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!
⚠️Winter Weather Update from DCPS⚠️
A winter storm may impact our area this weekend (Jan 24-25, 2026). DCPS plans to open on a regular schedule on Monday, January 26, but we will monitor conditions closely and keep you informed of any changes.
❄️School Schedule - DCPS is scheduled to open for a normal school day on Monday, January 26.
❄️Weather Monitoring - If the storm moves in this weekend, we may need to close schools. Weather-related updates will be provided through the DCPS app, social media platforms, email, phone system, and website.
❄️Snow Days - DCPS has 2 more snow days built into our 2025-2026 school calendar. Maryland law requires us to use all built-in snow days before considering virtual instruction.
❄️Virtual Instruction - If the storm results in school closures beyond 2 days, we will switch to virtual instruction. Grades 1-12 will log into their devices to connect with teachers online. PK and K students will receive paper copies and can contact teachers for help.
❄️Preparation - Students with device agreements will bring devices home Friday; all other students and students in PK and K will receive paper assignments.
📅Possible Closure Plan:
❌Monday 1/26: If closed, no school
❌Tuesday 1/27: If closed, no school
💻Wednesday 1/28: If closed, virtual instruction begins
❌Thursday 1/29: Schools Closed for Staff Professional Development
❌Friday 1/30: Schools Closed for Change of Semester
We’re committed to being prepared and will keep you informed.
#BelieveInUs
Good Morning! Due to unpredictable weather patterns forecasted for today, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, December 5, 2025 for students and central office staff. Everyone, be safe!
ANTI-BULLYING
SPIRIT WEEK
OCTOBER 20-24 MONDAY - PUT BULLYING TO SLEEP
WEAR PAJAMAS or COMFY ATHLETIC WEAR
TUESDAY - STAND UP FOR BULLYING
Wear PINK WEDNESDAY: UNITY DAY - WEAR ORANGE IN SUPPORT OF
UNITY AND INCLUSION FOR ALL
THURSDAY: BE A BUDDY NOT A BULLY
WEAR BRIGHT COLORS
FRIDAY: SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AGAINST BULLYING
South Dorchester School will have their Thanksgiving
Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The menu will be
Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Gravy or PBJ, Mashed Potatoes,
Green Beans, Fruit Choice, Dinner Roll, Baked Apples, and choice of
milk. The cost is $7.00 for adults. Please RSVP below by Thursday,
October 30 , 2025, so that the cafeteria staff can prepare their
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order for the dinner. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY AHEAD OF TIME.
Lunch times:
Grade 3 - 10:45
Grade 5 -11:00
Grade 4 - 11:15
Kindergarten - 11:30
Grade 1 - 11:45
PreK - 12:00
Grade 2 - 12:15
Grade 6-8 - 12:45
📢 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! 🤝
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
