving on time is essential to ensure a smooth start to the day. Please note that lateness is now being counted. Students will receive a referral to the office on their 4th lateness and for each lateness after that.

• Vaping Policy: Vaping is not tolerated on school grounds. It is both a health and safety concern, and consequences will follow if students are found with or using vaping devices. Please take a moment to discuss this with your child. (See the attached “No Vaping” message image.)

• Handling Conflict: If students experience a conflict at school, they are expected to seek help from a teacher, counselor, or administrator rather than trying to handle it on their own. We encourage students to use respectful communication and problem-solving strategies so situations can be resolved safely and positively.

Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night on Monday, 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. We will hold a PTSA meeting at 5:30.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school safe and positive. Together, we can help all students feel connected and ready to learn.

Dr. Savage
Principal

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. 

Afternoon Car Pick Up Procedure

For a smoother pickup process, please pull up as far as possible past the anchor.  As the line advances, continue to move forward to close any gaps. This helps us get students into your vehicle safely and keeps traffic from backing up onto College Avenue. You may also pick your student up using the student lot (enter by the auditorium) to ease congestion in the main lot. 

JAMES M. BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 14th – September 20th 2025

Monday, September 15th

ILT Committee Meetings 3-5pm

Unified Tennis (Home) 3:30pm

Boys Soccer vs. @Crisfield (Away) V 4pm, JV 5:30pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Volleyball vs. Delmarva Christian (Home) JV 4pm, V 5pm

Field Hockey vs. Saint Michaels (Home) 4:15pm

Color Guard Practice 6-8:30pm

Tuesday, September 16th - IT Professionals Day           
V Golf (Ocean City GC/Newport) 3:30pm, Dismissal 12:45pm

Girls Soccer vs. @Kent Island (Away) JV 4pm, V 5:30pm, Dismissal 12:45pm

Winds and Percussion Practice 6-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 17th
Fall Underclass Picture Day (Wrestling Room) code: EVT8JMSRX

DIY Senior Spirit Day – 3rd Period (CLGA)

SNHS (G206) 3-3:45pm

Earth Club Interest Meeting (G121) 2:45-3:45pm

Theater Club Interest Meeting (A127) 3-4pm

Cross Country Meet (Snows Turn Park) 3pm, Dismissal 12:45pm

Boys Soccer vs. @Queen Annes Cty (Away) JV 4pm, V 5:30pm, Dismissal 1:15pm

JV Football vs. @Parkside (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Full Band Practice 6-8:30pm

Thursday, September 18th  JMB Spirit Day - Free Casual Day wear RED
V Golf (River Run) 3:30pm, Dismissal 12:45pm

V Girls Soccer vs. @Crisfield (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Volleyball vs. @Snow Hill (Away) JV 4pm, V 5pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Field Hockey vs. @Kent Island (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 12:45pm

V Football vs. Parkside (Home) Wicomico Cty Stadium, 6pm

Band & Guard Practice 6pm (Wicomico Stadium)

Friday, September 19th

Saturday, September 20th

Cross Country (Hereford HS) 7:45am

Field Trip - Band Competition – Kent Island 6pm 

……Coming up……

9/22 – PTSA 4-6pm + Food Drive

9/23 – Career + College Training Fair 6-7:30pm

9/24 – Garden Club Interest Meeting (G121) 3-3:30pm

9/25 – Science Olympiad Interest Meeting (G121) 3-3:30pm

9/25 – Mandatory Senior Meeting 9am Auditorium.

9/29 – Field Trip (O’Barsky) Junior Achievement 8:15am-10:15am

9/29 – Term1 Progress Grades Due

10/1 – Term 1 Progress Reports Posted

10/2 – Field Trip (Riggin/O’Barsky) College Fair, UMES 9:30am-12:45pm

10/4 – Homecoming

10/8 – Jostens Senior Orders

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.

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