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Here are the upcoming events at Dorr Elementary!

Oct 23rd: PTO Donuts With Dad - 8:00am

Nov 5th: Picture Retake Day

Nov 11th & 12th: Parent Teacher Conferences

NOV 11TH,12TH AND 13TH: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS - 11:50AM DISMISSAL TIME

Nov 13th: End of 1st Trimester

Nov 16th: Start of 2nd Trimester

Nov 20th: Report Cards Posted After 4:00pm

NOV 25TH - 27TH: THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS

Dear Dorr Families,

As a Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) school, we are committed to building strong relationships with our students, families, and community. One of our goals at Dorr Elementary is to ensure that every student has a trusted adult they can turn to when they need help, support, or someone to talk to.

This weekend, we encourage you to take a few moments to connect with your child and ask, “If you ever needed help or someone to talk to at school, which adult at Dorr Elementary would you go to?”

We want every student to feel safe, supported, and comfortable advocating for themselves. Whether they are in the classroom, at lunch, in specials, out at recess, or anywhere else throughout the school day, we want our students to know that there are caring adults throughout our building who are always ready to listen, help, and support them.

As always, please know you can always reach out to me if you or your child ever needs anything.

In partnership,
Andrew Augustin
Principal, Dorr Elementary

Dorr Elementary has a Distinguished Artist Program in which student

artwork is on display like an art gallery for the school year. Each year 9

students are chosen as a Distinguished Artist. The distinguished artist is a

student who is responsible in art, shows their creativity and works hard

on all projects. Ms. Corcoran chooses 3 to 4 pieces of artwork in which

the students followed directions and completed the project adding their

creativity. A committee of staff members then votes on the projects to choose the winner.

Congratulations Aubrie Miller!

Picture retake day is Thursday Nov 5th. If you missed picture day, here is your chance! Any student that was absent on picture day should get their picture taken even if they are not purchasing a package. If your student did get their picture taken and you want them redone, please send the original photo package with your student on Nov 5th.

Recently our 3rd graders visited Camp Jijak where students learn directly from the Gun Lake Tribe about their history, traditions, and way of life. Students learned about traditional foods and customs, explored traditional sports, and more! It was a really great way to help children understand and appreciate the Native American community connected to their local area.

The golden arches of McDonalds have been hoisted high in the sky in Dorr and students at Dorr Elementary are feeling the McLove! Student leaders were invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and welcome McDonalds to the neighborhood. During the ceremony, Dorr Elementary was presented with a $2500.00 check from the owner of the restaurant. We're "Lovin It" that McDonalds came to Dorr and look forward to partnering with them in the future!

* Menu subject to change. Please contact Food Service with any questions or concerns.

The Student Handbook has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take a look at our Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with our policies, procedures, and expectations. For your convenience, we have included a link directly to the handbook. This information can also be found on our website, waylandunion.org under student links.

Our school day runs from 8:50am- 3:50pm daily. Half days run from 8:50am-11:50am. Students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50am.

Dorr Elementary loves to welcome visitors and volunteers throughout the year. Any person who enters the building to visit or volunteer is required to have an approved background check on file with the office each year. ICHAT request forms can be found on waylandunion.org under parent quick links. Or, simply click the button below! Please note: If you have students across multiple buildings, please only fill out the form ONCE.

Please note: Questions should still be directed to the school directly.

Email: berensj@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/dorr-elementary/
Location: 4159 18th Street, Dorr, MI, USA
Phone: 616-681-9637