Visit the Back to School Newsletter for attendance expectations, transportation procedures, school meals, supplies, technology updates, and student guidelines for the 2026-27 school year.

Kindergarten: 1:30-2:30 PM

Kindergarten will begin in the Cafeteria at 1:30 PM and then visit classrooms.

Kindergarteners are invited to meet Mr. Lynch on the playground for a popsicle after they visit their classrooms (weather permitting).

Grades 1-5: 3:00-4:00 PM

Grades 1-5 may go directly to classes beginning at 3:00. It is not necessary to arrive right at 3:00 PM. Consider spacing out your visits.

Remember to visit your homeroom teacher and your special area teachers (music, art, P.E., and media).

Homeroom Assignments are live in the Home Access Center @ 5:00 PM Friday, August 21st.

August 2025

August 20 - Professional Day - Staff Development (System)

August 21 - HAC opens @ 5 pm with student schedules

August 22 - Clever opens for families with homeroom assignments @ 5 pm

August 24 - Open House

Kindergarten: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Grades 1-5: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

August 25 - Professional Day - Collaborative Planning/Professional Responsibilities

August 26 - Schools Open for Students

MES Student Day 9 am - 3:40 pm

Use the links below the MES Public Calendar to integrate the calendar to your mobile device

For The SMCPS System Calendar

Downloadable SY 25-26 SMCPS School Year 2026-2027 Calendar

Looking Ahead to September

September 7 - Holiday - Labor Day - All Schools and Offices Closed

September 16 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Responsibilities

September 17 - Picture Day

September 25 - Fair Day No School for Students

2026-2027 Meal Benefit Forms Are Live!  

Apply early!  All students must have a new application every year.