Spotlight!
Ms. Victoria Shaw Clemmons will also be a familiar face to some of our incoming 6th graders this year. Having taught at Maple Elementary last year she's bringing a new perspective to our 6th grade hallway, teaming up with Mrs. Lawson for science. Thank you for choosing to join the MLMS family!
5 months ago, CSDHS
✨ Welcome Back, Team! ✨
This morning we had a Welcome Back Breakfast and Staff Meeting. It was wonderful to see everyone together again—sharing laughter, reconnecting, and collaborating as we prepare for another amazing year ahead.
The energy in the room was full of excitement and positivity, and it’s clear that when we come together as a team, great things happen. Here’s to a year of growth, teamwork, and success for both our staff and students! 🧡📚
We also want to thank our sponsors of today's breakfast:
Harris Produce
Total Fine Foods
Mission Foods
Mike Kramer of Mission Foods
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #8! Mrs. Amy Lawson is also no stranger to Mace's Lane. Mrs. Lawson has been a crucial part of our team in different ways over the years, including becoming a long term guest educator on the 6th grade hallway towards the end of the 24-25 school year. Now, she gets to call that classroom her own! We are so grateful Mrs. Lawson continues to choose MLMS and are happy she's joining our science department full time.
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #7.
Mr. Cole Morrissette is no stranger to Mace's Lane Middle School. He was a student here not so long ago! Coming to us from Salisbury University, Mr. Morrissette is joining our PE/Health teachers. We are so excited to say "Welcome home Mr. Morrissette!"
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #6! Welcoming Ms. Bobbie Matthews to our administrative team. Ms. Matthews spent her first few years in DCPS next door as a Choptank Hummingbird. Ms. Matthews will be our 7th grade Assistant Principal for the 25-26 school year.
5 months ago, CSDHS
🎒 Back to School Open House 🍔🌭
Get ready to kick off the school year! Join us for our Back to School Open House where you can:
Meet your teachers and staff.
Get your schedule and ask any questions.
Enjoy a delicious meal (food will be provided for our families).
📅 Date: Thursday August 28th
🕒 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
📍 Location: Mace's Lane Middle School / 1101 Mace's Lane
We can't wait to see you there and start the year off strong! Let’s make it a great one! 🎉
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #5.
Please welcome Mr. Walter Newell to our Social Studies department. Mr. Newell worked in Baltimore City before making his way down to us in Dorchester. We are excited for him to bring his expertise to our students!
5 months ago, CSDHS
🎲🧩 Board Games Wanted! 🧩🎲
Mace’s Lane Middle School is looking for board game donations to use as part of our PBIS incentives! Our staff are working hard to create options for students who demonstrate positive behavior, and we want to reward them with fun, interactive activities that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and good sportsmanship.
If you have any gently used or new board games you’d like to donate, we would be so grateful! Popular choices include:
• Classic games (Monopoly, Connect 4, Uno, Sorry, Trouble, Jenga)
• Strategy games (Checkers, Chess, Battleship, Clue)
• Party/family games (Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Headbandz, Guess Who)
📍 Donations can be dropped off at Mace’s Lane Middle School during school hours.
💛 Every contribution helps create a positive and engaging school culture for our students!
Thank you for supporting our Tigers and helping us make PBIS incentives fun and meaningful! 🐅✨
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #4!
Welcome Mr. Chadwick Fischer. He's an Eastern Shore native joining our Social Studies department on our 7th grade hall!
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #3!
Welcome Mr. James Clopein. A recent graduate from Salisbury University, he will be teaching 6th grade Social Studies. Thank you for choosing DCPS to start your journey!
5 months ago, CSDHS
You could feel the energy coming off of Mrs. Cook as she welcomed the staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Her message was clear: Tigers are strong, courageous, and fiercely protective. They are strategic, patient, and focused. These traits mirror the way we will guide, protect, and challenge our students each day. We are looking forward to an amazing school year!
5 months ago, CSDHS
Spotlight #2!
Please welcome Mr. Roberto Copeland. He's coming to us with years of experience teaching middle school in Maryland. We are very excited for him to join our Science Department and 7th grade team.
5 months ago, CSDHS
Tiger family, let's give a warm welcome to Mrs. Kolakowski who is joining us from Maple Elementary School! She will be teaching 6th grade RELA.
5 months ago, CSDHS
⚽🏀⚾🥎
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SPORTS?
We're gauging student interest in forming new teams for:
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
📅 Interested? Let us know!
Sign up to learn more at:
https://forms.gle/d67bDaRZY8gtkrqg6 Let’s build teams we can be proud of – together!
6 months ago, CSDHS
It is hard to believe the summer is coming to an end, but we are so excited to welcome our new staff to Mace's Lane for the 25-26 school year.
Pictured here with our administrative team are Amy Lawson (Science), Cole Morrissette (PE), Walter Newell (Social Studies), Mary Makowske (Math), Ronald Lee (Special Education), Chadwick Fischer (Social Studies), James Clopein (Social Studies), and Roberto Luis-Copeland (Science).
Not pictured is Delphine Benoit (Science).
6 months ago, CSDHS
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.
6 months ago, DCPS
🎒 Back to School Open House 🍔🌭
Get ready to kick off the school year! Join us for our Back to School Open House where you can:
Meet your teachers and staff.
Get your schedule and ask any questions.
Enjoy a delicious meal (food will be provided for our families).
📅 Date: Thursday August 28th
🕒 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
📍 Location: Mace's Lane Middle School / 1101 Mace's Lane
We can't wait to see you there and start the year off strong! Let’s make it a great one! 🎉
6 months ago, CSDHS
Dorchester County Public Schools is excited to partner with Eastern Shore Wellness Solutions, Inc. for their 10th Annual Back to School Health & Readiness Event! 🎒 Event Highlights:
Free haircuts & hairstyles
Backpacks & school supplies
Health resources and more!
Transportation Available (RSVP required)
Please be sure to RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link here: (
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/S8EYzFUZ6C)
6 months ago, CSDHS
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.
6 months ago, DCPS
Ms.Shay’s next stop was New Beginnings Youth & Family Service! Ms. Chad requested a presentation on Careers & Financial Literacy. Ms.Shay gladly accepted the invitation and presented on developing career identity to help students see the alignment of Cash & Careers. Then further discussed economy & expenses! Such a great time with the New Beginnings Center sharing her personal career journey with the students and staff.
6 months ago, CSDHS
