
⚠️Winter Weather Update from DCPS⚠️
A winter storm may impact our area this weekend (Jan 24-25, 2026). DCPS plans to open on a regular schedule on Monday, January 26, but we will monitor conditions closely and keep you informed of any changes.
❄️School Schedule - DCPS is scheduled to open for a normal school day on Monday, January 26.
❄️Weather Monitoring - If the storm moves in this weekend, we may need to close schools. Weather-related updates will be provided through the DCPS app, social media platforms, email, phone system, and website.
❄️Snow Days - DCPS has 2 more snow days built into our 2025-2026 school calendar. Maryland law requires us to use all built-in snow days before considering virtual instruction.
❄️Virtual Instruction - If the storm results in school closures beyond 2 days, we will switch to virtual instruction. Grades 1-12 will log into their devices to connect with teachers online. PK and K students will receive paper copies and can contact teachers for help.
❄️Preparation - Students with device agreements will bring devices home Friday; all other students and students in PK and K will receive paper assignments.
📅Possible Closure Plan:
❌Monday 1/26: If closed, no school
❌Tuesday 1/27: If closed, no school
💻Wednesday 1/28: If closed, virtual instruction begins
❌Thursday 1/29: Schools Closed for Staff Professional Development
❌Friday 1/30: Schools Closed for Change of Semester
We’re committed to being prepared and will keep you informed.
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4 months ago, DCPS
Attention Hurlock Elementary Families (Grades PK–5):
In preparation for potential inclement weather, we are planning ahead in case we need to transition to virtual learning. To support this, families of students in grades 1–5 are asked to complete the device agreement linked below.
PK and Kindergarten students will NOT be coming home with devices. If we need to move to virtual learning, PK and K students will receive paper learning packets only.
Please complete the form for each child in grades 1–5 attending Hurlock Elementary so we know whether your child will:
• Use a school-issued device sent home
• Use a personal device
• Receive a paper work packet
🔗 Device Agreement Form:
https://form.jotform.com/260148062179154 Thank you for partnering with us to ensure learning can continue smoothly if weather impacts in-person instruction. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we plan ahead for our students.
4 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
4 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Enjoy this week's Newsletter!
4H , Reading Club and other after-school activities will be starting back up in February.
https://app.smore.com/n/x63mc4 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Due to a water main break in the Town of Hurlock, Hurlock Elementary School is currently without water. As a result, we will be dismissing students early beginning at 1:15 p.m.
Please ensure that an adult is home to receive your child at the bus stop. If no one will be home, you must call the school immediately to provide an alternate drop-off address.
Buses may be delayed or rerouted due to road closures.
Please also help us spread the word by contacting any families who may not see this message so they are aware of the early dismissal.
Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of all students.
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Happy 2026! We are so excited to see students tomorrow after this wonderful 2 week winter break! Please take time to read through our Newsletter!
https://app.smore.com/n/7w2635 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Just a reminder, NO BOOK CLUB TODAY. No book club this afternoon. All students will go home on normal transportation.
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
If your child was marked absent today , your child will be marked excused under the circumstances. This is for Hurlock Elementary School students only. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Also BOOK CLUB is cancelled this afternoon. No book club today.
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Great News.....Power has been restored, and students are returning to the building. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Initially, we were informed the outage could last over two hours, but thankfully power was restored much sooner.
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
There is no cheer or basketball practice today due to the winter concert. Students will go home on there normal transportation
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Bounce back will not be meeting after school today December 15th. Student will go home on there normal transportation
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Due to hazardous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Dorchester County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025. Please be safe!
5 months ago, DCPS
Tomorrow night is our Winter Concert at North Dorchester High School for students PK4-5th grade. Please have students in the building by 5:45 pm.
Wear all your festive clothing!
https://app.smore.com/n/wnhe7Remember that Friday, December 19th is an Early Dismissal Day - students are dismissed at 12:45 p.m.
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
🎅📚 It’s time for our third HOLIDAY MASKED READER!
Our staff has been secretly reading holiday stories in disguise… and now it’s YOUR turn to guess who’s behind the mask!
Hurlock Elementary Holiday Masked Reader- Night 4
https://youtu.be/BKd8KpGGSjU
Don’t forget this can count towards your December Reading Calendars! 📖
🎭 Watch the videos
🗳️ Cast your vote in the Google Form for who you think tonight’s masked reader is!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScek2qfiFEqa_J9rQ7sHjZSZv5lo9-SSQws3DaghcT3s0mrGw/viewform?usp=header
🎁 All correct guesses will be placed on a prize wheel for House Points, and winners will be revealed on the morning announcements!
Click the link to watch & vote!
✨Let the guessing begin✨
Tune each night this week at 6 PM for another Read Aloud 🎄
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
🎅📚 It’s time for our third HOLIDAY MASKED READER!
Our staff has been secretly reading holiday stories in disguise… and now it’s YOUR turn to guess who’s behind the mask!
Holiday Masked Reader- Night 3
https://youtu.be/S0FcWcyuAas
Don’t forget this can count towards your December Reading Calendars! 📖
🎭 Watch the videos
🗳️ Cast your vote in the Google Form for who you think tonight’s masked reader is!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbVQ9I1GnpDmGKDqGaTiEPuuoVUOHo3QfYbg6p5i2wDFazLQ/viewform?usp=header
🎁 All correct guesses will be placed on a prize wheel for House Points, and winners will be revealed on the morning announcements!
Click the link to watch & vote!
✨Let the guessing begin✨
Tune each night this week at 6 PM for another Read Aloud 🎄
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Just a friendly reminder tomorrow is a half a day for students. Dismissal is 12:45pm.
Tomorrow is also picture make ups for students and staff that were absent
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
🎅📚 It’s time for our first HOLIDAY MASKED READER!
Our staff has been secretly reading holiday stories in disguise… and now it’s YOUR turn to guess who’s behind the mask!
Holiday Masked Reader- Day 2
https://youtu.be/l96-tlJe6Fg
Don’t forget this can count towards your December Reading Calendars! 📖
🎭 Watch the videos
🗳️ Cast your vote in the Google Form for who you think tonight’s masked reader is!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7LwrHdfwvwHLecQ7vaurgqXVoHvxjB5vImEkQdmGUXqg8dA/viewform?usp=header
🎁 All correct guesses will be placed on a prize wheel for House Points, and winners will be revealed on the morning announcements!
Click the link to watch & vote!
✨Let the guessing begin✨
Tune each night this week at 6 PM for another Read Aloud 🎄
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
🎅📚 It’s time for our first HOLIDAY MASKED READER!
Our staff has been secretly reading holiday stories in disguise… and now it’s YOUR turn to guess who’s behind the mask!
Holiday Masked Ready 2025- Night 1
https://youtu.be/ItLlBUHTMLY
Don’t forget this can count towards your December Reading Calendars! 📖
🎭 Watch the videos
🗳️ Cast your vote in the Google Form for your favorite Holiday Masked Reader
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMhXmne2ocXMwn4G3g83oeybHf80P4jcPD17NHUHxoCg0ilg/viewform?usp=dialog
🎁 All correct guesses will be placed on a prize wheel for House Points, and winners will be revealed on the morning announcements!
Click the link to watch & vote!
✨Let the guessing begin✨
Tune each night this week at 6 PM for another Read Aloud 🎄
5 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
6 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
Good Morning! Due to unpredictable weather patterns forecasted for today, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, December 5, 2025 for students and central office staff. Everyone, be safe!
6 months ago, DCPS