MES Family News

9/7 No School-Labor Day

9/11 Fall Picture Day

9/16 2-hour early dismissal

9/22 Open House Grades Pre-K -2 5:30 pm

9/23 Open House Grades 3-5 5:30 PM

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Please follow the directions below to complete the Annual Student Update/Emergency Form for your child(ren) in Calvert County Public Schools. To access the Home Access Center (HAC) and complete the update, use this link: https://hac.calvertnet.k12.md.us/HomeAccess.

The deadline to complete is September 22, 2026.

You will need to log in to your Home Access Center (HAC) account to complete the Annual Student Update form electronically for each child who lives with you by Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This process replaces the emergency form and several other permission forms and acknowledgments that are required each school year. Only one guardian needs to complete this process, which is critical to school operations. Once each child’s form is submitted, it will be marked complete in eSchoolPlus, our student information system.

As a reminder, please be sure to have the forms completed by Tuesday, September 22, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns about HAC or the Annual Student Update form, please contact your child’s school.

DIRECTIONS:

Logging in to HAC: First, navigate to the Parents page of the Calvertnet website (www.calvertnet.k12.md.us) and select Home Access Center (HAC) under Quick Links. Next, enter your HAC username and password. If you’ve never logged into HAC before, please use the “Click Here to Register for HAC” link to sign up for an account. If you cannot remember your HAC username or password, please use the “Forgot My User Name or Password” link. If you are unable to access HAC for any reason, please contact your child’s school.

Completing the Annual Student Update: Once you are in HAC, click on the Registration menu item, then select the Update Enrollment tab and click “Start” next to Annual Student Update.

You may be asked to check a box affirming you are 13 years or older, click “Begin Forms.” Take your time filling out each section of the Annual Student Update form before submitting.

Completing the Annual Student Update for Additional Children: If you have other children who live with you, use the drop-down arrow in the upper right-hand corner of HAC (circled below) to toggle to another child. Select the circle next to the child’s name, click “Submit,” and navigate to the Update Enrollment tab in the Registration menu.

When you click “Start” on additional children, you will see the following prompt:

Selecting “Import” will use the previous submission to prefill some fields on the form such as emergency contacts, doctor’s name, etc. and will save you time. Selecting “Start from Scratch” will use information that is already in eSchoolPlus for your next child, but it will not import any of the changes you entered for your first child. We recommend selecting “Import” if relevant information shared between your children was entered in the first Annual Student Update form you submitted. We recommend “Start from Scratch” if you would prefer to keep them separate.

Continue this process until the Annual Student Update form has been completed for each of the children who live with you.

Thank you.

We would love to welcome our CCPS approved volunteers back into the building to support our amazing teachers and students! 💙💛

If you are interested in volunteering during the school day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a time that works best.

Your time, talents, and support make a difference in the lives of our students, and we appreciate all you do for our school community! ⭐🐴

#MutualMustangs #MustangPride #VolunteerPower #WeLoveOurVolunteers 💙💛📚🍎

ATTENDANCE EMAIL

In addition to sending hard copy notes, you may email notifications regarding student absences, late arrivals, or early dismissals to our attendance address: MESattendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Please direct all related correspondence to this email.

Missing just 2 days of school each month adds up to 18+ days a year, putting students at risk academically. Chronic absenteeism—missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason—affects learning, social-emotional growth, and future success.

Why It’s Important:

· Students who attend regularly are more likely to read on grade level by 3rd grade.

· Consistent attendance supports middle school achievement and high school graduation.

Calvert County Data:

· As of October 2025, Calvert County’s chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4%, which is better than the Maryland average of 16.9%, but still above the statewide goal.

· Maryland’s goal: Reduce chronic absenteeism from 30% to 15% by June 2026.

How Families Can Help:

· Set consistent routines for mornings and bedtimes.

· Schedule appointments outside school hours when possible.

· Communicate with us early if challenges arise.

· Celebrate attendance milestones with your child!

Together, we can ensure every student has the best chance to succeed. Questions or need support? Contact the school office—we’re here to help!

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

-Director of Student Services

-Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.