‼️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
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.
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🐎 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
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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
🐎 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!
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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.
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🗓️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
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!
📌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.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!
Good evening!
Due to the predicted weather conditions DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. Students should follow their school’s schedule. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor.
Please stay safe!
There is a slight possibility of winter weather this weekend. As a precaution, students are being sent home with their devices and/or paper learning packets tomorrow, Friday, February 20th in the event that school is impacted next week.
Should weather conditions cause a school closure at the start of next week, we will transition to virtual instruction. We hope that the weather will cooperate and that we will see our students in person, bright and early, on Monday.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prepare for all possibilities.
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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 🤞).
PRACTICE TODAY!! Please pick up players/cheerleaders promptly at 5:30pm!
DOUBLE-HEADER TOMORROW!! All players and cheerleaders must be at MLMS no later than 5:30pm on Wednesday!
Go BEES!!!
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!
NewsletterPlease see this weeks newsletter! It includes a peek of the week, upcoming events, and the device agreement!
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