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Thursday, 08 July 2021 10:10
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, July 15, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester County Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County Board Meetings are open to the public. DCPS highly recommends that you wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated. The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed Session in accordance with…
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Wednesday, 30 June 2021 08:05
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, July 8, 2021 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester County Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will hold a Closed Session at the date, time, and location indicated above. The purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss personnel items in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 08:47
School-Based Pfizer Vaccine Clinic
School-Based Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Details Dorchester County Health Department, Dorchester County Public Schools, and the University of Maryland Medical System are partnering to offer school-based Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics to all eligible DCPS students and their families in late June 2021. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been granted emergency use authorization for all individuals 12 years of age and older. Clinics will be held at Mace's Lane Middle School (1101 Maces Ln, Cambridge, MD 21613) and North Dorchester Middle School (5875 Cloverdale Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643). These vaccination clinics will be held onsite at Mace's Lane Middle School on June 23rd…
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 08:34
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Dorchester County Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will hold a Closed Session at the date, time, and location indicated above. The purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss a personnel item in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 14:07
21st Century S.T.E.A.M. Virtual Summer Program
21st Century S.T.E.A.M. Virtual Summer Program “S.T.E.A.M. helping to build and implement students’ dreams” “Collaboration for Great Imaginations…Quest for Success” May 26, 2021 Dear DCPS Parent/Guardian, I am excited to inform you of the continuation of the 21st Century S.T.E.A.M. program for the final summer session. Our summer program is an opportunity to keep students and families connected with teachers and community members through an online learning experience with a focus on the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This opportunity is offered to DCPS students in grades 3-8 currently enrolled in one of our Title I elementary or…
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 09:05
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 17, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Dorchester County Board of Education will open their meetings up to ten in-person attendees, following CDC guidelines. Those wishing to attend will need to register in advance. To register to attend, go the Dorchester County Public Schools webpage and click ‘Leadership’ and choose ‘Board of Education’. The link to register will go live at 3:00 pm on the Friday preceding the Board meeting. The agenda and related documents can be accessed…
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Wednesday, 26 May 2021 09:34
2nd Annual CTE Awareness Night
The DCPS Educational Equity Taskforce will be hosting the 2nd annual CTE Awareness night for all current 8th and 9th graders of DCPS. This night is designed to provide exposure and information to students and families about the opportunities at the Dorchester Career & Technology Center (DCTC). Night one (June 3rd 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.) will be a virtual session where students and families can hear from current DCTC students about their experiences, program requirements, and opportunities. Students are asked to register for the virtual night using the QR code on the top right of the flyer. Once they register,…
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Friday, 14 May 2021 08:54
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Dorchester County Board of Education will open their meetings up to ten in-person attendees, following CDC guidelines. Those wishing to attend will need to register in advance. To register to attend, go to the Dorchester County Public Schools webpage and click ‘Leadership’ and choose ‘Board of Education’. The link to register will go live at 3:00 pm on the Friday preceding the Board meeting. The agenda and related documents can be…
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Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:48
2021 Summer Academy
2021 Summer Academy This program is free to DCPS students. The Summer Academy will provide transportation to attendees, as well as breakfast and lunch. Elementary Schools will host Summer Academy July 12th to August 12, 2021. This session will run Monday- Thursday from 8AM to 12PM. Middle and High Schools will host two sessions of the Summer Academy. Session One will begin June 21st and end July 15, 2021, while Session Two will begin July 19th and end August 12th. These sessions will run Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 1PM. To register a student, or request more information please contact your…
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 09:53
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration How to get a Registration Packet Complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/dcpsforms/prek-k-registration Call your local school OR our Central Office. Please leave a message with your name and contact information along with your child's name and date of birth. Enrollment Criteria Pre-K must be 4 yrs old on or before 9/01/2021. Kindergarten must be 5 yrs old on or before 09/01/2021 – Attendance is required Other documents you will need for the application process... Immunization Records and lead testing results Birth Certificate Proof of Residence – electric or water bill, lease, mortgage, etc. Social Security Card Income verification…
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Monday, 12 April 2021 12:38
Important Information Regarding School Building Openings and COVID
April 12, 2021 Good morning Dorchester County, As you know, we have been working over the last few months at bringing students back into school buildings and extending their time there gradually, and with the support of the community this approach has been successful. COVID cases within our schools among both students and staff have remained relatively low. The situation has remained stable enough to be able to take advantage of the CDC’s changes in school guidelines and allow us to plan to expand further this week, bringing all students whose parents have chosen in-person learning back together for four…
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Wednesday, 07 April 2021 13:49
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, April 15, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Dorchester County Board of Education will open their meetings to up to ten in-person attendees, following CDC guidelines. Those wishing to attend will need to register in advance. To register to attend, go the Dorchester County Public Schools webpage and click ‘Leadership’ and choose ‘Board of Education’. The link to register will go live at 3:00 pm on the Friday preceding the Board meeting. The agenda and related documents can be…
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 14:31
Women's History Month
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month in Dorchester County! When: March 30, 2021 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Google Meet Code: celebration Featuring stories and videos about Asia Newson, Greta Thunberg, and Amariyanna "Mari" Copeny, readings from She Persisted, and more!
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Friday, 12 March 2021 09:04
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Starting with the regular March meeting, the Dorchester County Board of Education will open their meetings to up to ten in-person attendees, following CDC guidelines. Those wishing to attend will need to register in advance. To register to attend, go the Dorchester County Public Schools webpage and click ‘Leadership’ and choose ‘Board of Education’. The link to register will go live at 3:00 pm on the Friday preceding the Board meeting. The…
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