We are excited to invite applications for a leadership role dedicated to strengthening educator effectiveness across DCPS! As our Coordinator of Talent Management & Development, you will play a key role in supporting licensure and certification, advancing professional growth, leading workforce development initiatives, and fostering partnerships with higher education institutions.
In this role, you will:
🔹 Support educator licensure and certification processes
🔹 Drive professional growth and career development opportunities
🔹 Lead workforce development and talent pipeline initiatives
🔹 Manage tuition assistance programs and higher education partnerships
🔹 Strengthen recruitment, retention, and educator support efforts
We encourage applications from teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, HR professionals, and aspiring district leaders who are passionate about developing talent and shaping the future of education.
If you are committed to empowering educators and building a stronger DCPS community, we want to hear from you.
🔗 Apply today at dcps.schoolspring.com
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In this role, you will:
🔹 Support educator licensure and certification processes
🔹 Drive professional growth and career development opportunities
🔹 Lead workforce development and talent pipeline initiatives
🔹 Manage tuition assistance programs and higher education partnerships
🔹 Strengthen recruitment, retention, and educator support efforts
We encourage applications from teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, HR professionals, and aspiring district leaders who are passionate about developing talent and shaping the future of education.
If you are committed to empowering educators and building a stronger DCPS community, we want to hear from you.
🔗 Apply today at dcps.schoolspring.com
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It is #withJOY that we celebrate our incredible retirees who have dedicated their careers to our students and community: Sharon Huether Albert Jones Terry Groves Roxanne Stivers Kelly Hornsby Mary Beth Blake Mary Jane Willey Judy Marshall Leanne McWilliams Nancy Harrington Cathy Collins Michael Perry Bonnie Vogel Robert Fehsenfeld Theresa Connors Kelly Flack Sandy Shaw Your passion, commitment, and intentionality have shaped countless lives during your time with Dorchester County Public Schools. As you close this chapter, we know that your legacy will continue through every student you have impacted. We send you off with deep appreciation for everything you have poured into DCPS! ✨ Enjoy this new journey, retirees, you’ve earned it!
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On Thursday, May 28th, our Teacher of the Year Ms. Cierra Robinson was honored at the Maryland State Board of Education meeting alongside other 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year from across the state. She was accompanied #withJOY by Dr. Michael Collins, Assistant Superintendent, and Ms. Myesha Ford, Principal at Maple Elementary School.
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Summer Meals To-Go Are BACK! 🍽️🌞
Dorchester County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is excited to bring back the Summer Meals To-Go Program for our community, #withJOY!
Starting June 23rd, families can pick up weekly meal boxes packed with nutritious breakfasts and lunches for every child in their household. Each box includes complete meals with entrées, fruits, veggies, and optional milk, keeping kids fueled and healthy while school is out.
‼️Important: Families must pre-register using our online Summer Meal Pickup Registration form (link below) to choose your most convenient pickup location and time.
📅 Meal boxes will be distributed every Tuesday June 23rd - August 11th at these locations:
📍Church Creek Firehouse | 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
📍Foxtail | 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
📍Beaver Neck Village (Near Playground) | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
📍Board of Education | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
📍Gold Rush Lane | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍Grace Methodist | 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
📍Crusader Road | 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
📍Refugee Temple | 1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
📍Bucktown Trailer Park | 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
📍CSD Employee Parking Lot | 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Each meal box comes with weekly menus, reheating instructions, and food safety tips. We’re proud to support our students and families beyond the classroom, ensuring every child has access to healthy meals all summer long.
🔗 Register today at https://bit.ly/4fYdQQX
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Our June 2026 edition of the DCPS newsletter is here! 📬
Stay up to date with the latest district news, student highlights, upcoming events, and valuable resources — all in one place. We’re committed to keeping our community connected and informed every month, #withJOY!
🔗Check out the June District Newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/d19y3
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Stay up to date with the latest district news, student highlights, upcoming events, and valuable resources — all in one place. We’re committed to keeping our community connected and informed every month, #withJOY!
🔗Check out the June District Newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/d19y3
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The dust has settled on the 2026 Senior Season for the CSD Vikings and the North Dorchester Eagles, but the memories made over the last four years will last a lifetime.
Over the last two days, we witnessed smiles that lit up the room, tears that spoke to the meaning of the moment, and pure joy as these graduates crossed the stage and reached this incredible milestone. What began as freshmen finding their way became a group of young adults ready to take the next step in their journey with resilience and determination.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your legacy will live on in the halls, on the fields, and in the hearts of everyone who had the honor of watching your story unfold.
