Year-End upcoming events
5 days ago, South Dorchester School
upcoming year events graphic
Join us this Friday, May 22.
6 days ago, South Dorchester School
SDS Art Event,  May 22
🎨 South Dorchester School Art Fundraiser 🎨

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!
7 days ago, South Dorchester School
2026 SDS Art Fundraiser
SDS Artwork
SDS Artwork
🎉✨ Join us for the South Dorchester Schools Spring Formal! ✨🎉

📅 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! 💃🕺
7 days ago, South Dorchester School
dance

‼️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

25 days ago, DCPS
Out of District  PreK4 Enrollment Now Open

🐎 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

26 days ago, DCPS
26-27 PreK and K registration is open
26-27 PreK and K registration is open

🐎 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

about 1 month ago, DCPS
26-27 PreK and Kindergarten enrollment opens April 30th
26-27 PreK and Kindergarten enrollment opens April 30th
‼️Reminder ‼️

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
about 1 month ago, DCPS
MCAP Reminders
Due to fog in the area, DCPS will operate on a 2 -hour delay today, Friday, April 10, 2026. Please be safe!
about 2 months ago, DCPS
fog delay graphic

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!

2 months ago, DCPS
scheduled two hour delay graphic
Due to the forecasted weather conditions for this afternoon, DCPS students will be dismissed on a half-day schedule today, March 16, 2026.  Staff may leave 2 hours early. Thank you and be safe!
2 months ago, DCPS
half day weather closure graphic
Due to the potential of wintry mix in the late afternoon and early evening hours, all after school activities are canceled today, Thursday, March 12th.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
2 months ago, DCPS
Tuesday, March 17th is Picture Day. Forms have been sent home, photos can be purchased online or return the form with payment on picture day.
3 months ago, South Dorchester School
This is a friendly reminder about the SDS Parent Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th at 6pm.
Thank you for your continued support!
3 months ago, South Dorchester School
Easter hat parade April 2nd at 9am
3 months ago, South Dorchester School
Easter hat parade
We are sad to say we have to cancel the Fun Run scheduled in March. It’s a very busy weekend and many families reached out expressing a lot of interest and disappointment that they could not attend.
However we are not giving up! We are going to scale down this year and have a smaller fun run during the school day-more information to come on that-and then plan for a big event early next school year.
We really appreciate everyone’s support and wish everyone luck on that weekend for the Senior class play and the beginning of the spring sports season.
3 months ago, South Dorchester School

Skipjack Family Fun Run at the Jungle on Egypt Road
March 28 at 10am
Fill out the form and return to school by Friday, March 6th.

3 months ago, South Dorchester School
Family fun run

Your child will receive the scheduling times slots and the letter below.
February 25, 2026

Dear Eighth Grade Parents,

Your child will be stepping into the world of being a high school freshman very soon and we are busy preparing for that time now. In order to prepare for next school year, you and your child will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Willey, our school counselor, to complete the registration process.

Attached is a schedule of dates and times, email Mrs. Willey your top 2 dates and times at willeyj@dcpsmd.org. We will do our best to accommodate your requested times.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Willey at 410-901-6934 ext. 2102.




Sincerely,



Patricia Prosser Jamie Raymond-Willey

3 months ago, South Dorchester School
Dear Parent/Guardian,

Maryland requires that all public schools survey students about school climate as a part of our accountability system. The Maryland School Survey has been administered with great success and data shared with schools. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of the learning environment in each school so that they can promote a climate that supports student learning.

Students will take the survey during regular school hours on March 11. The survey will take about 30 minutes and will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences and will not ask the student to provide any information that might violate his or her privacy.

The survey is confidential, and school, district, and state personnel will not have access to the responses of specific students. The responses will be combined with the responses from other students in the school, and results reported for each school and district.

We are eager to receive this very important information about your child’s school and about schools across the state.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact me at prosserp@dcpsmd.org or 410-901-6934.


Sincerely,



Patricia Prosser, Principal
3 months ago, South Dorchester School
We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/WhsKNT?utm=email
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals.
Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.
South Dorchester School K-8

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/WhsKNT?utm=email
3 months ago, South Dorchester School
Read a thon