DeWitt Elementary School

Kinderlympics is today, April 30th, at 1:30 pm at Dragon Stadium.

Entrance Fee is $1.00

Please enter at the main gate.

We have been working hard in Mrs. Krystal’s room. The kindergarten kids have been working on with diagraphs, making number bonds, and reading sentences. In first grade we have been practicing syllable division. Second graders have been having fun playing games to make words and match numbers. In fifth grade we have been busy adding numbers.

Field Day Shirt Orders are due Tomorrow, April 28, 2026. We will place the order at the end of day tomorrow and will not be able to fulfill late orders. Our shirt this year was designed by our very own Art Teacher, Mrs Joli Holzhauer! The theme of our shirt pays respect to our status as an AGFC School of Conservation Leadership! We are so excited for field day and for everyone to Get Outside! Shirts are $15 each. If you have misplaced your form you can come and get a new one from the DES Office.

DES will be hosting Kindergarten Registration on Monday May 4th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at DeWitt Elementary.

Ms. Elizabeth’s students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for the ATLAS Test. From practicing skills daily to tackling challenging problems and building confidence, they have shown determination and growth every step of the way. It has been amazing to watch their progress, and we couldn’t be prouder of the effort they’ve put in. We know they are ready to shine!
As we approach end-of-year testing, Ms. Elizabeth wants to remind our families how important preparation at home is for student success. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and think clearly, so please encourage your child to go to bed on time each night. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast fuels their brain and gives them the energy they need to do their best. Arriving at school on time also ensures they feel calm, prepared, and ready to begin the day without stress.
Testing can feel like a big moment, but it’s also an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned all year long. Encourage your child to take their time, read carefully, and give their very best effort on every question. Remind them that confidence and a positive mindset can make a big difference. We are proud of their hard work and know they are capable of great things!

We are so appreciative of all the effort Mr. Dupuy puts forth for our district. He goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. PreK enjoyed getting to watch him mow and getting lots of hugs and high fives!

Students in Dnipro, Ukraine, received and thanked DeWitt Elementary students recently for their gift of artwork and messages of hope. DES art teacher, Joli Holzhauer, shared photos, a short videl, and the following message from Ukraine:
Friendship Without Borders!

Today our hearts are full of warmth, because we received an incredible greeting from across the ocean! The students of class 1A of Gymnasium 75 in the city of Dnipro want to express our sincere gratitude to our new friends from America for the incredible support and gifts.

Every drawing, every card — is a reminder that we are not alone. Your kindness helps us smile even in the hardest times. Thank you for your kind hearts and for being with us!

Together we are strong! We hope that one day we will be able to meet and thank you in person under the peaceful sky of Ukraine.

Thank you, America!

Hold on, Ukraine!

The young artists of DeWitt Elementary created colorful artwork during Kindness Week in February. Many students wrote kind messages to encourage the students suffering from the effects of war in their country. Students were touched to hear from the Ukrainian students and learn how their actions can have far-reaching effects.

The artwork was sent to Ukraine along with other small gifts through partnership with the organization, Hugs from Friends, based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

To hear the Ukrainian students in their own words, follow this link: https://youtu.be/ze65IZBk1NM?si=F0f-CQyipSxMyrvf

Recently, our 5th grade classes had an exciting, hands-on learning experience as we built our very own terrariums! Students planted alfalfa seeds and ryegrass while exploring key science concepts like ecosystems, where plant matter comes from, and the flow of energy within ecosystems.



Some students even went the extra mile by bringing in worms, crickets, and grubs to make their ecosystems even more realistic and interactive!



It’s safe to say there was dirt, seeds, and water everywhere—but the mess is only temporary. The learning, excitement, and memories we created will last forever! 🌱

DeWitt Elementary School has an opening for a Teacher and a Secretary. If interested, contact Mrs. Bobbie Lynn Steeland at 870-946-4651 or bsteeland@dewittdragons.net

Our first graders are becoming word detectives! 🔍📚
This week, we’ve been learning how to break big words into smaller parts using syllable division rules. By spotting vowel patterns and dividing words, students are building confidence in reading longer, more challenging words all on their own!
It’s amazing to see their excitement as they realize, “I can read this!” 💡
Keep practicing at home by clapping out syllables and looking for those vowel clues. We are so proud of their hard work and growth! 🌟

We begin ATLAS State Testing next week for grades 2-5. Please be sure to check your students backpack for an important note regarding the day they will take their test! To help your student feel prepared and ready, it is best to be at school on time, eat a good breakfast at home or at school, get plenty of rest the night before.

Students in Mrs. Misty’s classroom focus on high-frequency words, word families (phonograms), and encoding, applying their knowledge of sound-symbol relationships to read, spell, and write words. They also practice sentence construction, using these skills to create complete, meaningful sentences.
Instruction incorporates multisensory strategies to support phonemic awareness, phonics development, and orthographic mapping, helping students make lasting connections between sounds, letters, and words.

Our occupational therapists provide push-in support, addressing a wide range of skills including sustained attention, working memory, impulse control, visual motor integration, and fine motor control—all of which are critical for supporting literacy and overall academic success.

We are proud of the progress our students are making as they grow into confident, capable learners!

Mrs. Kylee’s kindergarten class had so much fun getting creative! 🎨 The students painted beautiful, colorful eggs and then used their imaginations to write descriptive sentences about their masterpieces. From “bright rainbow eggs” to “sparkly, spotted designs,” their creativity truly shined. I’m so proud of their hard work and growing writing skills!

Congratulations to DES Student Luke England for going UNDEFEATED and WINNING 1st Place at the Southeast Education Co-Op 5/6 grade chess tournament! Dewitt was represented by a wonderful group of students! We are so proud of them all!

In Mrs. Vanessa’s Class we are really working our minds and our fine motor skills. We are cutting, glueing, comparing, and stringing beads!

Classes at DES WILL NOT be in session on Friday, April 3, 2026. We will resume our regular class schedule on Monday April 6, 2026.

Don't Forget, DES Spring Parties are Thursday April 2, 2026. The times are as follows:

Pre-K - 11:45
K - 11:30
1 st - 12:15
2nd - 12:30
3rd - 1:15
4th - 1:15 - On Playground
5th - 12:30 - In Cafeteria

April Events at DES

April 2nd - Class Parties - Times TBD
April 3rd - No SCHOOL
April 10th - 1st Grade Musical - 1:30pm - DES Cafeteria
April 14th - 17th - ATLAS State Testing - Grades 2-5 - ELA
April 21st - 24th - ATLAS State Testing - Grade 2 - Math, Grades 3-5 - Math & Science
April 27th - May 1st - ATLAS State Testing - Grades K-1 ELA
April 30th - Kinderlympics - 1:30 - Dragon Stadium

Our preschool students had so much fun working on their leprechaun traps at home for a family activity. All the traps were so creative and although we didn’t catch any, the crafty little leprechauns left us quite a few chocolate coins. Later in the week we enjoyed a science experiment making rainbows with water, food coloring, plastic cups and paper towels. Our students had fun trying to predict what colors would be created when mixed. I’d say we had the “luck of the irish” with us this week!!

DES Spring Parties

Thursday April 2, 2026

Pre-K - 11:45
K - 11:30
1 st - 12:15
2nd - 12:30
3rd - 1:15
4th - 1:15 - On Playground
5th - 12:30 - In Cafeteria