Lettie Dent PTA

08/31/2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who has signed up and paid to join our PTA! Names were entered in to win a $25 Amazon gift card and the winner is………

JENNIFER ETTER! Congratulations, your gift card will be sent home with your child tomorrow!

🌟 There is still plenty of time to join, we will be running a friendly competition on PTA enrollment very soon. Stay tuned.

08/26/2026

Happy First Day of School! Let’s see those first day pictures in the comments! Remember, it’s a dynamite day to be a Dolphin! 🐬

08/24/2026

Today’s the day! We can’t wait to meet everyone at Open House from 2-3:30!! Sign up and join our PTA crew !

08/22/2026

Where has summer gone? We hope everyone is enjoying their last weekend of Summer! A few things for Open House on Monday. Open House is Monday, August 24th from 2:00-3:30pm. Please swing by and sign up to join the PTA. It is $7 for a single member or $12 for the family membership. Cash or check only.
🎟️ If you sign up at Open House for the PTA you will be entered in a raffle to win an Amazon gift card! 🌟

🐬We will also be selling LMDES Croc charms and stickers. Charms will be $5 and stickers are $2.

✏️1st Day School Supplies orders have been delivered and are waiting for your child in their classroom.

🍦Rita’s Italian Ice will be there as well!

08/22/2026

Today we hosted a Back to School Luncheon for our amazing staff. It is going to be an amazing school year! ⭐️

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

🎉 Open House Is Almost Here! 🎉

We’re getting SO excited to welcome everyone back for a brand-new school year! 🏫📚✏️

Join us for Open House on Monday, August 24th from 2:00–3:30 PM! ❤️

Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an AMAZING year ahead! We can’t wait to see all of our students and families! 🥰

Mark your calendars and get excited—we’ll see you Monday! 🎉🍎

08/15/2026

Go comment “Lettie Dent” on the original post! ;) Get our staff spoiled to start the year! 🐬 ❤️

🔥 THE FINAL 4 IS SET! WHO WANTS IT MOST?! 🔥
The votes are tallied, and these four amazing schools have officially made it to the FINAL ROUND of our Back to School Energy Battle:
🏆 Leonardtown High School
🏆 Spring Ridge Middle School
🏆 Lettie Dent Elementary School
🏆 Green Holly Elementary School
Now, the scoreboard resets and the FINAL SPRINT begins! The winning school takes home FREE DRINKS FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF to kick off the school year with maximum energy! 🥤✨
⚠️ THE FINAL ROUND RULES:
* 1️⃣ 1 Person = 1 Vote: Every single vote counts, so make yours count!
* 2️⃣ Rally Your Squad: Tag your fellow teachers, staff, parents, students, friends, and family in the comments to boost your school’s numbers!
* 3️⃣ Share, Share, Share: Get this post onto your school pages, team group chats, and personal feeds to mobilize your community!
⏳ FINAL DEADLINE: Voting officially closes on Saturday, August 22nd at midnight!
Drop your school’s name below, tag your village, and let’s see which school brings the most pride and energy to take the crown! 👇⚡️

07/24/2026

LMDES Open House!
All Grades
Monday, August 24, 2:00-3:30 PM

St. Mary’s County Public Schools is pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Open House Schedule is now available for online viewing at www.smcps.org/bts.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we invite you to visit the site to access school supply lists, student resources, forms, bus information, and other back-to-school resources.

07/17/2026

We hope our students, families, staff, and community are enjoying a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break! 🌴☀️

While many are taking time to recharge, St. Mary's County Public Schools is already preparing for another exciting year of learning.

The 2026-2027 school year begins on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. We encourage families to visit our Back-to-School webpage for important information, resources, school supply details, and helpful links as they become available.

🔗 Back-to-School Information: https://www.smcps.org/bts

We look forward to welcoming everyone back soon. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer and stay safe!
Photograph by SMCPS staff member Catie Bonner.