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District presents middle-school 'signature' programs aimed at boosting attendance and engagement
Summary
Wicomico County Public Schools staff presented four middle-school signature programs—Young Business Leaders, WBMS broadcasting, NextGen STEM, and City Stage/Program for the Arts—highlighting improved attendance, student confidence, community partners, and plans to expand grades and countywide access over the next two years.
District staff gave a high-level overview of four middle-school signature programs designed to increase engagement and steady attendance during middle school.
Dr. Briggs opened the segment and introduced program leads. Lisa McKinnon described the Young Business Leaders cohort at Wicomico Middle School (now serving sixth and seventh grades, expanding to eighth next year), highlighting immersive business, leadership and entrepreneurship instruction and outside partnerships with…
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