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Congratulations, Dr. Dennie!

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Our very own Dr. Deborah Dennie, Principal of Leonardtown Middle School, St. Mary's County, and recent winner of the MASSP/NASSP Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year, has been named as a NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year Finalist! Congratulations, Dr. Dennie, on this amazing recognition! 

Deborah Dennie, EdD, has served as the principal of Leonardtown Middle School in St. Mary’s County, MD, for 11 years, providing steady, visionary leadership grounded in high expectations and genuine care. During her tenure, she has strengthened instructional practice through data-driven decision-making, elevated student accountability, and cultivated a culture of continuous professional growth among educators. Widely recognized as a mentor and advocate, she empowers staff to pursue leadership opportunities and expand their professional capacity, contributing to improved teaching and learning outcomes schoolwide while prioritizing the emotional and physical well-being of students and staff. She ensures instructional time is purposeful, distractions are minimized, and collaborative planning is both funded and prioritized. This shared focus has resulted in rising proficiency, greater equity in classrooms, and stronger student readiness for high school and beyond.

St. Mary's County Commissioners Honor Leonardtown Middle School Principal Dr. Deborah Dennie as Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year

Back-to-school

The 2026–2027 school year begins Wednesday, August 26, 2026. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back. Let’s make it an amazing year! Visit www.smcps.org/bts for all your Back-to-School resources.

LMS Laptop Issues: 

Parents and students should be directed to the SMCPS HelpDesk, the HelpDesk phone number, or the HelpDesk email to open a ticket for any issues they have with their SMCPS device or applications.

 

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Leonardtown Middle School (LMS) serves a diverse community of learners and is committed to providing every student with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Our highly qualified staff fosters a strong academic environment through rigorous, standards-based instruction, relevant technology, and responsive student support. LMS continues to strengthen student achievement, close achievement gaps, and cultivate a positive school culture through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and restorative practices. We believe students are most successful when they feel known, supported, challenged, and valued. We strive to develop thoughtful, responsible, and engaged young people within an inclusive, collaborative school community.

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