Northwestern Elementary: Join us for the new school year at our Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 4-6 p.m. Principal Aly Dargan and new Assistant Principal Kaytlin Curren are thrilled to welcome all Northwestern students and families. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet our wonderful teachers and staff. Highlights: Pick up transportation tags (details in the welcome letter to be sent Aug. 16), join the PTA, purchase a back-to-school pencil/message for your child, enjoy popsicles with the principal and assistant principal, and connect with some amazing community partners. We look forward to seeing you there!
School phone: 410-677-5808
School email: northwestern@mywcps.org
Web page: https://nwe.wicomicoschools.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternElementary
Key WCPS Dates for Start of the 2024-2025 School Year
Friday, Aug. 16: Student school year information distributed
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Family Portal opens for 2024-2025 school year, with secondary student schedules available to print. Open houses for middle and high schools.
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Open houses for elementary schools
Tuesday, Sept. 3: Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9 attend school on Sept. 3. (Please note these exceptions: All grades attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, and only grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle and High.)
Wednesday, Sept. 4: All students in grades 1-12 in school Wednesday, Sept. 4.
During the first week, Kindergarten and Prekindergarten students will report as scheduled by the assigned school; detailed information will be in the welcome letter. The first day that all Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students will be in school together is Monday, Sept. 9.
Useful Links to Information on the Wicomico County Public Schools Website
Go to the school system website (www.wicomicoschools.org) to find information for the upcoming school year, such as:
2024-2025 School Year Calendars
School Hours (regular schedule, and also with a 90-minute delay)
Our eBulletinBoard, with flyers for school/school system and community events
Instructions for logging in to use Family Portal once the portal opens Aug. 27
Important Forms & Notices