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Calling all Seniors of the Class of 2024! Learn more about money available to help you continue your education at the Office of Student Services’ Scholarship Fair on Wednesday, January 10, 5:30 – 7 pm at Dorchester Career and Technology Center (DCTC). While open to all DCPS students and families, it is especially for all graduating Seniors. Meet representatives from local organizations to learn more about scholarship opportunities! The following organizations are confirmed: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. – Kappa Theta Omega Chapter Auxiliary of Dorchester General Hospital Chesapeake College Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. – Cambridge Alumnae Chapter Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Midshore Community Foundation St. John’s Chapel Willie J. Sydnor Memorial Organization Does your organization offer scholarships and is interested in being part of this Scholarship Fair? Contact Mrs. LaSina Branch at branchl@dcpsmd.org. #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Today we look back to see what life was like at C-SD in the olden times of 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Happy New Year from Dorchester County Public Schools!

Here is just a peek of what’s gone on at Choptank Elementary School in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Let’s check out a little of the fun and learning at North Dorchester Middle School in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Mr. Eddie Bailey, Masonry instructor at Dorchester Career and Technology Center, retired just before Winter Break. To celebrate him, staff at DCTC came to school dressed as him, wishing him “joy, relaxation and lots of time metal detecting!” That’s Mr. Bailey in the front, the only one without a homemade ‘metal detector’. Thank you for your service to DCPS! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

What were the Bees of Sandy Hill Elementary up to in 2023? Take a look at a few of the happenings! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Today we stop at Hurlock Elementary School to see a few of their 2023 events! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Can you spot the DCPS teacher who was invited to the White House recently? It’s Sandy Hill Elementary teacher extraordinaire and the current Dorchester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Ms. Briana Beulah! Here she is, posing with other Maryland Teachers of the Year during their visit. #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Here are just a few of the 2023 happenings at North Dorchester High School! #AllHandsOnDeck

Today we have a little look at life at South Dorchester School in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Here’s a little look back at a few happenings at Vienna Elementary School in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

We get by with a little help from our friends, and Hurlock Elementary School is very grateful for lots of friends! To say thank you to its community partners, every student at the school colored and cut out a big paper bauble, which were strung together in garlands. Staff have been trying hard to deliver the ‘thank you’ bauble garlands this past week, but as you can see from the list of friends, Hurlock Elementary is blessed to have many! Thank you to: • Hurlock Police department • Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company • Hurlock Lions Club • Dorchester County Public Library - Hurlock branch • B&G Food Inc. • Meals Til Monday • The Learning Garden • Faith Community United Methodist Church in East New Market • CW Transport • The Hurlock Drug Store • Jock Orr , District 4 Councilman Town of Hurlock • WIN Transport • Turner Farm • E & L Quik Freez • Mom and Pop's Restaurant • Goose Creek in Hurlock • Hurlock Post Office • Hurlock Town Office • Hurlock United Methodist Church • Grace Baptist Church • Unity Washington United Methodist Church • Faith Community United Methodist church in East New Market • Maryland Food Bank • Channel Marker, Inc. • Maple Shade Youth and Family Services • 3C USA Dorchester Campus • All4Love • Life Energy Wellness • The Wellness Center of Salisbury • Susan Radcliffe, Dorchester County Health Department • Dorchester County Health Department • SISK Fulfillment Services Inc • People for Better Housing #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

What was DCTC up to in 2023? Have a look below! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Today we have a look what Mace’s Lane Middle School was up to in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Today we look back on some of the fun and learning at Maple Elementary School in 2023! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Santa was able to squeeze in one last visit before schools closed for the Winter Break, and he brought Mrs. Claus too! This time the stop was South Dorchester School, for which the Claus family has special affection and to which they travel an extra-long distance to reach. Thank you to the Clauses for keeping the children of Dorchester County Public Schools so close in your heart! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Best wishes for Happy Holidays to all from Dorchester County Public Schools! Remember – no school from December 21 through January 1, but we look forward to seeing all our young friends back on Tuesday, January 2. Enjoy the Winter Break! #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

It is said that the days are long, but the years are short. Over the Winter Break we’ll have a small collection of this year’s photos from one school each day, as we remember 2023 and prepare to say hello to the adventures coming in 2024! We begin today with Warwick Elementary. #AllHandsOnDeckDCPS

Remembering Dr. Theresa Stafford: Dorchester County Public Schools is saddened by the recent death of Dr. Theresa Stafford, the member of the Board of Education representing District 2. Dr. Stafford died on December 14, 2023. A lifelong educator, Dr. Stafford was a teacher in Dorchester County before assuming teaching and administrative roles in Caroline County where she served until her retirement in 2014. A graduate of Cambridge High School, she earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a master’s degree in education from Salisbury University, and a doctorate in Educational Innovation and Educational Leadership from Wilmington University in 2004. Dr. Stafford served the community in many ways. She was a 22 year-veteran in the Maryland Army National Guard, a charter member and former president of the Iota Chi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, as well as serving on Cambridge’s Planning and Zoning Commission and Dorchester County Citizen’s Review Board for Children. She was also a foster parent for almost 20 years, and a lifetime member of the NAACP. “Dr. Stafford was a tireless advocate for children,” said Superintendent of Schools Dave Bromwell. “Her retirement from education allowed her to begin the second chapter of her advocacy, through her work in building New Beginnings Youth and Family Services and her service on the Board of Education of Dorchester County. Her dedication to the community was unmatched.” There will be a public viewing at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, 2475 Cambridge Beltway, on Saturday, December 23 from 11:00 am to 1 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life service from 1 pm to 3 pm.