Important News

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking public input as it moves forward with the process of selecting a permanent superintendent, who will be appointed to a four-year term to commence on July 1, 2018. Community members are invited to submit desired leadership characteristics and priorities by completing a survey. The survey responses will be shared with the Board…

This quarter we will begin recognizing our Deep Run Rangers' report card successes in a few new ways. Students in grades one through five can earn one of two academic certificates. The awards and criteria are listed below and will be sent home in students' report card folders on Friday. We delay the opportunity for students to earn academic awards…

Deep Run Elementary School has a tradition of purchasing Thanksgiving meals for families who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Our turkey "Dollar Drive" is all week this week. If every family contributes $1.00, we will raise enough funds for all of our Deep Run families to enjoy the bounties of the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fevers make you feel Hot, Hot, Hot! Here in the health room we are seeing an increase in fevers. It is not uncommon for this time of year but we would like to send you a few reminders. · If your child has a temperature greater than 100.0F they need to stay home · If your child has a fever…

DRES PTA Restaurant Month at OC Brewing Company. Our FOCUS day will be on Tuesday, December 5th from Open – Close Location: 6630 Marie Curie Drive (across from Costco’s Gas Station) However, if you can’t make it that day, it's okay because they are hosting our fundraiser for the ENTIRE month of December!!!! To support our school: Present the attached…

Please join us for American Education Week, November 13th through November 17th! American Education Week is observed annually to promote parent involvement in the education of their children. We are excited about the opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom and experience their learning day. You are welcome and encouraged to join us during this week. Invitations were sent…

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Parents, your students did such a great job at the Deep Run Boosterthon Glow Run on Wednesday! A huge Hurrah! to all the helpers who made our Castle Quest adventure a good one! Thank you parents, staff, teachers & volunteers for supporting our PTA these past two weeks and helping at the Run. Here are a few highlights: • Total…

On Monday, November 13th, DRES will be celebrating World Kindness Day! The goal is for every student to participate in at least one activity that promotes kindness. On this day, students and staff can wear a color of the rainbow or rainbow colors as a reminder to "be the rainbow in someone's cloud!"

Fall Conferences are coming up. They will be held on November 20th, 21st, & 22nd. The conference window is open and will remain open until Friday, November 17th at 12:00 pm. Instructions on how to schedule a conference through HCPSS Connect are attached. Parents of students in PreK-3 will meet with their child’s homeroom teacher. Parents of students in 4th…