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HES Family and Community Newsletter

August 30 , 2026

HES Family and Community Newsletter August 30 , 2026
HES Family andCommunity NewsletterAugust 30 , 2026

Letter from the Principal Letter from the Principal

Dear families and community of Hurlock Elementary,

What a great start to September! 94% of our students began their day in the building AND on time last week! Thank you, families, for helping us protect every opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s see if we can make that percentage even higher this week!


A few reminders for the week ahead:

  • Monday, September 7th – School Closed for Labor Day
  • Wednesday, September 9th - Bedtime in a Box - Judy Center, see flyer below
  • Thursday, September 10th - First PTO Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Come join us, hear about the exciting things our PTO has planned, and find ways to support our students and staff this year!


Keep reading, especially to the bottom, to see all the great things happening at Hurlock in the weeks to come. Together, we are Growing Greatness—Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity!


With Love,
Mrs. Corkran

HES PTO Planning Meeting HES PTO Planning Meeting

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Growing Greatness! Every Child. Every Day. Every Opportunity.

Those words are more than just our theme. They represent what we believe about our children and the responsibility we share as a school community. Every moment we have with our students is a precious opportunity to help them grow into stronger readers, problem solvers, leaders, and citizens.

Every Minute Matters

Our school day is packed with learning from 8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. There truly isn’t time to spare.

Our commitment: Make every minute with your child count.

Our ask of families: Help us by having your child at school, on time, and here for the entire day.

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#NoTardyTaters!

This year, we’re making being on time a little more fun with our #NoTardyTaters initiative!


Our goal is simple: Be in the building BEFORE 8:45 a.m.


Why before? Because 8:45 is when learning begins! Students need time to get to their classrooms, unpack, settle in, and be ready to learn when the bell rings.


In the building before 8:45 → In class and ready at 8:45 → More opportunities to Grow Greatness!

Student Support Team Student Support Team

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Judy Center News Judy Center News

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Upcoming Events and News Upcoming Events and News

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September

7th - School Closed - Labor Day

9th - Judy Center Bedtime in a Box - 5:30 p.m.

10th - Judy Center Feelings Rocks - 10:00 a.m.

15th - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 p.m. -Please make arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.

22nd - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

22nd - Quarter 1 Interims emailed home

22nd - Back to School Night 5:30 p.m.

23rd - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

23rd - Judy Center STEM Day - 5:00 p.m.

24th - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 p.m. -Please make arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.

25th - School Closed

29th - 4th Grade to Blackwater - information sent home soon

29th - Judy Center Playground - 10:00 a.m.

30th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

30th - PEP Crab Feast and Interest Meeting @ NDMS - more info coming soon

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October

1st - Judy Center - Cabin Fever - 10:00 a.m.

5th - 4th Grade on the Sultana

6th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

7th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

8th - Judy Center Feelings Rocks - 10:00 a.m.

8th - Math Night - 5:30 p.m.

9th - Judy Center & PK to JZ Farms - 10:00 a.m.

13th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

13th - PEP in person @ Maple Elementary - 5:30 p.m.

14th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

14th - House Meetings

15th - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 p.m. -Please make arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.

16th - School Closed

19th- 21st - 5th Grade to North Bay

20th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

20th - PEP in person @ Maple Elementary - 5:30 p.m.

22nd - Judy Center to Delaware Children's Museum

27th - 3rd Grade to Shore Rivers Sturgeons

27th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

27th - PEP virtual meeting

28th - 3rd Grade to Shore Rivers Sturgeons

28th - Judy Center Playgroup - 10:00 a.m.

30th - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 p.m. -Please make arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.

DCPS Links DCPS Links

DCPS Strategic Plan
Volunteer Form
Bully, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form

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