These remarkable students are honored for their outstanding qualities, which may include academic success, positive attitudes, athletic abilities, active participation, good decision-making, leadership skills, kindness, support for others, responsibility, and being true role models.
They are indeed the leaders of tomorrow!
We want to recognize Ms. Lauren Terry, student teacher from Salisbury University, as well as Mr. Peyton Bleyer and Ms. Ashley Baiers, juniors from North Dorchester High School. Their willingness to lend a helping hand, support our students, and build meaningful connections has been greatly appreciated.
We would also like to thank Salisbury University and North Dorchester High School for providing these valuable programs that place outstanding young adults in our school. #withJOY
This year marked the 10th anniversary of our fifth grade trip to Blackwater Adventure's Chesapeake Bay program! Students enjoyed kayaking on the Little Blackwater River with their tour guides and experienced the beauty of Dorchester County from the water.
Students also visited the historic Bucktown General Store, where they learned about Harriet Tubman's life and the story of the head injury that was a defining moment in her life.
A special thank you to Blackwater Adventure, Mrs. Kacey Meredith-Knox for opening the Bucktown General Store and sharing its history, our wonderful parent chaperones for their support, and Mr. Sorrells and Mr. Abbott for organizing another memorable experience for our students.
#withJOY
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
Don’t miss the chance to capture all the wonderful memories from the 2025–2026 school year! 💙🐢
Orders will be accepted through June 10, 2026
💲 Full-color yearbooks are $20.00
Ways to Purchase:
• Cash
• Check payable to Vienna Elementary School
• Order online at
Inter-state.com/order
Use Order Code: 0275BG
📦 Yearbooks will be available for pick-up in August or sent home with students when the new school year begins. Families will be contacted when pick-up is ready.
Please return order forms and payment by June 10, 2026, if paying with cash or check.
A heartfelt thanks to our wonderful yearbook committee—Mrs. Kaitlin Carroll, Mrs. Carol Malchow, Mrs. Valerie Friedel, and Mrs. Rebecca Compton—for their incredible dedication and effort. We can't wait for you to enjoy this amazing keepsake!
Dorchester County Public Schools is excited to offer FREE Summer Meal Handouts for children this summer!
Families can pick up 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches each week at convenient locations throughout Cambridge and North Dorchester.
📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or using this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/Fk8r4u5XfM
Meal Handouts Begin Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Last Pick-Up Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
📍 Cambridge Locations & Times
• 9:00–9:30 AM — Church Creek Firehouse
• 9:45–10:15 AM — Foxtail
• 11:00–11:30 AM — Board of Education
• 12:15–12:45 PM — Grace Methodist
• 12:45–1:15 PM — Crusader Arms
• 1:00–1:15 PM — Refuge Temple
• 2:30–3:00 PM — Bucktown Trailer Park
• 4:00–4:30 PM — CSDHS
📍 North Dorchester Locations & Times
• 10:30–11:00 AM — Beaver Neck Village (near the playground)
• 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Gold Rush Lane
✅ Quick and easy sign-up!
✅ Free meals for children throughout the summer!
✅ Helping keep our students healthy, happy, and ready to learn!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends!
On May 15, 2026, our second grade Terrapins enjoyed an exciting and educational field trip to Kindred Spirit Farms in Salisbury, MD, and Oakley’s Farm Market in Hebron, MD!
At Kindred Spirit Farms, students participated in guided educational hayrides, enjoyed hands-on encounters with petting zoo animals, and learned about horses through interactive experiences. The smiles and excitement throughout the day made for unforgettable memories!
At Oakley’s Farm Market, students picked fresh strawberries straight from the field while learning that strawberries are currently in season. They also toured the market and discovered how local agriculture moves from the farm to our community.
A special thank you to our amazing parent chaperones for taking time out of your busy schedules to support our students. We truly could not provide these wonderful experiences without you!
We would also like to thank Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Thomas, our outstanding second grade teachers, for planning and organizing such a meaningful and fun-filled trip. Finally, thank you to Kindred Spirit Farms and Oakley’s Farm Market for welcoming our Terrapins and providing such memorable learning experiences for our students. #withJOY
🎓It is #withJOY that we here at Vienna Elementary School welcomed back our former students who are now graduating from North Dorchester High School!🎓
Despite their busy schedules and all the excitement surrounding graduation, these seniors took the time to walk the halls of their elementary school once again, reconnect with teachers and staff, and reflect on how far they have come. It was truly special to see them back where so many of their educational journeys began.
Yearbooks were on hand as we shared memories and smiled at how much they have grown over the years. In the kindergarten hallway, their class photo with Mrs. Dechert was proudly displayed on the classroom door, bringing back wonderful memories from their very first days at Vienna Elementary School. In Mrs. Diffenbach’s first-grade classroom, the graduates reflected on their future plans, sharing their aspirations for college, trade school, military service, and careers in the workforce.
