The DES Music Department is thrilled to invite you to our annual Winter Concerts, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our student musicians!

Band & Chorus will perform Monday, December 15 at 6 p.m.

Strings will perform Tuesday, December 16 at 6 p.m.

The online site to purchase mystery bags, tickets for our new drawing, and ornaments closes tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. You will be able to purchase them on-site (cash only), but get yours today in case they sell out!

• Mystery Bags (only 1 left): filled with fun surprises from local businesses, event perks, and Gator Gear.
• Drawing Tickets: 14 packages to choose from include Annapolis Blues season tickets, a family photography session, lunch on the roof at DES, and so many more.
• Ornaments: celebrate the holiday season with a 2025 commemorative ornament. A limited number of ornaments will be sold at the Holiday Shoppe.

We're looking for a few good bakers (or shoppers!) to help make our 2025 Holiday Shoppe Bake Sale a huge success!

Use this form to sign up to contribute in any way that you can. We love all types of treats (homemade, store-bought, snacks, drinks, whatever!). Treats should be individually packaged.

All donations need to be dropped off at the front of school by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9.

Grab your (imaginary) passport and join our global journey! Sign up to host a cultural table at our International Night on Friday, February 27, 2026, and share a country or culture with food, crafts, music, decorations, or anything meaningful to your family.

Add your name here, and include the country/culture you’re sharing. There’s always room at our table — let’s help the event take flight! Reach out to Ange Beegle with any questions.

Family Link is a monthly newsletter published by AACPS School & Family Partnership with helpful information about family engagement, ensuring a successful partnership with your child's teachers and school, dates to remember, and events happening around the county. Access the December newsletter here.  

The Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 calendar at its last meeting.  You can see the approved calendar here.

Calling all girls ages K-5th! DAA girls lacrosse registration will be open Jan. 5 through Feb. 17 (with early bird pricing until Jan. 24!) and we'd love to see you out on the lacrosse field this spring!! 

• Pee Wee (3rd/4th), Middie (5th/6th) and Juniors (7th/8th) 

  • $170 early bird, $180 regular

• Sticklettes (K-2nd) 

  • $150 early bird, $160 regular

• If you plan to coach, please reach out to us ahead of time at girlslax@daagators.org to receive a discount code prior to registration.

We hope to see you out there this spring!!