Please join us on Thursday, June 4 from 8:15-9:00am in the DES Media Center and Courtyard for a morning of appreciation and light refreshments as we celebrate YOU—our incredible volunteers—who help make DES a stronger, more vibrant school community.

For families returning to DES for the 2026-2027 school year, start planning now and be sure to mark your calendars with the following important dates!

New Family Orientation – Aug 6 @ 10:00am
Sneak-a-Peek – Aug 20 @ 9:00am
First day of school for grades 1-5 – Aug 24  
First day of school for K – staggered Aug 26 – Aug 28

Rockin' Recess is back! 

Come join us Friday, June 5 as we celebrate positive behavior at our school. There will be music, bubbles, yard games, temporary tattoos, and more! Parents are invited to get in on all the action for this event and plan to take an active part in all of the fun games and activities available. 

*Parents must sign in at the front office before joining.* 

Sign up here to let us know you are coming!

• 10:20am - 3rd Grade
• 10:50am - 4th Grade
• 11:15am - Kindergarten
• 11:50am - 1st Grade
• 12:20am - 5th Grade
• 12:50pm - 2nd Grade

📅When: Saturday May 30, 10am - noon
🌷What: It’s Spring Planting time! We need volunteers to help spruce up the DES pollinator gardens on the bus side, and raised bed gardens in the courtyard.
🏫Why: These beds provide a great space for hands-on environmental education next school year. Come get your hands in the dirt and/or donate materials to invite pollinators and beautify our courtyard for all to enjoy. 

Sign up here to volunteer or contribute items for planting. Please bring your own gardening gloves and tools. 

Contact Caitrin Martin with any questions.

Anne Arundel Community College hosts "Kids in College" summer courses. Our goal is to provide an enriching educational experience for all campers in a safe and fun environment.

Camps are designed based on age levels and we offer a wide variety of topic areas to choose from. Gross and Goey Science, Robotics, Japanese Anime, Camp Create, Skate and Create and Story Explorers are just a few of our camp offerings this summer.  

Click on the image here to find the 2026 Brochure with a complete listing of “Kids in College” summer courses.