St. Michaels Middle High

📢 SMMHS Families — Check Out This Week’s Saints Scoop for Important Reminders: https://app.smore.com/n/z7yb9

• Play: Descendants opens tonight at 7 PM — tickets online only.

• Spring Sports Orientation: Dates and details for athletes.

• Weather & Virtual Learning: Info on virtual instruction during inclement weather.

• Maryland School Survey: Grades 6–12 students will participate in the coming weeks.

• And More: Other updates and important school news!

🎭 SMMHS Families & Friends — Opening Night! 🎭
The curtain rises tonight! Our talented students are proud to present Descendants: The Musical this evening at 7:00 PM at St. Michaels Middle High School.

🎟 Tickets:
Purchase online through GoFan: (https://gofan.co/app/school/MD69711?activity=Musical&location=Home)
Important: NO CASH will be accepted for ticket purchases at the door.

Come out and support our performers and crew — it’s sure to be a fantastic show! ✨

We are monitoring a winter storm forecasted to impact our area this weekend (February 21-22, 2026). TCPS will watch conditions closely and keep you informed of any changes. Weather-related updates will be provided through the TCPS app, social media platforms, email, phone system, and website. At this time, no decision has been made about school closure.

We have already used all of the built-in inclement weather days in our school calendar. Should the weather conditions lead to closing schools on Monday, February 23, we will implement our Virtual Day Instruction Plan, which is attached. Devices will be sent home with all students in grades 1-5 today, Friday, February 20 so we have the option to move to virtual instruction if needed.

We appreciate your support as we navigate the uncertainty of this weather event and make the necessary decisions to ensure the safety of our staff and students.

Virtual Day Instruction Plan - English
Virtual Day Instruction Plan - Spanish

I want to sincerely apologize for the confusion and delays with our Q2 Awards reception. Times were mixed up between the Saints Scoop and the awards notification email that went out yesterday to families of students receiving awards.

Awards are still tomorrow, February 20th. Middle School Awards reception will begin at 8am. The High School awards reception will follow at 8:30am.

Again, I apologize for the mix up and any inconvenience this may have caused. If you did not receive an email notification that your student received an award and believe there to be an error, please reach out to the Guidance office.

Thanks,
Mr. Stoker

Check out this week's Saints Scoop!
https://app.smore.com/n/wdep2

📣 Saints Families – Important Reminders

As we finish up another busy week at SMMHS, we want to share a few important reminders to help you plan ahead.

🗓 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, February 17
Beginning at 12:30 PM

• To schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
• You may also call the school and ask for the Guidance Office, and they will gladly help coordinate a time.
• Teachers may also be reaching out to families to schedule meetings.

🏆 Quarter 2 Awards Reception

February 20
Location: Cafeteria

• Families will be contacted directly if their student is receiving an award.
• Middle School Ceremony – 8:00 AM
• High School Ceremony – 8:30 AM (immediately following Middle School)

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Saints!

Check out this week's Saints Scoop.
https://app.smore.com/n/b80ew

Talbot County Board of Education Meetings
Public Budget Hearing/Work Session - Monday, February 9 at 5:00 p.m. (Budget Hearing) and 5:30 p.m.
(Work Session)
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.

All Talbot County Board of Education Meetings are held at the Talbot County Education Center, 12 Magnolia Street, Easton, MD 21601. Open meetings are held in Conference Room #1.

The Talbot County Board of Education holds monthly Work Session Meetings, as indicated under the “Upcoming Meetings” section on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community Home Page linked below. Work Session meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., on the dates indicated. The public may livestream meetings by choosing the video “Livestream” camera icon. Video coverage of past meetings can be viewed by selecting the video camera icon next to the correct meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the right side of the page.

The Talbot County Board of Education holds Regular Board Meetings on a monthly basis at the Talbot County Education Center. The Board begins Regular Monthly Meetings at 5:30 p.m., only for the purpose of voting to close the meeting pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 (b)) (1) (to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals to discuss the superintendent contract; and (Section 3-305 (b)) (7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on legal matters and consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation).

The open portion of the Regular Board Meeting begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or view the meeting via livestream by choosing the “Livestream” video camera icon on the TCPS Diligent Community Home page. Video coverage of past meetings may be accessed by selecting the video camera icon next to the proper meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category.

