Eight of our most brightly shining mathematicians traveled to Salisbury University yesterday for the 40th Annual Eastern Shore High School Mathematics Competition. The students competed both as school teams and individuals in such areas as algebra, geometry, functions and functional notation, exponents and logarithms, trigonometry, probability and statistics, logic and set theory, arithmetic sequences, geometric series, and number theory. The students who did a great job in representing their schools were NDHS mathematicians Christian Gorsuch, Ali Bahar, Adam Elzey, and Peyton Bleyer and C-SD mathematicians Cincere Gibson, Matthew Suggs, Isabelle Hughes, and Emma Robinson. Their advisors are Ms. Tabita Enciu (NDHS) and Ms. Amanda Robinson (C-SD) #DCPS23NoMore
Congratulations to Te’Kai Drummond for picking up a coveted medal at the Cross-Country State Championships held last weekend by finishing 19th out of 139 runners! The C-SD boys’ cross-country team came in 10th out of the 19 teams who qualified for the race. Team members running at States were Preston Adkins, Andrew Albert, Te’Kai Drummond, Cincere Gibson, Josiah Harris, Jaasiel Molock, Marion San Juan, and alternate Jacob Forkum. The girls’ team members representing CSD at States were Isabelle Hughes, Hailey Mills, Emma Robinson, Camryn Russum, Olivia Shifler, and Avery Shorter. Head Coach is Dr. Lois Narr, with Assistant Coach Mr. Phil Albert. Go Vikings! #DCPS23NoMore
Introducing the 34 Vikings who were inducted into the Ella B. Walter Chapter of the National Honor Society at C-SD recently: Preston Adkins, Andrew Albert, Hannah Allan, Collin Bair, Madelyn Bierley, Antonio Blueford, Madison Brown, Sadie Carels, Nathan Corkran, Micayla Cristia, A’Ziyah Elliott, Ja’mariya George, Cincere Gibson, Monique Grizzelle, Alison Gonzalez-Jimenez, Luke Jacobson, Sydney Marshall, Hailey Mills, Jacob Mitchell, Brianna Montgomery, Sanaya Sampson, Christian Sanders, Marion San Juan, Charles Spedden, Wayne Spence, Madalyn Spicer, Matthew Suggs, Aydenn Trissell, Chloe Turner, Savannah Weber, Jewell White, Thomas Wilson V, Anthony Wright, and Enazajah Young. Congratulations to you all!
Membership in the Society requires a 3.7 or higher cumulative GPA entering their junior or senior year, a satisfactory response to questions regarding the Society’s everyday pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character, and agreement among a faculty council that each student has met the qualifications. Upcoming school and community service activities planned by the chapter include a Toys for Tots drive during December and a blood drive to be held January 9, 2025. The advisor is C-SD Community School Liaison Ms. Tina Morris.
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It’s National School Psychology Week, and we celebrate Dorchester County Public Schools’ own School Psychologists! These uniquely qualified professionals have advanced training in both psychology and education and every day apply their expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help our students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. A big thank you to:
Christy Lantz – North Dorchester Middle School and C-SD;
Emily Moore – Sandy Hill Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School, South Dorchester School;
Kim Parker – Hurlock Elementary School, North Dorchester High School;
Abby Pluta – Choptank Elementary School, Warwick Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School;
Katie Scarpati – Maple Elementary School, Mace’s Lane Middle School
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Yesterday – Veterans Day - was also “Military Monday” at C-SD, and the school welcomed seven military vets to talk to students about what it takes to serve your country in the armed forces. Organized by Career Coach Sandy Shaw, the morning involved a panel discussion and then more informal time for students to ask questions and chat with the vets. Thank you to Vincent Crenshaw (Army), Mervin Dennis (Air Force), Shane Hatfield (Army), Joshua Dwayne Mitchell (Army), Bruce Roberts (National Guard), Shawn Tucker (Coast Guard), and Thomas Whorl (Marines) for your candid descriptions and anecdotes about life in the military! #DCPS23NoMore
We are grateful for the service of all veterans, but on this Veterans Day we especially want to recognize and thank those members of our Dorchester County Public Schools team who have served in the armed forces, working to ensure our nation's protection and freedom. If you see any of these special folks today, join us in thanking them for their service to our country!
