DeWitt Elementary School

September Events at DES

September 8th - 12th -Homecoming Week Dress Up Days & Arkansas County Fair Week

September 8th - Pajama Day & Grade 3-5 Math Interim

September 9th - Jersey Day & Grades 3-5 Reading Interim

September 10th - Senior Citizen Day & Grades 3-5 Science Interim

September 11th - Favorite Holiday & Grades 3-5 Writing Interim & Early release for Fair Parade - Car Riders 2:07, Bus Riders 2:22

September 12th - Blue & Gold Day

September 24th - 4th Grade Outdoors Day (more information to come soon)

Game Time reminders for ALL Dragon home games this football season.

Math in Mrs. Traci’s First Grade Class: Where are our pencils and papers? #iykyk Hands on experiences help solidify foundational math concepts. These experiences are crucial steps to complete before moving into more abstract thinking. Metacognitive skills are promoted by interactions and conversations with others. Plus…. IT’S JUST FUN!!!!!

4th & 5th Grade PE students have been learning the parts of a compass, the basics of using a compass. They have learned how to both find a bearing and take a bearing and how to navigate a basic compass course! Compass skills are a great tool for anyone who loves to be active outside! From hiking, to hunting to participating in orienteering competitions, the knowledge of how to use a compass can be vital in an emergency or for use for fun! They have also had the opportunity to learn some basic knots that are great for use in outdoor activities, setting up a campsite, and other outdoor pursuits. These lessons are all part of our Outdoor and Conservation Programming and are just one of the many reasons DES was named an AGFC School of Conservation Leadership! #agfc #outdoorstomorrowfoundation #getoutside #shapearkansas

4th & 5th Grade PE students have been learning the parts of a compass, the basics of using a compass. They have learned how to both find a bearing and take a bearing and how to navigate a basic compass course! Compass skills are a great tool for anyone who loves to be active outside! From hiking, to hunting to participating in orienteering competitions, the knowledge of how to use a compass can be vital in an emergency or for use for fun! They have also had the opportunity to learn some basic knots that are great for use in outdoor activities, setting up a campsite, and other outdoor pursuits. These lessons are all part of our Outdoor and Conservation Programming and are just one of the many reasons DES was named an AGFC School of Conservation Leadership! #agfc #outdoorstomorrowfoundation #getoutside #shapearkansas

Alone we are great, together we’re the best—our friendship salad is better than the rest!

Mrs. Megan’s kindergarten class made friendship salads! Just like our salad, friendship is made of many different pieces—when we mix them together, it makes something special and delicious! 💛

Mrs. Teesa's 4th grade "engineers" have been studying electricity in class. This week they learned how to build a simple electrical system!

First Electric linemen braved the weather to open car doors and greet DeWitt Elementary students Thursday morning. Because of their help, many teachers and students were saved from getting drenched in the pouring rain. Thank you to First Electric for supporting our students and staff!

DeWitt Homecoming is September 12th!

Homecoming Dress Up Days for DES are as follows:

Monday September 8th - Pajama Day

Tuesday September 9th - Jersey Day

Wednesday September 10th - Senior Citizens Day

Thursday September 11th - Favorite Holiday

Friday September 12th - Blue & Gold Day

Message from Mrs. Bobbie Lynn - DES Principal

Thank you for a wonderful first week of school!
I truly appreciate your patience and support as we settle into our new routines and procedures.

To help keep things running smoothly, here are a few important reminders:

Please remember we are a Peanut/Nut free school.

Morning Drop-Off: Please do not drop off students before 7:30 AM, as staff are not on duty to supervise before that time.

Crosswalk Safety: Be sure to yield to Pre-K students and families at the crosswalk.

Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 8:05 AM, please come into the office to sign your child in.

Transportation Changes: Any changes must be called in by 1:30 PM so we can ensure a safe and smooth dismissal.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m happy to help.

Here’s to an exciting and successful school year!

Bobbie Steeland
Principal, DeWitt Elementary School

We are so thankful for our community church partners who have provided meals and coffee for us this week at DES!

Almyra Methodist and Almyra Baptist provided a coffee bar for DES Faculty & Staff!

Unity Baptist Church welcomed all faculty & staff to their church for a BBQ Lunch!

First Baptist DeWitt delivered a baked potato and salad lunch for faculty & staff!

DeWitt Methodist Church delivered a pork loin meal for faculty & staff!

Thank you all so much for filling our tummies with yummy food and our hearts with love!

All incoming Kindergarten Students will need a nap mat. Parents can help their child bring in the nap mat on the first day of school if it was not brought to open house.

School Zone & Car Line Reminders:

1) There are THREE cross walks at DES, one in the middle of the front drive and one near the end by the Preschool Entrance, and one between the elementary cafeteria and high school gym. Please make sure that you are driving slowly and STOPPING for pedestrians in the crosswalk.

2) Arkansas Code 27-51-1609 states that "a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building.”

Arkansas Act 37 defines a handheld wireless telephone as a wireless interactive communication device with which a user engages in wireless interactive communication using at least one hand.

Please help keep our students safe and stay off the phone while in the school zone.

On the FIRST day of school, KINDERGARTEN parents may walk their child into the building and to their classroom. We understand that this is a big and new step in our Kindergarten families lives!

First - Fifth grade students are now pro's at getting into the school, so these families will follow normal drop off procedures on Monday morning. They get to model how to be a big kid to all of our new Kindergarten students!

After the FIRST DAY, ALL students, K-5, will need to follow normal drop off procedures. We will have plenty of adults inside the building helping kids get to their correct classrooms as well.

We can't wait to see everyone on Monday!

School Day Times for DeWitt Elementary & DeWitt School District

Classes Begin: 8:00 am
Tardy Bell: 8:05 am
All Car Riders Dismiss: 3:07 pm
All Bus Riders Dismiss: 3:22 pm

Please take the time to go over the new changes to the DES Handbook.

Welcome to our new DES Staff! Pictured from left to right: Allison Gustavus, Zoe Strayhorn, Ashtyn Beck, Mallory Sweetin, Maegan Snyder, Madison Page, Lynsie Fisher, Laura Dupuy.

Thank you Almyra Methodist and Almyra Baptist for providing the coffee bar at DES!

Open House at DES and the DeWitt School District will be tomorrow, Thursday August 7th, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We can't wait to see everyone back this year!

Join the staff at Arkansas Post National Memorial for Nature Photography and Junior Ranger day this Saturday! For any questions contact Park Ranger David Albert at 870-548-2207 x307 Arkansas Post National Memorial is a great educational partner of DES, so we hope you have the chance to attend this awesome event!