These young men and women have worked hard, completed their programs of study, and are truly college and career ready. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
Congratulations to the North Dorchester High School Class of 2026! Best wishes from your Vienna Elementary School family. 🎓 #withJOY
A huge thank you to our outstanding Math Coaches — Mr. Shane Abbott from Vienna Elementary School, Mrs. Caroline Marshall from Hurlock Elementary School, and Mrs. Janelle Koski from Warwick Elementary School — for planning and organizing such a successful event. Your dedication and hard work made this competition a memorable experience for all of our students.
We are so proud of all the amazing mathematicians from Vienna, Hurlock, and Warwick Elementary Schools in grades 1–5. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and problem-solving skills were truly impressive!
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors for supporting this event. We could not have done it without you:
• Koski Building and Construction
• Preston Ford, Inc.
• Bucktown United Methodist Church
• Burke and Herbert Bank
• McClain-Williamson Realty Inc.
• Hebron Bank
• Advanced Branding Solutions
• Walmart
Thank you as well to all the teachers, principals, custodians, and parents for your continued support and encouragement of our students. It truly takes a community working together to create opportunities like this for our children.
We are so proud of everyone who participated and represented their schools with excellence! #withJOY
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
On this Memorial Day, let's honor the courageous individuals who selflessly sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their bravery and unwavering commitment inspire us all. We encourage you to reflect on their legacy and share in the spirit of gratitude. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful day of remembrance. ❤️
The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program teaches children that water safety is not a luxury — it is a necessity. During the visit, students learned essential safety skills for rivers, beaches, and pools while building confidence in and around the water. Students also worked toward the YMCA’s “Go for Green” goal by practicing swimming skills, treading water, and learning recovery float techniques.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Dorchester County YMCA, Aquatics Director Ms. Deirdre McAliskey, and the volunteers who hosted our students and shared the importance of water safety. Your time, instruction, and encouragement helped make this experience both educational and memorable for our students.
Vienna Elementary appreciates community partnerships that provide meaningful learning opportunities and help keep our students safe both in and around the water! 💙#withJOY
🎉 Vienna Elementary School is proud to celebrate our very own Marlee Rogers, a 5th grade student in Mr. Sorrells’s class, for being named a 2026 Carson Scholar! 💙💛
Marlee is an exceptional student, respected by both her classmates and teachers for her leadership, honesty, and strong character. She is a dependable friend, a positive role model, and someone others can always count on.
Her kindness and leadership extend throughout our school each day. Marlee helps in kindergarten at the end of the school day, encourages her classmates, and leads by example in everything she does. She is also a proud member and HOUSE leader for the HOUSE of Rêveur — the House of Dreamers — inspiring others to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals. ⭐
The Carson Scholars program honors students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving others. Marlee truly represents these qualities, and we are thrilled to see her recognized with this prestigious scholarship.
Please join us in congratulating Marlee on this incredible accomplishment. Your Vienna Terrapin family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🐢🌟 #BelieveInUs #WithJOY
Join the FREE virtual Mental Health Series through ParentGuidance.org this June! These informative sessions are designed to educate, inform, and empower families while supporting children’s mental health and well-being. Families may attend as many sessions as they would like!
🕖 All sessions begin at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET.
June Topics Include:
June 1 – Effects of Screen Time & Your Child’s Mental Health
June 2 – Tools to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
June 3 – Building Your Child’s Confidence
June 4 – Emotional Regulation: Recognizing What’s Wrong
June 8 – How to Motivate Your Child
June 9 – Parenting Through Anxiety & Depression
➡️ ASK A THERAPIST LIVE at 8:00 PM
Register: cookcenter.info/ATLJune9
June 10 – Your Active Child: ADHD
June 11 – Social Media: Protecting Your Child
June 15 – Grief: The Healing Process After Loss
June 16 – Body Positivity: Nurturing Self-Image
June 17 – Helping Your Child Succeed – Three Parenting Styles
➡️ WATCH TOGETHER SERIES at 8:00 PM
Register: cookcenter.info/WTPJune
June 18 – Supporting Your Child After Trauma
June 22 – Talking with Your Child About Pornography
June 23 – Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child
June 24 – Understanding Loneliness in Children
June 25 – ABCs of Substance Use & Vaping
June 29 – Depression: You’re Not Alone
June 30 – Emotional Regulation: Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
📲 Discover the full Mental Health Series by visiting:
parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
For support or questions, contact: info@cookcenter.org
#withJOY
🧮🎉 Vienna Elementary is getting ready for the Math 24 Tournament, and we are so proud of our amazing student mathematicians who will be representing our school!
Math 24 Tournament participants: Please wear your blue Math 24 shirts tonight for the tournament at Hurlock Elementary School. Participants should arrive by 5:30 PM.
