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Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
Summer 2026 begins on Wednesday, June 10th, and ends on August 25th.
Have a fantastic summer break!
Have a fantastic summer break!
The 2025-2026 school year ends Tuesday, June 9th, with a two-hour early dismissal for all K-12 students. Pre-K students have their last day on Tuesday, June 8th.
The 2026-2027 school year will begin on August 26th, 2026!
Check back throughout the summer for updates and news.
The Back to School Bulletin will be sent out in early August.
Summer Office Hours
Summer Office Hours
Days: Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 8:10 am - 3:40 pm
Our main office will be closed on the following dates:
Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Friday, July 3, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Summer Announcements & Events!
Summer Announcements & Events!
School Supply List for 2026-2027
School Supply List for 2026-2027
CLICK HERE for the school supply list for the upcoming school year.
2026-2027 SMCPS Calendar
2026-2027 SMCPS Calendar
Monday, August 24 - SMCPS Open Houses (time and additional info. to be shared ASAP)
Wednesday, August 26 - First day of school for students!
Registration Information
Registration Information
Welcome to Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School! Your student will love being an Aviator!
Click here to see our registration checklist. To make a registration appointment, please sign up HERE. If you have additional questions, please call the school at 240-309-4658.
Kindergarten & New Families
2025-2026 School Registration
We look forward to assisting you through the registration process!
Kindergarten Registration - Open registration for students who will be five years old by September 1, 2026 continues throughout the summer.
SMCPS Registration Information
Required documents include:
Proof of residence
Evidence of Birth
Immunization Record
Court papers regarding custody (if applicable)
Photo ID of parent/guardian
Out-of-District Transfer Requests
In order to attend CWFDES, valid proof of residence must be provided
If you do not reside within CWFDES district boundaries, you must submit a transfer request (annually). This does not guarantee placement.
Pre-Kindergarten Application
Pre-Kindergarten Application
The SY2026 Pre-Kindergarten Application is now available. Click on the link below to access the online application which includes a link for the Federal Poverty Level Calculator.
Eligible students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
All Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds are full day.
Acceptance is not First-Come, First-Served; it is determined by a tiered eligibility system.
Income verification is required of every applicant.
Summer Reading Information
Summer Reading Information
Dear Parents,
Summer reading is just around the corner, and we’re excited to begin. This year’s theme matches the public library’s Beanstack program, Unearth a Story, which uses a bingo card to guide students through reading minutes and activities. Students will have the opportunity to earn rewards for minutes and tickets for prizes. They have to go to the tickets tab in Beanstack and choose which prizes they are interested in winning when they complete the activities and earn tickets.
The fun begins on June 10 and ends on August 16. I am sending home a Parent Beanstack Summer Reading Bingo next week. This is a great opportunity to read a chapter book together and make "Unearth a Story" a family event! We hope you participate in the fun! Duke staff will also have the opportunity to join in the fun!
You’ll also find a Clever QR code to access your child’s Beanstack account. To get into Beanstack, visit the SMCPS website, click Clever, and use the QR code to sign in. Beanstack can be found under Media Center Resources. Clever will pause at the end of summer for updates. Connecting your child’s Clever Beanstack account with the public library account is the smoothest way to avoid complications.
Beanstack Directions and Resources:
Directions to link the school and public library accounts
How to manage multiple children’s Beanstack accounts
Happy Summer Reading,
Mrs. Owen, Media Specialist
Click the image for Summer Meal Information
Click the image for Summer Meal Information
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