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Tabita Enciu. Then: U.S. Air Force, 2004-2008. Now: Mathematics teacher at North Dorchester High School.
Pete Singleton. Then: Sergeant 1st Class/E-7, 229th Army Band, Maryland National Guard, 31 years. Now: Educational Specialist, C-SD.
Joe Spencer. Then: MS, U.S. Navy, 1991-1995, U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. Now: Grounds Foreman/Maintenance Technician.
Karen Hopkins. Then: Material Supply Specialist and Computer Machine Operator, U.S. Army, 6 years. Now: Attendance Office Clerk, Maple Elementary School.
Patricia Hawkins. Then: E-4 Supply Specialist, U.S. Army during Desert Storm/Gulf War. Now: Behavioral Intervention Teacher, Sandy Hill Elementary School.
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Lashawn Tucker. Then: YN3, PO3, Coast Guard. Now: Teacher, C-SD.
Joseph Johnson. Then: U.S. Army, 11 years, 9 months, 19 days. Now: Custodian, C-SD.
Carin Budd. Then: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps., 1999-2002. Now: School Nurse, North Dorchester Middle School.
Albert Jones. Then: E-6, U.S. Army, 6 years. Now: Teacher, Mace’s Lane Middle School.
Phil Albert. Then: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, 5+ years. Now: Teacher, DCTC.
Mike Richardson. Then: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps., 1993-1997. Now: School Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
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A reminder to DCPS families: Monday, November 11, 2024 is an early dismissal day for students for teacher report card preparation. Report cards will be issued on Wednesday, November 13.
Congratulations to the North Dorchester High School volleyball team, now the MPSSAA Region II Champions! However, they aren’t stopping there! They will be playing Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North (CMIT) in the State Quarterfinals tomorrow (Friday) in Laurel. Best of luck to team members Brooke Outten, Katelyn Hopkins, Emily Freeman, Lexie Lednum, Zoey Willey, Remedy Wongus, Averie Smith, Destini Wongus, and Addison Johnson. Head coach is Carol Hubbard, Assistant Coach is Myasia Jones, and Athletic Trainer is Mary Wooters. Fly high Eagles! #DCPS23NoMore
We <3 our school nurses, and we know that others do too! Congratulations to Hurlock Elementary School nurse Stacy Thompson, who was one of only two nurses recognized by What’s Up Eastern Shore magazine’s Excellence in Nursing awards in the Public Health/Community/Schools nursing specialty. The honorees were chosen by other nurses.
Nurse Stacy has, for 19 years, been the school’s go-to for health issues, from dishing out band-aids for boo-boos to important health advice to kiddos and their parents – and everything in-between. School nurses are an important part of every school’s team, and we are super glad to have Nurse Stacy taking care of everyone at Hurlock Elementary! #DCPS23NoMore
Maple Elementary School’s week started off with excitement as the entire school gathered for the announcement of the first two Maple Lions to be awarded a school coat! This event, which the school intends to continue as a tradition, honors students in Grades 3 through 5 who staff believe best exemplify the qualities it takes to roar to success as a Maple Lion. Today’s recipients were 5th graders Alex White and Khloe Newcomb, whose families were on hand to help celebrate them. Khloe’s teacher is Ms. Sarah Alpaugh and Alex’s is Ms. Jana Robinson.
Principal Ms. Myesha Ford described Alex as a role model who is “caring, a great leader, and helpful to peers . . . encouraging friends to make right choices.” He “strives to do his best in and out of the classroom and maintains a positive attitude. He is not afraid to do what is right.” Khloe is “a hard worker and a thoughtful student” who “has a great attitude and is helpful to everyone,” as well as being “very focused, creative, (and) caring.” Congratulations to Alex and Khloe on earning their Maple coats! #DCPS23NoMore
A reminder: As most of our schools are used as polling places, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed to students, teachers, and other ten-month employees on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for Election Day.
