Good Morning Cavalier Families, 

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents and guardians who joined us for Parent-Teacher Conferences this past week. It was a joy to connect with you, celebrate your child's achievements, and discuss ways to continue supporting their growth throughout the year. Your involvement and partnership are crucial to their success, and we are grateful to have such a supportive community here at DCES!

For those who were unable to attend, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange a time to connect. Whether by phone, email, or in person, we want to ensure every family has the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress and next steps for growth.

Together, we will continue to foster a learning environment where our Cavaliers are Empowered to L.E.A.D. and exhibit Excellence Every Day! Thank you so much for being an important part of our school community!

INOCULATION/IMMUNIZATION (BOE Policy JGCB)

Unless provided otherwise herein, all students enrolling in any district school shall provide the building principal with proof of immunization of certain diseases or furnish documents to satisfy statutory requirements. Booster shots mandated by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Environment are also required. Students who fail to provide the documentation required by law may be excluded from school by the superintendent until statutory requirements are satisfied. Notice of exclusion shall be given to the parents/guardians as prescribed by law. Students who are not immunized against a particular disease(es) may be excluded from school during any outbreak.

TECHNOLOGY USE (BOE Policy IIBG)

Students are responsible for the proper use and care of district technology in their use or possession. This includes all classroom technology, computer lab technology, and district- owned personal computing devices loaned to the student. Students must not use district-owned technology for illegal nor inappropriate uses at any time. The district network refers to the network provided on school grounds for educational use. The guidelines for district-owned computers cover use both at school and away from school. Students who have been loaned a district computing device shall abide by the requirements of the Loan Agreement and the Damage/Loss Program. Students are bound to the details of the Student Acceptable Use Policy provided at enrollment.

Kindly review our  Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Safety & Security.

Recognize a DCES staff going above and beyond to serve our students, staff, and school community by completing the short USD 230 Standing Ovation Awards. The district will select Core Value Award recipients from this pool of nominations.

All employees nominated will be recognized with a certificate and three of the nominees (Administration, Certified, Classified) will be chosen as the monthly USD 230 & Price Chopper Standing Ovation honorees.

• October PTO Newsletter

• Sign-up Form: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) & M.O.M.S. (Moms of Marvelous Students)

• 1st Quarter DCES Community Feedback Form: We value your feedback so please  share your thoughts on how we're doing through this form.

• 2025–2026 School Calendar

• Breakfast and Lunch Menu

• Volunteer Registration

• DCES 2028 Strategic Plan

• Elementary Handbook 2025-2026