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UPCOMING EVENTS - 
Open House (Kg. - 5th Grade) - 8/21, 2:00-4:00 PM

IMPORTANT -

All school volunteers must apply annually for approval. The application process will begin on August 1 and end on May 1 of each school year. There is no application fee for school volunteers.  

Please visit School Volunteer Portal to apply today.


Student Registration

Pre-Kindergarten Application is now Available
 
Kindergarten Registration 
When you complete the required paperwork please email that to Laura Husted at lmhusted@smcps.org 
Most of the forms are fillable on your computer. Just download each form and the fillable fields will be activated. Otherwise, you can print and fill out each form by hand.
 1st Grade - 5th Grade Registration
Most of the forms are fillable on your computer. Just download each form and the fillable fields will be activated. Otherwise, you can print and fill out each form by hand.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION UPDATE FORM

 Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE.  A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool.


Transportation

  • To look up your child’s bus information use the SMCPS Elocator
  • I highly recommend that you download the Here Comes the Bus app which will provide you with up-to-the-minute arrival times and drop-off times for your child’s school bus. You can find more information HERE.
  • If you will be picking your child up in the afternoons on a regular basis, apply for a carpool hangtag by completing the DES 2023-24 Hangtag Request Form. Note: You must know your child’s homeroom teacher which can be found by logging into HAC (Home Access Center).

Carpool Information    

 Click HERE for detailed carpool instructions.          


DES Lunch Menu

Please bookmark the DES Lunch Menu link so that you have access to it whenever you need it.  


Free Meals Expired for the 2023-24 SY

  • Free meals for all will NOT be continued next year. You MUST apply and be accepted to receive free meals next year. We encourage all families to apply as we need 40% of our students to qualify in order to continue to receive free breakfast in the classroom.

  • Easily fill out your School Year Meal Benefit form online!

Food Service Award Nominations

Would you like to nominate a Food & Nutrition Services employee for their phenomenal service? Did the cafeteria staff go above and beyond for a student or staff member? Fill out this form to nominate them for an award. 

My School Bucks - %22Easily Pay for School Meals%22

Dynard Elementary School is excited to offer MySchoolBucks! This online payment service provides an easy and secure way to pay for school meals. Sign up for a FREE myschoolbucks account today and you’ll be able to:

- View account balances and meal purchases

- Schedule automatic payments

- Set up low balance alerts

- Make payments on-the-go

Sign up today!

Upcoming Events

School System News & Events

AVPA Class of 2024

On Friday, March 15th, 2024, the SMCPS Chopticon Academy of Performing and Visual Arts (AVPA) presented the Class of 2024 Senior Capstone Projects. The event was hosted at Chopticon High School and students presented their art and performances in front of a live audience.

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  • Arts
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03/06/24 BOE Meeting Highlights - superintendent standing next to recognized social workers.
  • System News

The Board of Education met on March 6th, 2024, to honor and recognize our amazing social workers. Their care and dedication help our students through life's complexities and trying times.

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  • News
Pearls of Wisdom,  School Social Work Association of America
  • System News

Our SMCPS social workers are trained and licensed mental health professionals who provide individual and group counseling, crisis support, and aftercare support for students returning from hospitalization and help remove mental and behavioral health barriers to academics.

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BOE Meeting Highlights 02/21/24 featuring a photo of Dr. J.A. Forrest
  • System News

A short evening of celebrating excellence. Features: National Board Certifications, Superintendent's Art Gallery, and Black History Month

  • BOE
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