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February 1-28, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month

February 1-28, 2026
Re-enrollment period for current DEAW students

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
STUDENT COUNT DAY!

Friday, February 13, 2026
Full day of school. Dismissal @ 2:35 p.m.

February 16-20, 2026
Mid-winter Break. School Closed.

Monday, February 23, 2026
School reopens at the regularly scheduled time.

Friday, March 6, 2026
Report cards issued at 12pm via email.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Academic Honors Assembly in the Theresa J. Ellis Auditorium at 11am.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting at 9am and 1pm via Zoom. More information will be shared soon.

Friday, March 27, 2026
Half day of school. Dismissal @ 11:10 a.m.

March 30-April 3, 2026
Spring break. School closed.

Monday, April 6, 2026
School reopens at the regularly scheduled time.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Daddy Daughter Dance 2-5pm DEAW gym.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 6th and will close Friday, March 6th to ensure all vendors are confirmed. Please note: All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Mother Son Dance 2-5pm DEAW Gym

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 6th and will close Friday, March 6th to ensure all vendors are confirmed. Please note: All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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October 21-25 - Communication to families via email for excessive absences, tardiness, and early check-outs (5 or more)
Friday, Oct. 25 –Parent Teacher Conferences from 8am-5:30pm. No school for students.
Wednesday, Oct.30 – Grades 5-8 Autumn Fest dance.
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Pre-K-Grade 4 Autumn Fest celebration and parade from 8am-2:45pm
Tuesday, Nov. 5 - Election Day! School closed.
Monday, Nov. 11 - Staff Professional Development Day for Staff; Students Dismissal at 11:10 am
Friday, Nov. 15 - Academic trimester 1 ends today.
Monday, Nov. - Academic trimester 2 begins today.
Friday, Nov. 22 - Report card day.
Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving break. School closed.
Saturday, Dec. 7 - Academic Achievement/Honor Roll Program @ 11am in the school's auditorium.

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