About Us

School Overview

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School Mascot: Hootie the Owl
School Colors: Turqouise and White
School Saying: We Are Ducketts

Together we are
Determined
Learners
Engaged
Safe

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Front facade of the DLES building

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WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center For Fathering. There are two primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

  • To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
  • To provide extra sets of eyes and ears throughout the school building during the student day.
  • You can learn more about WATCH D.O.G.S. at https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/index.php/default/

HowardCounty Recreation and Parks Before and After Care - (410) 313 - 7275

LEED Certification

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Ducketts Lane Elementary School was given a LEED certified Gold Status in 2015.

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Ducketts Lane Elementary School is among a small percentage of Howard County and Maryland schools to have earned LEED certification, which recognizes a commitment to environmental sustainability.

HCPSS Rainbow Safe Space

HCPSS works to ensure that schools allow for all students to include LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. When HCPSS provides information regarding LGBTQIA+ topics of interest to the school and school community as appropriate; it will be shared within our school community newsletter. Be on the lookout for these RAINBOW Report updates in the DLES newsletter. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of our school administrators.  

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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) School Report Card reflects overall school performance using a combination of academic and school quality indicators.
Fast facts about Ducketts Lane Elementary School listing special programs, total enrollment, accomplishments and more.

Cluster 6 Board of Education Representative

Howard County public schools are divided into school clusters, which are assigned to individual Board members to facilitate school visitations, attend special events, and provide a point of contact for each school community. View all BOE school cluster assignments.

Ducketts Lane Elementary School BOE Representative: Jacky McCoy