Duncan Dispatch
November 6, 2026
As we enter our second card marking, it is a great time to reflect on the progress students have made so far and continue building positive habits that will support their success throughout the school year. As parents and caregivers, you play an important role in setting your child up for success each day at school. Simple routines at home can make a big difference! Making sure students get a good night's sleep, arrive at school on time, eat a healthy breakfast, and come prepared with the materials they need helps create a positive start to the day. Just as important is encouraging good attendance, reading together, practicing responsibility, and talking with your child about their learning and experiences at school. We also encourage families to actively monitor their child's use of technology and social media, especially when communicating with school friends outside of school hours. Remind children that kindness, respect, and responsible behavior are just as important online as they are in the classroom. When families and schools work together, students feel supported, confident, and ready to learn.
Thank you for being our partners in helping every student reach their full potential!
Mrs. Pfeifer
Proud Principal
Ms. Plourde
Assistant Principal
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.
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.
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
