Dacusville Elementary School

Please visit Literati.com to purchase gift cards for our book fair next week. We will open on Monday, September 8 at 8:00 am. We will be open for both Grits and Grands events at 7 am. You may also shop on Literati.com NOW for a larger selection of books. All proceeds from online and in-person sales are used to purchase new books for our library. Book fairs are our biggest fundraiser each year.

📚✏️ Reading and writing our words! Mrs. Winchester’s class is hard at work building their literacy skills and having fun while learning! 🌟 #DESDolphins #GrowingReaders #BuildingWriters

🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Superheroes were spotted in Miss Cummings’ classroom… saving the day with phonics power! 💥 From blending sounds to cracking word codes, our little heroes are mastering reading one sound at a time! 📚

💦 Making a Splash in Second Grade! 💦 Our 2nd graders have been diving into swimming lessons this week! 🐬 They’re learning important water safety skills while building confidence and having so much fun along the way. 🌊💙 #DESDolphins #SwimmingSkills #WaterSafety #MakingWaves

💦 Making a Splash in Second Grade! 💦 Our 2nd graders have been diving into swimming lessons this week! 🐬 They’re learning important water safety skills while building confidence and having so much fun along the way. 🌊💙 #DESDolphins #SwimmingSkills #WaterSafety #MakingWaves

💦 Making a Splash in Second Grade! 💦 Our 2nd graders have been diving into swimming lessons this week! 🐬 They’re learning important water safety skills while building confidence and having so much fun along the way. 🌊💙 #DESDolphins #SwimmingSkills #WaterSafety #MakingWaves

🌱 Field Trip Fun! 🌱 Our third graders had an amazing day exploring the Clemson Botanical Garden! 🐾 They learned all about animal habitats and what animals need to survive and thrive. 🌿🐿️ What a wonderful way to bring learning to life! #DESDolphins #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning

🌱 Field Trip Fun! 🌱 Our third graders had an amazing day exploring the Clemson Botanical Garden! 🐾 They learned all about animal habitats and what animals need to survive and thrive. 🌿🐿️ What a wonderful way to bring learning to life! #DESDolphins #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning

☀️ A little sunshine goes a long way! ☀️ Our staff enjoyed a sweet end of the week pick-me-up with a Dirty Soda Station 🥤✨ — made possible by our amazing PTO’s sponsorship! 💙🐬 We are so thankful for their generosity and support of our DES team! #DESDolphins #PTO #DirtySodaStation #GratefulHearts

DES Families, you sure know how to make mornings special! 🥰 Day two of our Grits & Grands breakfast was just as sweet as the first — this time with our 3rd-5th grade students and their grandparents and special guests. 💙🐬 Thank you for coming out to share a warm meal and make lasting memories. We are so grateful for your support and love for our school! #DESDolphins #GritsAndGrands #MakingMemories

DES Families, you sure know how to make mornings special! 🥰 Day two of our Grits & Grands breakfast was just as sweet as the first — this time with our 3rd-5th grade students and their grandparents and special guests. 💙🐬 Thank you for coming out to share a warm meal and make lasting memories. We are so grateful for your support and love for our school! #DESDolphins #GritsAndGrands #MakingMemories

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Dacusville Elementary Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $15,000 for Finalization of our Outdoor Learning Space/Classroom and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.

💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/11/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/25/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/03/2025

This morning, our 4K–2nd grade students kicked off the day with a warm breakfast and even warmer smiles at Grits and Grands! 🥰🍴 We loved seeing so many grandparents and special guests come out to share this sweet tradition with our Dolphins. 💙 #DESFamily #GritsAndGrands

This morning, our 4K–2nd grade students kicked off the day with a warm breakfast and even warmer smiles at Grits and Grands! 🥰🍴 We loved seeing so many grandparents and special guests come out to share this sweet tradition with our Dolphins. 💙 #DESFamily #GritsAndGrands

This morning, our 4K–2nd grade students kicked off the day with a warm breakfast and even warmer smiles at Grits and Grands! 🥰🍴 We loved seeing so many grandparents and special guests come out to share this sweet tradition with our Dolphins. 💙 #DESFamily #GritsAndGrands

✨ Afterschool magic in the making! ✨ Our afterschool care kiddos have been busy creating the cutest fairy gardens! 🧚‍♀️🌱 We couldn’t resist adding to their creativity, so we stocked up on fun little trinkets and fairy treasures for them to design and play with. 💛 We can’t wait to see what magical worlds they create next! 🌸🏡 #DESAfterSchool #FairyGardenFun #GrowingImaginations

On Thursday, we celebrated our August Distinguished Dolphins! 🐬✨ These amazing students were recognized for demonstrating the character strengths we focus on through our Positivity Project. 🌟 We are so proud of their hard work, positive attitudes, and the example they set for others. Way to go, Dolphins! 💙👏 #DacusvilleDolphins #DistinguishedDolphins #PositivityProject #CharacterCounts #DESStrong

🥞 Don’t miss Grits and Grand this week! 🥓
Join us for a delicious breakfast — just $4 per plate for visitors. 🍳
DES students eat free! Only visitors will need a ticket for breakfast. 🌟

Meet Our GT Teacher – Ms. Smith! 🌟✨

Ms. Smith brings creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning to our GT program here at DES! She helps our students stretch their thinking, explore new ideas, and reach their full potential. 💡📚

We’re so excited for another year of adventures and discovery with Ms. Smith leading the way! 🚀