Dear Parents and Guardians,

Signups for Valentine's Day Class Parties and Kindness Day are still open! We still have spots open so you are welcomed to sign up for both or you can choose to do just one. Kindness Day will be in sessions, starting at 9am. Class Parties will start at 2:50pm. To sign up, please use the links below!

Valentine's Day Class Party Sign Up

Valentine's Day Kindness Projects Sign Up


6 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Signups for Valentine's Day Class Parties and Kindness Day are now open! You are welcomed to sign up for both or you can choose to do just one. Kindness Day will be in sessions, starting at 9am. Class Parties will start at 2:50pm. To sign up, please use the links below!

Valentine's Day Class Party Sign Up

Valentine's Day Kindness Projects Sign Up


26 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Parents and Guardians,

The time to donate for our Acts of Kindness Drive is now! Please have your student bring their Pod-specific items to their Pods or into the office! We will be collecting items until Thursday, February 12th!

5 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
Flyer titled “DRE Valentine’s Day 2026” announcing a school celebration on Friday, February 13. The flyer explains school-wide outreach projects focused on kindness and community service, with donations collected February 2–12. Three grade-level projects are shown: Blue Pod (K–1st) Happy Kits for Children’s Mercy with items like coloring books, crayons, games, books, stickers, and sensory toys; Yellow Pod (2nd–3rd) Heart Healthy Kits for assisted living residents with snacks, travel-size tissues, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and hand lotion; and Red Pod (4th–5th) Infusion Kits for cancer patients with snacks, lip balm, travel-size toiletries, and mini cans of Sprite. The flyer also notes Create-n-Take Valentine’s activities and includes contact information for questions.

Dear DRE Parents and Guardians,

DRE will partake in Valentine's Day Community Outreach and we need your help! Similar to the Feed His Lambs Drive, we are asking for each Pod to donate specific items for the DRE Acts of Kindness Drive. Items will be accepted in the pods or in the office from February 2nd to 12th!

Please see the Flyers attached for more details!

10 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
Flyer titled “Children’s Mercy Happy Kits.” Text lists requested donation items: coloring book, crayons, card games (Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, Uno, etc.), new paperback books, stickers, and fidget or sensory toys. Images show crayons, a coloring book, UNO cards, stickers, a children’s book, and a sensory toy. Dates listed: February 2nd–February 12th
Flyer titled “Delaware Highlands Assisted Living Heart Healthy Bags.” Text lists requested donation items: heart-healthy snack packs (such as Skinny Pop, veggie straws, trail mix), travel-size tissues, travel-size hand sanitizer, lip balm, and travel-size hand lotion. Images show snack packs, tissues, hand sanitizer, lotion, and lip balm. Dates listed: February 2nd–February 12th.
Flyer titled “Providence Medical Infusion Kits.” Text lists items to bring: peanut butter and crackers, pretzels, saltines, lip balm, travel-size hand lotion, travel-size tissues, and mini cans of Sprite. Images of crackers, Ritz crackers, hand sanitizer, lotion, tissues, lip balm, and a mini Sprite pack appear alongside the list. Dates at the bottom read “Feb. 2nd – Feb. 12th.”

Hello DRE Families,

Here is the DRE PTO Newsletter for the month of February!

12 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Our PTO presents Family Bingo Night!

On January 22nd, join us for a night of food and fun starting at 5:30pm. To Register, you can scan the QR Code on the flyer or you can turn an envelope into the office, please be sure to include student names, the number of dinners and pepperoni or cheese!

Sign up by scanning the QR Code on the flyer or using the PTO Sign Up link!

20 days ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
Flyer for “Family Bingo Night” presented by DRE PTO. Event takes place Thursday, January 22nd in the DRE Cafeteria. Pizza is served from 5:30–6:15 pm and bingo runs from 6:30–7:30 pm. Cost is $6 per dinner, which includes two slices of Pizza Hut pizza and a drink. Notes include prepaying by January 20th, bringing cash for sweet treats, no drop-offs allowed, and dinner not required to play bingo. A Zeffy payment link and QR code are shown, along with colorful bingo-themed graphics.
Flyer titled “How You Can Help” encouraging family involvement in PTO events. The text explains simple ways to support events, including staying engaged with children, supervising children at all times, no drop-offs allowed, helping with pickup after events, and joining the PTO. It ends with a thank-you message about building a supportive community for children, with bingo card graphics at the bottom.

From DRE PTO,

Our next meeting is Thursday, January 8th!

