SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL

💘 Love is in the air… and so is perfect attendance! 💘 Want to be the Valentine to beat this year? Join the February Kickboard Challenge! 🌹💯 From now until February 13, keep it 0️⃣ absences, 0️⃣ tardies, and 0️⃣ negative office referrals, and you’ll be entered into a lottery to win a Dozen Roses! 🌹✨ Nothing says "I'm responsible and romantic" like showing up on time and staying out of trouble. So be the student your teachers (and maybe your crush? 😉) will love! #ZeroAbsencesZeroRegrets #RosesAreRedVioletsAreBlue #StayOnTrackAndWinSomeToo 🌹💕

Building on our theme of African Americans and Labor, presented today is businessman and inventor Alfred L. Cralle who is best known for inventing the ice cream scoop. In 1897, he patented the "Ice Cream Mold and Disher" a mechanical device designed to easily scoop and dispense ice cream with one hand. His invention was unique because it prevented ice cream from sticking to the scoop and eliminated the need for two hands or additional tools to remove the ice cream. Despite his invention becoming widely used, Cralle never profited significantly from it, as many similar designs emerged over time. His contribution remains significant in culinary history, as his design laid the foundation for modern ice cream scoops still used today.

Maintaining our focus on African Americans and Labor, our focus today is on Dr. Patricia Bath, a pioneering ophthalmologist, inventor, and advocate for blindness prevention. She is best known for inventing the Laserphaco Probe in 1986, a device that improved cataract surgery by using a laser to remove cataracts more precisely and with less pain. She became the first Black woman to receive a medical patent related to ophthalmology. She co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in 1976, emphasizing that eyesight is a basic human right. Dr. Bath was the first Black female physician to receive a medical patent. She was also the first Black woman to complete an ophthalmology residency at Columbia University and the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the U.S. at UCLA. Her work revolutionized eye surgery and helped restore vision to many patients, including those who had been blind for decades.

🌟 It’s National School Counseling Week 2025! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Snow Hill High School counselors, who help our students thrive every day. 💙 We want to show them just how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! We need YOUR help! Join us in honoring our amazing counselors by participating throughout the week! Share your stories, shout-outs, and messages of thanks using the hashtags: #EagleCounselorAppreciation #HelpingStudentsThrive #NSCW25 Whether it’s a thank-you post, a picture of your counselor, or a story about how they’ve made a difference in your life, we want to hear from you! 🙌 Let’s flood social media with appreciation for the people who make a lasting impact on our students' success. Thank you to our Snow Hill Eagles family for helping us show how much our counselors mean! 🦅💙

🌟 Black History Month: Honoring Stephen Long 🌟 As we begin Black History Month, Snow Hill High School proudly celebrates the legacy of Stephen Long, a trailblazer in Worcester County, MD, and a champion for education. Mr. Long's dedication to empowering young minds and fostering opportunities for all has left an indelible mark on our community. Let us honor his contributions and continue to draw inspiration from his commitment to education, equality, and excellence. Together, we celebrate the history that shapes our future! 💛💙 #BlackHistoryMonth #StephenLong #SnowHillPride #TrailblazerInEducation

The national Black History Month theme African Americans and Labor connects to black inventors by highlighting how their innovations have had a lasting impact on, both, society and the modern workforce. Many black inventors have created products or systems that transformed industries, improved efficiency, and contributed to economic growth, ultimately shaping the labor market. Their contributions go beyond just the inventions themselves; they created new opportunities and inspired future generations to become inventors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in various industries, all while challenging and overcoming labor-related struggles and discrimination. The legacy of these inventors continues to shape the diverse workforce we see today. Each day this month we will highlight an inventor or entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on our society. Today we highlight Frederick McKinley Jones, inventor and entrepreneur, best known for his contributions to the development of refrigeration technology. He invented the first portable air conditioning unit for trucks, which greatly improved the transportation of perishable goods. His innovations in refrigeration helped transform the food distribution industry, allowing for longer shelf life and reducing food spoilage. In addition to his refrigeration work, Jones held over 60 patents throughout his career, covering a range of inventions including those related to sound equipment and automotive devices. In addition to serving as a sergeant in World War I, he was also a co-founder of the Thermo King Corporation, which specialized in refrigeration systems. Due to his contributions to refrigeration technology, he is called the "Father of Refrigerated Transportation" and the "King of Cool."

