Back to School Event — August 25


This event gives families a chance to visit campus before the first day of school, meet their child's teachers, tour classrooms, and get familiar with the school building. Families will also learn about classroom expectations, curriculum, and procedures, and begin building strong connections with school staff. Booths will be available for families to explore programs and services offered this year. 

In addition, families will have the opportunity to meet their child's service providers—such as those from the IEP Office, Related Services, and Mental Health/Behavior Support—to learn more about the resources available.

Each campus will follow its own schedule for the day. ASL interpreters will be available throughout the event.

Your child's department principal will share additional details and be your main contact for questions.

Please note: This event is not intended for individual parent conferences.


Columbia Campus

Be sure to visit the booths in the Steiner Building and the Middle School Department to connect with staff, gather resources, and learn about the programs and services offered this year.

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Family Education and Early Childhood

Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms.

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Elementary School

12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Meet the new Elementary Principal in the Steiner Multipurpose Room

12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Middle School, After School Program, and Residential Life

2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Presentation for Families in Middle School Central Hall

2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms


Frederick Campus

Visit the booths in the Benson Gym any time between 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to connect with school staff, gather resources, and learn more about the programs and services offered this year.

8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Family Education and Early Childhood

8:40 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Presentation in Multipurpose Room

9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms

10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Elementary School

Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms.

12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Middle School and High School

12:45 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. — Presentation for Families in Ely Auditorium

1:05 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Meet your teachers and explore your classrooms

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Orioles Career Academy and Residential Life

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Presentation in the Orioles Career Academy Classroom in the Faupel Hall. 

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Tour the living facilities and Snack Bar, then enjoy a Meet-and-Greet with staff and a Residential Life Q&A

>>  If you need a Spanish interpreter, please RSVP by emailing your child's department secretary by August 18.