CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL

Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Tracy Fairman, Administrative Assistant at Cedar Chapel Special School

23 1/2 years with Worcester County Public Schools

“I love the interaction that I have with our students - the strong sense of belonging.”

A Proud Moment
The joy and smiles that I get to see after a successful event.

What She Loves Most About Her School Community
The feeling that we are one big family. The respect that we all have for one another.

Summer Academy is off to a great start at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School! Students have been engaged in meaningful lessons, activities, and learning experiences designed to support growth and success. #WeAreWorcester

Wishing you a very Happy Summer ☀️!

Attention WCPS Families: Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable.

Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student. To learn more or enroll, please visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/

Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Donnell Becketts, Educational Assistant at Cedar Chapel Special School

9 Years with Worcester County Public Schools

“I LOVE my kids and the people I work with.”

A Proud Moment
Anytime a student learns something new! Lightbulb moments.

What People May Not Realize
How much the staff here cares and are dedicated to helping these kids.

What He Loves Most About His School Community
We are truly a family. I have never experienced this anywhere else in my career. I work with really good people.

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

Today kicks off the Great Challenge Coin Celebration, where deserving students from all over the county receive a Superintendent's Challenge Coin from Dr. Wallace! While each story is unique, they all have made a remarkable impact on their peers, teachers and staff, and their school communities.

Congratulations to Snow Hill High School's Karsyn C., August T., Jesse M., and Tatilla C.; Snow Hill Middle School's Emma S. (not pictured, but honored during morning announcements); Cedar Chapel Special School's Davian H.; and Snow Hill Elementary School's Don Tae' B. and Quinn M.

#WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud

Checkout the latest 🐾PAW Print - CCSS June Newsletter: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/kse2sNchWMQXkrAX?ref=Link

Thank You 7 Brew for the Coffee Drop!!!!

We are so proud to celebrate our most special graduates today as Cedar Chapel Special School held its commencement ceremony for the #ClassOf2026 this afternoon. These students have shown tremendous perseverance and growth, and we wish them all the best as they head into their next chapter. #WeAreWorcester #CongratsGrads #WorcesterProud

Congrats to our CCSS Grads 2026!!! Please see the link to access the CCSS Graduate Photo Video. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxOfrdCZ4/zUgyEHYXJVyVmRxOICV6Nw/watch?utm_content=DAGxOfrdCZ4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7a36f05397

Attention WCPS Families: Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable.

Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student. To learn more or enroll, please visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/

What a heartwarming morning for our Snow Hill area schools! The Snow Hill High School and Cedar Chapel Special School Class of 2026 took part in their senior walk through the elementary, middle, and high schools, where they were warmly celebrated by students and staff along the way. #WeAreWorcester

Worcester drivers—safety starts with you. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, make sure to stop and wait. Remember to always stop when the stop-arm is out. #WeAreWorcester

Don’t forget: Enrollment for the BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ is now open for families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade!

Keep your child reading all summer long (June 1–August 31) and help prevent the “summer slide” while making reading fun and rewarding!

✔️ Set monthly reading goals
✔️ Track progress in the BOOK IT! app
✔️ Earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut when goals are met

Getting started is easy—just download the app, enroll, and create a profile for your child!
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pizza-hut-book-it/id917310049
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yum.phbookit&pli=1

Let’s keep those pages turning all summer long! #WeAreWorcester #LiteracyMatters #LearningNeverStops

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

Happy Mother's Day 🩷

CCSS celebrated Children's Mental Health Awareness Day by wearing green and learning about being kind to our minds!