"Attendance and literacy make a powerful team!
Students who show up regularly read more, understand more, and unlock more opportunities. Every day present is a day of stronger reading and a brighter future. Every Day Counts!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts"
Students who show up regularly read more, understand more, and unlock more opportunities. Every day present is a day of stronger reading and a brighter future. Every Day Counts!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts"
"Every Day Counts because consistent attendance builds strong friendships, supports social-emotional growth, and keeps students connected to the reading and learning happening every single day.
Showing up is the first step to thriving. Let's make Every Day Count!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts"
Showing up is the first step to thriving. Let's make Every Day Count!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts"
DeTour Area Schools remembers and honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Today, our school community keeps the fallen in our thoughts and extends our deepest gratitude to the first responders and heroes who risked everything. We will never forget.
Ready for a great year!!
Happy back to school from the 5th and 6th grade class on Drummond!
School starts tomorrow, September 8th! Students will be released at 11:30am.
Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the Open House last evening. Special thank you to all the volunteers who donated their time to make the event a success. We look forward to a great start of the school year! Reminder. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8th. Students will be released at 11:30am.
UPDATE!! DeTour Area Schools Families, we are excited for the upcoming school year and hope to see everyone at the OPEN HOUSE on September 1st! We have had several questions on what supplies will be provided by the school? Although each classroom may be a bit different depending on age and subject, DAS will be providing the basic, necessary in class materials. This includes items such as, paper, pencils, pens, class notebook, folders, highlighters, crayons, clue sticks, etc. We will not be providing items such as backpacks, water bottles, trapper keepers, gym shoes.
DeTour Area Schools Cell Phone Policy Reminders: IT"S THE LAW!
DeTour Area Schools Open House is Tuesday, September 1st. Check the flyer out for times.
Upcoming opportunity for Sault Tribe students in grades K-12. Please check out the shared post.
Drummond Island's 5/6 grade class enjoyed a day hopping from one Island to another! It was a beautiful day for Mackinac Island.
Parents and friends these items were left after the Walk/Run for fun . We are holding these items in the Drummond Island Elementary office for pick-up.
Thank you Prudence Kukal for your all of your support with our garden. The students got the plants in and are looking forward to see how our first season goes.
Reminder this is happening tomorrow! Families, mark your calendars for June 2nd at 11:30 a.m. as we celebrate and honor our students' accomplishments at the end of the year recognition and ice cream celebration. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Reminder parents it is Black Fly season and they are out in full force. Please give your students a fighting chance by applying spray before school.
Tonight is the night for the 15th Annual Walk/Run for fun Fundraiser! Please join our students at the Drummond Island Ballfield. Student registration begins at 5:00 pm. This fundraiser that our Parent Volunteer Group annually provides students with 100% profit for their effort. Many of our fine businesses sponsor this fundraiser to defray the costs and provides incentive prizes for the students. The Drummond Island Lions Club is providing a meal for this event. The DIPVG provides our children with life-enriching experiences that will inspire a lifetime of growth. DIPVG provides funds for field trips, educational assemblies, interactive family events, Reading Month, playground equipment, and various other expenses. We hope to see you tonight to show the students your support.
Parents and guardians, do not miss this opportunity to enroll your students in summer swim lessons. As island residents, it is imperative to know how to swim and, it's a fun skill to have. Transportation to and from the ferry is included in the session costs.
We enjoyed a beautiful day in Cedarville Thursday! Thank you to the Green Thumb for taking the time to show our kids around, and allowing each of our students to take home a flower or tomato plant. We were able to enjoy a delicious lunch and An-Gios and then wrapped up our day with a gorgeous hike! We couldn't have ordered better weather!
PBIS Field Trip to Cheboygan Opera House
We're thrilled to be able to attend the "Singing Zoologist" performance on May 21, 2026 with our Drummond Island Elementary students. This performance focuses on Zoology through song, dance and interactive conversations. We will depart on the 9:10 am ferry and return on the 3:40 pm ferry. Please note that this is a later ferry due to road construction. We'll enjoy lunch at B.C. Pizza in St. Ignace. All bus students will be on their regular routes. If you plan to pick up students from school they will arrive at the school by 4:00 pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful learning adventure!
We're thrilled to be able to attend the "Singing Zoologist" performance on May 21, 2026 with our Drummond Island Elementary students. This performance focuses on Zoology through song, dance and interactive conversations. We will depart on the 9:10 am ferry and return on the 3:40 pm ferry. Please note that this is a later ferry due to road construction. We'll enjoy lunch at B.C. Pizza in St. Ignace. All bus students will be on their regular routes. If you plan to pick up students from school they will arrive at the school by 4:00 pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful learning adventure!
