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West Friendship Elementary School

12500 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD 21794

Office: 410-313-5512 Fax: 410-313-5514

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Dr. Debra L. O’Byrne, Principal Mrs. Sara E. Cox, Assistant Principal

School Hours: 9:25am - 3:55pm

Doors open at 9:10 am.

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  • Classroom Instruction begins promptly at 9:25am.

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  • After 9:25 am an adult parks and escorts the student(s) to the Front Office to sign in for a tardy slip.

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  • To Report an Absence: Parents/guardians can email wfesabsence@hcpss.org or their child’s teacher. Upon return, a doctor’s note or documentation explaining the absence can be sent in or emailed.

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  • Health Room Contact Number: 410-313-5515

Recess, Lunch, and Related Arts Schedule (26-27 Color Calendar)

Grade

Recess

Lunch

RA

K

10:40-11:10

11:10-11:40

12:45-1:45

1

12:10-12:40

11:40-12:10

2:45-3:45

2

11:40-12:10

12:10-12:40

1:45-2:45

3

12:40-1:10

1:10-1:40

10:40-11:40

4

1:10-1:40

12:40-1:10

9:40-10:40

5

2:10-2:40

1:40-2:10

11:40-12:40

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School Related Communication

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Visit https:/wfes.hcpss.org for West Friendship news and information, our staff directory, our school calendar, and various resource links.

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Look out for Tiger Tales from Dr. O’Byrne via School Messenger to your personal email. It is typically sent out on Friday evenings.

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Want to support our staff and students? Visit WFES PTA Website Get involved by joining our Parent Teacher Association. Look out for event dates!

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**Keep track of your login and password for https://www.hcpss.org/connect/. Be sure to update your Family File annually. This is your access to Parent Teacher Conferences, report cards, emergency contact info, and more! **

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For Language Assistance:

Leave a message and an interpreter will call you back.

Español: 410-313-1591 Korean: 410-313-1592

Chinese: 410-313-5920 Chin: 410-313-5968

See https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/ for menus, prices, and creating online accounts. Breakfast is also available from 9:10-9:25am. Income eligible families should complete: https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/farms/ for additional benefits.

Report Card Dates

1st Quarter (ends Oct. 27) - Report card issued Nov. 6 @ 4:00 pm

2nd Quarter (ends Jan. 15) - Report card issued Jan. 26 @ 4:00 pm

3rd Quarter (ends April 7) - Report card issued April 16 @ 4:00 pm

4th Quarter (TBD) - Report card issued last day of school

Standardized Testing Windows

Grade specific dates and testing details will be communicated in advance of each assessment.

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MAP:

- Fall Grades 1-3 (Math) Grades 4 & 5 (Math & Rdg): 9/8 - 10/9

- Winter Grades 1 - 5: 1/4 - 2/19

- Spring Grades 1 - 4: 5/3 - 5/8

CoGAT: Grade 3: 11/30 - 12/18

ACCESS for ELs Grades K - 5: 1/6 - 3/3

MSTAR (new MCAP): Grades 3 - 5: 3/29 - 5/21

Music Concerts - Chorus/Band/Strings/Orchestra

TBA

Additional Links to Know:

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HCPSS Dates only Calendar: Dates 2026-27

WFES Calendar: http://wfes.hcpss.org/calendar

WFES Student Schedule: WFES 2026-27 Schedule

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Three Hour Early Dismissal - Dismissal is at 12:55. Lunch & Related Arts are held; no Recess.

HCPSS Weather: https://status.hcpss.org

Two Hour Delay - Doors open at 11:10am. Instruction starts at 11:25am. Lunch & Related Arts are held; no Recess.

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HCPSS Transportation/Bus Locator: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/transportation/ ��WFES Arrival/Dismissal Procedures