Superintendent's Update 4-1-2020
Dear TCPS Families: I wanted to share some updates on our progress as we continue to adapt to our “new normal’’ amidst the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
Due to the Governor’s Stay at Home Directive issued by Executive Order on March 30, 2020, the TCPS Team is taking additional measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and students, as that is always our highest priority. Meanwhile we are pursuing our plan for Continuity of Learning, as we complete quarter 3 and move into quarter 4 of what is truly an unforgettable school year. View Full Letter
UPDATE IN SPANISHSchool Closure Resources
Distance Learning Information
Beginning Monday, April 6, TCPS will move to a distance learning model in which teachers will be engaging with their students virtually. We appreciate your support and patience during this unprecedented situation. We will be providing additional information next week about our continuity of learning plan.
Meals During Closure
Based on the Governor’s Stay at Home Directive issued by Executive Order on March 30, 2020, TCPS meal distribution for children ages 2-18 will move to PICK-UP ONLY. Meal Pick Up is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-11 a.m. at the following schools:
- Chapel District Elementary
- Easton Middle
- Easton Elementary-Dobson
- St. Michaels Middle High
- Tilghman Elementary
- White Marsh Elementary
Meal packs contain breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday you will pick up meal packs that contain breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack for Friday and Monday along with weekend CarePacks.
Click for a list of County Food Pantries: Talbot County Food Pantries
Talbot COVID-19 Website
www.talbotcovid19.org — is a central location for community information during the COVID-19 health emergency.
The website was developed by Talbot County Emergency Services and links to federal, state, and local information about the coronavirus and Talbot County’s response. The Talbot County Health Department is the primary source for local health advisories, along with the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 16 - April 24
Talbot County Public Schools Closed due to COVID 19.
April 15
Board of Education Meeting
News and Information
Report an anonymous tip to Safe Schools Maryland.
YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE. The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line is an anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety and/or well-being of students.Students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of communities throughout Maryland may use this anonymous, app- and web-based reporting system to share their concerns, such as:
- Mental health crises
- Bullying
- School and community violence
- Drug activity
- Abuse
- Harassment
- Other issues affecting our Maryland students
The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line is a tool for proactively addressing harmful situations and helping students who need it. By using a variety of communication modes to support the reporting and routing of tips, The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line empowers the citizens of Maryland to create a culture of preparedness, prevention, and school safety for our students.
