‼️Reminder ‼️
As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:
📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU
💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/
🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.
#BelieveInUs
As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:
📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU
💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/
🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.
#BelieveInUs
📣 Parent Event for Hurlock Elementary Families, YOU'RE INVITED !
Have you ever wondered… “Why don’t my kids listen to me?!” 🤔
Join us TOMORROW for a fun and helpful evening where families can learn parenting tools you can use right away while enjoying time together!
📅 Wednesday, April 15 ( TOMORROW)
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Warwick Elementary School
155 Main Street, Secretary, MD
✨ Free Entry
🍕 Pizza provided
🎟️ Raffles
👶 Free childcare available❗️
**Any Hurlock student who attends will earn 20 House points!**
This event is for families from Warwick Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Hurlock Elementary, and North Dorchester Middle School.
✅ RSVP is needed:
visit: tinyurl.com/PEP-Warwick
We hope to see our Hurlock Elementary Eagle families there!
Current PK students and incoming PK-3, PK-4, and Kindergarten students you are invited to our Annual Transition Night! . Enjoy a tour of the school, take a ride on the school bus, and take home free books and home learning kits and spend time having fun with Willy Woo Woo!
Dinner will be provided!
Please click on the link to RSVP
Our Girls on the Run team will be completing a practice 5K in Hurlock and we need people to line the course and cheer them on!
Please join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 PM! Warm ups will start at 4:15 and the run will start around 4:30PM and last until about 5:15 PM. You can cheer me on from any place on the route!
We are asking that all spectators park in the parking lot across from the Fire Department or at First Baptist Church. and walk over to cheer on the course sidelines!
It really means the world to have your support! Thank you in advance for joining us!
💛📚 Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week at Hurlock Elementary is approaching soon 📚💛
Help HES PTO celebrate our incredible teachers & staff who go above and beyond every single day!
They are collecting donations to make this week extra special—every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. ✨
Be sure to check out the Amazon Wish List or scan the QR code to support!
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2H4EU8EATFO4J?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_TF5XZ8RK6H4801AY6YNX&language=en-US
🗓️ Donations are due by Monday, April 20th.
Thank you for helping the show our teachers & staff just how much they are loved and appreciated! 🍎💙 #HESPride #Communityschools #HESPTO
Join us as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Spirit Week 💙✨
April 20th–24th is all about embracing differences, uplifting every voice, and celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity!
Each day brings a fun way to participate:
🎩 Monday – Wear a hat to celebrate our amazing minds
💡 Tuesday – Show off what you’re passionate about
🌈 Wednesday – Rock rainbow or tie-dye to honor the diversity of the human mind
🧸 Thursday – Sensory Friendly Day – cozy up in your comfiest pajamas
💙 Friday – Go ALL OUT in blue!
Let’s come together to spread awareness, acceptance, and kindness throughout our school community. There truly is a SPECTRUM of possibilities, and every student shines in their own unique way 💫
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Due to fog in the area, DCPS will operate on a 2 -hour delay today, Friday, April 10, 2026. Please be safe!
Parenting isn’t always easy but you don’t have to do it alone 💙
We’re excited to share the Family Resiliency Program, a FREE 8-week opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain tools to strengthen family connections, support mental health, and help children succeed in school.
✨ Open to parents of PreK–12 students
✨ Sessions held every Wednesday from 5:30–7:30 PM
✨ In-person sessions at Hurlock Elementary (April & June)
✨ Virtual sessions via Zoom (May)
✨ FREE dinner and childcare provided for in-person sessions
Participants who attend 5 or more sessions and complete the evaluation will receive a $50 digital gift card 🎉
This program is open to families connected to Hurlock Elementary, Warwick, Vienna , North Dorchester Middle, and North Dorchester High School.
📍 Hurlock Elementary School
🗓 Starting April 22
Spots are limited, be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link to register today!
http://tinyurl.com/PEP-HES
Let’s continue building strong, supported families in our community 💙
It’s that time of the year again! ✏️📚 Join us today Tuesday, April 7th from 5:30–6:30 PM for a Pre-K Enrollment Information Session for the 2026–2027 school year, where we’ll go over enrollment requirements, eligibility, and answer any questions you may have. 🎁 Plus, families who attend will be entered into a prize basket raffle!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/HrGSsXKeKfKHZFmf8
We look forward to helping you get your child ready for their next step! 💛
A few reminders !
📍Joe Corbi's pick up is Monday at 4:15pm in the bus loop once all buses have cleared. Thank you to everyone that sign up to help for Monday ! Please arrive here by 1pm to help sort !
Sign up sheet :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X6vXSdaO4iBXz-Bm-rz4VNPXTwT4EVjItVQZsCq3_Q/edit?usp=drivesdk
📍Thursday April 2nd is a half day for students. Dismissal will be 12:45pm.