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We are pleased to announce the following administrative appointments that were approved by the Board of Education on Thursday, May 21, 2026:
• Coordinator of Educator Growth & Development (Elementary), Central Office - Rebekah Donovan – Effective: July 1, 2026
• Principal Choptank Elementary School – Brian Morley – Effective: July 1, 2026
• Principal Dorchester Career and Technology Center – John Strickland - Effective: July 1, 2026
• Principal South Dorchester PreK-8 – John Tomey – Effective: July 1, 2026
• Student Services Supervisor of Prevention, Central Office – Angela Whitaker – Effective: July 1, 2026
• Principal Cambridge-South Dorchester High School – Everett Young, Jr. – Effective: July 1, 2026
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A washer and dryer might seem simple, but at Maple Elementary School, they have made a world of difference #withJOY! Thanks to the Degy IMPACT F.R.E.S.H. program and the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation, Maple Lions now have school access to clean clothes aiming to help boost confidence and show up ready to learn every day. As Maple's Community School Liaison Ms. Higgins shared, the process was seamless and the impact was immediate.
This is the power of true partnership in action. 🤝🦁💚
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Did you know DCPS has summer mathematics resources for DCPS Families? ✖️🌞➗
Keep math skills sharp this summer by adding just one hour of math practice each week using these FREE resources:
K-5 Digital Resources:
• ILC Centers
• iReady Personalized Instruction
K-5 Offline Resources:
• ILC Putting It All Together Workbooks
• iReady Student At-Home Activity Packet
K-8 Digital Resources:
• iReady Personalized Instruction
• iReady Fluency Games
6-12 Digital Resources:
• Khan Academy
• IXL Skill Plans (Grades 9-12 only)
Make math practice part of your summer routine, #withJOY!
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Keep math skills sharp this summer by adding just one hour of math practice each week using these FREE resources:
K-5 Digital Resources:
• ILC Centers
• iReady Personalized Instruction
K-5 Offline Resources:
• ILC Putting It All Together Workbooks
• iReady Student At-Home Activity Packet
K-8 Digital Resources:
• iReady Personalized Instruction
• iReady Fluency Games
6-12 Digital Resources:
• Khan Academy
• IXL Skill Plans (Grades 9-12 only)
Make math practice part of your summer routine, #withJOY!
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🎓 Senior Season is underway at DCPS as we celebrate the Class of 2026 #withJOY, and the incredible milestone of graduation!
Last week, we proudly recognized our DCTC seniors at the annual Senior Breakfast, honoring the 58% of graduates who completed a Career and Technical Education Program of Study. Among these accomplished students, 5 seniors also successfully completed Maryland Apprenticeships this year. These apprenticeships extended career pathways for gaining valuable hands-on experience and taking huge strides toward future careers.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on these achievements. We'll meet you on the stage next week!
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Today, Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright visited Vienna Elementary School, where she and her team from the Maryland State Department of Education toured math and ELA classrooms across multiple grade levels. They had the opportunity to see our students actively engaged in learning, collaborating with classmates, and proudly sharing their skills during lessons designed to strengthen both knowledge and confidence in these core subject areas. Students were excited to share what they are learning #withJOY, giving the MSDE team an inside look at the strong instruction, positive culture, and overall impact happening at Vienna Elementary.
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📢 Attention DCPS Families!
We want to hear from YOU about your experience with your student’s education. Starting next week, all parents, guardians, and caretakers are invited to complete the School Climate Survey.
This important survey asks about your student’s learning, school safety, relationships, and your involvement in the school community. Your feedback will help us improve student connections, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Look for survey details from your school’s administration, including a link and QR code. The survey will be open through June 1st — be sure to take this opportunity to share your voice!
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We want to hear from YOU about your experience with your student’s education. Starting next week, all parents, guardians, and caretakers are invited to complete the School Climate Survey.
This important survey asks about your student’s learning, school safety, relationships, and your involvement in the school community. Your feedback will help us improve student connections, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Look for survey details from your school’s administration, including a link and QR code. The survey will be open through June 1st — be sure to take this opportunity to share your voice!
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Through the Real Men Read Initiative and in partnership with We All Will Rise, students from Mace’s Lane Middle School and Cambridge-South Dorchester High School led impactful literacy experiences with students at Sandy Hill Elementary School today, #withJOY!
As part of the initiative, young men in middle and high school read with classes across all elementary grade levels, helping foster a love of reading while gaining real-world exposure to careers in education. The experience allowed these secondary students to build leadership skills, strengthen connections with younger learners, and explore the impact educators make in their communities.
We are grateful for partners like We Will All Rise, who come alongside our students to provide opportunities for growth!
