🎄 ATTENTION FAMILIES: Holiday Spirit Wear Ordering Deadlines! 🎒
Make sure your spirit wear arrives in time for the holidays! Please note the following important deadlines from Team Outfitters for all school stores:
🚫 Tuesday, December 1st is the LAST DAY to place an order and select "Delivery to School." After this date, school delivery will be paused until the new year to ensure all orders arrive before the break.
After Dec. 1st, you can still select:
🏢 Pickup at Team Outfitters (Dresden)
🚚 Direct Shipping
🎁 Sunday, December 13th is the LAST DAY to place an order for Pickup or Direct Shipping to ensure arrival before December 25th.
They cannot guarantee holiday delivery for any orders placed after Dec. 13th. Thank you for your continued support!
Make sure your spirit wear arrives in time for the holidays! Please note the following important deadlines from Team Outfitters for all school stores:
🚫 Tuesday, December 1st is the LAST DAY to place an order and select "Delivery to School." After this date, school delivery will be paused until the new year to ensure all orders arrive before the break.
After Dec. 1st, you can still select:
🏢 Pickup at Team Outfitters (Dresden)
🚚 Direct Shipping
🎁 Sunday, December 13th is the LAST DAY to place an order for Pickup or Direct Shipping to ensure arrival before December 25th.
They cannot guarantee holiday delivery for any orders placed after Dec. 13th. Thank you for your continued support!
Do you have thoughts about the Student Nutrition Program at DACS?
If so, Chatham-Kent Public Health would like to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and tell us:
· What you like about the program
· What could be better
· What you'd like to see in the future
The survey is open to students in Grades 7-12, is voluntary and anonymous, and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
And, as a thank you for participating, you'll have a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards from a selection of choices!
To learn more, scan the QR code on the image attached.
And as a reminder, the survey closes on November 30, 2026.
Your feedback will help guide future planning for Student Nutrition Programs in our community.
If so, Chatham-Kent Public Health would like to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and tell us:
· What you like about the program
· What could be better
· What you'd like to see in the future
The survey is open to students in Grades 7-12, is voluntary and anonymous, and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
And, as a thank you for participating, you'll have a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards from a selection of choices!
To learn more, scan the QR code on the image attached.
And as a reminder, the survey closes on November 30, 2026.
Your feedback will help guide future planning for Student Nutrition Programs in our community.
Want to keep up with our school volleyball teams this season? Families can now view the latest game schedules and current standings anytime online!
Check out when our teams play next and follow their progress throughout the season using the link below:
https://sites.google.com/lkdsb.com/lkdsbvolleyball/home
Check out when our teams play next and follow their progress throughout the season using the link below:
https://sites.google.com/lkdsb.com/lkdsbvolleyball/home
🐢 On November 10, DACS students experienced an amazing presentation by Chad Solomon of Rabbit and Bear Paws called "The Way."
Through engaging storytelling, students learned how the Turtle carries our world on her back and how the tiny muskrat gave us all a home on Turtle Island. It was an inspiring experience that left our students with valuable lessons!
Chad is visiting LKDSB schools throughout November, and this was a great opportunity that all students learned a great deal from! 🎨🎭
We encourage all staff and students to wear blue to show support for all families with diabetes on Friday November 13th.
For anyone looking to take part in a fun activity this Sunday - see details below
As we gather to reflect on Remembrance Day, our school community came together today in quiet reverence for our annual assembly. It was a deeply touching morning dedicated to honoring the brave individuals who served and sacrificed for our freedom and peace.
Our students honoured this solemn tradition with remarkable maturity and heart. From their poignant performances and monologues to the respectful silence observed throughout the gymnasium, their dedication brought incredible warmth and dignity to the ceremony. Every student involved showed immense gratitude and respect.
A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Miss Rankin, whose outstanding efforts, vision, and untiring preparation made this assembly so memorable and impactful. Her guidance empowered our students to deliver a tribute that truly touched everyone present.
