Important News

DOES School Improvement Plan at a Glance is attached for SY 25-26.

Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) - Grade 3 This year, the Howard County Public School System will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to all Grade 3 students. The CogAT is a group-administered abilities test that measures students’ reasoning abilities, which they develop through in-school and out-of-school experiences. It is not designed to test a student’s academic achievement, but their…

Amy Urban is a third-grade teacher here at DOES who also works closely with the Howard County Public School System as the Rainbow Representative for Dayton Oaks. The purpose of the Rainbow Representative is to...       * create a more welcoming community for LGBTQIA+ students       * provide instructional support for educators       * ensure each school within HCPSS is an ally and…

Research is clear that showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success, starting from kindergarten and continuing through high school. Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school or even facing social challenges. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year) can drastically…

Please see the attached flier for information regarding Howard County Recreation and Parks After-School Programs at Dayton Oaks. https://hcpss-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jsharp_hcpss_org/EedlQZoJhYhHhlhkrUj7DnQBa0dMFUUpINmwJCS4zsQMSg?e=ZJbqIc

The following events have been scheduled, providing staff, students, and families with an opportunity to re-connect or meet. Please consider joining. I look forward to seeing you there! Dine with Dolphins When: Monday, August 18 th from 11:30-1:00pm Where: Chic-fil-a, Clarksville Come and buy lunch at Chic-fil-a, while joining Mr. La Roche and Ms. Williams-MckKinney. Popsicles on the Playground When…

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS Tuesday, September 13 6:00pm ~ RECC/preK and GT Back-to-School Night 7:00pm ~ Grades 1 & 2 Back-to-School Night Wednesday, September 14 6:00pm ~ Grades K & 3 Back-to-School Night 7:00pm ~ Grades 4 & 5 Back-to-School Night

Please see the attached for information regarding Class Picture Day https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/my-drive