Requests to speak at a Regular Board Meeting may be submitted online, prior to the start time of the regular Board meeting, using the following link: Request to Speak or by choosing this icon on the Diligent Community Home page linked here: https://tcpsk12.diligent.community/portal/

For more information about the Talbot County Board of Education, please contact Faith M. Brundige, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, by emailing: Faith.Brundige@TalbotSchools.org.

CarePacks Family Meal Distribution tomorrow, Friday (2/6/26), at the Easton Elementary School Cafeteria - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. while supplies last! Meals are available for any TCPS family.

With our two-hour delay schedule, doors will open at 9:35 am, and the late bell rings at 9:45 am.
Icy conditions remain on roads and in parking lots. Please drive carefully and allow extra time for your commute.

📢 Important: Virtual Learning Day Tomorrow and Friday

Dear SMMHS Families,

Please be advised that tomorrow, 1/29/26 and Friday 1/30/26 will be Virtual Instruction Days. To ensure a successful day of learning, students should set up in a dedicated location where they can easily check their email and log into their classes to hear live instruction.

💻 Logistics & Learning

• Check Email & Schoology: Students should monitor their school email and Schoology accounts regularly for updates and class information.

• Accessing Classes: Teachers will post all live class links directly to Schoology.

• Flex Period: Please note there will be no Flex period during virtual instruction.

🕒 Secondary Virtual Schedule (5-Period Day)

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Period 1 Class

8:50 AM – 9:35 AM Period 2 Class

9:40 AM – 10:25 AM Period 3 Class

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Period 4 Class

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Period 5 Class

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Asynchronous Learning

Our school counselors and social workers will be available throughout the day to support students as needed.

🚀 Tips for Student Success

1. Find Your Space: Choose a quiet spot with a flat surface for your device and a strong Wi-Fi connection.

2. Stay Charged: Plug in your laptop the night before so you are ready for an 8:00 AM start.

3. Dress for School: Getting ready as if you were heading to the building helps put your mind in "learning mode."

4. Use Your Calendar: Keep the schedule above handy to ensure you are on time for every transition.

🤝 Online Behavior & Expectations

To maintain a productive environment, students are expected to follow the same code of conduct online as they do in the classroom:

• Be Respectful: Use appropriate language in microphones and chat boxes.

• Camera & Mic Etiquette: Follow your teacher’s specific instructions regarding camera use. Keep your microphone muted when you are not speaking to minimize background noise.

• Stay Focused: Avoid using other devices or browsing unrelated websites during instructional time.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our SMMHS community!

Hello TCPS Families,

As of Wednesday, January 28, TCPS has used all four built-in inclement weather days in the Board-approved calendar for this school year. Due to the continued extreme temperatures and icy road conditions throughout the county, we will move to virtual instruction on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.

Devices were sent home with all students in grades 1-12, and learning packets were sent home with PreK and Kindergarten students on Friday, January 23, in preparation for this.

Grades 1-12 teachers will provide synchronous instruction, assignments, and support through our online learning platforms. All Synchronous Virtual instruction will begin at 8:00 a.m. The 2025-2026 Virtual Instruction Day Plan is linked below, which includes specific schedules and instructions for accessing the learning management system.

Virtual Day Instruction Plan (English)
Virtual Day Instruction Plan (Spanish)

For grades 1-12, attendance will be taken, and students are expected to engage in virtual learning. PreK and Kindergarten students will be asynchronous and are asked to complete their learning packets. Please look for communications from your child’s school and/or their teacher.

The Technology Team will be available to provide remote support during days designated for virtual instruction. If you have questions or need help, please contact support using the email for your building provided below. The emails will be monitored between 7:15 AM and 3:15 PM on designated virtual instruction days.

Below is the Email for each building:

Easton High EHSSupport@talbotschools.org
Easton Elementary EESSupport@talbotschools.org
Easton Middle EMSSupport@talbotschools.org
St. Michaels Middle High SMMHSSupport@talbotschools.org
St. Michaels Elementary SMESSupport@talbotschools.org
White Marsh Elementary WMESSupport@talbotschools.org
Chapel District Elementary CDESSupport@talbotschools.org
Tilghman Elementary TESSupport@talbotschools.org

We realize this is a challenging time, and we just ask everyone to do the best they can! Thank you for your patience and support!

Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D.
Virtual Day Instruction Plan | Talbot County Public Schools