Happy National Custodial Day! We are so grateful for everything our custodians do each and every day for our staff and students!! #WeAreDES




DES Families are invited to join us for the October PTC meeting at Dardenne on October 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! #KnightStrong

Candy Collections begin tomorrow at Dardenne. For more information, please visit our website. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/2436277

Reading with a partner helps students practice fluency, share ideas, and strengthen comprehension. #LiteracyMatters


Expanding sentences builds stronger writers—starting as early as 1st grade!


Our students are growing as word scientists! By studying morphology—prefixes, suffixes, and roots—they deepen their understanding of vocabulary and strengthen their reading and writing skills.


1st graders worked together to problem solve story problems. The conversations were powerful. #WeAreDES




5th Grade Camp - Day 1. Our fifth graders had so much fun learning today! #WeAreDES






Tuesday, September 23rd, is Dine to Donate at Papa Johns for Dardenne Elementary. Use the promo code SSD002. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1113cNmswm9p8z8sLVImdop-sx9jfdWRh/view?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars! Dardenne Elementary’s Trunk or Treat is happening Friday, Oct. 10th, 6:00–7:30 PM. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/2436277

Congratulations to Mrs. Young for earning the Triple E Impact Award. #WeAreDES

Our 2nd graders have been diving into Tall Tales! They even wrote paragraphs explaining why these characters are true legends. #DESleaders #GrowingWriters

What a great way to showcase a love of reading—Mrs. Regina keeps track of every book the class has read together right on the door! #DESleaders #ReadersGrowHere

Reading fluency grows with practice and feedback! Students are becoming stronger readers every day. #DESleaders #ReadingGrowth

Student talk = deeper thinking, stronger connections, and more confident learners. #WeAreDES #KnightStrong

Hands-on learning in action—our kindergarteners are discovering shapes with pattern blocks! #ShapeExplorers #WeAreDES

Our first Leadership Day of the 25-26 school year was a huge success! Visit our website for all the details. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/2419752

Powerful math learning happens through conversation! Our 5th graders shared ideas, explained thinking, and collaborated at their seats & whiteboards. #KnightStrong




Morning Meeting sets the tone for the day! Daily greetings, sharing, and a Leader in Me lesson helps us start strong! #WeAreDES




Our 2nd graders practiced breaking words into sounds using finger stretching! #WeAreDES

