There's still time to share your feedback! 

Our end-of-year PTO Family Survey closes tonight at 11:59 p.m., and we'd love to hear from you. Your input helps shape PTO programs, events, fundraising, and family engagement efforts for next year.

If you haven't completed the survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts before midnight. Every response makes a difference!

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 * August 6 @ 10:00am
Sneak-a-Peek * August 20 @ 9:00am
First day of school for grades 1-5 * August 24  

Conferences for Kindergarten Parents * August 24 - 25
First day of school for K – staggered * August 26 – 28

Back to School Night * Sept 10 @ 6:30pm

Don't miss your last chance to stock up on DES Gator Gear by this before the school year ends! 

Order here before this Thursday, June 11 and get 50% off everything — 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!

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

Field Hockey registration is open through July 26. All registration info is available on the DAA Field Hockey homepage. 

Youth Development and County Soccer registration will be open through July 31; early bird discount is available through 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. 

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