The Demon
From the Desk of Mrs. Elroy
A Note from Mrs. Elroy
Dear Students, Families, and Community,
The 2026–2027 school year is well underway, and it has been a joy to see our hallways filled with smiling faces, energy, and the sound of our school community back together. Our students have settled into their routines, and our dedicated staff is guiding them through an inspiring year.
Celebrating Our Students
We have a lot to celebrate already. Every team, group, classroom, student, and teacher have experienced so many successes. We love to celebrate even the smallest success and growth here at DHS! Every one of these moments reflects the hard work of our students and the support of the families and teachers behind them.
These accomplishments are the school theme, LIVE RED!, in action:
- Lead with intention and kindness.
- Include everyone, ensuring every voice matters.
- Value effort and growth over perfection.
- Excel in every endeavor we take on.
- Represent our school community with pride and respect.
- Elevate those around us at every opportunity.
- Demonstrate strong character in every choice we make.
Anchoring our Live Red spirit are our core values: teamwork, kindness, integrity, leadership, and perseverance.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 12–13
Now is a great time to hear how your student is doing. Join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Just stop by and visit teachers in their classrooms. It's a chance to celebrate your student's progress, ask questions, and talk about goals for the rest of the year. Students are welcome to join you.
Staying Connected
Thank you for your trust, partnership, and for sharing your wonderful students with us. I will send this newsletter every two weeks with key announcements, upcoming dates, and essential school information, so please watch for each issue.
Let's keep lifting each other up, celebrate every victory, and make this year extraordinary!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Elroy
EXACT PATH
We are excited to introduce the Edmentum Exact Path program at Duncan High School this school year to help personalize and strengthen your student’s learning experience. As part of this initiative, students will take the Exact Path Diagnostic Test—an adaptive, online assessment in math, reading, and language arts that pinpoints where your child excels and where they need extra support.
**See below for the testing windows for these tests. We have scheduled days for your student to take these in their core classes. If they miss this allotted time, they will be responsible for completing the tests during ReThink time and must complete them within the test window.
How It Works
Adaptive Difficulty: The test adjusts in real time as your child answers questions, becoming more challenging with correct responses and easier with incorrect ones to find their precise learning level.
Individualized Learning Path: Once completed, the platform automatically creates a customized digital learning path tailored to close skill gaps or stretch your child beyond grade-level standards.
Tracking Growth: Students will take the diagnostic 2–3 times throughout the school year (fall, winter, and spring), allowing teachers and parents to monitor academic progress over time.
No Preparation Needed: This is not a traditional pass-or-fail exam. Students do not need to study or stress—they simply need to give their best effort so we receive an accurate snapshot of their needs.