Thank you to all the parents and community members who joined us today in remembrance.
Lest we forget. 🌺
The DACS Remembrance Day Assembly is tomorrow at 11am. All are welcome!
❄️ Exciting News: The New Harvest Fresh Winter Menu is Coming! ❄️
Warm up your winter with delicious new options! The new Harvest Fresh winter menu begins the week of November 23rd and will run through the first week of February.
📄 Hard Copies: Paper menus will be dropped off at school on Monday for distribution.
📱 Digital Copies: An electronic version is attached/available below so you can check out the options early!
⏰ Important Deadline: To help them prepare, please place your first Harvest Fresh lunch orders by Monday, November 16th.
Thank you!
Warm up your winter with delicious new options! The new Harvest Fresh winter menu begins the week of November 23rd and will run through the first week of February.
📄 Hard Copies: Paper menus will be dropped off at school on Monday for distribution.
📱 Digital Copies: An electronic version is attached/available below so you can check out the options early!
⏰ Important Deadline: To help them prepare, please place your first Harvest Fresh lunch orders by Monday, November 16th.
Thank you!
🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at DACS! 🎃
Wishing all our wonderful families, students, and community members a fun, safe, and trick-or-treat-filled day! Have a spooktacular celebration! 👻🍬✨
Wishing all our wonderful families, students, and community members a fun, safe, and trick-or-treat-filled day! Have a spooktacular celebration! 👻🍬✨
📸 Picture Retake Day is Coming Up! 📸
Did your child miss initial Picture Day? No worries! Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, November 9th.
This is the perfect opportunity for any student who was absent, freshly enrolled, or unable to have their photo taken during the original picture day session.
Did your child miss initial Picture Day? No worries! Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, November 9th.
This is the perfect opportunity for any student who was absent, freshly enrolled, or unable to have their photo taken during the original picture day session.
📣 Grade 7 Fundraiser Alert! 🎒✨
Our Grade 7 students are selling the CK 2027 Get Out & Save Coupon Books to help fund their year-end field trip! 🎟️🚌
Here are all the details you need to know:
💰 Price: $25 per book ($10 from every sale goes directly toward the Grade 7 trip!)
🎁 Great for Gifting: These make fantastic Christmas gifts for those "hard to buy for" folks on your list, and the coupons don't expire until December 2027!
📄 What's Inside? Check out the images for a detailed list of all the included offers.
How to Order:
💳 Online: Place your order directly through School Cash Online.
💵 Cash: Have your Grade 7 student collect cash orders using the form and hand the money and form in to Miss Jacobs or Mr. Park.
🗓️ Deadline: All orders must be in by December 11th.
📦 Delivery: Coupon books are expected to arrive in early November and will be sent home with students as soon as they get here.
Thank you so much for supporting our Grade 7 students if you are able! 🙌💙
Our Grade 7 students are selling the CK 2027 Get Out & Save Coupon Books to help fund their year-end field trip! 🎟️🚌
Here are all the details you need to know:
💰 Price: $25 per book ($10 from every sale goes directly toward the Grade 7 trip!)
🎁 Great for Gifting: These make fantastic Christmas gifts for those "hard to buy for" folks on your list, and the coupons don't expire until December 2027!
📄 What's Inside? Check out the images for a detailed list of all the included offers.
How to Order:
💳 Online: Place your order directly through School Cash Online.
💵 Cash: Have your Grade 7 student collect cash orders using the form and hand the money and form in to Miss Jacobs or Mr. Park.
🗓️ Deadline: All orders must be in by December 11th.
📦 Delivery: Coupon books are expected to arrive in early November and will be sent home with students as soon as they get here.
Thank you so much for supporting our Grade 7 students if you are able! 🙌💙
Congratulations to all the DACS athletes who competed yesterday at the district meet in Canatara Park in Sarnia. You all did amazing!!!