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On #NationalSchoolNurseDay, we’re shining a spotlight on the superheroes in scrubs who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day, #withJOY! 🩺✨
From calming nerves to managing mishaps, our school nurses do it all with compassion, skill, and a whole lot of heart. Here’s to our quiet champions behind every bandage and boost of confidence. We celebrate YOU, today and every day! 💙
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From calming nerves to managing mishaps, our school nurses do it all with compassion, skill, and a whole lot of heart. Here’s to our quiet champions behind every bandage and boost of confidence. We celebrate YOU, today and every day! 💙
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Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Maryland will implement revised PreK-8 math standards along with a statewide focus on consistent student support. ➕✖️➗
Join MSDE’s virtual family info sessions this June to learn how to use helpful tools like the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides to support your child’s math learning at home.
🗓️ Sessions:
• June 2 | 8–9:30 AM
• June 10 | 12–1:30 PM
• June 18 | 6:30–8 PM
• June 27 | 9:30–11 AM
🔗Register now at forms.office.com/g/CUetyRvnkJ (or scan the QR code below). Links will be sent to registered participants. Don’t forget to submit your questions when you register!
❓Any questions about this event? Email mathematics.msde@maryland.gov.
Join MSDE’s virtual family info sessions this June to learn how to use helpful tools like the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides to support your child’s math learning at home.
🗓️ Sessions:
• June 2 | 8–9:30 AM
• June 10 | 12–1:30 PM
• June 18 | 6:30–8 PM
• June 27 | 9:30–11 AM
🔗Register now at forms.office.com/g/CUetyRvnkJ (or scan the QR code below). Links will be sent to registered participants. Don’t forget to submit your questions when you register!
❓Any questions about this event? Email mathematics.msde@maryland.gov.
Behind every successful school is a strong facilities team, and we’re looking to grow ours.
Dorchester County Public Schools is now hiring a Tradesman II to help maintain and improve our school buildings with a strong emphasis on HVAC. This role is essential to ensuring our students and staff have safe, welcoming spaces to learn and work every day.
If you’re hands-on, reliable, and take pride in making a difference through your work, we want to hear from you.
💻 Apply today at dcps.schoolspring.com/
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Dorchester County Public Schools is now hiring a Tradesman II to help maintain and improve our school buildings with a strong emphasis on HVAC. This role is essential to ensuring our students and staff have safe, welcoming spaces to learn and work every day.
If you’re hands-on, reliable, and take pride in making a difference through your work, we want to hear from you.
💻 Apply today at dcps.schoolspring.com/
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Our May 2026 edition of the DCPS newsletter is here! 📬
Stay up to date with the latest district news, student highlights, upcoming events, and valuable resources — all in one place. We’re committed to keeping our community connected and informed every month, #withJOY!
🔗Check out the May District Newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/d19y3
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Stay up to date with the latest district news, student highlights, upcoming events, and valuable resources — all in one place. We’re committed to keeping our community connected and informed every month, #withJOY!
🔗Check out the May District Newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/d19y3
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Teacher
NOUN /ˈtēCHər/
A person who educates, inspires, and changes the world one student interaction at a time.
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, and we have the BEST at DCPS! Our teachers show up daily #withJOY, determination, creativity, and care, always going above and beyond to help every student succeed. Their commitment and intentionality shapes the future of Dorchester County, and we’re grateful for each of them! 🍎
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NOUN /ˈtēCHər/
A person who educates, inspires, and changes the world one student interaction at a time.
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, and we have the BEST at DCPS! Our teachers show up daily #withJOY, determination, creativity, and care, always going above and beyond to help every student succeed. Their commitment and intentionality shapes the future of Dorchester County, and we’re grateful for each of them! 🍎
#ThankATeacher
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When School Lunch Hero Day meets School Principals' Day, we’re couldn't be more proud to celebrate the dedicated team members who make our schools feel like home every day! ✨
From serving nutritious meals that fuel our students’ success #withJOY, to leading with vision and heart, our lunch heroes and principals play vital roles in shaping the futures of our students!
Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment— we appreciate you today and every day! 💙
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From serving nutritious meals that fuel our students’ success #withJOY, to leading with vision and heart, our lunch heroes and principals play vital roles in shaping the futures of our students!
Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment— we appreciate you today and every day! 💙
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‼️Attention: Out of District PreK4 Enrollment is NOW OPEN!‼️
🗓️Deadline to apply: July 20, 2026
⚠️ Please note: No Out of District PreK3 requests will be considered
Apply now at https://form.jotform.com/261113508954153