Just when you thought it was safe to venture into the streets of Vienna . . . this morning saw angels to wizards and everything in between marching through the town. Nothing to worry about, though - it was Vienna Elementary School’s costume parade! #DCPS23NoMore
What were you doing in 1979? Ms. Susie Price was just starting her teaching career at Maple Elementary School. She became an Assistant Principal at Hurlock Elementary in 1996, and Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary in 2003. All of this makes her one of the longest-serving educators and administrators in Dorchester County Public Schools, now in her 46th year. Principal at Vienna Elementary School since 2015, Ms. Price is known districtwide for her wealth of knowledge around teaching and learning and her personal knowledge about DCPS and thousands of children who have grown up in the county over the last 40 years. As National Principals Month closes, we thank you, Ms. Price, for your loyalty, your leadership, and your lasting love for children! Was Ms. Price your teacher or principal? #DCPS23NoMore
Was it four-year-olds learning from the big kids, or the other way around? We’re sure it was both at yesterday’s Fall Festival at DCTC for Maple Elementary PreK-4 students! Organized by DCTC’s Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) students, the Maple kiddos were treated to various fun activities involving arts and crafts, outside play – including stuffing a scarecrow! – face painting, story time, indoor games, and their own pumpkin patch. DCTC Cosmetology students helped out with face painting, students in the Homeland Security program involved the children in a project to help keep them safe, and a snack was provided by the Culinary students. A fun learning morning for everyone! #DCPS23NoMore
The ghosts and angels and dinosaurs and football players and superheroes were all out in force last night at a combined family fall celebration event for Choptank Elementary, Mace’s Lane Middle School, and Maple Elementary! There were games, animals to pet, and even a pumpkin patch, plus a stupendous trunk-or-treat, an ever-popular draw thanks to many generous community partners. Thank you to all who contributed to this big success! #DCPS23NoMore
The RAPTOR Visitor Management and RAPTOR Volunteer Management systems have landed! As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the children in our care safe, Dorchester County Public Schools has invested in the gold standard of school safety to screen visitors to our schools and volunteers in our schools. Check out the information on our website at https://www.dcps.k12.md.us/article/1782262. Parents and other volunteers, you will find links to the new Volunteer Form (in English and Spanish). Important: if you have completed a form to volunteer prior to September 20, 2024, you will also have to complete the RAPTOR form. You only need to complete one form, choosing which schools you want it to cover. You’ll find more information on our website. #DCPS23NoMore #DCPSTeam15
National Principals Month continues as today we celebrate Mace’s Lane Middle School Principal Mr. Charles Treft, a newcomer to Dorchester County Public Schools, but not to school administration. With a background in the military and law enforcement, Mr. Treft has been an educator for over 25 years, serving as an administrator of several schools prior to “crossing the Bridge” to join us in Dorchester County. Mr. Treft wears his MLMS Tiger stripes proudly, and we are delighted to have him leading The Lane! #DCPS23NoMore #DCPSTeam15
The Board of Education will hold an Open Work Session on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in the Board Room of the Central Office of the Board of Education, 700 Glasgow St., Cambridge to discuss future planning. The agenda will be found online via Board Docs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe.
The Traveling Science Program from the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore made a stop at Sandy Hill Elementary School this past week to present their assembly “What’s the Matter?” to everyone from kindergarten through 5th grade. Different states of matter were described through demonstrations, with unexpected chemical reactions getting expressions of “Whoa!” and “Wow!” from the kiddos, and a reminder that, no, it’s not magic – it’s science! #DCPS23NoMore
Today’s National Principals Month spotlight is shining on Sandy Hill Elementary School Principal Ms. Debbie Gibson! Ms. Gibson has come full circle. Her very first teaching job was at Sandy Hill in 1995. Since then, she has spent time in another county as well as holding various other positions in Dorchester County Public Schools, but when she received her first Principal appointment in 2019, it sent her to right back where she started – Sandy Hill! It seems Ms. Gibson was destined to be Head of the Hive! Thank you for your devotion to the Bees, Ms. Gibson! #DCPS23NoMore #DCPSTeam15 #ThankAPrincipal
