🐝💙 THE HIVE IS BUZZING — IT’S ALMOST TIME! 💙🐝

We’re excited to welcome our Sandy Hill scholars back for another amazing school year! 🎉📚
40 minutes ago, Nicole Parker
drop off times
🐝💙 THE HIVE IS BUZZING — IT’S ALMOST TIME! 💙🐝

We’re excited to welcome our Sandy Hill scholars back for another amazing school year! 🎉📚
about 13 hours ago, Nicole Parker
drop off reminders
✨📚 **Week 1 at Sandy Hill Elementary School !** 📚✨

And just like that… we’re back! 💙💛

Our Sandy Hill teachers kicked off the first week back with teamwork, learning, laughter, collaboration, and lots of preparation for an amazing school year ahead! 🐝🍎

From professional learning and sharing ideas to reconnecting with colleagues and getting classrooms ready, our staff showed up with energy, purpose, and a commitment to making an impact on every student.** 💪🏽✨

We’re so proud of the heart and dedication our teachers bring to Sandy Hill! Here’s to a fantastic year filled with growth, connection, and IMPACT! 🌟

Special shout out to Choptank Grant Solutions for their donation of school supplies and backpacks for our students! We are grateful for our community partners who support our students and school!

🐝 Sandy Hill!
#SandyHill #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ImpactWithIntention #OneTeamOneGoal
about 14 hours ago, Nicole Parker
back to school
PD for teachers
PD teachers
Kick off
school donations
PBIS
PBIS
PBis
PBIS houses
We were Buzzing with excitement to see our little Bees!

Open House 2026
3 days ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
Students and staff at open House
Students and staff at open House
Students and staff at open House
Student playing with toys at Open House
Teacher and student hugging at open house
Students and staff at open House
Mom and son at open house
Parker clan at open house
Ms blessing and little blessing at open house
ms Greene serving hotdogs at open house
Join us for Back to School Readiness!
Monday, August 17th from 9am to 3pm at CSD.
Transportation is now provided.
19 days ago, Nicole Parker
Join us for Back to School Readiness!  Monday, August 17th from 9am to 3pm at CSD. Transportation is now provided.
Join us for Back to School Readiness!  Monday, August 17th from 9am to 3pm at CSD. Transportation is now provided. Empower students to THRIVE!
Join us for Back to School Readiness!
Monday, August 17th from 9am to 3pm at CSD.
20 days ago, Nicole Parker
Join us for Back to School Readiness!  Monday, August 17th from 9am to 3pm at CSD
Calling all Pre-K and Kindergarten students! The Judy Center is offering free uniforms for attending back-to-school events and/or parent teacher conferences this month. Check out the flyer below and reach out to The Judy Center at Sandy Hill with questions!

Carnival Registration: https://forms.gle/vEYN71kgmWYMERbx5
Potty Training Registration: https://forms.gle/EUGqYGtdf8xf1tiRA
21 days ago, Nicole Parker
Calling all Pre-K and Kindergarten students! The Judy Center is offering free uniforms for attending back-to-school events and/or parent teacher conferences this month. Check out the flyer below and reach out to The Judy Center at Sandy Hill with questions!  Carnival Registration: https://forms.gle/vEYN71kgmWYMERbx5 Potty Training Registration: https://forms.gle/EUGqYGtdf8xf1tiRA
Our first parent teacher organization meeting was a success. Looking forward to great things ahead. Next one is in August. Get connected. No Time to Waste- Let's Buzz!
24 days ago, Shelton Handy
This a picture of our first Parent Teacher Organization meeting.
Join us on July 30th at 5:30 at Sandy Hill Elementary School for a PTO meeting!
28 days ago, Nicole Parker
PTO flyer
🐎 Registration Round-Up is still OPEN! Enroll for PreK-3, PreK-4, & Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year! 🔹 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! 🔗 Find registration information and links at dcps.k12.md.us/article/2828445 #BelieveInUs
about 1 month ago, DCPS
registration round up
registration round up
Dive into Kindergarten Readiness with The Sandy Hill Judy Center Early Learning Hub! This is an ocean themed series of Kindergarten Readiness workshops designed for students who will be entering Kindergarten at Sandy Hill for 26-27. More details are on the flyer below. If your child attends at least 4 of the 6 workshops, your child will receive 5 sets of uniforms and be eligible for a mystery field trip in August!

There MUST BE a parent or guardian present with your student for each session. Drop-off will not be allowed! Register using the link below: https://forms.gle/UyBoFzdUQwexMeZx7

Take home dinner will be provided after each session.

Dates:

Every Tuesday and Wednesday for 3 weeks in July, Total of 6 workshops

Tue July 7th & Wed July 8th

Tue July 14th & Wed July 15th

Tue July 21st & Wed July 22nd

Time:

2:00-3:30 PM
about 2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
k summer readiness flyer
🐝 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shelton Handy and Mrs. Nicole Parker to the Hive as our new Assistant Principals! 🐝

We are thrilled to have Dr. Handy and Mrs. Parker join the Sandy Hill Elementary family. Their leadership, passion for students, and commitment to excellence will be a tremendous asset to our school community.

