🐎 Registration Round-Up is almost here!

Enrollment for PreK-3, PreK-4, & Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year opens April 30th! The registration link will be forthcoming.

🔹 PreK-3: Must be 3 by Sept 1st | Limited spots at Sandy Hill, Maple, Vienna & Hurlock | Proof of income required
🔹 PreK-4: Must be 4 by Sept 1st | Proof of income required
🔹 Kindergarten: Must be 5 by Sept 1st | Attendance is mandatory by Maryland law

📋 All enrollments require:
• Proof of age
• Proof of residency
• Proof of relationship
• Up-to-date immunizations

⏳ PreK spots are limited — don’t wait! Get your documents ready and register beginning April 30th!

#BelieveInUs

about 1 month ago, DCPS
26-27 PreK and Kindergarten enrollment opens April 30th
26-27 PreK and Kindergarten enrollment opens April 30th
‼️Reminder ‼️

As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:

📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU

💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/

🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.

#BelieveInUs
about 2 months ago, DCPS
MCAP Reminders
📣 Parent Event for Hurlock Elementary Families, YOU'RE INVITED ! Have you ever wondered… “Why don’t my kids listen to me?!” 🤔 Join us TOMORROW for a fun and helpful evening where families can learn parenting tools you can use right away while enjoying time together! 📅 Wednesday, April 15 ( TOMORROW) ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Warwick Elementary School 155 Main Street, Secretary, MD ✨ Free Entry 🍕 Pizza provided 🎟️ Raffles 👶 Free childcare available❗️ **Any Hurlock student who attends will earn 20 House points!** This event is for families from Warwick Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Hurlock Elementary, and North Dorchester Middle School. ✅ RSVP is needed: visit: tinyurl.com/PEP-Warwick We hope to see our Hurlock Elementary Eagle families there!
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Current PK students and incoming PK-3, PK-4, and Kindergarten students you are invited to our Annual Transition Night! . Enjoy a tour of the school, take a ride on the school bus, and take home free books and home learning kits and spend time having fun with Willy Woo Woo!
Dinner will be provided!

Please click on the link to RSVP

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZIenkjn2RCvQ36odBagRX0Fnv9GdRRPR5AoNIFUm3Rn1s3Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111452959015648415736

about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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transition night
Our Girls on the Run team will be completing a practice 5K in Hurlock and we need people to line the course and cheer them on! Please join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 PM! Warm ups will start at 4:15 and the run will start around 4:30PM and last until about 5:15 PM. You can cheer me on from any place on the route! We are asking that all spectators park in the parking lot across from the Fire Department or at First Baptist Church. and walk over to cheer on the course sidelines! It really means the world to have your support! Thank you in advance for joining us!
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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💛📚 Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week at Hurlock Elementary is approaching soon 📚💛 Help HES PTO celebrate our incredible teachers & staff who go above and beyond every single day! They are collecting donations to make this week extra special—every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. ✨ Be sure to check out the Amazon Wish List or scan the QR code to support! https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2H4EU8EATFO4J?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_TF5XZ8RK6H4801AY6YNX&language=en-US 🗓️ Donations are due by Monday, April 20th. Thank you for helping the show our teachers & staff just how much they are loved and appreciated! 🍎💙 #HESPride #Communityschools #HESPTO
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Join us as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Spirit Week 💙✨ April 20th–24th is all about embracing differences, uplifting every voice, and celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity! Each day brings a fun way to participate: 🎩 Monday – Wear a hat to celebrate our amazing minds 💡 Tuesday – Show off what you’re passionate about 🌈 Wednesday – Rock rainbow or tie-dye to honor the diversity of the human mind 🧸 Thursday – Sensory Friendly Day – cozy up in your comfiest pajamas 💙 Friday – Go ALL OUT in blue! Let’s come together to spread awareness, acceptance, and kindness throughout our school community. There truly is a SPECTRUM of possibilities, and every student shines in their own unique way 💫 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Due to fog in the area, DCPS will operate on a 2 -hour delay today, Friday, April 10, 2026. Please be safe!
about 2 months ago, DCPS
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Parenting isn’t always easy but you don’t have to do it alone 💙 We’re excited to share the Family Resiliency Program, a FREE 8-week opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain tools to strengthen family connections, support mental health, and help children succeed in school. ✨ Open to parents of PreK–12 students ✨ Sessions held every Wednesday from 5:30–7:30 PM ✨ In-person sessions at Hurlock Elementary (April & June) ✨ Virtual sessions via Zoom (May) ✨ FREE dinner and childcare provided for in-person sessions Participants who attend 5 or more sessions and complete the evaluation will receive a $50 digital gift card 🎉 This program is open to families connected to Hurlock Elementary, Warwick, Vienna , North Dorchester Middle, and North Dorchester High School. 📍 Hurlock Elementary School 🗓 Starting April 22 Spots are limited, be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link to register today! http://tinyurl.com/PEP-HES Let’s continue building strong, supported families in our community 💙
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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It’s that time of the year again! ✏️📚 Join us today Tuesday, April 7th from 5:30–6:30 PM for a Pre-K Enrollment Information Session for the 2026–2027 school year, where we’ll go over enrollment requirements, eligibility, and answer any questions you may have. 🎁 Plus, families who attend will be entered into a prize basket raffle! 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/HrGSsXKeKfKHZFmf8 We look forward to helping you get your child ready for their next step! 💛
about 2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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A few reminders ! 📍Joe Corbi's pick up is Monday at 4:15pm in the bus loop once all buses have cleared. Thank you to everyone that sign up to help for Monday ! Please arrive here by 1pm to help sort ! Sign up sheet : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X6vXSdaO4iBXz-Bm-rz4VNPXTwT4EVjItVQZsCq3_Q/edit?usp=drivesdk 📍Thursday April 2nd is a half day for students. Dismissal will be 12:45pm.
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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We are excited for everyone to join us tomorrow at North Dorchester Middle school for our 1st Annual Juan Santiago Basketball Game Classic ! Doors open at 6pm ! $3 adults , kids are free ! Step up and shoot your shot for a chance to win BIG! 💥 Make it in and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a 🎟️ gift card! 🔥 Half-court & 3-point shots 💵 $1 per shot 🎯 More shots = more chances to win! Bring your skills, your friends, and your best shot—let’s see who’s got game! 🦅 Come out for some fun and support! Don't forget to wear purple or blue ! 💜💙
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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🍕 HES PTO Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Pick-Up Reminder! 🦅 Joe Corbi’s orders are almost here! 📦 Pick-Up Date: March 30th 📍 Location: HES Bus Loop ⏰ Time: 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM Please make arrangements to pick up your orders during this time. For safety, please join the line once all buses have cleared. Thank you for supporting our HES PTO and helping make a difference for our students! 💙
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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📣 Parent Event for Hurlock Elementary Families, YOU'RE INVITED ! Have you ever wondered… “Why don’t my kids listen to me?!” 🤔 Join us for a fun and helpful evening where families can learn parenting tools you can use right away while enjoying time together! 📅 Wednesday, April 15 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Warwick Elementary School 155 Main Street, Secretary, MD ✨ Free Entry 🍕 Pizza provided 🎟️ Raffles 👶 Free childcare available❗️ **Any Hurlock student who attends will earn 20 House points!** This event is for families from Warwick Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Hurlock Elementary, and North Dorchester Middle School. ✅ RSVP is needed: visit: tinyurl.com/PEP-Warwick We hope to see our Hurlock Elementary Eagle families there!
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study

