What a joy it was to see so many smiling and excited faces at Open House! 😊 Your enthusiasm and energy set the perfect tone for the year ahead, and we are absolutely ready to dive in together! 🚀 Here's to a fantastic August and an amazing year ahead! 🎉📚

Happy Sunday! 🎉 We're gearing up for a fantastic week ahead, and here's what you need to know to keep things running smoothly.

This week's dismissal times are as follows, so mark your calendars! 📅 Most days we're wrapping up at 3:00 p.m., but Wednesday is our early day at 1:50 p.m. Make sure to plan accordingly!

Our 4th through 8th graders have PE at 9:00 a.m. this week. 💪 They're welcome to wear their PE clothes to school, but remember—uniforms go back on after class.

We've got a delicious menu planned for the week ahead. 🍽️ We appreciate your patience as our kitchen team works their magic—sometimes our food suppliers make last-minute adjustments, and we'll keep you posted if anything changes.

Here's to an amazing week! Go Dateland Cougars! 🐾

Congratulations to our new Student Council officer team for the 2026-2027 school year! President: Isabella Weimer Vice- President : Sebastian Castro Secretary: Ernesto Rendon Treasurer: Rubi Hernandez Sergeant at Arms: Ismael Castro

Good Morning and happy first full week of school! Here is our menu for the week!

Our dismissal times are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - dismiss @ 3:00
Wednesday - dismiss @ 1:50

A reminder: 4th - 8th grades have PE on Monday, Tuesday and Friday @ 9:00 a.m. since the weather is so hot outside. Your child may wear their PE clothes to school and then change into school uniform after PE.

We are AZELLA (Kinder) and NWEA testing this week. Please have your child well rested and present at school!

Have a fantastic week! 🐾

Dear Parents and Guardians, This is a friendly reminder that beginning Wednesday, August 12, the district will follow its Wednesday early dismissal schedule. Please review your child's bus schedule and be at your designated bus stop at the appropriate time. We encourage all families to plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal.

Beginning Friday, the district will resume its regular dismissal schedule. Attached you will find the regular PM bus route schedule that will be followed starting Friday. Please review it carefully and note your child's expected drop-off time.

Please note that these are the 12:30 PM dismissal times. Please be at your child's designated bus stop according to the scheduled drop-off time. We appreciate your patience as we work through the first few days of school and make any necessary adjustments to ensure safe and efficient transportation.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year! Attached are the morning (AM) bus routes and pickup times for the upcoming school year. Please review your student's assigned stop and pickup time carefully. The afternoon (PM) bus routes and drop-off times will be shared separately. Please stay tuned for that information as we finalize the afternoon schedule.

Notice of Potential Quorum for Dateland Elementary School Board
August 4, 2026
Dateland Elementary School Open House 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

🎉 Mark your calendars!

Our Pre-K friends (Kinder B) are coming back Monday, August 10th, and we cannot wait! 👶✨ There's something exciting about seeing those sweet little faces walk through the door again.

🌟 See you soon, friends!

It's happening! 🎉 Back to school is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to invite you to our annual Open House on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.!

This is your chance to connect with us, hear important information about the year ahead, and meet your child's classroom community. 🏫 Plus, stick around for our raffle—we'll be giving away some fantastic gift cards throughout the evening! 🎁 You never know what you might win, so make sure to be here. We can't wait to see you! ✨

Welcome back! 🎉 We're so excited to see everyone on Wednesday, August 5th!

Just a heads up on our first few days back — Wednesday and Thursday we'll be dismissing at 12:30 🕐, and Friday we'll have a full day, dismissing at 3:00.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic start to the school year! 📚✨

🚨 Our school just leveled up in emergency preparedness! Over the past three days, five dedicated staff members completed intensive Emergency Medical Response training with Wellton Fire Department Instructor Mark Rivera Jr. Through rigorous classroom study and realistic hands-on scenarios, our team is now equipped to respond quickly and more prepared to an emergency that might occur on campus or on a field trip. Given that our nearest fire department and ambulance are about 40 - 45 minutes away, having trained responders right here makes all the difference for keeping our students and staff safe. We're so grateful for Mark's expertise and our team's commitment to this important training. This couldn't have been possible without Wellton Fire Department's Instructor Mark Rivera Jr., Wellton Firefighters and Chief Mark Rivera.

Registration is happening!

Kinder - B Students:
*Students must be 4 years old before September 1, 2026.

Kindergarten Students:
*Students must be 5 years old before September 1, 2026

Must provide the following documents: (At the time of registration)
*Birth Certificate
*Proof of Residency
*Immunization Records

Contact our office @ 928-454-2242 for more information.

Looking forward to 2026 - 2027 🐾

See you here! Go Dateland Cougars!

🌟 A HUGE congratulations to Luiza Jorge Bedrio! 🎉 She just earned a certificate for High Achievement by scoring in the top 10% on her standardized tests. What an incredible accomplishment! We are absolutely beaming with pride. Luiza, you should feel so proud of all your hard work and dedication! ✨

Silent Bid Invitation
Dateland Elementary is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus district vehicles. All vehicles are being sold AS IS, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied.

Vehicles Available:

1. 2008 International School Bus #8
Approximate Mileage: 149,267
VIN: 4DR4BVAFN38B539813
Minimum Bid: $500.00

2. 2008 Ford F-250 Pickup
Approximate Mileage: 188,669
VIN: 1FTSX20578EA02595
Minimum Bid: $500.00

3. 2008 Thomas School Bus #11
Approximate Mileage: 110,656
VIN: 4UZABRDC38CY36835
Minimum Bid: $500.00

4. 2013 Blue Bird School Bus #4
Approximate Mileage: 118,820
VIN: 1BAKGCPA1EF297816
Minimum Bid: $500.00

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Vehicles may be inspected by appointment.

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Lopez
Transportation Director

Wacky and summer? 🌞 We're thrilled to invite you to Dateland School Library on July 7th at 10:30 a.m.🎉 Bring your friends along—the more the merrier! 👫👬👭 See you there! ✨

We hope to see you tomorrow, July 7th!

We're excited to welcome new members to the Dateland family! 🌟 If you're passionate about making a difference in junior high students' lives, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Mrs. Deborah Stewart (928-454-2242) to learn more about our Jr. High teacher position and join our team. 🍎✨

Wacky and summer? Now that's a match made in fun! 🌞 We're thrilled to invite you to Dateland School Library on July 7th at 10:30 am for an adventure packed with hands-on excitement and laughter. 🎉 Bring your friends along—the more the merrier! 👫👬👭 See you there! ✨