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 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) School, PHS endeavors to prepare all students to compete intellectually and vocationally in an ever-changing global society.
School Profile
Mission Statement
Pocomoke High School, 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, 1998 Governor's Green School, 2010 State Champions in Girls' Field Hockey, received full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools through 2018, 2009 State Champions in Girls Softball, MCJROTC Honors School 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Class of 2011 was offered 2.1 million dollars in merit-based scholarships and awards.
Special Programs
Mentoring Club, Pep Band, Adult Mentors, Student Intern, Jazz Band, Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Club (MESA), Peer Mediation, Student Council, Robotics, and Future Educators of America.
After School Programs
MESA, Drama Club, Legal Interns, Ecology Club, SADD Club, Key Club, Digital Arts, After School Learning Academy, Summer Learning Academy, Junior Red Cross
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, After Prom Committee, Parent Volunteers (Band Front, Marching Band, Guidance Department), School Improvement Advisory Committee, School Construction Advisory Committee, Field Trip Chaperones, FCCLA Blood Drives.
Look What is Happening this Month at PHS:
The Involver Newsletter: May 2011 (Click and view!)
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Principal
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Mr. Tyrone E. Mills
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Assistant Principals
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Mrs. Kimberly Purvis and Extended School Administrator Ms. Annette Wallace
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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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410-957-0563
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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 2:45 PM
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Enrollment
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360 students
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Staff
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39 Teachers, 7 Educational Assistants, 3 Food Service Workers, 1 Nurse, 3 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 6 Custodians, 1 School Test Coordinator, 1 Technology Coach,
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School Built
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1958
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Addition
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1966, 1984, 2011
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Total Size
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105,000
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Portable Classrooms
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0
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Site
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32.5 acres
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Teacher to Student Ratio
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1:18
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