Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enroll my child in school?
Click here to use the MCPS Enrollment Information web page.
What time does school start?
9:15 am
What time does school end?
3:30 pm
What time is early dismissal?
1:00 pm
When is the first day of school?
Monday, August 26, 2013
When is "Sneak Peek?" (The time to meet your teacher for the new school year.)
Friday, August 23, 2013: 11: am - noon
When is new student orientation? (Students new to Wayside in grades 1 - 5; not Kindergarten students. )
Friday, August 23, 2013: 10:30 - 11:00 am
When is the last day of school?
Thursday, June 12, 2014: Early Release, 1:00 pm
Where can I find Wayside's Calendar and the MCPS Calendar?
What is the telephone number for bus transportation?
301-469-1029
Do we live in the Wayside attendance area?
Please call 301-279-3331 for this information or check the MCPS web site.
MCPS Attendance Area Boundary Information Web Site.
May I pick up my child in the carpool lane?
Each student must have a note from his/her parent.
Do I have to telephone school if my child is sick?
Yes. Please phone 301-279-8484 to report your child's absence.
What is the price of a lunch?
Please see the MCPS Division of Food and Nutrition Services web site. Prices are listed on the lunch menu PDF files.
MCPS Lunch Purchasing Information web site.
SNAP Information.
What is the school mascot?
The dolphin 
What are the school colors?
Blue and white.