Fun with Parachutes
Mr. Chapman brought out the large parachute. Students practice their motor skills in the grade school's PE course.
Reading is Better Together!
Ms. Gorski’s 4th graders teamed up with Miss Vanderlinden’s 1st graders to enjoy some reading and game time together.
FFA Compete in Districts
Congratulations to all Dayton FFA Members that competed in the District Contest!
Conduct of Chapter Meetings Team placed 1st
Parliamentary Procedure Team 2nd
Kyra Navari - 1st in Advanced Extemporaneous Speaking
Sam Walsh 1st in Beginning Extemporaneous Speaking
Easton Moody 3rd Beginning Extemporaneous Speaking
At the Water's Edge
Our sixth grade students explored nature and biology during outdoor school.
Blocks Upon Blocks
Preschool students participating in parallel play using blocks during their independant learning time.
Creative Shadow Art
Dayton Grade School students spell "Dayton" using shadows. This particular piece was an auction item at our ABC Foundation's annual dinner.
Mission & Philosophy
COMMUNITY. INTEGRITY. HOPE.
District Quicklinks
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Visit the Dayton Grade School
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Visit the Dayton Junior High School
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Explore the athletic offerings at the Dayton School District
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Visit the Dayton High School. Explore our wide-range of student activities, clubs, and athletics.
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Want to see what is on the menu this month? Explore our Nutrition Service page.
From Our Community
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Today we chat Safety and Security with our "Maintenance Man" Robert Osburn, and Maintenance Director Otto Rice.
We learn more about their history at the Dayton School District and their experiences in emergency services. Otto and Robert share how they work with our committees to improve the facilities and how they built a team with trust and high expectations.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buried-treasure-dsd
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In this episode we meet Ashley Brown. Ashley has been with the school district since 2022. She currently an instructional assistant at the Dayton Junior High in the Special Education Department.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buried-treasure-dsd
Annette shares how infrastructure, planning, and budgets play a vital role in developing a vibrant community. We learn more about the on-going construction in our downtown core, and, together, we dive deeper into the vision of building a community hub.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
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Together, we honor Mitch’s 35 years in the Dayton Agriculture Department, share some of the career highlights, and discuss the vision with Claire taking the lead next semester.
ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
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Let’s talk shop with Dayton High School Mechanics teacher, Charlie Hascall. In this episode we hear more about the “Taco Coupe,” a student project that gained national attention, and we learn about how art and humanity influence the otherwise rugged craft of welding. You don’t don’t want to miss this one!
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We kick off season 2 of Buried Treasure with Dayton Alum, Bill Stoller. This influential member of the Dayton community shares stories from his youth, and the path that led to his successful career in business and industry. Together we discuss what makes Dayton a special place to live. We are so thankful for his time and commitment to the growth of this community.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buried-treasure-dsd
District-wide News and Events
News and event from around the Dayton School District
Join us for our spring performance: Could You Hug a Cactus? Showtime is May 20th at 6:30pm in the Dayton Grade School gym/ cafeteria.
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Kindergarten Registration Night
Thursday, April 24
3:30 - 6:30PM
Grade School Cafeteria
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Board Room
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Dayton School District 008, 780 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114, USA