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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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Thursday, 25 February 2021 13:27
Public Comment on 2021-2022 School Calendar
Dorchester County Public Schools is seeking public comment on the SY 2021-2022 School Calendar. Public comments will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 11, 2021. All public comments may be directed to Nancy Harrington at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 410-228-4747 Ext. 1015. The proposed calendar can be downloaded below.
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Friday, 19 February 2021 08:23
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are…
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Thursday, 11 February 2021 12:52
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
CANCELED Due to the inclement weather conditions the Board of Education Meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, February 18, 2021, has been canceled and will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2021 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be…
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Friday, 29 January 2021 11:46
NOTICE OF BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF BUDGET WORK SESSION DATE: Thursday, February 4, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct a Budget Work Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board Work Session will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming…
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Tuesday, 19 January 2021 11:48
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
Please click on the link below if you are interested in Scholarship Opportunities for graduating Seniors. 2020-2021 DCPS Scholarship Listings
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Friday, 15 January 2021 14:35
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2021 TIME: 4:45 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being…
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Monday, 04 January 2021 08:17
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of Education Budget Work Session with Public Comments on the Budget DATE: Thursday, January 7, 2021 TIME: 5:00 p.m. - Budget Work Session with Public Comment on the Budget PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct a Budget Work Session with Comments from the Public at the date, time and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education Budget Work Session and Public…
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Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:40
21st Century S.T.E.A.M. Virtual Afterschool Program and Tutoring
DCPS Parent/Guardian, I am excited to inform you of the continuation of the 21st Century S.T.E.A.M. program. Our afterschool program is an opportunity to keep students and families connected with teachers and community members through an online learning experience with a focus in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Tutoring and homework assistance is incorporated in the afterschool program however; we have a team of amazing Teachers and Instructional Assistants who are willing to provide individual and small group tutoring for eligible students. This opportunity is offered to DCPS students in grades 3-8, currently enrolled in one…
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Wednesday, 16 December 2020 16:06
An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community - December 16, 2020
16 December 2020 An Open Letter to the Dorchester County Public Schools Community Dear Dorchester County Public Schools Community, As we approach the holiday break and the new year, I look ahead with hope but also trepidation. With the introduction of a COVID vaccine, the big picture for 2021 looks positive but the short term looks far less certain. The plan for Dorchester County Public Schools, as it now stands, is to remain at our present status when we resume after the holiday break. Staff and students are to return asynchronously on Monday, January 4, 2021, and the small groups…
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Friday, 04 December 2020 13:13
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Monday, December 7, 2020 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: LIVESTREAM Dorchester Career and Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Bypass Cambridge, MD 21613 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Board of Education meeting will be livestreamed only and there will be no public access to the Dorchester Career and Technology Center, 2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge, MD 21613. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. The meeting will be open to the public by livestreaming only: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe Due to COVID-19 Board Meetings are being…
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