It's Duncan Dash Time!

Duncan Dash Volunteer Information

Kroger Rewards

Duncan Elementary Community Organization

"DECO" Parent Group Information

If you have not already done so or are new to Duncan, please take a few moments to set up your account. Throughout the year, you will be able to log back into your account to easily purchase event tickets, spirit wear & more!

Boo Bash

Click Here to Purchase Wristbands

Calendar of events

September

25th: Grade 3-6 Check Mid-Quarter Grade Progress in PowerSchool
29th: Grades K-3 Code of Conduct Chats with Ms. Plourde
30th: Grades 4-6 Code of Conduct Chats with Ms. Plourde
30th: Bagel Day

October

2nd: Duncan Dash
13th: Parent /Teacher Conferences 5 - 8:00pm
14th: Half Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 4:00pm & 5:00 - 8:00pm
21st: No School - Teacher Professional Development
28th: Bagel Day
30th: Half Day - End of Marking Period

November

3rd: No School - Teacher Professional Development
4th: Ike Band Tour @ Duncan
5th: Picture Retake Day
12th: IKE Choir Tour @ Duncan
18th: Bagel Day
25th - 27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

December

16th: Bagel Day
21st - 31st: No School - Winter Break

January

1st: No school - Winter Break
11th: Group Pictures
15th: Half Day - End of Marking Period
18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20th: Bagel Day
27th: No Schol - Teacher Professional Development

February

15th - 19th: No School - Mid-Winter Break
24th: Bagel Day

March

10th: Half Day
17th: Bagel Day
25th: Half Day - End of Marking Period
26th: No School - Good Friday
29th - 31st: No School - Spring Break

April

1st - 2nd: No school - Spring Break
21st: Bagel Day

May

19th: Bagel Day
31st: No School - Memorial Day

June

1st: 1st Grade Field Trip Troy Historical Museum
1st: 6th Grade Field Trip Camp Tamarack
9th: Bagel Day
14th: Half Day
15th: Half Day - Last Day of School

Click Here for Additional Calendar Information

Community Events

Click Here to Register for Macomb Crew SC

Crayola-World Wonders After-School Art Program

Our after-school Crayola® Club at Duncan Elementary starts Monday, September 28.

This fall we’re bringing a brand-new program, Crayola® Epic Landmarks: World Wonders. Kids will learn about places like the Pyramids of Giza, Neuschwanstein Castle, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, and create a different landmark project each week!

Click Here to Register for Crayola Imagine

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Download Raptor Safe App

It is strongly recommended parents/guardians download the Raptor Safe app in order to create a visitor profile. The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identify before arriving at school. This profile provides a Raptor Passport which can be used to quickly and easily check in at the school office via the app.

Be Prepared and Complete Volunteer Background Check Early!

Volunteer application is completely yearly. It is good for 1 year from the date you signed up.

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If you plan to volunteer in our classroom, work directly with a student and/or chaperone a field trip, etc. you will need to have a volunteer background check on file. This is a separate step beyond downloading the Raptor Visitor APP. The background check involves multiple state and federal law enforcement databases. Click the button below to complete the volunteer application form. Please select all the areas you might like to volunteer such as classroom helper, fundraising and chaperone.

Click Here to Complete Volunteer Application Form

A new volunteer application form must be on file each year.

Breakfast and Lunch

Click Here for Meal Magic Family Portal

Click Here to Complete the Education Benefits form "Apply for Benefits" - Enter "Utica Community Schools" and Follow Prompts.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Please check menus often as they may change due to supply chain issues.

2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook

Click Here to Access 2026-2027 Handbook

The Utica Community Schools Parent-Student Handbook serves as a quick reference for families seeking answers to school policies, procedures and district activities. The UCS Handbook is created with student learning and parent partnership in mind.

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Duncan Office Information

The Community at Richard J. Duncan Elementary School is devoted to academic excellence. Sound instructional strategies will provide our students with a foundation of skills that will prepare them for lifelong achievement in a global society.

Principal: Mrs. Jodi Pfeifer
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Hannah Plourde
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kelly Salter
Clerk: Mrs. Joanne Giannone
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Open Daily: Monday-Friday
Office Number:586-797-4600
Absence Line: 586-797-4699
Early Childhood Number: 586-797-4660
Email:officeduncan@uticak12.org

School Hours

Full-Day: 9:05 AM - 3:55 PM

Half-Day: 9:05 AM - 12:09 PM

Breakfast: 8:45 - 9:05

Doors open for students not eating breakfast at 8:55 AM

Duncan Dispatch

September 25, 2026

It's Duncan Dash Time!

Duncan Dash Volunteer Information

Kroger Rewards

Duncan Elementary Community Organization

"DECO" Parent Group Information

Boo Bash

Calendar of events

Community Events

Crayola-World Wonders After-School Art Program

👇 Links of Interest 👇

Download Raptor Safe App

Be Prepared and Complete Volunteer Background Check Early!

Volunteer application is completely yearly. It is good for 1 year from the date you signed up.

Breakfast and Lunch

2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook

Click Picture For Links to All the Ways to Stay Connected

Duncan Office Information

It's Duncan Dash Time! It's Duncan Dash Time!

Duncan Dash Volunteer Information Duncan Dash Volunteer Information

Kroger Rewards Kroger Rewards

Duncan Elementary Community Organization Duncan Elementary Community Organization

"DECO" Parent Group Information "DECO" Parent Group Information

Boo Bash Boo Bash

Calendar of events Calendar of events

Community Events Community Events

Crayola-World Wonders After-School Art Program Crayola-World Wonders After-School Art Program

👇 Links of Interest 👇 👇 Links of Interest 👇

Download Raptor Safe App Download Raptor Safe App

Be Prepared and Complete Volunteer Background Check Early! Be Prepared and Complete Volunteer Background Check Early!

Volunteer application is completely yearly. It is good for 1 year from the date you signed up.

Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast and Lunch

2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook

Click Picture For Links to All the Ways to Stay Connected

Duncan Office Information Duncan Office Information

It's Duncan Dash Time!

Duncan Dash Volunteer Information

Kroger Rewards

Duncan Elementary Community Organization

"DECO" Parent Group Information

Boo Bash

Calendar of events

Community Events

Crayola-World Wonders After-School Art Program

👇 Links of Interest 👇

Download Raptor Safe App

Be Prepared and Complete Volunteer Background Check Early!

Breakfast and Lunch

2026-27 Parent and Student Handbook

Duncan Office Information