Reisterstown Elementary
Pamela Oliver-Jones - Principal
Kaia Stevens - Assistant Principal
Vision
The vision of Reisterstown Elementary School is to maintain high academic standards, equipping our students with 21st Century skills needed to become globally competitive and productive citizens.
Mission Statement
Reisterstown Elementary School is committed to educating the whole child while providing a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a passion for lifelong learning, respect for self, others, the learning environment and an appreciation for individual differences.
At Reisterstown Elementary
We Promise to Show Off Our PAWS!
We are a Maryland Green School
We are a Baltimore County Passport School
About our School
Reisterstown Elementary School is located in the Northwest area of Baltimore County. The school first opened its doors on December 2, 1963. The Reisterstown community is demographically diverse. The staff is dedicated, caring, and highly professional. We are privileged to have such an involved and dedicated PTA which supports our students and teachers.
School Buildings Are Currently Closed
Our school buildings are currently closed due to the impact of COVID-19.
Schools will be 100% virtual from September 8, 2020 – January 29, 2021
View BCPS Reopening Plan
Links for parents and students during building closer:
Parent University
Resources for Help
Creating a BCPSOne Account
Google Meets Resources:
Signing into Google Chrome
Google Meet Log-on Guide
Using Google Meets at Home
A note from our Counselors:
Hello Reisterstown families,
First we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. In these unpredictable times many students are feeling anxious and we want to let you know that we are here for your children. We will have access to email and can make appointments for phone calls or virtual communication during the following times:
Chisholm (jchisholm@bcps.org)
Loranca (mloranca@bcps.org)
Please email us if you would like for your child to talk to us on the phone or virtually. We will then give you our codes.
Below is a good resource for talking to your children about COVID-19:
National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Below are available community resources:
United Way: 211
Crisis text line: Text the word "HOME" to 741741 for free 24 hour support
Maryland Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1.800.422.0009
Baltimore County DSS: 410.887.TIME
Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410.931.2214
The Trevor Project: 1.866.488.7386 or text START to 678678
Maryland Food Bank: 410.737.8282
Important Arrival and Dismissal Information
Arrival begins at 8:05 and continues through 8:20 am. Students who arrive after 8:20 am will be marked tardy.
Please be aware that teachers duty day starts at 8:05 am. Students need to be under the supervision of their parent or guardian until arrival begins and teachers are on duty.
Cars are not permitted in the bus loop from 8:00 am -8:20 am. Students may not be dropped off from a car in the bus loop at this time. This is a safety issue. Please park your vehicle on Walgrove Road and students may walk to the school using the crosswalks.
Dismissal begins at 2:55 pm.
Students will not be dismissed for early dismissal after 2:15 pm.
*All early dismissal pick-ups must be made before 2:15 pm. In the case of a real emergency call the school and we will message the child for parent pick up at 2:55.