Tomorrow, January 28, 2026 will be a Virtual Learning Day.
Work packets were sent home last Friday, January 23rd along with devices if agreements were signed for 2nd -5th graders.
The work packets should be completed by all students and returned to school next week to count as attendance for tomorrow.
Click on the link provided to see the Google Meet Codes if you have a device.
Teachers will have Office hours from 9:00-11:00 and 12:00-2:00.
The Lunch Bunch will be meeting 12:30-1:00.
Questions, please email your student’s teacher or Mrs. Dorsey dorseym@dcpsmd.org.
Hello DCPS families and staff—this is a quick update from Winter Weather Headquarters ❄️
After Monday and Tuesday’s snow days, we’ve officially used all the snow days in our calendar. That means Wednesday, January 28, 2026, will be a virtual learning day for students.
Students should either log in for virtual learning, or—if your family requested a paper packet—work on the packet that was sent home last Friday.
Schools shared virtual learning details last week, so families should already have schedules and login information. If you need a refresher, please check your school’s messages.
Just a reminder that Thursday and Friday are professional development and semester transition days, so students will not be in session. Staff will participate in virtual professional development and should check their email for details.
Thanks for your flexibility—stay warm, and we’ll see our students online tomorrow!
Due to the poor weather conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed. Please be safe!
Good Afternoon!
Due to the poor weather conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed. Please be safe!
⚠️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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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.
4H , Reading Club and other after-school activities will be starting back up in February.
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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.
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Wear all your festive clothing!
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Remember that Friday, December 19th is an Early Dismissal Day - students are dismissed at 12:45 p.m.