Show your school pride, DACS families! 🦅✨
Official **Dresden Area Central School spirit wear** is now available to order through Team Outfitters! Whether you're looking for hoodies, tees, or gear to support our school, they have you covered.
**How to order:**
1. Scan the QR code on the image below, OR
2. Click the link here to shop directly
Get your orders in soon and gear up for the school year! 🎒💙
🚒👨🚒 A Fun & Educational Day for Our FDK Team! 👩🚒🔥
Last week, our Full-Day Kindergarten classes took an exciting trip to the local fire hall to learn all about fire safety! The students got a first-hand look at what firefighters do, saw the gear up close, and learned key tips on staying safe.
A huge thank you to the local fire department for welcoming us, and a special shout-out to all of our amazing parent volunteers! Your help with walking the students to and from the station, keeping everyone safe, and supporting the children throughout the day made the trip a huge success. We couldn't have done it without you! ❤️
🏃♂️👟 Huge congratulations to all of our amazing DACS runners! 👟🏃♀️
We are so incredibly proud of every single student who represented our school at last week’s cross-country meet. The dedication, sportsmanship, and determination shown on the course were second to none—everyone gave it their absolute all!
A massive shout-out to the 30 students who qualified and will be advancing to the district meet in Sarnia next Tuesday! 🏆🎉
Whether you set a personal best, never stopped running, or were cheering on your teammates, your hard work showed. We're all behind our district qualifiers as they prepare for next week - go get 'em team!
💛 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Wednesday, October 21st) 💛
This Wednesday, October 21st, join us in celebrating our incredible school bus drivers! Every school day, rain or shine, these everyday heroes ensure our students arrive to and from school safely with a smile.
We encourage all of our students and staff to take a moment to say a big "Thank You!" to their drivers this Wednesday—a quick card, a friendly wave, or a kind word goes a long way!
Let's show our drivers just how much they mean to our school family! 🚌✨
🚌 National School Bus Safety Week (October 19th–23rd) 🚌
This week, we’re celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honouring our amazing bus drivers with this year's theme: “Safe Ride, Everyday Heroes.”
Keeping our students safe is a team effort! Here’s how you can help:
Motorists: Slow down in school zones and always stop for flashing red bus lights.
Students: Stay seated, listen to your driver, and wait for a complete stop before moving.
Parents: Remind your kids about safe behaviour at the bus stop.
Thank you for helping us keep every ride safe! 💛
This week, we’re celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honouring our amazing bus drivers with this year's theme: “Safe Ride, Everyday Heroes.”
Keeping our students safe is a team effort! Here’s how you can help:
Motorists: Slow down in school zones and always stop for flashing red bus lights.
Students: Stay seated, listen to your driver, and wait for a complete stop before moving.
Parents: Remind your kids about safe behaviour at the bus stop.
Thank you for helping us keep every ride safe! 💛
🥞 What a sweet (and delicious!) day at DACS!
Today was our Pancake Day, and it’s safe to say there were happy faces and full bellies all around! Seeing our school community come together for a special treat like this is always a highlight.
A huge thank you goes out to:
* Victor Lauriston Public School for loaning us their griddles.
* Our Senior Student Helpers: You did an incredible job taking care of our littles and helping them load up their plates!
* Our Amazing Parent Volunteers: Thank you for all your hard work preparing, cooking, and serving up stacks of warm pancakes. We couldn't do it without your energy and dedication!
* Enbridge: A massive shoutout for funding this wonderful event and supporting our school community!
Days like today remind us how lucky we are to have such a supportive DACS family.
🍂🌈 Our students had an amazing time at DACS’ Fall House Colour Event! The day was filled with fun, teamwork, and lots of school spirit. A huge thank you to our senior students for their hard work organizing activities and creating such a memorable experience for the rest of the school. We can’t wait for the next House Colour Event! 🩶❤️🖤🤍