These students were awarded FREE NDMS swag for their outstanding attendance last month:
⭐ Javier Capoche Reyes – 8th Grade
⭐ Brandon Lawrence – 7th Grade
⭐ Kaiden Trader – 6th Grade
We’re also proud of our many students who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE in January:
📘 8th Grade: 74 students – 56%
📗 7th Grade: 65 students – 48%
📘 6th Grade: 70 students – 47%
Attendance matters, and we love celebrating your success!
There is a slight chance of winter weather this evening, so just in case it impacts school tomorrow, students are being sent home today with their devices and/or paper learning packets.
If weather does cause a school closure, we will move to virtual instruction for the day. This is simply a precaution—we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates and that we’ll see our students bright and early on Wednesday!
Thank you for helping us be prepared (and fingers crossed we won’t need it 🤞).
These students worked hard and will receive their gift cards this week! 👏🔥
🥇 1st Place — Jacob Bell — 10,016 Correct Answers
🥈 2nd Place — Cory Abbott — 8,002 Correct Answers
🥉 3rd Place — Timothy McDonald — 6,195 Correct Answers
Whooooooo will rise to the top for the Q3 English IXL Leaderboard Challenge? 👀💪
🎉 Huge shoutout to Ms. Cohoon for coordinating this awesome incentive! 🎉
Stay tuned!
Due to patchy ice on backroads, Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Please be safe!
NDMS is proud to recognize these amazing staff members who make a tremendous impact on our school community every day.
💛 Service Above Self
• Ms. Crystal Carpenter
• Mr. Quamaine Jones
🦉 Leadership
• Mr. Raymond Broy
• Ms. Linda Barnes
🌟 Impact
• Mr. Quamaine Jones
• Ms. Najee Griffin
• Ms. Alexis Tucker
🤝 Community Connections
• Mr. Mark Pages
We are so grateful for the dedication, passion, and service each nominee brings to NDMS. Your hard work lifts our students and strengthens our entire school community! 🖤🦉💛
📣 Stay tuned!
Finalists will be announced in the coming weeks.
Winners will be celebrated at the DCPS Awards Night on April 9, 2026.
#OwlPride #NDMS #DCPSProud #ExcellenceInEducation
NDMS is proud to celebrate our outstanding educators who go above and beyond for our students every single day.
🏆 Teacher of the Year Nominees:
• Ms. Crystal Carpenter
• Mr. Raymond Broy
• Mr. Sean Reincke
• Ms. Kim Waller
🌟 Early Excellence Educator of the Year Nominees:
• Ms. Hanna Smith
• Ms. Marissa Mills
• Ms. Alexandra Ferguson
We are incredibly proud of each of you—thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence! 💛🦉🖤
📣 Stay tuned!
-Finalists will be announced in the coming weeks.
-The DCPS Teacher of the Year will be crowned at the DCPS Awards Night on April 16, 2026.
#OwlPride #NDMS #DCPSProud #ExcellenceInEducation
This past Saturday, students from across the Eastern Shore braved the incoming snow to audition at Parkside High School for the prestigious Jr. and Sr. All‑Shore Bands. Our DCPS musicians have been preparing since the start of the year—and their hard work shows!
📈 Record-breaking year for DCPS!
2024: 7 auditioned • 4 selected
2025: 15 auditioned • 6 selected
2026: 22 auditioned • 9 selected—representing ALL 4 schools for the first time since 2022!
We’re proud of every student who represented DCPS with excellence.
Please join us in congratulating the musicians who earned a seat and will perform at the All‑Shore Festival on March 27th at Wicomico High School:
🎶 North Dorchester Middle School
• Zoey Lednum – 8th Grade, Flute
• Kaylee Harper – 8th Grade, Flute
• Lydia Shufelt – 8th Grade, Clarinet
• Char’lae Cephas – 8th Grade, Bass Clarinet
• Robert Jr. Larimer – 7th Grade, Bari Sax
👏 Congratulations to all—your dedication is something to celebrate! Let’s cheer them on as they prepare for an unforgettable performance.
Due to continued winter weather conditions, DCPS has announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, will be a Virtual Learning Day.
🕘 Classes will begin at 9:00 AM, and students are expected to log in to their classes at the appropriate times.
Google Meet codes have been sent via text message and email to the phone numbers and email addresses on file. This information is also available in each student’s classroom Schoology pages.
If a student experiences technical difficulties or chooses to complete a paper packet, all work must be completed and turned in on the next in-person school day for attendance and grading purposes.
❗️Please remember: Google Meet links should not be shared on social media in order to protect student privacy.
We look forward to seeing our students virtually tomorrow morning. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay safe and warm! ❄️
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.
#BelieveInUs
As we prepare for the possibility of inclement weather over the next several days, we need every family to complete the NDMS Device Agreement so students are ready for virtual learning if needed.
🔗 Device Agreement: https://form.jotform.com/260147514158152
(Please complete one form per student in grades 6–8.)
Snow Days & Virtual Learning Plan
The next two snow days will be full closures (no school for students).
After those two days, NDMS will shift to virtual learning.
Example: If Monday and Tuesday are snow days, virtual learning would begin on Wednesday.
There is a possibility that Thursday becomes a student virtual day rather than a staff PD day.
Friday will remain an off day for students regardless of weather.
Virtual Learning Requirements
Students will participate in 4 hours of live (synchronous) instruction via Google Meet.
Students who attend and complete assigned work will be marked present.
Students unable to log in due to internet issues, power outages, or emergencies must complete the paper packet instead to be counted present.
Paper Packets & Devices
Paper packets covering at least two days of virtual learning will be sent home this Friday.
Devices (laptops & chargers) will also be sent home Friday for all students whose families have completed the device agreement.
The Device Agreement tells us whether your child will:
Use a school-issued device
Use a personal device
Rely on a paper packet
Attendance & Grading
To be marked present and receive grades for the day, students must either:
✔️ Log in for virtual instruction OR
✔️ Complete and submit the paper packet
(Virtual learning times will be announced soon.)
If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you for helping us ensure that students are prepared and ready to learn—no matter the weather!
🎉 Congratulations to Our Proud Principal, Mr. Vaughn D. Evans, Sr.! 🎉
We are proud to congratulate Mr. Evans on his appointment as Executive Director of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association—an incredible and well-deserved accomplishment.
Mr. Evans is currently the proud principal of North Dorchester Middle School, now entering his 44th year in education. A dedicated Bowie State University alum, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1982 and a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision in 1992. He currently serves as the BSU Upper Shore Alumni Chapter President, is a past National Alumni President, and is a life member of the BSU National Alumni Association.
Mr. Evans credits his success to three things: his faith, his family, and Bowie State University—values he models daily for our school community.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Evans on this outstanding achievement and leadership beyond our school walls.
💙❤️ Go Bulldogs! 💙❤️
