Dune Lakes Elementary School celebrated their fifth graders in a promotion ceremony on Monday, May 24th. Students and guests were welcomed to an outdoor ceremony on the school’s north lawn and basketball courts where each student was presented a certificate of promotion to sixth grade. 

Fifth grade student Levi Peterson read poem “Let No One Steal Your Dreams” by Paul Cookson, the school choir, the Sandpiper Singers, sang a piece from their Spring Concert.

 An extra special thank you to Sandpiper Boosters who secured Epic Photo, Co. to provide a complimentary photo for each student with their family. 

Principal Chavers left students with thoughtful remarks like “look up” from your device or screen to be present in life happening around you and to be kind to one another. 

While the 2020-2021 fifth grade class was the second to promote to sixth grade from the new campus, opened in 2019, it was the first to be formally recognized in an on campus ceremony.  

Our Dune Lakes family is so proud of this fifth grade class and wish them the very best as they prepare for middle school!  

All school year, WMS seventh grade Civics teachers Mrs. Katie Williams and Ms. Regina Messer have worked hard to impart a strong civic education to their students. Throughout the year, students developed the following key understandings: the principles, functions and organization of government; the origins of the American political system; the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens; and the methods for actively participating in our political system. To review all of these essential concepts at the end of the year, Mrs. Williams and Ms. Messer designed a variety of collaborative learning opportunities for students, allowing them to put their heads together to think deeply about real world applications of their learning. At the beginning of May, seventh grade Civics students demonstrated their knowledge and understanding on the Civics end-of-course exam (EOC). Thanks to their teachers’ dedicated preparation and the students’ hard work, WMS seventh graders were well equipped for success on not only the EOC but also for their futures as United States citizens.

Due to inclement weather the afternoon of STEM has been cancelled.  

An afternoon of STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

June 19^th 2021

1 – 4 pm 

Watch robots and drones operate

Drive a robot through an obstacle course

Program a robot

Build and launch water rocket

Learn about STEM activities in your area

Click the link below for more information.  

Superintendent Hughes stopped in at WDE to do the last drop-off of the 20-21 school year Friday.  Students were excited that there is three days left in school.  They were embarking on the beginning of Fun Day with games and competition with classmates and class spans!  Also, had a chance to say thanks to Ms. Debra Hill on her retirement after 30+ at WDE!  EPIC is the way even on FUN DAY!  2 more days!  #hungongainedon