06/16/2026
That’s a wrap on another amazing school year! Thank you for all of your support throughout the year, we hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! Be on the lookout for our summer events!
Join us in our mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for ALL children!
We are the Sussex Elementary PTA located in Essex, Maryland. We are a group of individuals dedicated to our children's education.
06/16/2026
That’s a wrap on another amazing school year! Thank you for all of your support throughout the year, we hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! Be on the lookout for our summer events!
06/15/2026
Parent Input Needed!
As you may know, our principal, Ms. Szymanksi, will be leaving Sussex at the end of the school year. BCPS is holding a virtual meeting TONIGHT at 7 p.m. to gather parent input on characteristics families would like to see in our next principal. This is an opportunity for families to share their thoughts for the future leadership at Sussex.
Join the virtual meeting here:
06/12/2026
Last night, we decorated and provided refreshments for the 5th Grade Farewell! This was the first year the event was held at Chesapeake High School, making it an extra special evening.
A huge thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and staff for helping pull off this incredible event and celebrate this special milestone. We want to give a special shout-out to Rachel Coffman and family, Breanna McCarty, and Shannon Hood. Thank you for all of your hard work yesterday!
We are very proud of every student that crossed the stage. Good luck in middle school!
06/11/2026
Today, the Sussex PTA surprised our amazing 5th graders with a Glow Party celebration. From music and fun to lots of smiles and memories, we loved celebrating this special group as they get ready for their next chapter.
We can’t wait to see everyone tonight at the 5th Grade Farewell!
Today students and staff lined the halls to cheer on our amazing 5th graders during their 'final walk' through the halls of Sussex!
Tomorrow is their last day as Sussex Ducks, but a new adventure is just beginning. We are so proud of you!🎉
06/01/2026
As we kick off a new month, the Sussex Elementary PTA wants to give a HUGE thank you to the amazing local businesses that support our school community.
Enchanted Cleaning Company, INC, American Scale and Equipment Co., Shumaker's Baltimore Animal Control, Colgate Recreation Council, The Essex Diner, The Comfy Cup, superrad graphics, Rose Marie's Unisex Styling Salon, and Sunshine Catering !
Because of your generosity, we are able to help make events like Field Day, student activities, teacher appreciation, family events, and so much more possible for our students and staff.
We are so grateful for businesses that believe in giving back and investing in our kids.
Please help us show some love by supporting the businesses that support Sussex Elementary!
05/29/2026
What a great Field Day at Sussex Elementary!
The PTA had an amazing time helping make the day extra special for our students. At our PTA station, students enjoyed popsicles, water, chalk, bubbles and music while taking a break from all the fun activities!
We snapped photos of students proudly wearing their Field Day shirts, sponsored by local businesses. We are so thankful for the support of our sponsors: Colgate Recreation Council , The Essex Diner , The Comfy Cup , American Scale and Equipment Co. , Shumaker's Baltimore Animal Control , Rose Marie's Salon, superrad graphics , and Sunshine Catering!
To wrap up an exciting day, six staff members participated in a fun pie eating contest during an all-school assembly, with students and staff cheering them on! A huge thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, and families who helped make Field Day such a success.
05/27/2026
Thank you everyone for the water donations! Reminder: there is no school tomorrow for students. We will see all students on Friday for Field Day!
05/25/2026
We need your help! Field Day is Friday, May 29th! Please send us a message if you are able to help.
05/19/2026
Colgate Rec. Council is one of our sponsors for field day. They now have their fall soccer registration open. All 3 of my kids play for them and my wife and I (Doug) both coach for them as well. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me.
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/59506