News & Information

📚 Mark Your Calendars! 🎒 Our Back-to-School Meet & Greet for the 2026–2027 school year will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 3:30-5:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to: Meet their classroom teacher Explore their new classroom Drop off school supplies School supply lists are available on our website, or you may pick up a copy from the front office. We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a fantastic school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026! We can't wait to see you there! 🍎✏️📚

🎨 Wicomico Day School Is Hiring an Art Teacher! 🎨 As many of you know, Mrs. Tyler will be retiring at the end of the 2026–2027 school year after years of inspiring creativity in our students. To ensure a smooth transition and continue our strong tradition in the arts, Wicomico Day School is now accepting applications for a full-time Art Teacher beginning in the upcoming school year. This unique position offers the opportunity to work, shadow, and train alongside Mrs. Tyler before her retirement. Position Details: Full-time Art Teacher Teach students in K3 through 8th Grade Opportunity to collaborate and train with Mrs. Tyler prior to the transition Qualifications: Art degree preferred but not required Preference given to candidates with art education experience and/or a degree in a related field Passion for art, creativity, and working with children Enthusiasm for becoming an active member of the WDS community We are seeking a creative, dedicated individual who will help foster students' artistic growth while continuing the excellence of our art program. To Apply: Please submit your resume to: Julie Fairbank, Head of School 📧 jfairbank@wicomicodayschool.com Join us in shaping the next chapter of art education at Wicomico Day School!

Wicomico Day School is excited to welcome Audra Phippin to our school community as Dean of School! Many of you may know Audra through her leadership role at Camp Odyssey, where she has served for the past 18 years. In addition, she retired from the Wicomico County Public School System after an impressive 30-year career in education. Audra is also an active member of Behind the Line, Inc., alongside her therapy dog, Roxy. Behind the Line is recognized by the American Kennel Club as a therapy dog organization that provides certified therapy dogs to support people in need. Their mission combines wellness programs with emotional support, particularly for first responders, military veterans, and their families. We are thrilled to welcome Audra to our team and feel very fortunate to have someone with her experience, compassion, and dedication joining the WDS family. Please join us in extending a warm Wicomico Day School welcome to Audra. We look forward to the many contributions she will make to our school community. Welcome, Audra!

📢 We're Hiring! K4 Teacher 🍎 Wicomico Day School (WDS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated K4 Teacher to join our team! We offer: Competitive salary Excellent benefits Small class sizes for a more personalized teaching experience Qualifications: Eligible candidates must hold a 4‑year degree, preferably in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education (not required). If you’re interested in becoming part of our supportive and dynamic community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today: Email your resume to Julie Fairbank at jfairbank@wicomicodayschool.com