DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy

Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.

Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.

THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.

The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.

11 days ago, DCPS
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DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy

Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.

Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.

THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.

The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.

18 days ago, DCPS
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🏈🏐 Calling All Vikings! ⚽🏃‍♀️

Get ready to kick off the season! 🥇

📣 Fall Sports Interest Meeting
📅 Date: July 29, 2025
📍 Location: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
🕓 Time: 5pm-5:45pm

Meet your coaching staff from most sports, get the inside scoop on the upcoming season, and start your journey to greatness! 💪

💉 Need a sports physical?
Our amazing Wellness & Nursing staff will be on-site to help you schedule appointments—don’t miss this chance to get game-ready!

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just curious, come out and see what Viking pride is all about! 💙💛

#CSDVikings #FallSports2025 #VikingPride #GameReady #StudentAthletes #NextGenAthlete
18 days ago, CSDHS
Fall Athlete Night
Are you thinking about playing a High School sport next year? Don’t get caught last minute without your Sports physical! Students will need to have the Sports physical form completed by their Provider, or they can make an appointment with the school-based wellness center. The Wellness Center will be offering Sports Physicals this summer.

ALL links needed to schedule physicals through the Wellness Center were sent to student and parent e-mails. Please reach out to the Wellness Center if you have any questions - 410-901-6950 ext. 3412 or 410-881-3060.
25 days ago, CSDHS
Sports Physicals Post
Attention CSD Parents and Students!! There will be a Food Program sponsored by MidShore Meals til Monday happening tomorrow, July 17th from 2 - 4pm at Mace's Lane Middle School. There will be meats, non-perishable groceries, produce and more.
26 days ago, CSDHS
Food Program Flier
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel, update on legal issues, and coaching training. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open Regular Session. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be included in the minutes, can email comments@dcpsmd.org by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
2 months ago, DCPS
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This is the final Weekly Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year. Make sure your student brings back their technology devices beginning on Monday. The field trip for 10th and 11th graders will be held on Thursday. The last day of School for students is Friday, June 13th and is a half day. Have a great week!!!
2 months ago, CSDHS
Weekly Calendar
Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a 2 hour dealy due to fog. Be safe!
2 months ago, DCPS
weatehr
Here is the Weekly calendar for Finals! We have Finals for Periods 1, 3, and 5 on Monday and Tuesday. Periods 2 and 4 have final exams on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday there will be an incentive field trip to 6 Flags on Friday for grades 10 and 11 (permission slip required). Technology returns will begin next week after final exams for all students.
2 months ago, CSDHS
Weekly Calendar
🎓 CSDHS Vikings Graduation - Class of 2025 🎉 📅 May 28th 🕔 Doors open at 5:45 PM | 🎓 Commencement starts at 6:30 PM 🎟️ Ticket required Join us for an evening filled with laughter, memories, and celebration as we honor the hard work and success of our Vikings Class of 2025! Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream at Town Hall Streams. LIVESTREAM @ https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe
3 months ago, CSDHS
Graduation
Congratulations to our Cambridge-South Dorchester High School 2025-2026 class officers!
3 months ago, CSDHS
Class Officers
Attention Dorchester County Community!! Our Senior Send Off Parade is happening tomorrow (Friday) night beginning at 7PM. Please see the attached images for more information. The students will be lining up at 6PM at the School and traveling through town to the finale location at Grade March for their Senior Sunset. The students would love for you to come out and support them by waving and cheering them on!!!
3 months ago, CSDHS
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Class of 2025! It’s not too late to register for Fall 2025 classes at Chesapeake College. Come to Skipjack Days at the Wye Mills campus to meet with an advisor, take placement testing, schedule classes, tour campus, and more! Choose one of these dates: June 17 July 15 August 12 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Note: if placement testing is needed, arrive between 9:00 a.m. and Noon. STEP 1: Apply online: www.chesapeake.edu/apply STEP 2: Email your current high school transcript to admissions@chesapeake.edu. STEP 3: Arrive between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. if you need placement testing (admissions will let you know once you apply) Reach out to admissions@chesapeake.edu with questions or to get started!
3 months ago, CSDHS
Skip Jack Days
It's G O T I M E! Our Vikings Outdoor Track & Field teams are heading to PG County today for Day 1 of the MPSSAA Track and Field 1A State Championships! Looking to cheer on our athletes? Head over to the PG County Sports Complex today, May 22nd at 2:30PM and Saturday, May 24th at 10:00AM to watch them do incredible things! Tickets are regulated by the MPSSAA and are $10 for all attendees ages 7+. Let's go, Vikings!!👟🏆 🔗🎫Day 1: https://gofan.co/event/3568021?schoolId=MPSSAA 🔗🎫Day 2: https://gofan.co/event/3568039?schoolId=MPSSAA
3 months ago, CSDHS
Track and Field State Championships at PG County Sports Complex - May 22 and May 24
📢 Class of 2028 Parent Meeting 📢 Date: June 3rd Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: C-SD Media Center Join us for an important meeting to discuss Homecoming and Fundraising plans! Your involvement makes a difference. 📧 For questions, contact: thomasp@dcpsmd.org Also, don’t forget to join our Facebook group: C-SD CLASS OF 2028 PARENTS AND GUARDIANS We look forward to seeing you there!
3 months ago, CSDHS
MEETING
It's C H A M P I O N S H I P D A Y! Our Vikings Bocce team will be leaving for Washington College this morning to compete for a state title, and we fully believe they'll bring home the hardware! Let's go, Vikings -- we are rallying with you! 💪
3 months ago, CSDHS
Bocce going to State Championships on 5/20/25 at Washington College
Congratulations to Laila Insley and Tyler Spears for winning the Service Above Self Award and Fall Student of the Semester Award, respectively, through the Cambridge Rotary Club! We are so proud of our CSD graduates and all their amazing achievements! 🎉
3 months ago, CSDHS
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Last night marked the first session of the Cambridge Police Department’s Teen Court Program, and our students were proud to be a part of it! Teen Court offers a voluntary diversion alternative for youth who are first-time offenders of misdemeanor crimes. Instead of entering the juvenile justice system, these teens are tried and receive sanctions from a judge and jury made up of their peers. Our students gain valuable experience and responsibility. We are excited to have students from both Cambridge-South Dorchester and North Dorchester High Schools participating in this important program. Teen Courts have proven to be very successful in nearby counties like Cecil, Wicomico, and Talbot.
3 months ago, CSDHS
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Our Vikings Boys' Lax team is heading to the S T A T E Q U A R T E R F I N A L S today! They play at Fallston High School at 5PM, and tickets are $6 per attendee ages 7+. Let's go, Vikings! 🔗🎫: https://gofan.co/event/3615600?schoolId=MD9589
3 months ago, CSDHS
Boys' lax at Fallston High School on 5/14/2025 at 5PM for State Quarterfinals
CSD Viking Football Presents: Car Show 2025 Date: May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: June 1) For More Information: Email zaynaburnham@gmail.com or call 443-339-4511 Registration https://forms.gle/PXA829nrNc9MDN9z6 Go Fan Registration Payment https://gofan.co/event/3558234?schoolId=MD22640
3 months ago, CSDHS
Car show