Welcome back, Shark Families!
We're so excited to start another year of learning, growth, and connection. Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, designing engaging lessons, and making sure every student feels welcomed and supported from day one.
Over the summer, our campus has been buzzing with modernization projects. While these improvements will bring great benefits, they also mean our drop-off and pick-up routines may be busier than usual at first. To help keep our Sharks safe:
Plan for extra time in the mornings.
Drive slowly and follow staff directions in the parking lot.
Use crosswalks and stay alert for children walking or biking.
If you're new to Shark Territory…welcome! You're joining a vibrant, inclusive community that values strong character, high expectations, and partnerships with families.
We can't wait to see everyone back on August 12 for another fantastic year! Below are a few key details to help you get started!
School Calendar and Cafeteria Menu:
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL 😎
DES Bell Schedule 2025-26
August Fridge Calendar
August Lunch Menu
Upcoming Special Days:
8/11- Incoming TK and Kindergarten Meet and Greet, 10:00-11:00 AM in classrooms
8/12- First day of school; Early release schedule (1st-5th dismissal at 1:55 PM)
8/14- Early Release Schedule (1st-5th dismissal at 1:55 PM)
8/19- Back to School Night (5:30 PM 3rd-5th Grade Classes; 6:00 PM Welcome
from Site and Parent Leadership in the cafeteria; 6:30 PM PK-2nd Grade Classes)
9/1- Labor Day; No School
Ensuring Safety During School Construction and Modernization Projects:
A letter from our Chief Facilities Officer, Owen Fish
Grade Level Suggested Supply Lists:
SDC TK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Visitors on Campus:
Gates will be locked from 8:30 AM until dismissal
All visitors need to note their attendance in the main office
Families may volunteer in classrooms with teacher permission and completed registration: Volunteer
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
Carpool Lane Pull all the way up to have students exit your vehicle. Please drive slowly and watch for students. Do NOT block the entryway of the school to let students out.
Our office main gate will open for students (grades 1-5) at 7:55 AM. At this time, students will queue by grade level. At 8:05 AM students will be dismissed to the playground. Once the morning bell rings, children will walk to their classroom number or front of their classroom door where teachers will meet them.
TK and Kinder gate will open at 8:10 AM. Families may enter with their child to play on the playground prior to school and wait with them by the classroom door.
August 12-15th - Families allowed on campus in the mornings. For the first week of school, families may come onto campus when the gates open to assist their children in locating their playground line-up area and/or to carry school supplies. Parents will also be allowed on campus at 1:55 PM to assist their children in identifying a meeting location at dismissal.
Beginning August 18th- Families will only be allowed on campus after dismissal (Monday-Tuesday 2:55 PM and Wednesday-Friday 1:55 PM). Families are welcome to use the playground after school, Monday-Friday. Please note YOU are the supervisors. Staff will not be present.
School Meal Updates
Students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch as part of the Universal Meal Program. To meet state requirements for reimbursement, schools must track student participation. To support this, DUSD will continue using the identiMetrics finger scanning system for elementary students. The scanner is used only to count meals accurately; no personal data is collected or stored. Families may opt out by completing the linked Google Form. This will not affect a student's eligibility for free meals. For questions, contact Maly Pra, Director of Child Nutrition Services, at pramaly@dublinusd.org.
DPIE Fall Classes:
Run Club Volunteers Needed:
Welcome back, Sharks!
~The DES Team
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