🗓️March 31, 2026
⏰5:30-6:30 PM
📍North Dorchester High School Media Center

Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County.

Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick

Topics to Cover:
Present the revised methodology to prioritize five schools for modernization
Answer clarifying questions
2 months ago, DCPS
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A few important reminders for this week:

Monday, March 23rd:
2-hour delay start
Breakfast will NOT be served

Thursday, March 26th:
We will have a special basketball game at NDMS
This game will honor one of our beloved former students, Juan Santiago, who recently passed
Juan was an avid athlete who loved being part of our school community
We encourage you to come out and support as we celebrate his legacy

Please take a few minutes to review the newsletter for additional upcoming events and important information
https://app.smore.com/n/xcf1a

2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Good morning HES Cheer Families! This week practice will be on Monday only We have a game Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm. Please arrive in uniform both days by 5:30pm .... 5:45pm the latest. We will then have practice on March 30th in preparation for our house celebration on April 8th. On April 8th please have all cheerleaders bring there cheer bags with them to school. They only need there Poms Poms... no uniforms. Our cheerleaders will also be participating in the girls on the run practice 5k that is scheduled for April 14th 4-5pm. We understand that a lot of cheerleaders are on the girls on the run team so we would love to cheer them on ! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. McBean 202-681-4613
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
🥚🌷 Good News, Dorchester County! 🌷🥚 We’re excited to announce that the early-bird registration deadline for our inaugural Easter Eggstravaganza on March 28 has been extended! 📅 New Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 There’s still time to sign your child up for this fun-filled day featuring an Easter Egg Hunt, petting zoo, face painting, games, and more! 💲 Registration Fee: • $5 per child through March 20 • $10 per child after the deadline Don’t miss out on being part of this brand-new community tradition—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Register today: https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/dorchestermd For questions or assistance, please contact Dorchester County Recreation & Parks at 410-228-5578.
2 months ago, Hurlock Elementary School
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Good afternoon! Just a friendly calendar reminder that students will report to school on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 23, 2026. Teachers will be participating in Professional Development during this time. Thank you!

2 months ago, DCPS
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📌REMINDER
🗓️TONIGHT - March 18, 2026
⏰5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
📍DCTC

🏫Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study

Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County:
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick

Topics to Cover:

Recently approved educational specification and feasibility study
Methodology for prioritizing schools
Community engagement process and next steps

All meetings will be livestreamed and recorded. Use https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe to access the live stream and recordings.

2 months ago, DCPS
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