Sunday Snapshot
Week of September 21st, 2026
Week 4 Updates
Dear Viking Families,
We are already heading into Week 4, and it has been wonderful to see our Vikings settling into the routines and rhythms of the school year! Our classrooms are becoming busy places of learning as students grow more comfortable with expectations, build friendships, and begin showing us all they can do. This is also a time when teachers are getting to know each student as a learner and using early assessment information to help guide instruction and support. Thank you for continuing to partner with us at home by talking with your child about their school day, encouraging them to do their best, and celebrating their growth along the way. We are off to a great start, and I’m excited for all that is ahead for our Viking community!
Thank you for continuing to partner with us! 💙🤍
With Viking Pride,
Mrs. Love
September/October
- 9/21 Homecoming Week
- 9/23 DES Safety Drill
- 9/30 DCS Half Day of School-Viking Camp Offered
- 10/1 Safety Drill
- 10/2 School Custodian Appreciation Day
- 10/2 FFA Harvest Day
- 10/8 School Safety Drill
- 10/9 PTO Read A Thon Ends
- 10/12 DCS School Board Meeting 5:30 pm
- 10/15 DES Photo Retake Day
- 10/15 DES Safety Drill
- 10/22 DES Safety Drill
- 10/30 No School
Welcome Back to School!
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back for another wonderful school year! As you adjust to new routines, remember that mental health is just as important as academics. Your school social workers, Brandy Raymer, LLMSW (General Education Social Worker) and Katie Carter, LMSW (Special Education Social Worker) are here to support you.
If you or your family are looking for mental health or counseling services, Care Solace is a free, confidential resource that can quickly connect you to local providers. You can learn more at www.caresolace.com. For additional resources, The Monroe County Family Resource Guide is linked below.
Back-to-School Self-Care Tip: Start each evening by preparing for the next day—lay out clothes, pack lunches, and set aside a few minutes for deep breathing or reading. A calm evening makes for a smoother morning!
I am excited to get this school year going and cannot wait to see all of the students in the hallways again.
My hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. If you have medication(s) your child will need to take during the school year, please bring them to school, along with the appropriate paperwork, anytime during office hours before school begins or at Open House. I look forward to a great school year! GO VIKINGS!
-Nurse Palmer
All DES students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch during the 26/27 school year.
It is still very important to complete the free and reduced application forms in your back to school paperwork, regardless of your qualification status. This application process is essential for the district as it helps secure vital funding from the state and federal sources. Regardless of your income, please fill out this application. Thank you for your help with this matter!
Our PTO has many fun events planned for our students and staff this year! We hope you'll find an opportunity to help support them in their good work!
- PTO Read-a-Thon September 18th-October 9th
- PTO Fall Book Fair
- PTO Holiday Shop
- PTO Spring Book Fair
420 Ypsilanti Dr.
Dundee, MI 48131
School Phone: 734-529-7044
School Fax: 734-529-3741
Principal: Mrs. Love shana.love@dundeeschools.org
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Cheney Nicole.cheney@dundeeschools.org