First Days of School at WPS

9/4/2025

Berlin, MD – Last week, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) joyfully welcomed students back to campus for the start of the 2025–26 school year. Upper School students (Grades 9–12) returned on Tuesday, August 26, followed by Middle School students (Grades 6–8) on Wednesday, August 27, and Lower School students (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5) on Thursday, August 28.

The first day of school can be bittersweet for many, but WPS students were all smiles as they reconnected with classmates, met teachers, and began a new year of learning and growth. Faculty and staff were equally excited, eager to inspire, challenge, and support students throughout the year.

Founded in 1970, Worcester Preparatory School is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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WPS siblings Thatcher and Emilia Crist (Berlin, MD) were happy to see the Mallard on the first day of school.
Worcester Prep Lower School students Colton McCready (Salisbury, MD), Emma Abbott (Salisbury, MD), Caroline McCready (Salisbury, MD), Romie Crevecoeur (Seaford, DE), and Roshan Chapla (Salisbury, MD) are greeted by Head of Lower School Travis Bower, Upper School science teacher Dr. Katie Moreland, Upper School English teacher Ms. Elena Zambori, and faculty and staff as they get off the bus on their first day of school.
WPS 7th grader Madelyn Bobenko (Berlin, MD) runs in for a hug on her first day back to school.
Worcester Prep Middle School students Jack Parks (Salisbury, MD), Carter Conyers (Salisbury, MD) and Arden Mulford (Salisbury, MD) arrive ready to begin the new school year.
Worcester Prep Upper School students (front to back) Gavin Mann (Bishopville, MD) and Justin McGovern (Salisbury, MD) smile as they are greeted by faculty and staff on their first day.
Worcester Prep Upper School students (front to back) Rani Yonker (Greenbackville, VA), Chloe Holland (Ocean City, MD), and Ellery Given (Ocean Pines, MD) are welcomed by excited faculty and staff.

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.