Math thinking is better together! Our Knights collaborated at vertical spaces to solve problems, share strategies, and learn from one another. Great conversations + teamwork = powerful learning! #WeAreDES



A big thank you to Hannah Dyksen, our district technology coach, for spending the morning learning alongside our DES staff! Our teachers explored the tools available in Gemini Notebook and discovered new ways to support teaching and learning.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing DES staff who volunteered their time to make McTeacher Night a success! It was a wonderful evening filled with smiles, school spirit, and community.


Our Kindergarten Knights are putting their literacy skills to work! Students practiced retelling nursery rhymes. Learning and growing together! #WeAreDES



Our Knights know that when a teammate gets stuck, a little encouragement and peer coaching can help move the learning forward. Supporting one another helps everyone grow! #WeAreDES

Science in action in 4th grade! Our Knights explored pendulums through hands-on learning, making observations, asking questions, and applying their scientific thinking! #WeAreDES

Happy IT Professionals Day to one of the BEST! Dardenne is so lucky to have Irwin support our school community! #KnightStrong

Our 1st grade Knights used the Kagan Structure Talking Chips to learn more about their teammates! A great way to build connections while practicing Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. #WeAreDES

Our 4th grade Knights learned a new math center! They stayed engaged, worked together, and strengthened their math skills along the way! #KnightStrong


Sometimes the smallest things can make someone’s day! When you get stuck, a friend is there to help. Little moments of kindness make a big difference! #KnightStrong

Our 5th grade Knights were excited to lead our morning announcements! Our students look forward to this leadership role each week! #WeAreDES

Our Kindergarten Knights read The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!, and then headed out on their own school tour! What a fun way to get to know their new school! #KnightStrong


Our 5th grade Knights kicked off the year with partner reading during the first week of school! We love seeing students connect, collaborate, and build a love of reading from day one! #BelieveAchieveLead




Happy First Day Dardenne Knights!! #KnightStrong





We can't wait to welcome our staff back tomorrow! Let's go!!! #ChampionsOfTheCastle



Our Kindergarten teachers loved dropping off welcome signs for our newest Knights. We can’t wait to officially meet everyone at Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, August 21st!

We are so excited to welcome Miss Owens to Dardenne Elementary! #KnightStrong

Help us welcome our students back in style at Chalk the Walk! Join us Monday, August 24th, from 5:00–6:00 PM to leave positive messages & bright drawings on our sidewalks. Let’s make our Knights smile on Day 1! #DESKnights #ChalkTheWalk

Dine to Donate at Papa Johns is Tuesday, August 11th! Use the promo code SSD002 to support Dardenne Elementary. #KnightStrong

Dardenne Elementary families! Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, Aug 20, from 5:00–6:30 PM. Stop by to meet your teacher and drop off school supplies! #DES #BackToSchool