We are excited for everyone to join us tomorrow at North Dorchester Middle school for our 1st Annual Juan Santiago Basketball Game Classic ! Doors open at 6pm ! $3 adults , kids are free !
Step up and shoot your shot for a chance to win BIG! 💥
Make it in and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a 🎟️ gift card!
🔥 Half-court & 3-point shots
💵 $1 per shot
🎯 More shots = more chances to win!
Bring your skills, your friends, and your best shot—let’s see who’s got game! 🦅
Come out for some fun and support! Don't forget to wear purple or blue ! 💜💙
🍕 HES PTO Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Pick-Up Reminder! 🦅 Joe Corbi’s orders are almost here! 📦 Pick-Up Date: March 30th 📍 Location: HES Bus Loop ⏰ Time: 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM Please make arrangements to pick up your orders during this time. For safety, please join the line once all buses have cleared. Thank you for supporting our HES PTO and helping make a difference for our students! 💙
📣 Parent Event for Hurlock Elementary Families, YOU'RE INVITED !
Have you ever wondered… “Why don’t my kids listen to me?!” 🤔
Join us for a fun and helpful evening where families can learn parenting tools you can use right away while enjoying time together!
📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Warwick Elementary School
155 Main Street, Secretary, MD
✨ Free Entry
🍕 Pizza provided
🎟️ Raffles
👶 Free childcare available❗️
**Any Hurlock student who attends will earn 20 House points!**
This event is for families from Warwick Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Hurlock Elementary, and North Dorchester Middle School.
✅ RSVP is needed:
visit: tinyurl.com/PEP-Warwick
We hope to see our Hurlock Elementary Eagle families there!
Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study
🗓️March 31, 2026
⏰5:30-6:30 PM
📍North Dorchester High School Media Center
Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County.
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick
Topics to Cover:
Present the revised methodology to prioritize five schools for modernization
Answer clarifying questions
🗓️March 31, 2026
⏰5:30-6:30 PM
📍North Dorchester High School Media Center
Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County.
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick
Topics to Cover:
Present the revised methodology to prioritize five schools for modernization
Answer clarifying questions
A few important reminders for this week:
Monday, March 23rd:
2-hour delay start
Breakfast will NOT be served
Thursday, March 26th:
We will have a special basketball game at NDMS
This game will honor one of our beloved former students, Juan Santiago, who recently passed
Juan was an avid athlete who loved being part of our school community
We encourage you to come out and support as we celebrate his legacy
Please take a few minutes to review the newsletter for additional upcoming events and important information
https://app.smore.com/n/xcf1a
Good morning HES Cheer Families!
This week practice will be on Monday only
We have a game Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm. Please arrive in uniform both days by 5:30pm .... 5:45pm the latest.
We will then have practice on March 30th in preparation for our house celebration on April 8th. On April 8th please have all cheerleaders bring there cheer bags with them to school. They only need there Poms Poms... no uniforms.
Our cheerleaders will also be participating in the girls on the run practice 5k that is scheduled for April 14th 4-5pm. We understand that a lot of cheerleaders are on the girls on the run team so we would love to cheer them on !
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. McBean 202-681-4613
🥚🌷 Good News, Dorchester County! 🌷🥚
We’re excited to announce that the early-bird registration deadline for our inaugural Easter Eggstravaganza on March 28 has been extended!
📅 New Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
There’s still time to sign your child up for this fun-filled day featuring an Easter Egg Hunt, petting zoo, face painting, games, and more!
💲 Registration Fee:
• $5 per child through March 20
• $10 per child after the deadline
Don’t miss out on being part of this brand-new community tradition—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Register today:
https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/dorchestermd
For questions or assistance, please contact Dorchester County Recreation & Parks at 410-228-5578.
Good afternoon! Just a friendly calendar reminder that students will report to school on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 23, 2026. Teachers will be participating in Professional Development during this time. Thank you!
📌REMINDER
🗓️TONIGHT - March 18, 2026
⏰5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
📍DCTC
🏫Elementary School Modernization Prioritization Study
Learn about the future modernization process for the following elementary schools in Dorchester County:
Hurlock
Maple
Sandy Hill
Vienna
Warwick
Topics to Cover:
Recently approved educational specification and feasibility study
Methodology for prioritizing schools
Community engagement process and next steps
All meetings will be livestreamed and recorded. Use https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe to access the live stream and recordings.
Congrats to Mrs. Rothwell's Class- Most Money Raised!
Congrats to Ms. Wheedleton's Class- Most Minutes Logged!
📦 It’s the LAST day to Read + Raise with Read-A-Thon! Today’s the day to pack it in, go BIG, and finish strong. ✅ Log every last reading minute. ✅ Share your donation page one more time! ✅ Max out those donations for your school or library! Once we wrap up, the Prize Store will open so you can shop with your RAT Bucks. Don’t miss out! Let’s make this finale one for the books! 📚🎉
