Issue: September 6

Important Dates

Oct. 2 - Homecoming soccer games!
Oct. 3 - Homecoming dance for our high school students.

Celebrating our Warriors

More pictures to come!

Mardela Online Apparel Shop - Show Your Mardela Pride

The Mardela Warriors Athletic Booster Club has launched a new online apparel shop. If you are interested in purchasing Mardela apparel check it out.

https://ccshirtsandbeyond.com/collections/mardela-spirit-shop

Events and Programs

The Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)

Will be administered in person at Mardela Middle & High School on Wednesday, October 21st for any 9th grade student who wishes to experience taking a College Board test or for any 11th grade student who wishes to try to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. Those 9th and 11th grade students who wish to take the test should see Mrs. A. Shiles, Mardela’s testing coordinator for additional information on paying the $18 fee by Oct 2nd. All 10th graders are automatically signed up to take the test, additional information will be coming to 10th grade families in the weeks ahead.

For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT you can visit the College Board website. If you have questions, please email Mrs. A. Shiles, at ashiles@mywcps.org or go to her office A110.

Driver's Education Classes

All classroom sessions are held at Mardela School

Session 1: October 19-30

Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Deadline to Register is September 25

Future Session Dates

Session 2: February 1-12
Session 3: May 10-21

Questions Email Mrs. Hanson - ahanson@mywcps.org

Learners Permit Test

September 23 during 2nd pd

Register Here Now
Deadline to register is Sept. 16
Student must be 15 yrs and 9 months by Sept 23 in order to take the test.

Questions Email Mrs. Hanson - ahanson@mywcps.org

National Art Honor Society

If you are interested in joining the National Art Honor Society, please attend our informational meeting after school on Sept 9, from 2:45 - 3:10 in Mrs. Dean's art room. The National Art Honor Society is open to students in grades 10 - 12 who are currently enrolled in an art class during the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Parking Permits

Mardela Parking Permits

$15 Cash - See Mrs. Hooper in the Media Center

Links to register can also be found in the 11th & 12th Grade google classrooms.

Students can also scan a QR code in the front office before school starts to register. (phones can be used in the office before school to perform them scan)

Make sure you have the following information:

Drivers License # (your student must have a license, not a permit)
Vehichle Color, Make, Model
Tag #
Person's Name on the Registration

ACE: Architecture, Construction, and Engineering.

ACE is a weekly after school club for High School focused on the core fields of Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Each week we will focus on a different topic in one of these fields, working towards a final presentation and scholarship night. Within ACE, there are opportunities to travel, tour active job sites, meet professionals in the field, create contacts, work paid internships, and receive college scholarships!

Interest Meeting for Parents Sept 17 via ZOOM fill our the form Submit a Interest Form Click Here
First Meeting September 24
Meets on Thursdays at 3:30
More info on ACE Click Here
Questions Contact Dr. Suk at alsuk@salisbury.edu

College Info Session

High School Students! Make sure to keep an eye out in your Google Classrooms for the sign up form that will go out on the first day of school to meet with College Admissions Representatives from several colleges throughout the year. Salisbury University is our first visit this year on Tuesday 9/8 at 1:30 in room A144- come hear about the programs the college offers, admission criteria, and more! Reach out to Mrs. Driscoll with any questions.

Middle School Art Club

Middle Schoolers are you interested in Art Club? Middle School Art club will be during 3rd period during semester 1 and semester 2 if you are not enrolled in a credited class during that period. Spaces are limited. Please see Mrs. Bergquist if you are interested in signing up.

Calling all singers, actors, and dancers!!!

We want YOU to try out for this year's musical, Little Women! Fellas, don't let the title fool you, as there are plenty of male roles as well!

Audition sign-ups are in Mr Mindte's room (D131), the choir room, and ask Mr Mindte to invite you to the Drama Club Google Classroom to get access to the audition materials!

If you are interested in stage crew, hair & makeup, costumes, tech crew, painting, or any other behind-the-scenes work, there are no auditions, just let Mr Mindte know that you are interested. We hope to see you all there!