CLICK HERE for more details!

about 1 month ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
Flyer titled “What We Have Planned” announcing PTO events for January 2026. It lists the next PTO meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the DRE Media Center. January dates include: Jan 6 students return from winter break; Jan 8 PTO meeting; Jan 9 PTO-sponsored coffee truck for DRE staff from 7:30–9:30 a.m.; Jan 19 no school for MLK Day; Jan 22 Bingo Night; Jan 26 staff meeting with PTO-provided snacks; and Jan 29 February PTO meeting with Chili Cook-Off planning. Blue text indicates PTO support opportunities. Contact info shown for email and Facebook.
Flyer titled “DRE PTO” asking for support for upcoming events. It promotes Family Bingo Night and the third annual Chili Cook-Off, with a “We need your help” message and illustrations of a megaphone, a bowl of chili, and bingo cards. The flyer requests prizes for Bingo and raffle basket items for the Chili Cook-Off and asks that donations be sent to the office labeled “PTO donations.” Suggested donation ideas include books, fidgets, toys, art and craft activities, slime, hair and nail accessories, pens and notepads, mini Lego sets, board or card games, gift cards, and fun stocking stuffer items. Contact email is PTODelawareridge@gmail.com .
Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Delaware Ridge Elementary Food Service Manager Valerie Lane for 15 years with USD204!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Wachel
Valerie Lane - DRE Food Service Manager

Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Delaware Ridge Elementary PreK Teacher Aubrey Clifton for 15 years with USD204!

about 1 month ago, Matthew Wachel
Aubrey Clifton - DRE PreK Teacher

Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Delaware Ridge Elementary Library Media Specialist John Mackey for 10 years with USD204!

about 2 months ago, Matthew Wachel
John Mackey - DRE Library Media Specialist
As we wrap up the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, it's time to also think about the 2026-27 school year. You can find the academic calendars on the district website - https://www.usd204.net/documents/about-us/academic-calendars/732384
about 2 months ago, Matthew Wachel
2026-27 Academic Year Calendar
Schools will be closed December 19-January 5. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. Enjoy your winter break!
about 2 months ago, Matthew Wachel
Winter Break Dates: December 19-January 5
Dear DRE Families,

Our spirit wear printing person has tried very hard to help us complete our spirit wear order. However, we had some items and sizes that were out of stock from his supplier. We are so sorry but spirit wear will not be coming home today. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and patience.

Have a great holiday break.

DRE PTO
about 2 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Don't forget classroom parties are next week on the 18th. You can sign up to help or drop off treats below. NOTE - Party start time is now 2:50 pm instead of 3 pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48ADAE28A4F85-60926436-classroom#/

about 2 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Here is the PTO Newsletter! Here you'll find updates, events as well as the agenda for their meeting on Thursday Dec. 4th!

PTO Newsletter

2 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

Classroom Holiday Parties are December 18th starting at 3pm. Use the link below to sign up for a snack or to attend the party!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48ADAE28A4F85-60926436-classroom#/

2 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary

🚨 Weather Alert! Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, December 2nd. Stay safe and warm, BRAVES!

2 months ago, USD 204
A graphic announcement from Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204 stating “NO SCHOOL — Tue., December 2nd — Inclement Weather Day.” The design resembles a computer window with black text on a white background, surrounded by a bright yellow border with various black and white snowflakes, zigzag patterns, and cloud illustrations. The USD 204 logo appears at the bottom.

🍂 Thanksgiving Break Starts Monday! 🍂 There will be no school for all students November 24th–28th. All students will return on Monday, December 1st, as we kick off the final stretch of the second quarter. Looking ahead, Winter Break begins December 19th! Make sure you have a copy of the full academic calendar HERE: https://5il.co/32zde Wishing everyone a restful and happy Thanksgiving Break! 🧡🦃

3 months ago, USD 204
A bright orange graphic from Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204. In the center, a white window-style box displays the message “NO SCHOOL — Thanksgiving Break — Nov. 24th–28th.” The USD 204 logo with a graduation cap appears at the bottom. The background includes abstract shapes, clouds, and patterns in black, white, and yellow.
Dear DRE Families,

Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for the PTO Art Night. If you would like to register your child, please use the QR code provided! Payments can be made out to "DRE PTO Art Night" and can be turned in to the office!

Reminder: This is not a drop-off event. You are required to accompany your student!

We can't wait to see you there!
3 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
Flyer for DRE PTO’s Art Night with Mr. Stanton featuring an easel, paintbrushes, and snowflake designs. Event is for DRE students only, $10 each, snack included. Two sessions on November 20th: 5:30–6:30 pm and 6:45–7:45 pm. RSVP required with a QR code and signup link shown

DRE Families,

Tomorrow Night is Family Reading Night! Please join us for an evening of family fun, engaging reading activities, exciting prizes, and more—starting at 5:30!

We hope to see you there!

3 months ago, Delaware Ridge Elementary
A colorful poster with a movie-themed design announces “DRE Family Reading Night.” Large marquee-style letters spell “DRE” at the top, followed by the text “Come join us for Family Reading Night.” The event date and time read “November 18th, 5:30–6:30.” The background is dark blue with spotlights, and the bottom includes illustrations of a film reel, popcorn, a drink cup, a clapperboard, and an open book.