Talbot County Public Schools

Talbot County Public Schools
Address
, Talbot, Maryland, 21601
United States
Coordinates38°46′54″N 76°04′07″W / 38.781643435158166°N 76.0686948202214°W / 38.781643435158166; -76.0686948202214 (Talbot County Public Schools)
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12 (including Head Start)
EstablishedOctober 1723 (1723-10)
SuperintendentDr. Sharon M. Pepukayi
School boardTalbot County Board of Education
Chair of the boardPresident:
Emily Jackson Vice President:
Candace Henry
Governing agencyMaryland State Department of Education
Schools8
Budget$1.72 million (FY 2025)
NCES District ID2400630
Students and staff
Students4,523 (2022-23)
Teachers334 (2022-23)
Staff347 (2022-23)
Student–teacher ratio13.5:1 (2022-23)
Other information
ScheduleM-F except for county holidays
Websitetcps.k12.md.us

Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) is a public school district that serves Talbot County, Maryland. With 8 schools, it is one of the smallest school districts in the state of Maryland. TCPS receives nearly a third of the county's budget35.2% in 2024.

As of July 2022, the superintendent of the district is Sharon M. Pepukayi, Ed.D. The board of education includes two student members, appointed by high school administrators, who hold a non-voting role; in 2024–25, the student board members are Brynn Lizewski and Gabriella Streaker.