Attendance Announcements

Parents may write notes to request that their child's absence be excused due to illness for up to a total of 5 days for the school year.

If you know of an absence that is not illness-related is upcoming, you may complete an Advance Absence Form that can be found on the Wicomico County Public School's website under the "Attendance Procedure" tab for parents and students. Our front office staff will also provide you with the form upon request. Mrs. Hastings may excuse up to 3 days for the year using this form.

Reminder: Any student who accumulates five or more unexcused absences during either semester will be required to complete an Attendance Intervention Plan (AIP) to avoid failing the corresponding marking term (Term 2 for first-semester absences or Term 4 for second-semester absences).

As part of the AIP, students must attend after-school intervention sessions totaling two hours for each unexcused absence, beginning with their fifth unexcused absence.

Guidelines and Procedures

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No Cell Guideline Document

Bell to Bell, No Cell : 2026–2027 School Year

Wicomico County Public Schools is implementing a “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy beginning with the first bell of the 2026–2027 school year.

Students may not use personal electronic devices from the first bell through dismissal, including lunch, passing periods, and school activities.
Devices including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/headphones, and other communication or recording devices must be powered off or silenced and stored out of sight.
Students may use personal devices before the first bell and after dismissal.
School issued technology will continue to be used for instruction when directed by staff.
The policy supports a safer, more focused, and distraction-free learning environment and aligns with Maryland’s new phone-free schools law.

Athletics

A Message from our Athletic Boosters:

Here is the link to spirit wear: https://ccshirtsandbeyond.com/collections/mardela-spirit-shop

🏆 Mardela Athletic Boosters Club – First Meeting of the School Year! 🏆

We’re excited to kick off another great year supporting our Mardela athletes!

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Mrs. Nestor’s Classroom

Stop by and learn more about the Mardela Athletic Boosters Club, our mission, upcoming plans, and the many ways you can help support our student-athletes throughout the school year.

Whether you’re a returning supporter or new to the Boosters, we would love to have you join us! Your time, ideas, and support make a difference for our athletes. 🏆

Come be part of the team and help us cheer our athletes on to success!

Check out the NEW Athletics Website - MardelaWarriors.com

The website includes team schedules, rosters, coaching staffs, and dismissal/departure times for away games.

Boys Soccer Apparel

Link to the boys soccer team shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7uV7JBy7Lx

Middle School Intramurals

Interested in participating in intramural sports this year? Permission slip forms will be available in the cafeteria during lunch. Pick up a form and join one of our exciting sports opportunities! When the form is completed, please return it back to the cafeteria!

Flag Football & Cheer
Cross Country
Volleyball
Basketball & Cheer
Unified Bocce
Track & Field
Soccer

Eligibility Requirements

Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA during the relevant term or on the term progress report.
Have no more than 5 unexcused absences during the term.
Be in good behavioral standing and follow all school rules.
Be present in school the day of practices or events.
Be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of practice. Repeated late pickups may lead to removal from the program.

Questions? Email Mr. Taylor at albtaylor@mywcps.org.

Mardela High School Unified Tennis

No experience is required.

Health Waivers are Required before the first practice. - Information on Health Requirement - High School Athletics

Questions contact Mrs. Premo - dpremo@mywcps.org

Yearbook Distribution

Attention families who ordered yearbooks last year:

Yearbook distribution will look a little different this year, so please review the pickup schedule below to make sure your student gets their copy!

Pickup Schedule:

Grades 10–12: Distribution will take place on Wednesday, 9/9 during Class 3 in the cafeteria.

Grades 7–9: Distribution will take place on Wednesday, 9/16 during Class 3 in the cafeteria.

Class of 2026 Graduates: If you were not able to pick up your yearbook on Back to School Night, please email Mrs. Blumenthal at jblumenth@mywcps.org to arrange a later pickup date.

Sunshine, good vibes, and a well-deserved celebration. You can join us at FUN IN THE SUN by demonstrating the Warrior Way during the 2026-2027 school year with no out of school suspensions and no more than 10 unexcused absences.

Serving you,

Liza Hastings, Principal

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