April 13-17, 2026

Good Evening Cavalier Families,

We are proud to share that our 3rd and 4th grade students have successfully completed the state assessments or Kansas Assessment Program (KAP)!  Thank you so much for your support in encouraging their hard work, focus, and perseverance throughout the testing period!

This week, we will continue to cheer on our 5th graders as they take on their Science assessment. Our younger learners are also strengthening their foundational skills in reading and math as they prepare for upcoming Spring FastBridge/iReady testing and stay focused on their goals.

As we reach the midpoint of the final quarter, we are celebrating growth across our school, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning, and reinforcing the habits that lead to success. Thank you so much for partnering with us as we nurture confidence, perseverance, and leadership in every Cavalier. Together, we are empowering students to lead their learning with excellence each day!

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING (BOE Policy IDAB)

The guidance program is designed to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students. School counselors are available to assist students with their academic programs and needs. School counselors are also available to assist students in understanding themselves, understanding their capabilities and limitations, identifying alternative courses of action, and making appropriate personal decisions.

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

We hope that you’ve experienced a DCES staff member going above and beyond to serve our students and school community. Please help us recognize that employee by completing the short nomination form for Standing Ovation Awards 

• APRIL PTO Newsletter

• Student Information for S.Y. 26-27 Class Placement 

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

• 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
  

Empowered To Learn: Our 2nd graders became Schwa Senseis as they celebrated Schwa Day! Students had a blast stepping into the role of Schwa Ninjas, working together on a mission to track down the Schwa Sensei while strengthening their learning in a fun and engaging way.

Empowered To Discover: Our Kindergarten Round-Up was a great success, and it was a joy to meet our incoming Kindergarteners for the 2026–2027 school year! Our future Cavaliers showed wonderful enthusiasm as they explored the Kindergarten pod. It was especially meaningful to see our school community continue to grow as we welcomed new families into the Cavalier family.

Empowered to LEAD: Our 4th grade’s recent Bed of Bags project is a powerful testament to the leadership of our students and staff in making an impact, not only within our classrooms, but across our community. Our Cavaliers continue to lead by example, bringing our vision to life by growing as lifelong learners through compassion, innovation, and independent thinking. This strongly reflects who we are as a school. 

Empowered to Engage: A heartfelt thank you to all of our families who participated in and supported our PTO Bingo Night! Your involvement helps strengthen our school community and creates meaningful experiences for our students. Thank you so much to DCES PTO for organizing such a wonderful event!

Lunch Guests: Thank you so much to all the family members who joined us recently for lunch! Your presence made our lunch extra special!