Deer Run Back to School Newsletter

Dr. Robinson

We have a new website that can be viewed here. Information is being updated to reflect the upcoming school year.

The school supply lists for Deer Run can be found here. Also, school supply boxes have been delivered and will be given out on the first day of school for those students who ordered in the spring and early summer. If you are interested in purchasing a supply box instead of buying individual supplies, please contact the school office. There are limited boxes available.

Teacher assignments were available through Infinite Campus on Monday, August 11, 2025. Parents can view teacher assignments using their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

New student orientation will take place for all new students in Grades 1 - 5. Orientation will be held on Monday, August 18 from 1:30 - 2 PM. Orientation will take place in the school commons. Our newly enrolled families have received an email invitation to this event.

Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 18 from 2 - 3 PM.

During this informal event, families will be able to meet their new teacher and receive information on how they can support our DRES PTO!

The PTO will be providing students with Italian Ice on the playground after they have finished in their classrooms.

We will also have a representative from the transportation department available to answer any questions regarding bus routes.

The first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025

for our students in grades 1 - 5.

Students can be dropped off at 9 AM. The school day will be from 9:10 AM - 3:40 PM.

Kindergarten students will have phase-in days to start the school year. Kindergarten students will be phased in on Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20. Students with last names that begin with A - L will attend school on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and students with last names that begin with M- Z will attend school on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. All Kindergarten students will attend school on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

As a reminder, drop off and pick up for all students should take place at the back door of the school. Last school year, students were being dropped off at Grizzell, in the school parking lot, and in the neighborhood adjacent to the school. We want to ensure that all of our students are safely dropped off at school, therefore only the backdoor area should be used. Also, we also want to be considerate of our neighbors that live in the homes adjacent to the school. Therefore, adhering to this guidelines is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

We are excited to have our PTO Sponsored Back to School Bash on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 5 - 7 PM.

The PTO has booked a DJ and two inflatables for students and families. Tortilla, Holy Crepes, and Kona Ice food trucks will also be attending and available for purchase.

Information regarding school lunch can be found on the DCS website here.

Curriculum Night will take place the evening of Thursday, September 4, 2025. The event will be in-person and it will provide an opportunity for parents to engage in grade level content activities.

Parents with students in grades kindergarten, first, and second grade will attend the event from 5:30 - 6:20 PM.

Parents with students in grades third, fourth, and fifth will attend the event from 6:25 - 7:15 PM.

All parents will receive information about the topics that their child will be learning about this year. This information will be sent out in classroom teacher newsletters the Friday following Curriculum Night.

Grade Level Team Locations:

Kindergarten - Library

1st Grade - Room 107/108

2nd Grade - Art Room

3rd Grade - Room 107/108

4th Grade - Classrooms

5th Grade - Gym

Related Arts - Commons

• Friday, August 1: Annual Update Opens, School Fees Posted
• Monday, August 11: Homerooms and Schedules Posted in Infinite Campus
• Tuesday, August 12: Bus Routes Posted in Infinite Campus
• Monday, August 18: New Student Orientation Grades 1 - 5 from 1:30 - 2 PM
• Monday, August 18: Meet the Teacher from 2 - 3 PM
• Tuesday, August 19: First Day for 1-12 students; Kindergarten Phase-in Day
• Tuesday, August 19: Kindergarten Phase-in Day- Student Last Name A - L
• Wednesday: August 20: Kindergarten Phase-in Day- Student Last Name M - Z
• Thursday, August 21: First day for All Kindergarten Students
• Friday, August 22: DRE PTO Back to School Bash from 5 - 7 PM

#DCSDay1

We love seeing the excitement of the first day of school! Share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #DCSDay1. Whether it’s a big smile at the bus stop, a proud pose with a new backpack, or a sibling send-off, your photos help capture the joy of starting a new school year. Let’s fill our feeds with the energy, pride, and community spirit that make Day 1 so special! Want to take it a step further? Tag your school in your post. Find your school's social media accounts here. And if you haven't already, be sure to follow us and your school!

Save the Date! High School Redistricting Public Information Session August 26

Join us on Tuesday, August 26, from 7–8 p.m. for a Zoom webinar offering an inside look at how Cropper GIS will use data to create new maps that balance student populations across Dublin City Schools’ three high schools. Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen and Matt Cropper will walk through the process, tools, and terminology (such as “planning blocks”) used in a redistricting study, showing how factors like enrollment trends, feeder patterns, transportation, and future growth are analyzed before any draft boundaries are created. While specific boundary changes will not be presented, leaders will answer pre-submitted questions about the process and next steps. Use this form to submit questions by August 22. The Zoom link will be shared on the district website the morning of the event.

On August 1, families will receive an email with instructions to complete the 2025–2026 Annual Update in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This required process allows parents and guardians to confirm or update important information—including home address, phone numbers, emergency contacts—and to acknowledge district handbooks, student code of conduct, and technology use agreements for the upcoming school year.

Please note: This year, families must complete the Annual Update in order to access key information in the Parent Portal, such as grades, fees, and assessment data.

Helpful Reminders:

• For best results, complete the Annual Update using a computer or tablet.

• Address changes require two proofs of residency. A list of accepted documents is available on our Enrollment Required Documentation page.
  

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this essential back-to-school step! The information gathered as part of the Annual Update supports the efficient operation of our district and is critical regarding our ability to communicate with parents in the event of an emergency.

STEPS FOR COMPLETION
To access the Annual Update, please follow steps 1-7 below.

1. Log-in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal

2. Click “More” in the Main Menu or “Annual Update” under district announcements

3. Select “Online Registration Update”

4. Click “25-26 (Current School Year) Existing Student Registration.” Please make sure you select Existing Student Registration, not New Student.

5. Under Action, click “Start”

6. Click “Begin Registration”

7. Fill out your back-to-school forms

If you are having issues accessing Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please reference the tutorials and frequently asked questions on our website.For help with password resets, adding parents, updating contact information, and missing students , please contact the building your student attends.

All student absences need to be reported in writing.

Thank you!

Website: https://deerrun.dublinschools.net/
Location: 8815 Avery Rd, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614-764-5932
Twitter: @dreDCSD

Instagram: DRE_DCSD