
Please help us keep our STUDENTS SAFE during drop-off and pick-up times by SLOWING DOWN and following the drop-off and pick-up procedures. Students should use the crosswalks - please do not drop-off students or pick them up from the middle of the road. Thank you!


The 5th and 6th grade students are creating I AM banners. Students were asked to choose one positive word that truthfully describes them. No two students were allowed to use the same word. The banners will be hung in the upstairs hallway to help promote positive mental health. Can you guess which word describes your child?


DCE Families - Please pick up your cookie dough today by 6 p.m. It is located on the elementary playground. You will be missing 1 box - it is the box of prizes that will be given to your student tomorrow. :) Thank you!

Congratulations to Brayden Larson on earning his Yellow Belt in 3rd Grade’s “Kicking It” multiplication program.


The Juniors will be taking the State ACT on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:45AM. Please bring a calculator. This will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

A big DC thank you to Job service employees coming yesterday to speak to our high school students. The speakers discussed (among other things) the importance of teenagers experiencing summer jobs, as well as what kinds of those jobs are available to students willing to look for them.



The DC JH & HS Choir will be attending Region 9 Vocal Contest @ WSC on Monday, March 11th. Please make sure your child has their parent consent form signed and turned in by tomorrow. Students need to be at the school by 7 am Monday morning. Bus leaves @ 7:30. Wish us luck! I am excited to see how we do!


Lydia Martin constructed an end table during her Ag II shop work time. Lydia did an excellent job in constructing this project.


Cookie Dough Pick-Up - DCE Families can pick up their cookie dough on THURSDAY, MARCH 7 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the DCE Playground. Cookie dough cannot be sent home with students. Please make arrangements if you are unable to pick-up on Thursday. Thanks!


We just received word that the cookie dough will not be delivered until Wednesday. Sorry for the second delay. :(

DCE Families - Cookie dough is expected to be delivered late this afternoon. We are expecting notification 1 hour prior to delivery. Please stay tuned for more information!

Grades 4, 5, & 6 basketball begins Monday, March 4. Practice will run after school until 5:30. Girls will practice at DCE (pick up at District Office door) and boys will practice at DCHS (pick up at South door). Let's play ball!


5th grade students are expressing their creativity through their own Geometric Gallery masterpieces.




6th graders are learning about shape - an element of art. There are two types of shapes: geometric and organic. Students are creating a Geometric Gallery using a variety of foam shapes and their creativity.





March is Reading Month at DCE! Reading is our superpower! Check out the calendar for the dress-up days! Friday, March 1 is Class Color Day. K - Red, 1st - Orange, 2nd - Yellow, 3rd - Green, 4th - Blue, 5th - Purple, 6th - Black


We like fruit loop subtraction


DCE Families - Please note the delay in the cookie dough delivery. It is now expected to be here on Monday, March 4. Please watch the APP on Monday for updates.


Mr. Jay Johnson from Lake Region College presented Job opportunities in the field of Wind Energy to DC Jrs. and Srs. today. Wind Energy companies need engineers and technicians to work in the ever-growing field. Mr. Johnson shared information on these career opportunities.


Mrs. Grote's Management class is working on a business simulation in which they must turn a nonprofitable business into a profitable one. Some of the activities they must complete include supervising employees, redesigning a productive office and production floor, bidding on orders, and buying insurance.




Kindergarteners constructing a cube with pretzels and marshmallows. A lot of fun and delicious to eat.


