The Mustang Gallop
July 31st, 2026
Dear Mustang Families,
Can you believe it is almost time to start school? I am so excited to meet you all this coming Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Pancakes with the Principal! I can’t wait to hear all about your exciting summer adventures and the memories you have made.
If you have new neighbors or friends who are new to the area, please invite them to join us for Pancakes with the Principal and remind them to stop by and register. We are excited to welcome new Mustangs to our herd!
As we Gallop Together into a new school year, we have some exciting adventures ahead, including a few changes to our grade-level teaching teams. Please see the updates below:
Administration
- Mrs. Moon, Principal
- Mrs. Petersen, Assistant Principal
Kindergarten
- Mrs. Davis
- Mrs. Lang
First Grade
- Mrs. Barton
- Miss Merrell
Second Grade
- Mrs. Palmer
- Mrs. Stark
Third Grade
- Mrs. Burgoyne
- Mrs. Halversen
Fourth Grade
- Mrs. Stokes
- Mrs. Wall
Fifth Grade
- Mrs. Quist
- Mrs. Hollinger
Sixth Grade
- Mrs. Larsen
- Mrs. Squires
If you are wondering who your teacher will be, remember that class assignments will be posted on MyDSD on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and opportunities to show what makes our Mustang family special. Thank you for being part of our herd—we can’t wait to Gallop Together!
See you soon!
Mrs. Moon
Mustang Families
- Back-to-School Night will be Tuesday, August 18th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This will be an open house. Watch for information to come via email from your child's teacher before Back-to-School Night. Please come to the open house with any questions you may have based on the information sent to you.
Who's my teacher?
Teacher assignments for 1st-6th grade students will be available August 7th at 3:30 through your myDSD account.
Teacher assignments for kindergarten will be available August 14th after 4:00 p.m.
The first day of school for all students is Thursday, August 20th.
First bell is at 8:50; tardy bell is at 8:55. This will also be an early-out day at 1:30. Friday is our regular early-out day, also at 1:30.