We can't wait to see all of the amazing things we will accomplish together this school year. Welcome to the Hive—we're so excited you're here!

💛🖤 🖤💛
about 2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
Dr. Handy Intro- I am honored to serve as the new AP at SHES. aS A DOCTOR IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, I BRING 12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MATH TEACHER, DEA, AP, AND INTERIM PRINCIPAL. throughout my career, i have been passionate about stduent centered instruction, supporting teachers in their craft and building strong partnerships with families to help every child succeed.
Nicole Parkers Intro to the Hive- I am honored to serve as the new AP at SHES. I have a Masters in Ed Leadership. 1Teacher and Now Assistant Principal. I believe strong relationships, high expectations and student-centered approach create the foundation for meaningful growth.
Good Morning Sandy Hill Families,
Please fill out our Parent Teacher Association Interest form by using the link here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF6-jRHrWWaZFiwPjz73G8LWo2KVdTmFCz64B7Pd3p8lDjVg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please fill out the survey by next Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
pta flyer to gauge parent interest
Watching our 5th grade Bees 🐝 cross the stage earlier this week was bittersweet. We will miss this amazing class!
2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
2026 graduation decor
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family
2 fifth grade graduates
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family
5th grade graduate and family

We’re Moving Up… to Kindergarten! 🐝 Pre K 4 students had their promotion ceremony this Monday. Check them out!

2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
Students singing at promotion ceremony
Parents watching student perform
Teachers directing student oerformanxe
Student posing with award
Students eating with parents
Parents and students eating at the table
We’re Moving Up… to Kindergarten! 🐝 Pre K 4 students had their promotion ceremony this Monday. Check them out!
2 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
Students singing moving up to kindergarten
Parents watching their students perform
Teachers directing students
Student holding award
Eating at table
Parents and students eating
Student and parent Eating at graduation
Parent eating with student
Students eating after promotion ceremony

‼️Attention: Out of District PreK4 Enrollment is NOW OPEN!‼️

🗓️Deadline to apply: July 20, 2026
⚠️ Please note: No Out of District PreK3 requests will be considered

Apply now at https://form.jotform.com/261113508954153

#BelieveInUs

4 months ago, DCPS
Out of District  PreK4 Enrollment Now Open

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the third and final round of community engagement sessions focused on identifying priorities to guide future school construction projects across the district.

These sessions brought together a diverse group of community members who collaborated with professional planners to develop a comprehensive evaluation rubric. This rubric reflects the values and priorities most important to our community and has been used to assess the condition and needs of each school facility.

The evaluation identified Warwick Elementary School as having the highest level of need. However, the assessment also highlights that all DCPS elementary schools face significant facility challenges that require attention. With this valuable information, DCPS now begins the critical process of determining which school construction project will be submitted first to the state for consideration and funding.

We encourage continued community involvement as we move forward. The full report is available on our district website, dcps.k12.md.us, and community members are invited to share their feedback. Additionally, public input can be provided in person at the DCPS Board of Education meeting on May 21, 2026.

In accordance with state requirements, the DCPS Board of Education will vote on June 18, 2026, to select the school construction project to advance in its formal request to the state. Electronic public feedback will be accepted leading up to this vote. Scan the QR code below or go to bit.ly/4cNettq to share your input on any additional factors you believe the DCPS Board of Education should consider when deciding which elementary school to recommend for replacement first.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to all community members who have participated in this process, contributing their time, insights, and collaboration to help shape the future of our schools.

#BelieveInUs

4 months ago, DCPS
Prioritization Feedback

🐎 Registration Round-Up is HERE!

Enrollment for PreK-3, PreK-4, & Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

🔹 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!
🔗 Find registration information and links at dcps.k12.md.us/article/2828445

#BelieveInUs

4 months ago, DCPS
26-27 PreK and K registration is open
26-27 PreK and K registration is open
The Book Fair Shopping schedule is as follows:


Monday, May 4th B-Day

Overton and ½ Spicer 5th Grade 8:50-9:50

McLaughlin 2nd Grade 9:55-10:55

Harding/Liles PreK Grade 12:30-1:30

Copper 1st Grade 1:32-2:32


Tuesday, May 5th C-Day

Mills 4th Grade 8:50-9:50

Stafy 2nd Grade 9:55-10:55

Marshall PreK Grade 12:30-1:30

Beletsky 3rd Grade 2:35-3:35


Wednesday, May 6th D-Day

Murray 4th Grade 8:50-9:50

Bleyer 2nd Grade 9:55-10:55

Lindsay K Grade 12:30-1:30

Allen 3rd Grade 2:35-3:30


Thursday, May 7th E-Day

McDonald 4th Grade 8:50-9:50

Phillippe and Jacobson K Grade 12:30-1:30

Bloodsworth 1st Grade 1:32-2:32

Sewell 3rd Grade 2:35-3:30


Friday, May 8th A-Day

Wright and 1/2 Spicer 5th Grade 8:50-9:50

Harris K Gr 12:30-1:30

Peterson 1st Grade 1:32-2:32
4 months ago, Sandy Hill Elementary School
BOOK FAIR IS NEXT WEEK!