2nd Grader Caleb Shapiro WPS Head of School for a Day

6/2/2026

Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School second grader Caleb Shapiro served as Head of School for the Day on Wednesday, May 27. "Head of School for a Day" was a live auction item at the annual WPS Gala this past March.

Caleb began his day by greeting students, families, and faculty alongside Head of School Dr. Hornung during morning arrival. He then took over the morning announcements, where he shared a fun duck call with the entire school community, and cheered, "Go Mallards!'

As Head of School, Caleb spent the day encouraging teachers, visiting classrooms, and recognizing students for a successful school year by rewarding them with ice cream. He also led an administrative meeting in which he reviewed and approved several important school decisions.

During the meeting, Caleb received an urgent report that the Worcester Prep Mallard had gone missing. He immediately launched an investigation, following clues hidden throughout campus. After a thorough search, Caleb successfully located the missing mallard and saved the school from a mascot crisis.

Before concluding his busy day, Caleb completed a campus security inspection aboard the school's golf cart, ensuring that Worcester Prep remained safe and secure.

Caleb declared a dress-down day for students to wear "their favorite outfits" to benefit Habitat for Humanity. WPS raised over $700 to support this important cause.

Founded in 1970, WPS 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 about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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WPS Head of School for a Day, Caleb Shapiro (Millsboro, DE), is all smiles, sitting in a very important chair at WPS.
At the start of the day, WPS Head of School Dr. Betsy Hornung stands with Head of School for a Day, Caleb Shapiro (Millsboro, DE), as they welcome students to school.
WPS Head of School for the Day, Caleb Shapiro (Millsboro, DE) took over the morning announcements, where he shared a fun duck call with the entire school community, and cheered, "Go Mallards!'
WPS Head of School for a Day, Caleb Shapiro (Millsboro, DE), received an urgent report that the Worcester Prep Mallard had gone missing. He immediately launched an investigation, following clues hidden throughout campus. After a thorough search, Caleb successfully located the missing mallard and saved the school from a mascot crisis.
WPS Head of School for a Day, Caleb Shapiro (Millsboro, DE), rides along with WPS Athletic Trainer Drew Oxenreider, while performing a campus security inspection.

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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.