Thank you to our PTC for the new soccer goals. Our Knights were excited at recess today!! #WeAreDES



We are so thankful for our bus drivers who safely transport our Knights each day! Your dedication makes a difference! #WeAreDES

We are so thankful to serve this amazing school community!! Happy National Principals Month!! #WeAreDES


Congratulations to Mrs. Lovelace for earning the Triple E Impact Award for October! Her commitment to our implementation of Leader in Me and growing student leaders never ends.

Check out these amazing library displays designed to spark curiosity and inspire our Knights to discover new books! #WeAreDES




Welcome to Cafe de Library! Our Knights had the opportunity to browse this year's Mark Twain Award nominees and select their top three picks! #WeAreDES




Our Kindergarten Knights took learning outdoors with a sensory walk through nature. What a fun, hands-on way to explore the world around them and strengthen their understanding of the five senses!




Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! Our Kindergarten Knights have been learning nursery rhymes and have brought this favorite to life by painting beautiful night skies, adding sparkling stars, and making a special wish!




Tuesday, October 13th is Dine to Donate at Papa Johns. Don't forget to mention promo code SSD002 when you place your order.

DES Trunk or Treat is right around the corner, and our Candy Monsters are HUNGRY for donations! The grade level that collects the most candy earns an EXTRA RECESS! Let the candy competition begin, Knights! https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/3154626

Our DES team spent a great afternoon learning high-impact strategies to support students with diverse learning needs! A HUGE thank you to Rob Greenshaw from EdPlus for sharing his knowledge and providing practical strategies to help all our Knights succeed!

What a night!! It was amazing to see so many of our DES families at our Back to School Bash! We loved the smiles, laughter, and time spent together as a school community. #WeAreDES




The reptile show was definitely a highlight of 5th Grade Camp! Our students loved getting an up-close look at some amazing reptiles—and Dr. Allen even showed her brave side by holding the snake! #WeAreDES




Small groups, targeted support, BIG growth! Our 5th grade teachers meet students where they are and provide focused reading support to strengthen skills and accelerate growth. #WeAreDES

Don't forget that it's Dine to Donate at Red Robin in O'Fallon on Wednesday, October 7th!

Congratulations to Mrs. Chapman for earning the Triple E Award for the month of September! Her dedication to our students, families, and staff is truly appreciated!

Our kindergarteners are learning that great ideas grow when we share them! Students practiced sharing their thinking with partners, building confidence, communication, and collaboration along the way. #WeAreDES

Learning doesn’t stop when the read-aloud ends! Our Knights used the Kagan structure Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up to process their thinking, share ideas, and learn from different classmates. Every student had a voice in the learning!



Great thinking grows through collaboration! Our Knights share strategies, talk through their thinking, and learn from one another as they tackle math challenges together. #WeAreDES

So thankful we had the opportunity to learn more about restorative practices at EdPlus today. #WeAreDES

