Our students earned a special celebration for their hard work — a fun trip to the movie theater! There were lots of smiles, laughter, and popcorn as everyone enjoyed a well-deserved reward. We are so proud of their effort and positive choices.
A big thank you to Mrs. Winn, our Community School Social Worker,
for organizing this event, and to Premier Cinema in Cambridge for hosting us and helping make the day so special! #withJOY
Our Terrapins were moving, climbing, dodging, balancing, and problem-solving their way through an action-packed PE class. From cooperative games and climbing challenges to hoops, balls, and big smiles, students showed teamwork, perseverance, and great sportsmanship all around.
A huge shout-out to our amazing gym teacher, Miss Shanna Hubbard, for creating a fun, inclusive environment where every student can stay active, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a team. This is learning in motion—and it’s a beautiful thing to watch. 💪🏽🏃♀️🏀
#ViennaElementary #TerrapinPride #withJOY
We were so happy to celebrate our wonderful school counselor, Mrs. Frost, during School Counselor Week!
Mrs. Frost is truly the heart of Vienna Elementary. Her warm smile, listening ear, and genuine care create a safe and welcoming place where every student and staff member feels seen, supported, and valued.
No matter the challenge, she meets it with kindness, patience, and encouragement. It’s no surprise students love stopping by her office just to say hello — she makes everyone feel important.
Mrs. Frost, your compassion and dedication brighten our school each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for you and all that you do. Thank you for being such a special part of our Vienna family! #withJOY
Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or kids in elementary, middle, or high school, this program is for YOU.
Here’s what you need to know:
Virtual Sessions [for parents of K-12 students]
Sundays, 7–8:30 pm on Zoom, starting February 8
Offered in English and Spanish (¡También disponible en español!)
Register today at tinyurl.com/DoCo-PEP
In-Person at Sandy Hill Elementary [Two groups: Parents of PreK & Parents of K-12]
Mondays, 5:30–7:30 pm, starting February 9 (English only)
Free dinner and childcare provided!
4 weeks in-person + 4 weeks online (details on registration)
Register today at tinyurl.com/PEPatSHES
Let’s all crawl, to the Ugly Bug Ball! That is exactly what 2nd graders in Mrs. Thomas’s and Mrs. Carroll’s did! Students studied insects over the past six weeks, and each became an expert on one particular bug. Each week they learned something new about their bug and worked to create a book about interesting facts and important details.
As a culminating activity, they used their knowledge of what makes an insect an insect to create their own ugly bug. What a delightful time they had sharing them with the rest of their class. Then they hosted their own Ugly Bug Ball for Mrs. Diffenbach’s 1st graders, who had a blast visiting and seeing all the ugly critters! They ended their visit by learning Disney’s Ugly Bug Ball song.
Who says learning can’t be fun? #Vienna Elementary School Terrapins #withJOY
We are excited to celebrate #withJOY our Vienna Terrapin STANDOUT STUDENTS for the month of January and proudly recognize their outstanding achievements!
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!
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
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 🤞).
🐢 Reminder, Vienna Terrapin Families! 💻📚
As we get ready to head back to school, please remember to send students with their school-issued computers, chargers, any completed work packets, and books on the first day back.
Thank you so much for your continued support—we can’t wait to see our Terrapins back at school! 💚
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!
Mrs. Jennifer Bailey, our special education teacher, was the lucky teacher chosen by Vienna Elementary students to celebrate their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) reward! Students earn points for being respectful, responsible, safe, persistent, and showing a positive attitude, achievement, and attendance.
One favorite reward is “Tattoo a Teacher,” where students get to give a temporary tattoo to a volunteer teacher — and one for themselves, too! It’s always fun to see their creative choices each week.
Thank you, Ms. Jeanell Todd, our 3rd-grade teacher, for this fantastic idea! 👏😊
Vienna Counselor Appreciation Week: February 2–6, 2026
Join us as we celebrate our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Michelle Frost, with fun themed days all week long!
• Monday, February 2 – Sweatshirt, Jeans, and Sneakers Day
Wear your favorite sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers—just like Mrs. Frost!
• Tuesday, February 3 – Kindness in Action Day
Wear something that represents kindness and reminds us that we can all be kind.
• Wednesday, February 4 – You Are Our Sunshine Day
Yellow is Mrs. Frost’s favorite color—wear yellow to brighten her day!
• Thursday, February 5 – Counselor Care Day
Show your appreciation for our school counselor with a hug, high-five, or kind words.
• Friday, February 6 – Wacky Glasses & Sparkles Day
Mrs. Frost loves changing her glasses—wear your craziest glasses and add a little sparkle to your face!
Let’s show Mrs. Frost how much she is appreciated!
These talented Vienna Elementary students were selected as winners of our Dorchester County Public Schools Holiday Card Contest!
👏 Congratulations to Hazel Coulbourn and Marlee Rogers, pictured here with their amazing artwork alongside their wonderful art and media teacher, Mrs. Renee LeMire.
We’re so proud of your creativity and hard work—way to represent Vienna Elementary! 💙✨#withJOY
Our young scientists explored light and materials, testing cardboard, foil, plastic, wax paper, and more to see which ones blocked light and which let it shine through. Working hands-on, recording observations, and learning together, this is what science is all about!
Curiosity was glowing bright in this classroom #withJOY 💡📚 #ViennaElementary #FirstGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists
Thank you for sharing these great pictures and video!
Click the link below to see how our students made the most of their snow day! ☃️ https://youtube.com/shorts/8kzrwSrrjqM
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!
We’d love to see our Vienna students enjoying the snow! #withJOY
📸 Please send pictures of students playing in the snow to
📧 shortm@dcpsmd.org
Stay safe and warm! ☃️❄️
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!
