Pocomoke High School, located near the Cyprus lined Pocomoke River, is a small rural school that enjoys unprecedented support and pride from the surrounding community. Home of Pride, Honor, and Scholarship, PHS students excel in academics and in extracurricular activities. A 1999 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recipient, PHS endeavors to prepare all students to compete intellectually and vocationally in an ever-changing global society. Pocomoke High School has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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School Profile
Mission Statement
The Pocomoke City Public Schools, an enthusiastic rural learning partnership of parents, educators, and community agencies, empowers all students to meet rigorous academic standards and to develop into responsible, involved life-long learners who can excel in their endeavors, contribute positively to their society, and fulfill their personal dreams.
School Highlights and Awards
1999 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; Boys State Champions in Soccer in 2005, 2006 and 2007; State Champions in Girls' Field Hockey in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; 1998 Governor's Green School; earned full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in Fall of 2003; and an MCJROTC Honors School in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Special Programs
Mentoring Club, Gospel Chorus, Pep Band, Adult Mentors, Student Intern, Peer Mediation, Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Club (MESA), Great Expectations
After School Programs
Upward Bound, Drama Club, Mock Trial Team, Legal Interns, Flying Club, Ecology Club, SADD Club, Key Club, After School Learning Academy, Summer Learning Academy, Foreign Language Club, FCCLA
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, After Prom Committee, Parent Volunteers (Band Front, Marching Band, Guidance Department), School Improvement Advisory Committee, After School Learning Academy Advisory Committee, Chaperones for Field Trips
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Principal
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Mr. Tyrone E. Mills
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Assistant Principals
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Mr. James Covington and Extended School Administrator Mrs. Kimberly Purvis
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Guidance Counselors
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Mr. Timothy Ferry and Mr. Derrick Fooks
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Address
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1817 Old Virginia Rd
Pocomoke, MD 21851 |
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Phone
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410-632-5180
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Fax
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410-632-5189
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Website
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Grades
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Grade 9 through Grade 12
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School Day
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Begins at 8:00 AM; Ends at 2:46 PM
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Enrollment
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480 students
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Staff
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38 Teachers, 7 Educational Assistants, 4 Food Services, 1 Nurse, 3 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 4 Custodians, 1 Curriculum Planner, 1 Technology Coach, 1 Athletic Trainer
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School Built
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1957
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Addition
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1985
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Total Size
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70,657
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Portable Classrooms
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8
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Site
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27 acres
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Teacher to Student Ratio
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1:23
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