August/September 2026

Please fill out the Car Rider Form by Tuesday, August 18, to help us prepare for dismissal. Even if you are only picking your child up occasionally, please fill out this form. You will only need to submit ONE application per family. Your family will be issued two car rider tags. Tags can be picked up on the evening of Meet the Teacher or the tags will be given to the OLDEST Duello student in your family on the 1st day of school.

Please begin using your tags immediately. Those without tags will need to move out of the parent pick up line and have their driver's license ready to make sure they have permission to pick up the student.

Your tag will include your children's name and a number. This number is used in our system for getting students ready to be dismissed to the cars. If at any time you misplace the Duello issued car sign, please email or call the office for a replacement.

Mark your calendars for the Wentzville School District's 2026 Back to School Fair! The Back to School Fair is Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. at Liberty High School. The Back to School Fair is intended to help our lower-income families as we distribute thousands of dollars’ worth of free school supplies at the event.

Welcome back Duello families!

We are excited for all the activities we have planned for the year ahead! You can always find the most up to date PTA information on our Website.

Join Us!! PTA Membership Drive

First and foremost, to have the most successful year yet we need you! We know time commitments can be hard to make with everything going on in our busy lives, but we offer something for everyone! Our PTA Membership flier is attached below showing how you can make an impact!

Ready to sign up?!

First PTA Meeting

Join us for our first PTA meeting of the year on September 2nd from 4-5 PM at Duello in the library. We will be sharing our plans for the school year and voting on the projects we will be working to implement this year. We hope to see you there!

Duello Dash

Get your running shoes ready for our annual fundraiser the Duello Dash! This is our first and biggest fundraising event of the year, with fun prizes and shirts for the students.. Fundraising will begin on September 11th, and on the 22nd your student will participate in the Dash during school.

More information will come home with your student after school starts!

Our wonderful Duello Dash partner Can Do Taekwondo is offering Duello families a special offer of 50% off a One-Month trial and $40 Uniform!

Spiritwear - Get the goods!

Spiritwear will be available at many of our events this school year, including Meet the Teacher but you can always check out our inventory and order gear on our website as well! After August 20th, check back to purchase gear at any time Here!

Staff Amazon Wishlist

As we gear up for a fantastic year, consider supporting either your child's teachers specific Amazon Wish List (sent out with your teacher letter), or our Duello Back to School Stock Up! Linked Here!

Duello Family Nights

Save the Date to join us for one of the most fun Family Nights of the year - GREAT SKATE - on September 10th from 6-8 pm. Will your class bring home the golden skate this fall?!?

We are so excited about this next year's schoolwide theme — Giddy Up for a Great Year!

We will start the year by talking about what it means to “giddy up” at Duello: trying new things, working together as a team, showing grit when the trail gets tough, and leading the way each and every day. This year will be full of continued learning, laughter, and rootin’-tootin’ fun adventures.

At Duello, every day is a chance to grow, shine, and lead — so saddle up, because we’re ready to ride into an amazing year!

We’re excited to share our new Duello Library Website with our Mustang families! This site is a great place to explore library resources, access helpful links, learn more about what’s happening in our library, and support your child’s love of reading and learning at home.

Be sure to bookmark the page and check back throughout the year for updates and resources!

Visit the Duello Library Website:
https://duewsd.my.canva.site/duellolibrary-website/

During the month of September we will be focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive. Being proactive means taking responsibility for our choices, actions, and attitudes. At school, students practice being proactive by focusing on what they can control instead of worrying about things they cannot. They learn that while we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose how we respond.

This habit helps children understand that they are in charge of their own behavior. Being proactive means making good choices without always needing to be reminded, using positive language, and stopping to think before reacting when things don't go their way.

Here are some ways to practice Habit 1 at home:

• Talk about what we can control. When your child is frustrated, ask, “Is this something you can control? What can you choose to do next?”
• Practice proactive language. Encourage phrases such as “I can try again,” “I can make a different choice,” or “I can choose how I respond” instead of blaming others or saying, “I can't.”
• Give your child age-appropriate responsibilities. Completing chores, packing a backpack, or getting ready for school without reminders are great opportunities to practice taking initiative and responsibility.
• Role-play challenging situations. Talk about what your child could do if a friend says something unkind, they make a mistake, or something doesn't go their way. Discuss the difference between reacting immediately and stopping to make a proactive choice.

When children learn that they are in charge of their choices, they begin to see just how much power they have to make a positive difference. Together, we can help our students become proactive leaders who take responsibility, make thoughtful choices, and focus their energy on the things they can control.

Picture Day is Coming – Here’s What You Need to Know

Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Picture Day: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Pre-Order Password: 6A3V3S2U

The WSD will be providing supervision for K-5 students who need to stay after school on early release days until the regular school day's end time. This is separate from our After Care Program through Chautauqua.

WSD Parents: to register your student, visit Focus School Software and use the Focus Online Registration Instructions for Parents. Please register each student attending separately.

The fee is $10.59 (which includes a transaction fee) per child for each early release day you would like to register for.

WSD Staff Members: to register your student, please use the Google Form located in Team WSD. Please register each student attending separately.

All early release dates are noted on our district calendar.

Regular school attendance is critical to your child’s success.
If your child needs to be absent, please notify the office by calling (636) 327-6050 and pressing 1 to report the absence. Be sure to leave your name, your child’s name and grade, the teacher’s name, and the reason for the absence. You may also email attendance changes to: attendance.duello@wsdr4.org

For the safety and efficiency of all students and parents at Duello, the following drop-off and pick-up procedures will be enforced:

Staff supervision and student drop-off begin at 8:05 a.m. If you arrive early, please wait with your child(ren) until 8:05 a.m. to ensure they are supervised.

• Parents should not drop students off in the parking lot to avoid the drop-off line.

Walkers - are defined as students who walk or ride their bikes home. These students will be dismissed to travel home on their own or meet a parent or guardian.

🚫 Please note: The parking lot is not a designated crosswalk and is extremely dangerous for students to walk through unattended. Do not bypass the car line for convenience, as this puts your child and others at risk.

Car Riders - are students who are picked up by a parent or guardian using the designated car rider line. This is the most efficient and safest option for families using a vehicle. Although the line may appear long, it moves quickly and is designed for safety and flow.

Car Rider Drop-Off (Morning) - If you are dropping your child off in the car rider line and they need assistance getting out of the car, please turn on your flashers. A staff member will assist your child safely.

A smooth and efficient procedure takes all of us working together. Thank you for following these guidelines and helping us keep all students safe.

Morning/Afternoon Schedule

• Doors open at 8:05 a.m.

• Breakfast is served from 8:05 to 8:20 a.m.

• Dismissal begins at 3:15 p.m.

Regular Day Lunch Schedule:

• Second grade: 10:35 to 10:55 a.m.

• Kindergarten: 11:00 to 11:20 a.m

• Fourth grade: 11:25 to 11:45 a.m.

• Third grade: 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

• First grade: 12:15 to 12:35 p.m.

• Fifth grade: 12:40 to 1:00 p.m.

Early Release Day Lunch Schedule

• Fourth grade: 10:20-10:40

• First grade: 10:45-11:05

• Third grade: 11:10-11:30

• Second grade: 11:35-11:55

• Fifth grade: 12:00-12:20

• Kindergarten: 12:25 to 12:45