WORCESTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

Worcester Families, please review this flyer about how a potential disruption to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding could affect student eligibility for free meals under the School Meal Programs. #WeAreWorcester

Families, due to an outage over the weekend, phone lines across all schools in WCPS have been impacted, including WTHS. WCPS IT is working to have this resolved and quickly as possible; however, in the meantime, you can reach us by emailing Heather Clarke at HKClarke@worcesterk12.org or by calling our temporary number at (410) 449-0716. We will notify you when the issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

WTHS students competed in Round 1 of the Cyber Patriot Cyber Security Challenge today. Their task was to look at Linux and Windows operating systems and secure user accounts. There were a lot of obstacles and it was great to see students problem solving and finding solutions. Let's Go!

NAPA Auto Parts Donates $15,000 in Supplies to Worcester Technical High School Automotive Program

BERLIN, MD – October 15, 2025 – Worcester Technical High School is proud to announce a significant donation of automotive supplies, valued at $15,000, from NAPA Auto Parts. The donation, which includes essential items such as oils, fluids, and various other shop consumables, will provide a major boost to the students' hands-on learning experience.

The donation was driven by a commitment to supporting the next generation of automotive professionals. It began when Jon Young, NAPA’s Market Director of Store Operations, encouraged store managers to forge local partnerships. Christy Mitchell, manager of the NAPA store in Berlin, MD, recognized an opportunity to help. With several graduates of Worcester County Public Schools on her staff, Mitchell naturally looked to Worcester Technical High School.

"We believe in investing in our local community and the future of the skilled trades," said Mitchell. "Seeing the dedication of the students and faculty at WTHS made this a clear choice. We are thrilled that NAPA was able to provide these essential materials."

Mitchell coordinated the substantial donation with support from Bill Harper, Regional Human Resources Manager, and Jon Young. Due to NAPA's efficient business processes, the company was able to leverage their operations to donate a large volume of high-quality supplies.

For the WTHS Automotive Program, this donation is transformative. The program can now realign its projected spending, freeing up funds that would have been used for these consumable materials and allocating them toward other critical needs, such as automotive parts for complex repairs and projects.

The school's administration expressed gratitude, stating, "This generous donation from NAPA is invaluable and will truly allow our Auto Program to 'level up.' It provides our students with the top-tier products they need to train effectively while allowing us to invest in other areas of the curriculum. We thank Christy, Bill, Jon, and the entire NAPA organization for their support."

Digital Audio and Video Production instructor Chris Jones is working with student Judah Harmon in the production studio. A lot of great music is being recorded here at WTHS. The studio is also open to the public. Call the school for details.

Families, just a quick reminder to complete the HS graduation survey before it closes on Friday. Take the survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/813499985. Thank you for your input!

We were very grateful to host officials from Maryland's Accountability & Implementation Board, the House Ways & Means Committee, Senator Carozza's Office, MSDE and the State Board of Education for a "Blueprint in Action" visit this morning! Today's visit focused on Worcester Technical High School's Pines Cafe and The Nest childcare center and the amazing student apprenticeship opportunities that have been created through these innovative programs. Check out the full photo album at http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare. #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud #PartnershipsInAction

This week, Worcester Tech continues highlighting our Digital Audio and Video Production program under Chris Jones. Our students are learning a lot and growing their skill set as they continue to explore the numerous pathways within this digital arena. Our recording studio is also open for business to the public. #CuttingEdgeArts #EnrolledEnlistedEmployed

Worcester Tech celebrates our October Staff of the Month: Patricia Hands. Patti is a Cosmetology instructor at WTHS. Her students consistently have a 100% pass rate on the Maryland State Board licensing exam and she connects her students with opportunities in top salons around the peninsula. Congratulations Patti! #EnrolledEnlistedEmployed #SkillsUSA #MarlinPride

A BIG shout out to our WTHS October Students of the Month. Michael Ames (Auto program) and Peyton Wallop (Early Childhood Education program) consistently exhibit excellence and high quality work in their programs of study. Congratulations you two! We are proud to have you both here at Worcester Tech!

This week, WTHS is highlighting our Digital Audio and Video Production program. Under our talented instructor Chris Jones, students are currently learning recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and creating soundtracks. Here, our students are working on their reggae audio projects. We have some talented students and future stars here!

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Families, please take a moment to share with us your input on future HS graduation ceremonies by completing a brief survey before October 24. Access the survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/813499985. Thank you!

A shout out to Mr. Timmons' carpentry classes who built food pantry boxes for our three local communities in an effort to address food scarcity. Thank you to our Worcester County Health Department for partnering with WTHS and for making this opportunity a reality.

💡 Did you know? The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is a confidential way to report anything that could impact school safety.
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#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

Sparks were flying (sometimes literally!) as WCPS leaders walked the halls of Worcester Technical High School this morning. Programs from welding to cosmetology to engineering (and so many more) had students engaged and excited to apply newly learned skills. #WeAreWorcester

The Maryland Teacher of the Year gala celebration is underway! We are so proud of and excited to celebrate #WCTOY2025 Chef Phillip Cropper, a finalist for the top honor this evening! Good luck, Chef Cropper! #WeAreWorcester

Here we go folks! The Maryland State Teacher of the Year Gala in Hunt Valley. We are just a couple of hours away before the 2026 Maryland State Teacher of the Year is announced. Chef Cropper is looking sharp and Worcester showed up bringing so many supporters. Let's Go! Good luck Chef!

WTHS was extremely excited to send off Chef Phil Cropper to the 2026 Maryland State Teacher of the Year Gala. Good luck Chef! Cropper is one of 7 finalists and we will find out soon if he is crowned 2026 Maryland TOY!

WTHS thanks Mayor Janet Simpson and the Snow Hill Town Council for their Proclamation congratulating our SkillsUSA students and advisors plus our very own 2024 Maryland SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year Chef Phillip Cropper. We appreciate your support of our students, staff, programs, and school! Let's Go!