👏 Congratulations to our Math 24 Tournament participants:
First Grade: Hazel Coulbourn, Harpa Helgason, Raine Middleton, Eliza Weaver
Second Grade: Chance Blades, Brycen Cornish, Kade Moore, Beckham Trader
Third Grade: Leiahna Breeding, Adalynn Haugh, Greyson Murphy, Grace Wheatley
Fourth Grade: Juan Chan Chan, Cole Condon, Carter Mills, Nusybah Safadi
Fifth Grade: Mason Gullion, Emma Hall, Mason Haugh, Marlee Rogers
Families, come out and support our students as they compete — let’s fill the stands with Vienna Terrapin pride!
💙🧡 We know these students will do an amazing job representing our school! #withJOY
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
🌟 Registration is now open for Building Healthy Families! 🌟
This FREE healthy weight program is designed for families with children ages 6–12 and focuses on helping families build healthy habits together. Through this program, families will learn about healthy eating, staying active, and living a healthier lifestyle in a fun and supportive environment.
Sessions include:
🍎 Nutrition education
🏃 Physical activities
🍽️ A healthy meal provided at each meeting
📍 Location: 814 Chesapeake Drive, Cambridge, MD
Begins: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Registration is open to families in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties.
At least one adult must attend with the child, and the whole family is welcome to join! This 12-week program also includes refresher sessions over the following months to help families stay on track.
To learn more or register, call 410-221-2600.
Please help spread the word to families who may benefit from this wonderful free program! 💙
As part of Assateague’s Weather Researcher program for third grade students, our young learners participated in two hands-on activities. During the Young Meteorologists Beach Walk, students explored what weather is, how it is measured, and what those measurements mean for us by observing the day’s conditions and using a thermometer to log their findings on worksheets provided by the Assateague Island Park Rangers.
The second part of the program, the Weather Engineers Activity, challenged students to think like engineers as they discussed weather and engineering. Students put their skills to the test by building sandcastles and seeing how well their designs held up against “extreme weather” conditions.
A special thank you to the Assateague Island Park Rangers for sharing their knowledge and making the trip so engaging for our students. Thank you to our bus driver Ms. Alyssa Charron for safely getting everyone there and back.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parent chaperones for taking time out of their busy schedules to support this trip. Your help, encouragement, and extra hands made the day run smoothly — we truly couldn’t do it without you!
Most of all, a big thank you to Ms. Todd for planning and organizing such a wonderful experience for our third graders. Learning came to life outside the classroom, and it was a day full of science, discovery, and unforgettable memories! 🌊🌾🐎
Mr. Burris, our music teacher, would like to thank all the parents, families, and staff who came out to support our students during Spring Arts Night. The students did a wonderful job showcasing their musical talents, and the beautiful weather made the evening even more special for everyone who attended!
A special thank you from Mrs. LeMire, our art and media teacher, to the parents who purchased the beautifully framed artwork created by our talented student artists. Your support means so much, and every purchase helps strengthen our art program. Proceeds from sales of the framed artwork will go directly toward purchasing much-needed art supplies, especially during these challenging budget times.
If you were unable to attend but would still like to purchase your child’s framed artwork, there is still time! Frames are available for purchase through Friday, May 22 for $10 each.
If you choose not to purchase the frame, your child’s artwork will be sent home in their portfolio in June.
Thank you again for helping us celebrate and nurture creativity at Vienna Elementary. Together, we are inspiring our young artists and keeping the arts alive in our school! 💙💛
Please note: Math 24 Club will be canceled after school on Tuesday, May 19, as Mr. Abbott, our Reading and Math Coach, along with several teachers, will be attending the New Reading Series Workshop. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
📸 Math 24 Club participants: Don’t forget to wear your orange Math 24 shirts on Tuesday, May 19, for a special group photo!
🏆 Math 24 Tournament participants: Please wear your blue Math 24 shirts to school on Thursday, May 21, for a team picture, and be sure to wear them again that evening for the tournament at Hurlock Elementary School. Participants should arrive by 5:30 PM.
👏 Congratulations to our Math 24 Tournament participants:
First Grade: Hazel Coulbourn, Harpa Helgason, Raine Middleton, Eliza Weaver
Second Grade: Chance Blades, Brycen Cornish, Kade Moore, Beckham Trader
Third Grade: Leiahna Breeding, Adalynn Haugh, Greyson Murphy, Grace Wheatley
Fourth Grade: Juan Chan Chan, Cole Condon, Carter Mills, Nusybah Safadi
Fifth Grade: Mason Gullion, Emma Hall, Mason Haugh, Marlee Rogers
Families, come out and support our students as they compete — let’s fill the stands with Vienna pride! 💙🧡 We know these students will do an amazing job representing our school! #withJOY
