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.

We want to hear from you! The PTO is planning fundraisers, community events, and school support for next year — and your input will help us focus on what matters most to our families.

This quick 3–5 minute survey covers what to keep, what to improve, and new ideas for next year.

Please complete the survey by Sunday, June 7.

Thank you for helping us create a fun, meaningful, and impactful year for our 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 see what time your child's recess period is and let us know you are coming! 

Don’t miss your last chance to stock up on DES Gator Gear before the school year ends! For a limited time, everything is 50% off — including t-shirts, sweatshirts, umbrellas, and more.

Inventory is limited, so once items are gone, they’re gone for good. Thank you for supporting the DES PTO and showing your Gator pride all year long!

On Tuesday, June 2 from 1:20 - 2:15pm Mrs. Kaiser will be hosting an ice cream social in the media center for students who successfully completed the Black Eyed Susan Reading challenge with her this school year. 

A few parents are needed to help set up, scoop ice cream, and clean up. Click here to sign up to help! 

DAA is excited to announce that registration for the Fall 2026 sports teams has begun!

Field Hockey early bird pricing ends tomorrow, June 1. Don’t miss your chance to register at a discounted rate!  All registration info is available on the DAA Field Hockey homepage. 

Youth Development and County Soccer registration will be open June 1 - July 31 (early bird discount June 1 - June 30!)  All registration info is available on the DAA Soccer homepage.

Reach out to Youth Development Soccer with any questions

You can also find more info  on both teams and links to registrations directly on the DAA website. 

The Annapolis High School Music Department is excited to invite the community to its annual outdoor celebration, “Under the Stars,” on Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8pm in the AHS Bus Loop. (Click the flyer for more info)

This family-friendly, musical arts celebration will showcase the creativity and dedication of AHS, Bates MS, and AMS student musicians in a festive, open-air setting. Guests will enjoy live musical performances, food trucks, crafts, and games—creating a vibrant community atmosphere for all ages.

All are welcome!  Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of entertainment under the open sky.

Did you know Maryland will implement revised PreK-8 mathematics standards in the 2026-27 school year? Visit this link to learn more about what to expect in the upcoming year by registering to attend a virtual session: https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/maryland-mathematics-policy