📢 Last Call, Eagle Writers! ✍️🦅 Today is the final day to submit your entry for the 2024-25 Optimist Club Essay Contest! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your writing skills and compete for scholarship awards. 📅 Deadline: TODAY, January 31 📜 Official rules & submission link: https://tinyurl.com/OptimistSHHS Write, inspire, and make Snow Hill proud! 💙💛 #OptimistClub #EssayContest #EagleWriters #ScholarshipOpportunity #StayOptimistic 🚀

📣 Exciting News, Eagles! 🦅✨ Congratulations to Seryna, our first finalist in the Eastern Shore Literacy Association’s Young Authors' Contest! 🎉 As a finalist, she has been invited to the awards ceremony at Salisbury University on March 10th to celebrate her incredible achievement. Stay tuned as we announce more Eagle Finalists next week! Let’s cheer on our talented writers! 📝📖💙💛 #EaglePride #YoungAuthors #SHHSSuccess #WriteYourStory

🌟 Attention Future SHHS Students and Families! 🌟 Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet the Counseling Department and Administration! 🏫✨ Learn all about SHHS, including: 🔹 Scheduling for the Class of 2029 🔹 Academic Programs 🔹 What makes SHHS special! Don’t miss out on this chance to get the info you need for a successful high school journey! 🙌

📢 Attention Snow Hill High Families! 📢 SAT Day is coming up soon! This is a fantastic opportunity for our 11th grade students to take the SAT free of charge right here at school. Don't miss out on this chance to prepare for college and beyond! 🎓✨ Encourage your student to make the most of this amazing opportunity! 📖✏️ #SATDay #CollegeReady #EaglePride

Look at our Bayside Champs! Allie Suarezapecheche won in the 1600m and 800m and got 2nd in the 3200m, while Myles Martin won in shot put! #EaglesSoar 🩶❤️

Today, our wonderful students and staff joined together with our friends at Stephen Decatur to wear pink in honor of Mya! This beautiful gesture showcases our unity and support for her and the SDHS family. #cheerforMya #Myawillwin 💕

Attention Students:

Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

WCPS families, last week the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a directive allowing immigration enforcement actions to occur in sensitive areas, including schools and bus stops. Please visit our website https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/immigration-supports for how we are supporting our students and their families.

Congratulations to the varsity coed wrestling team for placing 2nd at the Fred Diem tournament at North Hampton high school.   A special shout out to Nolan Scott for receiving the Sportsmanship Award voted on by the referees.  

WCPS Families, weigh in now on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. The feedback gathered will be shared both with school system leadership and the Board of Education. Take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.

🎓✨ FAFSA Information Night at Snow Hill High School – New Date! ✨🎓 Attention all students and parents! 🎒💡 The FAFSA Information Night at Snow Hill High School has been rescheduled to February 4th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🏫💰 If you're planning to attend college, this event is a must-attend for essential guidance on filling out your FAFSA form for financial aid. Our experts will walk you through the process, answer questions, and help you secure the financial support you need for your future! 🎓🔑 🔹 When: February 4th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 🔹 Where: Snow Hill High School 🔹 Who: Open to all students and parents Don't miss this opportunity to set your college journey up for success! 📚🎉 #FAFSA #SnowHillHigh #CollegeBound #FinancialAid #EducationMatters #FutureSuccess

IMPORTANT: Due to scheduling challenges at the close of semester one, high school report cards will now be sent home by February 7, 2025. Elementary, intermediate, and middle school report cards will still be sent home as scheduled by January 31. We thank you for your patience and understanding on this matter.

Hey, SHHS family! Let’s come together to support, Maya, a wonderful student from our neighboring school who is going through a challenging time. Let’s show our solidarity and kindness by joining our friends at Stephen Decatur on Wednesday, January 29th by wearing PINK. Spread the word and let’s rally together to show Mya she is not alone in this fight! Together, we can make a powerful statement of  support!🩷