Doby's Bridge Elementary News
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!
Week of August 14th
What a wonderful second week of school! Our teachers and staff have been busy building strong classroom communities and helping students get comfortable with their new routines and daily schedules. A big shout-out to our brave Kindergarteners, who are already navigating the halls and heading to their classrooms all on their own. It was truly a great week to be a Dragon!
Building the Bridge Together,
Amanda Kubbs
Principal
Photos from the Week
Parent University
Click the image below to learn more and RSVP to Parent University.
Picture Day August 31st
Ordering Options for Parents:
- Pre-order: Online at carolinaphoto.net or via the attached QR code.
- Day-of Payment: Bring the flyer with cash or check payment directly to the camera on picture day.
- After-Proof: Online using individual proofs, which will arrive approximately two weeks after picture day (delivered alongside pre-orders).
Upcoming Events this Fall
Visitors & Volunteers
Want to visit for lunch? Students can have up to four lunch visits per school year, with a maximum of two adults per visit. These visits are in addition to any school, class, or grade-level events. We're limiting visits due to space constraints in the cafeteria.. Lunch visits will begin on Monday, August 24, to allow students time to learn our cafeteria procedures. If your child has a birthday during the first few weeks of school, you're welcome to join them for lunch. Please let your child's teacher and our school receptionist, Suzanne Crider, know if you will be coming for a birthday during the first few weeks.
Volunteers/Visitors in the classroom: Classrooms will have several opportunities throughout the year to welcome families to see all the wonderful learning occurring. To minimize classroom disruptions, volunteers assisting teachers with tasks like copying and laminating will continue to pick up materials in the office rather than going directly to classrooms. Sign up to volunteer here!
Sweet Treats for our Dragons
Skip dessert at home and join us for our very first Spirit Night of the year! A portion of all proceeds goes directly toward funding PTO events and classroom resources. Just order your favorite frozen yogurt and support our school!
Order Your DBES Spirit Wear by Next Friday, August 21st!
Our Spirit Wear store is open year-round, but August 21st is the deadline for our first batch order to ensure your Dragon gets their gear delivered straight to their classroom on September 11th—just in time for Friday Spirit Days!
● Batch Deadline: Friday, August 21st
● Classroom Delivery: September 11th
Our amazing PTO Liaisons keep us updated with each grade level happenings via Facebook Group Pages. Below is a complete list of links for each class to follow by grade level as well as the designated liaison. Join your child’s grade level page before school starts! Please note if you’re already in your grade level class, there’s no need to rejoin as the group names will be changed to the next grade level up!
Kindergarten Liaison: Amy Dunbar Kindergarten Facebook
1st grade Liaison: Melanie Gaul 1st Grade Facebook
2nd Grade Liaison: Lauren Cole 2nd Grade Facebook
3rd Grade Liaison: Melanie Gaul 3rd Grade Facebook
4th Grade Liaison: Stacey Lockwood 4th Grade Facebook
5th Grade Liaison: Paige Kinder 5th Grade Facebook
Get Involved!
Partner with DBES this School Year!
Are you a local business owner or do you know one? The DBES PTO is actively looking for community partners to help fund student learning, teacher appreciation events, and facility enhancements!
● Boosterthon Event Sponsors (Logo on student race shirts!)
● Monthly Featured Sponsors
Show Fort Mill families that you invest in our kids!
Volunteer With Us
The DBES PTO couldn't do what we do without incredible volunteers!
Whether you have one hour to spare or would like to become more involved throughout the year, we'd love to have you join us. Volunteer opportunities are available for many different events and activities.
Sign up here: Volunteer with us!
We're excited to welcome back our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program! WATCH D.O.G.S. invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures to volunteer at DBES for a day and make a positive impact on our students. Join us for our informational kickoff meeting:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM | DBES Cafeteria
PTO Club Offerings
Be on the lookout for after-school club flyers coming home in your student's folder this week!
There are six exciting opportunities available this fall. Registration information and links can also be found on our PTO website under the AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS tab.
Celebrate with the Spirit Rock
Make your child's birthday or special occasion even more memorable by reserving one of our Spirit Rocks! There are two reservation options: Car Rider Rock Link or Bus Rider Rock Link
Please review the Spirit Rock rules and guidelines before making your reservation. We can't wait to see everyone's creative designs this school year!
Meet Your 2026-2027 PTO Team
Our PTO team is made up of dedicated board members, coordinators, committee leaders, and volunteer liaisons who help support everything from Book Fairs and Spirit Nights to hospitality and special events. Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to make DBES such a special place for our dragons! Click here to meet your 2026–2027 PTO Team!
Mission and Vision of DBES
Doby's Bridge Elementary School
Website: https://dbes.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 1000 Dragon Way, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-835-5200