Monday, March 30, 2026, through Monday, April 6, 2026, is Spring Break and Easter Holidays. Schools are Closed. Offices are closed Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

Classes will resume Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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J. Frank Dent Elementary

2700 Corning Avenue

Fort Washington, MD 20744

301-702-3850

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Latino Education Summit

Join us April 25 at Ellen Ochoa Middle School for the Latino Education Summit — a day of learning, connection and community for parents, students and staff.

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CSI Parent Letter

Learn about the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) program at J. Frank Dent

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March 31

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31

Mar 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

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April 1

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1

Apr 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

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April 2

Thu

2

Apr 2026

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School Information

2700 Corning Avenue

Fort Washington, MD 20744

Phone 301-702-3850

Fax 301-702-7574

Principal Erika Proctor
erika.proctor@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Grades PreK-5

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Blue and Gold

Mascot Tigers

School Support

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Instructional Director Chelsea Hill
301-952-6210

School Board District: 8

Pupil Personnel Worker

Dr. Rachel Thompson
rachel.thompson@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

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