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Today we celebrated with 155 students who have 95% or better attendance this year! They earned a Juanita’s ice cream and play time at the park! Way to go students! Who is up for the next attendance challenge? More details will come out soon!
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Have you ever wondered how the Dayton Schools approach the complexity of teaching reading and writing? Today we learn more about this as we chat with grade school principal, Dana Symons, and junior high principal, Jami Fluke. Together, they share about the programs and techniques used in their buildings to advance literacy achievement.
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 today’s show we speak with our Director of Teaching and Learning and High School Principal, Robin VanBuren. We welcome Robin back to the show to share how we have been expanding opportunities for our students through our electives and Career Technical Programs.
Robin pulls back the curtain on the process to align our programs and with our vision. From staffing to scheduling and collaboration to coordination! We dive into the weeds in this episode.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buried-treasure-dsd
In today’s show we continue our "State of the Pirate" mini-series with the theme: "Raising the bar through relationships and accountability".
Our guests are Dayton Grade School Assistant Principal Jeff Taylor and Dayton Junior/ Senior High Assistant Principal Nicole Long. Listen for their insights on school culture, data, and goals for the 2025-2026 school year.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-treasure/id1710448023
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buried-treasure-dsd
We begin season 3 with part 1 of our, “The State of the Pirate!” mini-series. This selection of episodes will focus on what is happening in the Dayton School District.
Today, we will feature perspectives from two of our school board members; Larry Ringnalda and Kraig Albright. Listen as we share what makes us proud to be a Pirate.
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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We are asking all Dayton School District families to please take a few minutes to complete the Dayton Schools Family Survey (attached). Your input plays a critical role in helping us understand what is working well in our schools and where we can continue to grow.
- Survey
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Provoking Hope presented a prevention panel discussion to the Dayton High School. They shared a lived experience of choices, and the consequences of choices.
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Join us for this year's Winter Program presented by the 1-5th graders!
Program A is on Tuesday, December 16 @ 6:30
Program B is on Wednesday, December 17 @ 6:30
Students should arrive at the room listed in their letter between 6:00-6:15 the night of their performance.
If you aren't sure which night your student is performing, please contact their classroom teacher or the office.
- Performance
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This month we recognize the trait: Gratitude.
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This month we honor the trait: Responsibility
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The advanced soils team had a great day! The team finished 1st place overall in Districts. Individual awards: Opal Holland 1st, Jaxson Swarts 2nd, Kendra Fuller 5th, and Easton Moody 10th. We are proud of you!
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The Dayton Fire Dept. responded quickly to a grass fire near our Dayton Grade School playground.
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Our Dayton High School Culinary program earned state champion honors in the Oregon SkillsUSA competition. Excellent showing for a brand new chapter/ program!
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Updated supply lists for students in entering grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Thank you to our amazing P.T.S.O. for purchasing some of our supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.
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.