
Dardanelle School District will be open regular hours on Friday, February 21st. The following routes will be impacted on Friday:
Butterfly - will not travel Horseshoe Loop
Elephant - Will travel normal highway route. It will turn around at Hollye Lane on Delaware Bay Road.
Kangaroo - Will pickup kids at the bottom of the hill from Wurst Way at 7:00. It will not go down Marina Rd.
El Distrito Escolar de Dardanelle estará abierto en horario normal mañana. Las siguientes rutas se verán afectadas mañana:
Butterfly (mariposa): no recorrerá Horseshoe Loop
Elephant (elefante): recorrerá la ruta normal de la autopista. Dará la vuelta en Hollye Lane en Delaware Bay Road.
Kangaroo (Canguro): recogerá a los niños al pie de la colina (abajo de la montaña)desde Wurst Way a las 7:00. No recorrerá en Marina Rd.

📚✨ Get ready for our upcoming Read-A-Thon! ✨📚
Mark your calendars for March 3-14th and grab your favorite books—it's time to read, relax, and race through some pages! 🏃♀️📖
📱 Follow us for more information and updates!
Let’s get ready to make our first Read-A-Thon one to remember! 🔥
#LearningLizards #ReadAThon2025 #BookLoversUnite #ReadingChallenge #GetYourBookOn



Due to unsafe conditions of secondary roads and continued low temperatures, Dardanelle Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th.

Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions and the timing of winter weather, Dardanelle School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions and the timing of winter weather, Dardanelle School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025


📍 Presidents' Day Dismissal Reminder 📍
📅 School will be dismissed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend! ✨
#LearningLizards #PresidentsDay #SchoolDismissal #LongWeekend



🚍 Bus Safety Reminder! 🎈🚫
For everyone's safety, no glass containers or balloons are allowed on the school bus. Glass can break and cause injuries, and balloons can block the driver’s view or cause distractions.
Let's keep our buses safe for all students! Thank you for following the rules. ❤️🚌
#LearningLizards #ValentinesDay #BusSafety #SchoolRules #SafeTravel



💘🎶 Valentine’s Day Party for Our Little Sweethearts! 🎶💘
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music, games, dancing, and sweet memories! 💃🕺 The DMS FBLA Valentine’s Day Prince and Princess Party is the perfect way for our primary students to celebrate friendship and kindness.
❤️ Date: February 14, 2025
💌 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
🌟 Location: Dardanelle Primary School
There will be music, games, snacks, and plenty of smiles to go around! Entry fee is $10. 📸✨
💖 We can’t wait to see our little dancers shine!



🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
To help keep our students and staff healthy, please remember: Do not send your child to school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. 🤒➡️😊
This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures a safer learning environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙
#LearningLizards #StayHealthy



👓 FOUND GLASSES! 👓
We found these glasses and want to get them back to their rightful owners! If your child has lost a pair, please reach out to us.
Please contact the office during school hours to arrange pick-up or delivery to your child.
Let's reunite these glasses with their owner! 🙌
#LearningLizards #FoundGlasses #LostAndFound #HelpingHand


📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Almost Here! 🍎📚
Parents & Guardians, let's team up for student success! Join us for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss your child's progress, celebrate achievements, and collaborate on goals for the rest of the school year.
📅 Date: February 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Dardanelle Primary School
Please contact your child's teacher if you do not have a scheduled meeting time.
Your involvement makes a difference! We look forward to seeing you there. ❤️✏️🦎
#LearningLizards #StrongerTogether #ParentTeacherConference #StudentSuccess



📣 Reminder: No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.



Snow Route Updates For Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
Butterfly Bus--will not travel Horseshoe Loop
Cat Bus--will not travel to McCray Ridge
Elephant Bus--Highway Pickup Only
Kangaroo Bus--Highway Pickup Only with the exception of Bay Ridge Road 7 a.m. pick up at the intersection of Hwy 393 and Hwy 22.
Dog Bus--will not travel to the Bayview area but will travel to Wildcat Hollow. Bayview students meet at Bethel Road on Highway 22 at 7:00 a.m.
Students will be dropped off each afternoon at the same location they were picked up.

Due to ice and snow covering the majority of our secondary roads and parking lots, the Dardanelle School District will remain closed on Monday, January 13, 2025. Debido al hielo y la nieve que cubren la mayoría de nuestras carreteras secundarias y estacionamientos, el Distrito Escolar de Dardanelle permanecerá cerrado el lunes 13 de enero de 2025.



📢 Important Announcement 📢
DPS Families,
Due to the uncertainty of inclement weather, school will be dismissed on Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th.
Please make necessary arrangements for your child during this time.
For updates or additional information, please check our website at dardanellepublicschools.org and/or download our app on the app store by searching "Dardanelle Public Schools".
Stay safe!
#Learning Lizards #SnowDay #StudentSafety #SchoolUpdate #StayInformed #FamilyCommunication



📍Reminder: No school on Monday, January 6th, due to teacher professional development. We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday.



🟢 REMINDER 🟢



🎄✨ Get Ready for Our School Holiday Week Dress-Up Days! ✨🎁
The holiday spirit is in the air, and we're ready for some festive fun! Join us for our Holiday Dress-Up Days and let’s spread some cheer! 🎉
#LearningLizards #ChristmasSpirit #DressUpDays #HolidayFun #SchoolCelebrations #TisTheSeason



🎄✨ Our community tree at the Dardanelle courthouse is officially up and shining bright! Thank you to some of our 3rd grade students who helped decorate and spread some holiday cheer. Stop by to see the magic in person, along with all the other community trees! 🌟
#LearningLizards #TisTheSeason #CommunityChristmas #HolidaySpirit











KINDERGARTEN PARENT REMINDER
🎓Kindergarten Graduation Meeting🎓
🗓️ Tuesday, November 19th
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍DPS Cafeteria
Reminder to our kindergarten parents about the informational kindergarten graduation meeting this evening. If you would like to volunteer, we encourage you to attend.
Please contact Carina Ortiz for any questions you may have.
carina.ortiz@dardanellelizards.com

