Diamond Lake School

August 15, 2025 Weekly Update

Upcoming Dates

August

August 18- First Day of School for Grades Kindergarten to 8
August 19- First Day of School Pre-K students
August 28- 6:00pm- 7:00pm Curriculum Night at DLS all grades Pre-K to 2nd grade

September

September 1- No School Labor Day
September 8- Late Start @ 9:10am
September 22- No School Non Attendance Day
September 23- No School Rosh Hashanah

A Letter from the Principal

Dear Diamond Lake School Families,

We are excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 18th!

Doors open: 7:25 AM
School starts: 7:40 AM

Let’s start the year off right by getting into a good routine with bedtimes and morning wake-ups so students can be ready to learn each day.

We have a wonderful week ahead, and we’re already looking forward to Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00–7:00 PM. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about your child’s learning experience this year.

Let’s have a wonderful start to the year—and remember: Every day at DLS matters!

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

Pictures of the Week

Our school is ready for a great year!

New Staff at DLS

We’re excited to welcome several new team members to District 76 this year! Each of them brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm for supporting students. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our school community. Please join us in giving them a warm Diamond Lake welcome!

Ms. Abby Godek- Art Teacher

Ms. Madison Duco- 2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Deborah Wargaski- Social Worker

Ms. Alexandra Colin- Learning Associate

Need to Know

D76 CARES: At D76, the well-being of our students and families is our top priority. Understanding the critical role mental health plays in student success, we have launched D76 CARES - a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to quality mental health services across our community. D76 CARES stands for Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support. Treatment services are initially provided free of charge to district families for up to 8 sessions. Click HERE for treatment request.

2025-26 Registration Is Now Open

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Visit our Registration webpage to access the 2025-26 online registration form including access to next year's supply lists, supply fee form, proof of residency, and registration support.

Please note, if you are new to D76, begin the registration process by visiting our Pre Registration webpage first.

Notes from our PTO

Tuesday, August 19th: Our first PTO Meeting of the year is Tuesday August 19, 6:00pm in the Diamond Lake School Library all are welcome to attend to hear how you can be involved.
Save the Date: The annual Back to School Bash will be on September 5 from 5:30-7:30!

Spirit Wear: The Spirit wear store is open. Click here to order your school spirit wear now!

Please visit the D76 PTO Website for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more!

September Dine-Out.pdf

D76 Market

We are excited to offer the D76 Market food market to support our school community. This program provides access to numerous nutritional food for the benefit of our families. To ensure we provide the items you need, please complete this short order form.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Curbside pick-up at Diamond Lake School