Good Morning Cavalier Families,
Welcome to Cavaliers in Action! This will be our weekly newsletter that shares important announcements, dates, and events.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is coming soon and we could not be more excited! We have been working hard to prepare our school to be the best place for our students, especially as our DCES community continues to grow. Our current student population is at 310 and we are very happy to welcome the new students and families joining our school! We also have a fantastic group of new staff joining our team this year. Click here to see the updated DCES staff list.
We are also proud to celebrate the success of our world-class staff at DCES. One of our new teachers from last year, Ms. Cordelia Hanger, was recognized at our district opening ceremony as the USD 230 Horizon Award Honoree for Elementary Schools, an award given to outstanding new teachers! Her dedication and passion for her students exemplify the spirit of Excellence Every Day and serve as an inspiring example of what it means to be Empowered to LEAD: to learn, engage, achieve, and discover here at DCES.
Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or in the community, we want every Cavalier to feel empowered to grow, take initiative, excel, and make a positive difference each day! It’s truly a great year to be a Cavalier!
Important Dates & Links:
Monday, Aug 11: Meet the Teacher Night 4:30-5:30 PM.
In this event, you’ll be able to meet the teachers of your students, visit the classroom to drop off school supplies, as well as connect with other DCES families! Please note that the name of your student’s homeroom teacher can be found under “Schedule” on Skyward.
Wednesday, Aug 13: First Day of School (Regular School Hours)
Please review our Back-To-School Guide for more details
Wednesday, Aug 27: First PLC Wednesday (1 HR Late Start)
Thursday, Aug 28: Parent Information Night 5:00-6:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to come in and learn about the classroom expectations, class schedule, and core curriculum. There will be two sessions available. Each session will be 20-25 minutes in length to allow transition time for parents/guardians attending multiple classrooms/ grade levels.
Option 1: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Option 2: 5:30-6:00 p.m
Kindly review our updated Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Safety & Security, and Transportation.
1st Quarter DCES Community Feedback Form: We value your feedback so please share your thoughts on how we're doing through this form.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you so much for your unwavering support! May you have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you on Monday for Meet the Teacher Night!
Sincerely,
Dr. Miller
Office: 913-592-7266 or 913-592-7162
E-mail: millerthe@usd230.org