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.
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.
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
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
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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
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MESSAGING FOR FAMILIES:
Dear SDS Families,
We are working with Food Services to plan for Summer Meal Pick-Ups and would love to hear from you!
Please take a moment to complete the short survey linked below to share your interest and needs related to summer meals. Your feedback will help us determine how best to support SDS
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Thank you for taking the time to share your input. We truly appreciate your partnership and support!
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.
#BelieveInUs
Due to a broken pipe and the inability to use water in the building, South Dorchester School will dismiss at 11am today. We will not be able to provide lunch due to no water. If there are any changes to how you want your student to be dismissed by either bus or pick-up, please call the school to let them know.
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 🤞).
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!
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!
