Hello from the district office here in School District #10! The weather is getting warmer, and it is starting to look like a warm spring is in order now that it is April. The school year continues to fly by, and we will be out of school for the summer before we know it. Also, just a reminder that we will have an early out on Thursday, April 2nd and no school on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th for spring break. Please mark your calendar with these important dates.
In honor of Administrative Professionals Day on April 22nd, I would like to ask you to join me in saying thanks to the administrative professional staff that we have in the district. These individuals are the first people to greet the public, they work extremely hard to support our instructional staff, and they are often the first line of defense in security situations. These people play an exceptionally vital role in the district, and I am very appreciative of the work they do on behalf of all of us. When you get the chance, please express your thanks for all they do.
We have an important district-wide event taking place on Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the Parkview gym. This event is our Celebration of Excellence and will showcase student work from all classes. The student work will be displayed in the Parkview gym as we celebrate the academic successes of our students. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this event to see what great things your child and their teachers are doing. We have excellent staff members and a great student body, and we are excited to showcase their work.
As I begin the planning process for the next school year with the staff and trustees, I will be looking at and analyzing our projected enrollment numbers, staffing, programs and curriculum, facility needs, maintenance projects and technology, all to balance the budget and do the best we can for our students. I appreciate all the time and money the public contributes to our district and I work hard to be a worthy and responsible steward with the money entrusted to us. If you have any questions about our budget or planning process for next school year, please let me know. Don’t forget that you can stay informed about what is happening at your child’s school by accessing our website at www.dillonschools.org. Academic information such as teacher lesson plans, grades and sports schedules can be located on this website. In addition, this site contains the lunch menu, student handbook, our district policy manual, board meeting agendas and the school calendar.
Finally, I would once again like to express how excited and honored I am to be your Superintendent in School District #10 and a part of such a great community. I would like to thank everyone in advance for working with us to make our district a success. If there is any way that I may be of assistance to you, please stop in or call the district office at 683-4311, option #3.
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY NEWS: GREG FITZGERALD
It’s amazing to think that spring is here, and we only have two months of school left this year. We still have a great deal to accomplish, and I know that our students will continue to do their best.
If you have messages, you would like delivered to your student, please make sure you make calls prior to 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday and by 2:00 pm on Friday so that we are able to deliver messages to students before they exit the school at the end of the day.
As our weather has been warm this year many of our students have been riding bikes to school. Here are some items that our students riding bikes to school must follow:
Bike Etiquette-Students should walk their bikes when they get on campus including all sidewalks.
Bike Racks-We have bike racks in front of the school. Bikes should be put in racks so they do not get knocked over or create a hazard to others who are walking.
Obey traffic signs and signals - Bicycles must follow the rules of the road like other vehicles.
Wear a helmet and never ride with headphones - Always wear a helmet. Never wear a headphone while riding a bike.
Use hand signals - Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do.
Make eye contact with drivers - Assume that other drivers don't see you.
Look out for road hazards - Watch out for gravel, ice, sand or debris. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
Keep your bike in good repair - Adjust your bike to fit you and keep it working properly. Check brakes and tires regularly.
Please join us for the Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Parkview Gym. This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the great projects completed by Parkview Elementary Students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS: JOEL ROGERS
Hello from the DMS office for the month of April 2026. April brings the start of the fourth quarter and the downhill slide through the end of the school year. Third quarter report cards were sent home on Friday, March 27th. If you have not received one, please let the DMS office know.
On Friday, February 27th, a letter was sent home to all 8th grade parents/guardians. The letter invited parents/guardians to attend our 8th grade promotion this year. Our 8th grade promotion is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm in the B.W. Lodge at Beaverhead County High School. Leading up to the start of the promotion, students will take a group picture at 6:30 pm sharp on May 26th in the B.W. Lodge. If students/parents/guardians want a copy of the group picture, they will be $15.00 and must be paid for that night. In addition to our group photo on the night of 8th grade promotion, we will also be having individual 8th grade pictures at DMS on April 17th. For individual promotion pictures, group photos, and the promotion ceremony, students must dress up. Students are not allowed to wear any type of lei necklace during the ceremony. Gentlemen may wear non-blue jeans, a polo shirt, or a collared shirt (with or without a tie). For the ladies, you may wear a nice dress (no prom type dresses), non-blue jeaned pants, a nice blouse, or a nice shirt. For individual photos, caps and gowns will be available if students are interested in wearing them. Students will not be allowed to participate in the promotion ceremony on May 26th if they wear blue jeans or a T-shirt.
In addition to preparing for our 8th grade promotion, the month of April is full of important happenings that I would like to make parents/guardians and community members aware of.
·First, the track season begins at DMS for 7th and 8th graders on Monday, March 30th, after school. There is a parent meeting the following night, April 1st, at 5:30 pm in the DMS gym. We ask that at least one parent attend.
·Second, we have a Noon Early Release on Thursday, April 2nd, for students and staff. This is followed up by our Spring Break where there is No School April 3rd-6th. School resumes for students and staff on Tuesday, April 7th.
·Third, the annual Celebration of Excellence night is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come join our district as our students showcase their work to the public.
In closing, on behalf of the DMS students and staff, I would like to express my gratitude for the continual support from parents and community members throughout this school year. Please feel free to call me or stop by anytime at the DMS office if I can help answer any questions you may have.
April Calendar
March 30th-3:45 pm-Track Starts After School For 7th/8th Graders
1st –5:30 pm-Parent Track Meeting (DMS Gym)
2nd – 12:00 pm – Noon Early Release for Students and Staff
3rd – 6th – Spring Break
14th–11:30 am-Track Departs to Boulder
14th–7:00 pm – School Board Meeting.
17th – 8:30 am – 8th grade individual promotion pictures
