These elementary years are so precious! Don't miss out on capturing this year's school memories by getting your yearbook order in now. Click on the flyer to learn more.

A soft Yearbook cost $19.25 plus tax and convenience fee. Personalization is $3.00.

Orders are due by April 9!

This is your final reminder — our Pajama Party Skate Night is happening this week!🛼

Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Skate Zone Crofton for a fun-filled evening with friends. Don’t forget to come dressed in your favorite pajamas for a prize at the door!

Admission is $5, and skate rental is $5. To help raise more funds for our school, everyone attending will be charged admission, even if they are not skating. Tickets can be purchased online up to 24 hours in advance or you can pay at the door. 

Grab your friends, lace up those skates, and don’t miss our final Skate Night of the year — we hope to see you there!  🎉🛼

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to DES May 1-8. 

But we can't do it without YOU!  To make the Fair run smoothly, we are powered by parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering for a shift, or 2 (or more!) 

SIGN.UP HERE

Contact your Book Fair Chairperson, Nicole Desrochers, with any questions.

A huge THANK YOU to the nearly 40 incredible volunteers who made our Hoops for Learning event such a success! From tracking baskets and keeping the event running smoothly to cheering on every student, their energy and support helped create a fun, organized, and memorable experience for all.

Our gym was filled with excitement, encouragement, and school spirit from start to finish. This event truly showcased the strength of our DES community and what we can accomplish together.

We are so grateful for their time, enthusiasm, and dedication — thank you for showing up in such a big way for our students! 🐊💚

Spring Yoga Club is here! 

Robin Countryman with Whole Kids Yoga will return to DES Mondays this spring. Check out the flyer for more information!

Register Here.

Parents- please check your emails as all parents of students who were selected from the enrollment lottery for the Kindergarten-2nd grade Lego Club as well as the 3rd-5th Grade Lego clubs have been notified! The link to register your student and other important information can be found in the email. 

The 3rd-5th grade Club is looking for a co-chair to join the team and help out at all 5 sessions. Reach out to AnnMarie Gnall if interested in this position.

Please reach out to the awesome Lego Club chairs with any questions.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade club - Anna Mudd Griffith and Sarah Bartlett

3rd-5th grade club - AnnMarie Gnall 

📚Our Annual Book Fair Family Social Night will be held Friday, May 1 from 5:30-7:30pm in the DES gymnasium. 📖

Build up the excitement of joining us by visiting our online DES Book Fair, where you can preview some hightlighted goods and login to add funds to or create a Book Fair eWallet account. 

It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! 🎉

Our community has an opportunity to come together in support of a local 10-year-old boy, Joey, who is currently battling bone cancer. The South River High School lacrosse team is having a "Joey night" that is also youth night with DAA. 

We invite our DES Gator community to show their support by purchasing a #JoeyStrong t-shirt and attending the game. Let's fill the stands and remind Joey and his family that they are not alone.

T-shirt pickup options:

• April 10 at South River High School at 5:30 PM
• April 13 at Adams Ribs from 5–7 PM
• Or the night of the event

👉 Purchase your shirt here: https://bit.ly/JoeyStrongT

Thank you for helping us rally around Joey with strength, love, and community spirit. 💙

• Small-sided games. Good music. Great vibes.
• A pressure-free summer league for kids ages 7–14.
• June 18 - July 30 (5:30PM-7:30PM)
• $60 for all 7 weeks
• Davidsonville Park

Register Here

Our camp is led by dedicated coaches along with high school players who were part of a County Championship team that advanced to the State Semifinals. As a newer coaching staff to South River, we are motivated to continue raising the standard of play locally and to support the next generation of athletes.

📍 Location: South River High School
 📅 Session 1: July 20–23
 📅 Session 2: August 3–6
 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early.

We're looking forward to another great summer and to continuing to grow the game in our community.

Our community partner, South River Martial Arts, is offering five SRMA scholarships to support DES families. Each scholarship includes one month of Taekwondo training along with a Taekwondo uniform. If interested in this, please email Jaime Superczynski.