Key dates for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset schools. First and last days, plus more.

The summer season has reached its peak, and the start of the school year is right around the corner.

Before school is back in session, take a look at the following key dates on Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties' 2024-2025 school system academic calendars.

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Wicomico County 2024 academic calendar

Wicomico County Public Schools has revealed its 2024-2025 academic calendar. A few key dates are as follows:

• All teachers report to school: Aug. 21, 2024
• Schools open for grades 1-6, 9; all at Pittsville; Grade 6 only at Mardela; PK/K as assigned: Sept. 3, 2024
• All students (grades 1-12) report; PK/K as assigned: Sept. 4, 2024
• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025
• Spring break: April 17-21, 2025
• Commencement: Mardela High School (3:30 p.m.); Parkside High School (7:30 p.m.): May 28, 2025
• Commencement: Wicomico High School (3:30 p.m.); James M. Bennett High School (7:30 p.m.): May 29, 2025
• Commencement: Evening High School (7 p.m.): May 30, 2025
• Tentative last day of school: June 11, 2025

The full 2024-2025 academic calendar for Wicomico County Public Schools can be viewed here .

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Worcester County 2024 academic calendar

Worcester County Public Schools has unveiled its 2024-2025 academic calendar, which was adopted by the Board of Education on Feb. 20, 2024.

Here is a closer look at a few key dates:

• Teacher preparation & in-service activities: Aug. 26-29, 2024
• Students' first day of school: Sept. 3, 2024
• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
• Spring break: April 18-23, 2025
• Tentative last day of school: June 12, 2025

The full 2024-2025 academic calendar for Worcester County Public Schools can be viewed here .

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Somerset County 2024 academic calendar

Finally, Somerset County Public Schools has released its 2024-2025 academic calendar. Check out this selection of important dates:

• Teachers report for professional development: Aug. 26-29, 2024
• First Day of School for DIS– PK3, PK4; PAE– PK3, PK4; GES– 2nd, WAHS– 8th; SIS– 6th, CAHS– 8th, WES– PK3, PK4 & All Comp. Special Education students: Sept. 3, 2024
• First day of school for all other students: Sept. 4, 2024
• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025
• Spring break: April 18-21, 2025
• Tentative last day for high school seniors: May 30, 2025
• Crisfield High School graduation: June 5, 2025
• Washington High School graduation: June 6, 2025
• Tentative last day of school for all other students: June 11, 2025

The full 2024-2025 academic calendar for Somerset County Public Schools can be viewed here .

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