Dorr Press - Welcome Back

Here are the upcoming events at Dorr Elementary!

Sept 1st: Little Wildcats Preschool Open House 6pm-7pm

Sept 1st: PTO Meeting 6:30pm

Sept 4th - 7th : LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.

Sept 7th: 1st Day For Preschool

Sept 18th: PTO Cat Walk Walkathon

Sept 21st: Picture Day

Oct 2nd: PTO Fall Carnival

Dear Dorr Families,

We had an amazing first week welcoming our students back to Dorr Elementary! It has been wonderful to see our classrooms filled with excitement, learning, and connections.

As a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, one of our earliest priorities, and a focus we carry throughout the entire school year, is building strong relationships with our students and families while helping students foster meaningful connections with their peers. We believe that when students feel connected, valued, and supported, they are better prepared to learn and grow.

Our students are off to a fantastic start as they learn and practice our classroom and building-wide rules and expectations. We are also spending time learning what it means to follow our 3 B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.

Students also took an important step in building their classroom communities by creating a Classroom Social Contract. Students worked together to identify and commit to the norms and behaviors they believe will help create a positive, supportive, and successful classroom environment throughout the school year.

We encourage families to help bridge the connection between school and home by talking with your student about our 3 B’s and asking them about their Classroom Social Contract. Ask them what each of the 3 B’s means to them and what they can do to help make their classroom a place where everyone feels respected, responsible, safe, and connected.

Thank you for helping us make the start of this school year so special. We are excited for all that is ahead!

In partnership,
Andrew Augustin
Principal, Dorr Elementary

The Student Handbook has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take a look at our Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with our policies, procedures, and expectations. For your convenience, we have included a link directly to the handbook. This information can also be found on our website, waylandunion.org under student links.

Our school day runs from 8:50am- 3:50pm daily. Half days run from 8:50am-11:50am. Students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50am.

Once parents have dropped off their student, the student will be greeted by an adult and directed to the door. There they will be given assistance, if needed, to find their classroom.

Watch the video below for more information!

During the first few weeks of school, or anytime staff does not recognize the adult picking up, please be aware that staff may ask for a photo ID before releasing your student to you. We will only release students to adults listed and approved on the Parent Portal. This is for the safety and security of our students. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.

Watch the video below for more information!

New this year is our Hug Zone! After Labor Day, we will be starting our new hug zone procedure. This new process helps us maintain safety and security, while allowing your child to build confidence and independence. Starting on Tuesday September 8th, only students may enter through Door 14. If you have a meeting with a teacher pre-scheduled, need to bring in items for your student, or if your student needs additional support, please sign in at the front vestibule. Thank you for supporting our building's and district's safety and security as well as working with us to foster student's confidence and independence.

Watch the video below for more information!

Dorr Elementary loves to welcome visitors and volunteers throughout the year. Any person who enters the building to visit or volunteer is required to have an approved background check on file with the office each year. ICHAT request forms can be found on waylandunion.org under parent quick links. Or, simply click the button below! Please note: If you have students across multiple buildings, please only fill out the form ONCE.

Hello, Wayland Union Parents,

Welcome back to the 2026-2027 school year. I hope you all had a fun, healthy summer!

• Health Care Plans are updated annually. If your child is diagnosed with asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, seizures or has any other medical need, please be sure to contact (269)-792-2181 Ext. 3006.

• Ensure updated medication administration forms and medical management plans are turned into your child’s office ASAP.

• If you have a child entering Kindergarten/PreK or going into 7th grade, please ensure their vaccines are up to date or a waiver for the current school year is on file.

Upcoming Events:

• October 14th - Annual Flu Clinic in partnership with Wayland Village Drug

• November 13th, 16th & 19th - Elementary Dental Clinics

Sarah Sharp MPH, BSN, RN

Wayland Union District Nurse

schoolnurse@waylandunion.org

Hello Dorr families,

I'm so excited to share another year of music with you! Two things to start you off for the year....one, I love outdoor activities and often chat with the students about my adventures. Please send a picture of a fish your child caught and I will put it on the bulletin board outside my classroom for all to enjoy. Two, our third grade concert will be March 31, 2027. Please put it on your calendar! My email is the easiest way to reach me if the need arises. I'm looking forward to another great year!!!

Mr. Truswell

Dorr music

truswelle@waylandunion.org

* Menu subject to change. Please contact Food Service with any questions or concerns.

Please note: Questions should still be directed to the school directly.

Email: berensj@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/dorr-elementary/
Location: 4159 18th Street, Dorr, MI, USA
Phone: 616-681-9637