
School picture date change - Our Fall edition of the Dayton Messenger hit mailboxes today and we are excited to share the first publication of the year with you! You will notice a change in the dates for school pictures. School pictures will now take place on Wednesday, October 5. Please make that small correction in your calendars and enjoy the Dayton Messenger!

It's time to meet a new member (or two) of the Bulldog family! Please enjoy this week's Sit down with Suzi and welcome Second grade teacher ~ Amanda Wade!
https://www.daytonsd.org/article/846592


Dayton-Waitsburg School Districts DW Sports Combine is looking for a High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. To apply please submit a DW Coaching Application found at www.daytonsd.org/page/employment.
For more information plase contact the District Office at 509-382-2543 or email Athletic Director, Sam Korslund samk@daytonsd.org

Homecoming events to enjoy this week - Wednesday is Powderpuff Football, 7pm at the Dayton Football Field. Thursday is Stud Volleyball after the DW Volleyball game in Dayton. Friday is the Homecoming Football game in Waitsburg. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced! All are welcome to come out and support our DHS students and have some fun.

As you enjoy your weekend morning and plan the week ahead make sure you plan to take in the Powder Puff Football game this coming Wednesday. Follow that by Stud Volleyball on Thursday and Homecoming on Friday. More details are available on the events page at https://www.daytonsd.org/events.
Our students ask that you come and enjoy ALL the festivities!

Please welcome Pam Nolan, our STEAM teacher in my latest "Sit down with Suzi". https://www.daytonsd.org/article/838792

A two-way conversation will be taking place at our Key Communicators meeting this coming Friday. I will be answering questions, sharing events that are happening within the District and receiving input. Your voice is important! If you are interested in attending, please contact Suzi or Rachel at the District Office.


Attention Seniors! There is a new scholarship posted at https://www.daytonsd.org/page/scholarships. Application deadline is September 30, 2022. Check out the page and see all that is available.

Air quality concerns are on the forefront as we look towards Monday. School will be in session. We ask parents to contact their children’s schools to make sure we know if your children have respiratory issues. Our sports teams can participate, however we may have to hold out students with asthma and others with respiratory concerns for strenuous activity. The same will apply for PE and recess. Thank you for helping us keep your kids safe.

Before you head to the fair, take minute to read my latest interview with our new High School English Teacher, Martin Surridge. When you see him, welcome him! You can find the article here - https://www.daytonsd.org/article/832967
Happy Fair Friday!

Employment Opportunities - There are several openings within the Dayton School District that are still needing to be filled. Please take a moment to visit the EMPLOMENT page at daytonsd.org/page/employment. There you will find the positions that are open accompanied by links to the applications on the left side of the page. If you have any questions we look forward to your call at the District Office.

Don't forget! STUMPED will be playing their mix of grunge and alt rock classics tonight, 6:30 @The Club. All ages welcome, free admission!

Looking for a great dinner idea? Check out my latest "Sit Down with Suzi" article on the NEWS page, introducing Jacob Crawford, our new High School Science Teacher! https://www.daytonsd.org/article/823224

Did you know we have a wealth of information on scholarships available to our Seniors? The first deadline is coming up already this November 15th! If you are a parent or a Senior, check out what is available. https://www.daytonsd.org/page/scholarships

New job posting! Check it out at https://www.daytonsd.org/page/employment

"Sit Down with Suzi" profiles our new staff here at Dayton School District. Please pop over to the NEWS and let me introduce Guinevere Joyce, our new High School Principal. Welcome Mrs. Joyce!


Make sure you check out the latest NEWS, "Middle School Football & Volleyball" for up-to-date practice information. Practice starts Wednesday, September 7. Head over to the Homepage on the website for all the details.

Welcome back, Dayton School District families!
Due to an unfortunate event, officials have closed 2nd and Park Street. Please enter Elementary and Middle/High School Open Houses from 3rd Street. We look forward to seeing you tonight, if not tomorrow for the first day of school.

Remember it's Open House night!
K-5 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. with an ice cream social.
Middle & High School 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. with pizza provided by our Boosters.
See you there!

Have you downloaded the Dayton School App? I have attached the QR codes, just scan and download. The App is the perfect place to stay up to date on announcements, alerts, menus, employment opportunities and more!
