DCPS administrators

A new school year can mean a new school, for both students and staff. Below are the administrative teams in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with changes in eight schools:

• Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: Principal Mr. Jerome Stover; Assistant Principals Ms. Nichole Horton, Ms. Amanda Robinson, Mr. Everett Young.
• Choptank Elementary School: Principal Mr. Gaven Parker; Assistant Principals Ms. Kesha Cook, Ms. Bobbie Matthews, Ms. Tiana Powell-Robinson.
• Dorchester Career and Technology Center: Principal Ms. Ashley Robinson.
• Hurlock Elementary School: Principal Ms. Dawn Corkran; Assistant Principal Ms. Phylicia Smith.
• Mace’s Lane Middle School: Principals Ms. Patricia Prosser and Ms. Anna Howie; Assistant Principals Mr. Raymond Broy, Ms. Jessica Dulin, and Ms. Cynitha Woolford.
• Maple Elementary School: Principal Ms. Myesha Ford; Assistant Principal Dr. Laurie Barnes and another assistant principal to be announced soon.
• New Directions Learning Academy: Principal Dr. Teresa Berry.
• North Dorchester High School: Principal Mr. David Stofa; Assistant Principals Ms. Erin Moore and Mr. Mark Pages.
• North Dorchester Middle School: Principal Mr. Vaughn Evans; Assistant Principals Ms. Linda Barnes, Ms. Karen Bowers, and Mr. Adam Wilson.
• Sandy Hill Elementary School: Principal Ms. Deborah Gibson; Assistant Principals Ms. Clarissa Cooper and Ms. Mary Silva.
• South Dorchester School: Principal Ms. Jennifer Green.
• Vienna Elementary School: Principal Ms. Susie Price.
• Warwick Elementary School: Principal Ms. Marybeth Blake.

Eagles fly at sunrise

North Dorchester High School seniors are invited to begin their final year in the Eagles’ Nest by gathering with friends, catching up and watching the sun rise on Sept. 6, their last first day of school. The Athletic Complex field and bathrooms will be open from 6-6:30 a.m.

“Feel free to bring chairs or blankets. Afterwards, go have some breakfast or coffee with friends (you will need to leave campus) and return for the start of the school day at 7:50 a.m.,” a statement from the school said. “Ms. Benner and Ms. Bennett can’t wait to work with you to make this an awesome senior year! RSVPs appreciated, but not required. Those and any questions can be directed to bennern@dcpsmd.org.”

C-SDHS ‘Viking Takeover’

On Sept. 1, “The Viking Takeover” will take place, with an Open House from 2-4 p.m., followed by a Pep Rally in the C-SD gymnasium. All students, parents and families are invited to attend the Pep Rally, which will feature parent vs. student games and more.

Friday Night Lights will be back, as the varsity football team will face North Caroline at 6 p.m. A statement from the school said, “We hope to see you all for ‘The Viking Takeover!’”

Sandy Hill Elementary School

Class rosters have been posted on the cafeteria doors. The Back-to-School Block Party and Open house is scheduled for Sept. 1 from 3-5 p.m. All school supplies are being provided by Dorchester County Public Schools, Sandy Hill and the Sandy Hill Judy Center, so there's nothing to buy this year except new school uniforms.