Work Session - Monday, January 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, January 14 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.
January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are grateful to our TCPS Board of Education for their leadership, their support of our staff, and their commitment to ensuring that every student is prepared to succeed in college, career and life!
Dear TCPS families -
Is there a teacher or member of the TCPS support staff who is truly outstanding, has made a significant impact on your family or your school, and/or goes above and beyond in their commitment as a professional? The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year programs are a fantastic way to recognize educators who exemplify excellence. Any individual within the school system or any member of the community may nominate a candidate. Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are due by January 16, 2026.
Fill out the forms below, or click the link for details and eligibility information. Thanks, and have a fantastic 2026!
Support Staff of the Year form
https://www.talbotschools.org/page/teacher-and-support-staff-of-the-year
As a reminder, per our Board-approved calendar, schools are closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for Winter Break. We'll see everyone back on January 5!
Your voice matters! Our child nutrition department would like your feedback to help make your students' dining experience better.
Please click this link to take a short, 2-minute survey! If you have multiple students, please take one survey per student: https://qrflash.me/a/U5MUUF
Every piece of feedback you give helps us improve and better serve our students! (You may select your preferred language in the drop-down box on the first page of the survey.)
Thanks so much!!
The process to select the 2026–2027 TCPS Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year has begun!
Is there a teacher or member of the TCPS support staff who is truly outstanding, has made a significant impact on your family, and/or goes above and beyond in their commitment as a professional? The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year programs are a fantastic way to recognize educators who exemplify excellence.
Any individual within the school system or any member of the community may nominate a candidate to apply to be Talbot’s Teacher of the Year or Support Staff of the Year. Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are due by January 16, 2026. Click on the link below for details, eligibility information, and nomination forms.
Wishing our Chapel Families a wonderful last week before Winter Break! Enjoy the snow!
-Dr. Clow :)
Students in grades K-5 have been hard at work preparing for our Winter Concert where they will be performing John Jacob’s musical “Star Bucks”. The CDES Winter Concert is TONIGHT, December 9th at 6:00pm at the Easton High School Auditorium. Students should report no earlier than 5:30pm when the doors open. Students should wear their holiday best.
When you arrive, please take your students’ belongings to your seats. Students should find their classroom teacher and will sit with them. Please encourage your child to use the bathroom before handing them off to their teacher. K-2 students and the “Star Bucks” cast will be starting on stage, grades 3-5 students will be sitting in the audience with their class until it is their time to perform.
At the end of the performance to ensure safety, 3-5 students will be dismissed in front of the stage to a parent (released by teacher), while K-2 will remain in their seats until a parent signs them up (please confirm with teacher).
Looking forward to this night of festive fun and a special thank you to Mrs. Mandy Leffler for all her hard work in getting our students ready!
Dr. Clow
We hope to see everyone at our Breakfast with Santa event tomorrow!
12/6- GPC Breakfast With Santa @ CVFD 8:30-11:00 a.m.
12/9- CDES Winter Concert @ EHS 6:00 p.m. (K-5th) (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
12/9-12/11- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Have a great weekend!
-Dr. Clow
TCPS is operating on a 2 Hour Delay today! CDES doors will open at 10:35 a.m. and instruction will begin at 11:00 a.m. NO BREAKFAST will be served. Please drive safely! ❄️
Dr. Clow :)
Volunteer Sign-Up-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45A5A722A2F85-60915538-2025
Homeroom Buying Schedule-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FRrNc4X5iuvQh1aJ7ayNoDnVVqCAvawIZ1P7z82wWtg/edit?usp=sharing
We are so excited for our popular Penguin Patch Holiday Shop next week (12/9, 12/10, 12/11) run by our Grandparents Club! We are looking for 6 parent/guardian volunteers each day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist with gift wrapping for students. Please click on the sign-up genius link below, if you are interested in volunteering. All volunteers must have their license scanned in the front office prior to volunteering!
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../9040C45A5A722A2F85...
For those parents who may not be familiar with our Penguin Patch, students shop for holiday gifts for family members. Penguin Patch teaches them about budgeting, problem solving, and independence. Teachers will send home an envelope with information about the day your child will be shopping. Most Penguin Patch items are inexpensive for children to shop. Parents may send money in the envelope provided on the day your child shops.
Penguin Patch Gifts Info- https://penguinpatch.com/penguin-patch-gifts/
Penguin Patch Shopping Schedule By Homeroom- https://docs.google.com/.../1FRrNc4X5iuvQh1aJ7ayN.../edit...
Dr. Clow and CDES GPC
ATTENTION ALL!
Elementary auditions for The Wizard of Oz will be held on December 3 at the EHS Auditorium. Auditions open to Chapel District, Easton Elementary, and White Marsh students.
Students should arrive between 6:00 and 7:30 PM and will be permitted to leave once their audition is complete.
Everything you need to know is included in the audition packet, available in both English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-emIqcE6PLE9jcUXxeSrUqZK14ixdUZ/view?usp=drive_link
and Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rX0gRgyZ8scEeSO2yQG4ePUP4ZNj2gUq/view?usp=sharing
CDES named APG Chesapeake 2025 Best of the Best Public School!
11/26-11/30- TCPS Thanksgiving Break- Schools Closed
12/3- PTO Grade-level tree ornaments due
12/6- GPC Breakfast With Santa @ CVFD 8:30-11:00 a.m.
12/9- CDES Winter Concert @ EHS 6:00 p.m. (K-5th)
Today is the last opportunity to join State of our Schools: A Community Conversation!
When: TODAY, Thursday, November 20 at 5:30PM
Where: Talbot County Free Library
Dr. Pepukayi will provide an update and introduce the 'Align by 2029' Strategic Plan. Afterward, families, staff and community members will have the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of our schools.
An interpreter will be available!
This week is American Education Week (Spirit Week)
11/19- Picture Retakes
11/21- Chapel Kids Care Food Drive ends
Have a great week!
Dr. Clow :)
