Mum pick up is this weekend, Saturday, Oct . 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10am-3pm at Mowbray's Garden Center. Please give the student's name that you ordered from when picking up. Thank you for your support!!!
2 days ago, South Dorchester School
September Students of the Month
4 days ago, Dawn Gootee
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📢 Hey DCPS Community! We’re excited to invite YOU to our upcoming community forums where YOUR role matters! Join us to dive into the #BelieveInUs strategic plan and discover exactly where your unique piece of the puzzle fits as we work together to build an even stronger future for our schools. 🧩✨

Mark your calendars and come ready to engage, share, and be part of the movement toward greater success for all! All forums start at 6PM:

📅 Monday, 10/6 @ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (Cambridge)
📅 Wednesday, 10/8 @ South Dorchester School K-8 (South Dorchester)
📅 Thursday, 10/9 @ Hurlock Methodist Church (Hurlock)

Let’s move forward #withJOY and make a difference together— we'll meet you there! 🤝

5 days ago, DCPS
DCPS to hold community forums next week
Picture day, October 3rd, flyers are coming home today.
9 days ago, Dawn Gootee
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One week to order mums from any SDS student.
23 days ago, Dawn Gootee
Fall Fundraiser
We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
PreK and Kindergarten start Thursday
Remember- drop off at 8:30am
Pickup at 3:45 pm
Clear backpacks
Plastic water bottles
No bellies or underwear showing
NO cell phones in site
Questions?
Email prosserp@dcpsmd.org
Or text - 410-627-2308
about 1 month ago, South Dorchester School
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Attendance incentives this year:
Nov. 14 – Taco Truck
Feb. 6 – Dance
April 17 – Pizza Party
End of the Year – June 5

Must have 95% attendance for that term to participate- we reset every term
about 1 month ago, South Dorchester School
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Perfect weather for a perfect night ♥️
about 1 month ago, South Dorchester School
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Back to school
Welcome to a new school year!
Here are some upcoming dates, call for volunteers and answers to some questions:

August 28-
3-5pm is our back to school event to meet the teachers and bring in supplies if you want to. We have several food trucks for you to purchase dinner and dessert.

September 2 -
1st through 8th return to school- doors open at 8:30am. Bus drivers will contact you about any bus changes. Call us if your still confused
September 4th
PreK and Kindergarten begin. The teachers will be setting up individual conferences with parents.

Reminders:
*Backpacks must clear
*Asking that water bottles be clear and plastic
*No cell phones! If you send a cell phone in with your students they must be put away and kept in locker or backpacks. If any cell phone is out (even in back pockets) the phone will be taken and will be returned at the end of the day (parents do not need to retrieve them)
*no smart watches
*dress code- no bellies showing this goes for all ages. No underwear showing. Nothing inappropriate should be on clothing such as images of drugs, alcohol, or curse words.

Volunteers are needed;
*Coaches for cross country running and basketball
*Hosting a 5k
*We will have a table to sign up for a parent group at BTS night
*Looking for someone who may be willing to put together 2 playground wooden houses for the younger kids.

We do still have construction and our phone lines sometimes do not work- if you EVER have a question or concern and can’t get ahold of us text:
410-627-2308
I will always respond and get you an answer or at least point you in the right direction.

Attached are the back to school lists

And below are our teachers:

PreK- Ms Brown and Ms Brooks (Ms. Jackson beginning the year as long term sub until Ms Brown returns from maternity leave)
Kindergarten- Ms Green
1st- Ms Wolfe
2nd-Ms Chance
3rd- Ms Ruark
4th- Ms. Robbins
5th- Ms Hall
Interventions- Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Travers
Instructional coach- Ms. Carels
Music- Mr. Turley
PE- Mr. Wolfe
Media and Coding-Ms. Suggs
Art- Ms. Parrigin
Middle school rela-Dr Barnes
Middle school science- Ms Blades
Middle school math- Ms. Dunnock and Mr. Golding

Please email or text me with questions. Especially if you have already had questions that I neglected to address 😊
Prosserp@dcpsmd.org
410-627-2308

I can NOT wait to see our kids again!
See you all on Thursday.

Ms. Prosser
about 1 month ago, South Dorchester School
Supply list
Middle school supply list

DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy

Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.

Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.

THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.

The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.

2 months ago, DCPS
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DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy

Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.

Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.

THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.

The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.

2 months ago, DCPS
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Supply list for pre-K to 5th
3 months ago, Patricia Prosser
supply lists
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel, update on legal issues, and coaching training. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open Regular Session. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be included in the minutes, can email comments@dcpsmd.org by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
4 months ago, DCPS
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Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a 2 hour dealy due to fog. Be safe!
4 months ago, DCPS
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They will begin spraying the school property at 3485 Golden Hill Road for mosquitoes on Monday 5/19/25. We have the school signed up for 2 sprays per week from 5/19/25 through 10/10/25. The 2 times per week sprays will take place on Monday and Thursday mornings before 7AM from 5/19/25 - 10/10/25., '. Please see attached.
5 months ago, South Dorchester School
June 4th - Elementary to Jolly Roger June 5th - Middle to Jolly Roger June 9th - Field Day for Middle June 10th - Field Day for Elementary June 11th - Suns Out, Peace Out Fun Day Families Welcome 10a-2p June 12th - Pk and K Promotion June 13th - 8th grade Promotion Last day of School
5 months ago, Patricia Prosser
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Ready…Set…Register! Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year for PreK-3 through Kindergarten will open on Thursday, April 24, 2025. PreK-3 slots are limited and are only offered at Sandy Hill, Maple, Vienna and Hurlock Elementary Schools. PreK-3 students must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025; PreK-4 students must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025; and Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory by the State of Maryland. What do you need to register? Proof of age (original birth certificate or passport), proof of residence (lease, mortgage statement, or utility bill), proof of relationship to the student (birth certificate, court order, legal documentation), and up-to-date immunization records. PreK-3 and PreK-4 students also need proof of income for all adults residing in the household (2024 tax return, 2024 W2’s, current paystubs, and proof of additional income—TCA, child support, unemployment). For more information, please contact the school or Julie Lewis, Supervisor of Early Childhood Education at 410-228-4747 ext. 1035 or email: lewisju@dcpsmd.org.
6 months ago, DCPS
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Our 5k in Baltimore is this Sunday, April 27. We will meet at CSD at 6:15 am and take a charter bus there. You are more than welcome to drive separately or take the bus with us. Here is the link to everything, including registration for Buddy runners: https://www.gotrchesapeake.org/5k-spring All of our girls are already registered. I have been having issues with their website, so reach out to me (Ms Prosser) if there are issues.
6 months ago, South Dorchester School
Mark your calendars- Spring Pictures are March 28
7 months ago, South Dorchester School
Due to the anticipated weather conditions below we are dismissing students 2 hours early. All after-school activities will be cancelled as well.
7 months ago, DCPS
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