Please join us in giving a warm Skipjack welcome to our new principal! ⚓️ Mr. John Tomey
We are excited for all the great things ahead. Together, we will continue to inspire, support, and succeed!
Welcome aboard⚓️
We’re excited about what’s ahead—stay tuned for our 2026–2027 parent meeting schedule coming soon!
💙 Your support truly makes a difference . Here’s what’s coming up:
📅 Mum Fundraiser – September
🛍️ Quarter Auction – November 8
🎯 Our goals next school year:
• Sponsor student field trips
• Provide student incentives
• Continue supporting our school community
With your help, we can create more opportunities for our students ! 🌟
#StrongerTogether #SupportOurStudents #CommunityMatters
We’re still trying to decide who had more fun, the middle school students or the elementary students! Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day filled with smiles, laughter, and school spirit. 💙💛
Please submit your order form with cash or check made payable to South Dorchester School.
Return your form to Mrs. Blades.
Don’t miss out on this special keepsake!
Yearbooks will be ready for pick-up in August.
Get yours before it’s too late! 🎉
Amazing artwork is lining the halls of SDS.
Support our talented students and help grow our art department!
All artwork is available for purchase for just $10 per piece.
The fundraiser runs now through the end of the school year.
🖼️ Visit the school to view and purchase student artwork in person.
📱 Can’t make it? A QR code is available so you can still participate and support from anywhere! Call school for details.
Every purchase helps encourage creativity and supports our students’ artistic journeys.
💙 Thank you for your support!
📅 When: May 29th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Church Creek Fire House
👗 Formal attire requested
Tickets go on sale next week during lunches and are $10 per person. This event is for students enrolled at middle school SDS only. Don’t miss out—grab yours early!
Come dance the night away with your friends and celebrate the season in style! We can’t wait to see you there! 💃🕺
‼️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
🐎 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
🐎 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
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
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!
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Thank you for your continued support!
