FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL HERRING
September 9, 2026

Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Plan SY27
ESSA and TITLE 1 DISTRICT POLICY
Our Commitment as a Title I School
We are proud to be a Title I school, which means we receive federal funding to support the success of every student. Title I provides us with extra resources for instructional support, academic programs, and family engagement opportunities—all designed to help students grow and thrive.
We encourage all parents to stay involved and learn more about how Title I supports our school community. Please take a moment to read and review the ESSA Title 1 District Policy available in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and French).
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER
Hello ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Family and Friends!
Our AWESOME KINDRAISER Donation Fundraiser is ONGOING and will end Thursday, September 17th. Our students will be doing some extra reading and using teamwork to unlock. incentives and rewards! We have created a special donation page for your student. Check it out: Click on this link and type in your student's name!
https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/81aa9051-40c8-4433-9613-3cfb7b9de850/participant/lookup-by-name/
OUR KINDRAISER FUNDRAISER DONATIONS WILL help us provide enriching experiences and resources that benefit every student in our school community. These funds supplement our operational budget by supporting school-wide activities, programs, and materials that all students can access and enjoy. When our core budget reaches its limits, fundraising ensures we can still deliver the quality educational experiences your child deserves.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here are some tips:
️Make your donation now to set a good example for other potential donors to follow.
️SHARE your donation page with at least 10 family and friends with the email function on your donation page.
️Forward this email and the link to family and friends.
️From your donation page you can easily post on FACEBOOK, send TEXTS, and post to SOCIAL MEDIA!
Can’t find your student by name? Click HERE to register your student:
https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/81aa9051-40c8-4433-9613-3cfb7b9de850/register-participant/
Keep track on your donations: Click the FUNDRAISER PAGE: https://app.mydonatepage.com/fundraisers/ardmore26/
Thank you for your generous support!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR (BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS)
Primary (Pre-K-2nd) Back to School Night - Monday, September 14, 2026 @6PM
Intermediate (3rd-5th) Back to School Night - Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @6PM
QUICK LINKS
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
September 2026 OBSERVANCES
SEPTEMBER 2026
Primary (Pre-K - 2nd) Back to School Night September 14, 2026 @ 6PM
Intermediate (3rd - 5th) Back to School Night September 15, 2026 @ 6PM
September 16 Schools Closed for Students | Professional Development
September 21 Schools and Offices Closed (Yom Kippur**)
ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: ardmore@pgcps.org
Website: https://schools.pgcps.org/ardmore/
Location: 9301 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD, USA
Phone: (301)-925-1311
Twitter: @ArdmoreES_PGCPS