Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D.

10/06/2026

It was a pleasure having Lorena spend time with our student board members! We are looking forward to having other state board members join us later this month.

09/08/2026

We’re BACK in school and ready to build on our momentum from last year to continue making strides in our student data!

We are pleased to share that the 25/26 state assessment (MCAP) data showed that our TCPS 5th grade had the highest percentage-point growth in the state of Maryland in English Language Arts (ELA) at 11.8%.

Congratulations to our students and their teachers on this outstanding achievement!

08/27/2026

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I am pleased to share my first weekly update of the 2026-2027 school year!
Read the full issue here: https://app.smore.com/n/pmnvt

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08/14/2026

We had another great turnout for Popsicles in the Park at Idlewild Park in Easton! Many thanks to the Talbot County Free Library, the Judy Center Learning Hubs, and the beautiful families who joined us to celebrate reading in this special way!

These events are one of our initiatives intended to advance the Board of Education’s goal to achieve growth in our literacy outcomes. I’m very proud to share that the number of Talbot County Public Schools students in grades K-2 who met or exceeded the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessment benchmark increased by 35.1% for the 25-26 school year! This far exceeded the Board of Education’s goal - an increase of 5%!

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.

https://forms.gle/ZvVoKvjXaMDkEoyC8

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!