| Pittsville Elementary & Middle School |
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| Student |
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| Handbook |
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| Rooted in Purpose, Growing the Wildcat Way |
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| 2026 - 2027 |
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| Mrs. Kaytlin Curren, Principal Mrs. Heather Smith, Assistant Principal |
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| A Message From Your |
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| Princpal |
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| Kaytlin M. Curren |
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| Rooted in Purpose, Growing the Wildcat Way! |
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| Vision |
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| Rooted in kindness, competence, and a sense of family, we cultivate a nurturing community where every child grows in knowledge, character, and confidence to build a lasting legacy. |
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| Mission |
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| Instructional Day 8:00 - 2:45 |
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| Arrival & Dismissal |
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| Breakfast |
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| TIME |
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| EVENT |
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| 7:30 A.M |
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| 6th-8th move to first period |
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| 7:40-7:50 A.M |
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| 8:00 A.M |
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| Instruction Begins |
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| 2:45 P.M |
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| Doors opens |
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| Elementary Students Students go directly to their homeroom upon arrival & have breakfast in the classroom. |
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| Middle School Students Students report to the cafeteria upon arrival. Brekfast is provided from 7:30-8:00 in the cafeteria. |
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| Dismissal Begins |
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| Car Riders Car riders are dropped off and picked up in the back of the building. During arrival and dismissal, the car rider lot can become congested. Please be considerate of others by following the traffic flow, avoiding non-parking areas, and pulling forward to the end of the covered ramp to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. |
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| Bus Riders Bus riders are dropped off and picked up at the front of the building. For the safety of our students, cars are not permitted in the front of the building for student drop-off or pick-up while buses are present. |
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| Visitors should park in the parking lot on the front east side of the school. |
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| Change in Transportation |
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| A written note from the parent must be given to the main office if your child is to take a different mode (car rider v.s. bus rider) of transportation on a particular day. Phone call regarding change of transportatin will be honored for emergencies only. Please note that students may not request to ride a bus different from their assigned bus. *When picking up a student, report to the front office. Any adult who signs a student out must be on the student’s contact list. |
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| Visitors |
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| ALL visitors MUST report to the main office to receive a visitor’s badge before proceeding to any location in the building. A valid picture ID is required to receive the visitor’s badge. This procedure is designed to protect the children and staff. Visitors must clearly display the badge provided and may only enter the area approved at sign-in. |
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| Attendance |
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| Absences & Documentation |
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| Tardiness & Early Dismissal |
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| Chronic Absenteeism |
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| Did you know? Missing just 10% of the school year—about 18 days—can mean nearly a month of learning lost. Every day of attendance matters! |
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| Laptops |
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| Cell Phone & Personal Electronic Device Guidelines |
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| Elementary students are not permitted to have personal electronic devices on school property. |
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| Lunch Procedures |
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| 4th |
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| 5th |
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| 6th |
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| 7th |
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| 8th |
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| School Culture & Safety |
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| P.B.I.S Positive Behavior Intervention System |
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| We believe that Showing Wildcat Pride means being respectful, responsible, ready to learn, and safe. To support student success, we will continue implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a research-based approach that promotes positive behavior, achievement, and attendance through clear and consistent expectations. Our PBIS expectations focus on Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Safety. Students who consistently demonstrate Wildcat Pride will earn digital rewards and opportunities to participate in school-wide incentive events. Attendance matters, too. Unexcused absences may impact a student’s eligibility for PBIS activities and other school incentives, including sports, clubs, and dances. |
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| Student Support Services |
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| Our counselors, student advisor, Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW), Home School Liaison (HSL), and Community School Coordinator (CSC) work together to support students and families academically, socially, and emotionally. Services include academic guidance, behavioral counseling, peer relationship support, mentoring, crisis intervention, and connections to community resources and services. Counselors also assist students with course selection and scheduling. Students may be referred for support by parents, staff, or peers, or may self-refer when they need assistance. Our team is here to help remove barriers to learning and connect families with the support they need to thrive. |
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| Conduct |
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| All students are expected to follow the Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) Code of Conduct and demonstrate Wildcat Pride by treating others with respect, acting responsibly, being ready to learn, and maintaining a safe school environment. PEMS is committed to providing a school community where every student feels safe, respected, and supported. Code of Conduct Acceptable Use of Technology Procedure Bullying, harassment, intimidation, and other behaviors that interfere with a student’s ability to learn are not tolerated. Students, families, and staff can report concerns using the online Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form. Bullying Reporting Form Review the Dress Code in the Code of Conduct. Students violating the dress code will be asked to change or parents will be notified to bring a change of clothing. Dress Code |
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| School Culture & Safety |
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| Intramural Sports Eligibility |
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| Middle School Dance Criteria |
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| Instructional Day |
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| 8:00 - 2:45 |
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| Academics |
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| Progress Report & Report Cards |
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| Assessments |
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| Homework |
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| Homework is designed to reinforce classroom learning, build independent study habits, and develop responsibility and time-management skills. |
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| Communication |
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| School Contact Information |
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| Phone: 410-677-5811 |
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| Fax: 410-677-5895 |
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| Website: https://pems.wicomicoschools.org |
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| Rooted in Purpose, Growing the Wildcat Way! |
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