Diamond Lake School

August 22, 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 had a fantastic first week of school at Diamond Lake! Our students are already diving into learning, building friendships, and settling into routines that will set them up for a successful year. Thank you for your support in helping us start the year strong.

As we celebrate this great start, we also want to highlight the importance of being in school every day. Did you know that missing just 2 days of school each month adds up to nearly 10% of the school year? Consistent attendance makes a big difference for both academic growth and social connections.

We are looking forward to all the learning, fun, and community building ahead. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that every student is present and ready to learn each day.

Every day at DLS matters! This week we had 1 day of perfect attendance! It was amazing to see ALL students present and learning that day!

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

Pictures of the Week

Our updated cafeteria furniture has transformed the space into a welcoming and safe place where students can enjoy meals and time with friends. We’re so fortunate to have such a wonderful space to call our own.

Drive Carefully- Students are back!

With students back in school, please remember to drive carefully through our neighborhoods. Many children are walking to school or waiting at bus stops in the mornings and afternoons. Your caution, patience, and attentiveness help keep every child safe as they travel to and from school. Thank you for doing your part to protect our students!

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