About Us

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

Together we are
Determined
Learners
Engaged
Safe

Front facade of the DLES building

View school floor maps.

• First Floor Map
• Second Floor Map

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

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 Representaive

Rainbow Representatives have been added to each HCPSS school.  The purpose of a Rainbow Representatives ensure that schools are allies and advocates for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. The school Rainbow Representative attends quarterly meetings; receives and disseminates information regarding LGBTQIA+ topics of interest to the school and school community as appropriate; and provides instructional support for educators. Be on the lookout for frequent RAINBOW Report updates in the DLES newsletter. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Amanda Gates, Rainbow Representative for DLES at amanda_gates@hcpss.org.