Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D.

06/25/2026

Last Call! If you have not already done so, please take a few moments to complete our Family and Community Engagement survey by clicking the link below. Thank you! https://forms.gle/ZvVoKvjXaMDkEoyC8
We value your feedback!

Dear TCPS Community Member,

Thank you for participating in the TCPS Family & Community Engagement Survey. We would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! Your feedback is very important as we strive to strengthen family and community engagement in support of TCPS students. This survey is administered by a third party, and responses are anonymous.

Your time is valuable, so this survey was designed to be quick and easy to complete, and should take approximately 10 minutes. Your honest insights will help us better understand the experiences of families and community members.

Please complete the survey by June 26th by clicking the link below.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback.

Sincerely,

Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

06/23/2026

I am so proud of the progress the reported at the June Board of Education meeting! While we know we still have work to do, these are encouraging results for our students!

School Board Highlights: Talbot Post 35% Gain in K-2 Literacy and Talk Technology ...Read more at https://talbotspy.org/2026/06/19/school-board-highlights-talbot-post-35-gain-in-k-2-literacy-and-talk-technology/

06/23/2026

The TCPS and Talbot County Free Library Popsicles in the Park event scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 5:00 pm, in Idlewild Park has been postponed due to the forecasted rainy weather. We will share a new date when it becomes available! You can still catch us at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels on July 14th at 5:00 p.m.

06/01/2026

This was a very special day for the Teachers of the Year from all 24 Maryland school districts, and I was so happy to be able to celebrate with Mrs. Holly Sump, Chapel District Elementary Kindergarten Teacher and TCPS Teacher of the Year for 26-27!

05/08/2026

To every educator in Talbot County Public Schools — thank you for the heart, passion, and dedication you pour into our students each and every day.

This week, I have seen celebrations across our schools, read countless posts, and smiled at the many pictures capturing the impact you make. Those moments are a reflection of the care, commitment, and excellence that define .

While gives us a special opportunity to celebrate you, please know that your work matters far beyond just one week. We celebrate YOU today and every day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and families.

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05/04/2026

I was honored to give the opening remarks for Senator Cory McCray at this special event, held last week at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum! McCray's story is a profound testimonial about the transformative potential that work-based learning provides to our students through our internship and apprenticeship programs!

04/27/2026

As we approach our nation's 250th Birthday, we have an even more significant milestone right here at home. This weekend, we celebrated Talbot County's 365th birthday! Our annual Talbot Day event was a very special celebration despite the unseasonal chilly temps. Congratulations to all of the Talbot Day Citizen and Service Award honorees and the outstanding Artists who were poster contest winners! I also thoroughly enjoyed the Community Ice Cream Social & Celebration! Well done Talbot County, this is who we are!

04/21/2026

I am looking forward to providing the opening remarks at this event, and hearing Mr. McCray's powerful story first hand! Join me next Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The registration link can be found in this post.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will present "The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: An Evening with Cory McCray" on Thursday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m.

Cory V. McCray’s debut book, “The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life,” illuminates how mentorship, skilled trades, and second chances create powerful pathways to success for individuals and communities. Drawing on his journey from growing up in Baltimore to becoming a journeyman electrician and State Senator, McCray offers a practical guide for students exploring apprenticeships and businesses seeking to invest in talent.

Join us on Thursday, April 30, at 5:30 pm in the Van Lennep Auditorium or virtually during National Apprenticeship Week for an in-depth conversation on building stronger foundations for the next generation of workers and leaders, followed by a book signing. This event is generously sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center.

Click this link for more details and registration: https://cbmm.org/event/cory-mccray-apprenticeship-saved-my-life/

04/12/2026

I hope you will join us at Easton High on Monday, 4/13, or St. Michaels Middle High on Tuesday, 4/14, for an open house and keynote presentation by acclaimed workforce expert Mark Perna! Many thanks to Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism for making this event possible! Choose that date that's best for you!

Experience the authentic, candid, and entertaining message that Mark C. Perna can deliver to your audience! Event organizers and audiences love Mark: https:/...

03/31/2026

Chip Chip Hurray! A well-deserved Spring Break is on the way for Talbot County Public Schools! We're treating the team at TCEC to a chip buffet! Wishing everyone a wonderful week!