Important News & Upcoming Events
🦉Owl Observer Community Newsletter
Stay connected with everything happening at Ducketts Lane Elementary! Formerly the Owl Observer Parent Newsletter, the Owl Observer Community Newsletter is your weekly hub for school events, important dates, and community resources.
2026-2027 Supply List
The Ducketts Lane Elementary School 2026-2027 Supply List
School Based Wellness Center
Learn about on-site physical and mental health services available to students through our health room.
Register your child for school
Start the online enrollment process for incoming kindergarteners and students new to Howard County.
Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser
Donate or volunteer to help provide weekend meal bags directly to DLES students in need.
Community Resources
Find local family assistance programs, utility and housing support, and at-home academic guides.
Absence/Attendance Information and Resources
Report an absence via email (dlesabsence@hcpss.org) with your child's name, date(s), and reason, or review HCPSS attendance policies.
Complete the Free and Reduced Lunch (F.A.R.M.S) Application and Family File HERE
Submit your required annual Family File (emergency contacts/permissions) and apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS) to support school funding.
Essential Applications & Resources
Essential Applications
Access your student’s information and classroom instructional tools
Browse breakfast and lunch menus with nutritional and allergen information
Gain access to Canvas, G Suite and more instructional apps
Read guidance on expected student behavior
Pay for activities and events using a credit card
Download mobile applications for commonly used tools
Get bus pickup times and essential information
HCPSS Resources
Report incidents of hate, bullying, harassment, or intimidation
View meal prices and make online payments
Access health, medication, athletic and additional forms
Get an overview of the HCPSS curriculum
Enroll your child in the school system
Read HCPSS policies set by the BOE
Get Involved
Complete a brief training before volunteering with us
Discuss district-wide curriculum initiatives
Take part in a county-level student organization