October 31- Early Release at 11:00 am Halloween Parties
November 3- Late Start 9:10 am
November 11- Veterans Day Concert 8:30 am
November 24- Early Release at 11:00 am
November 24- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 25- Teacher Institute Day No Student Attendance
November 26- No Student Attendance Day
November 27- Thanksgiving Day No Student Attendance
November 28- No Student Attendance
Dear Diamond Lake School Families,
Thank you to all our families who have submitted the required health documents to Nurse King. Your help in getting everything in before Wednesday is greatly appreciated—it allows us to ensure that every student is safe and ready for a healthy school year!
🎃 Halloween Parade Reminder
Our annual Diamond Lake School Halloween Parade will take place on Thursday, October 31st at 8:15 a.m. Weather permitting, the parade will be held outside, and families are warmly invited to join us and enjoy the fun! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll send an alternate rain plan the morning of the parade.
Please remember not to park in the fire lane when visiting the school for any event.
Classroom Halloween parties will be planned by teachers, and more details will be shared in their weekly newsletters as the date approaches.
📅 Attendance Fact: When students attend school regularly, they’re more likely to feel connected to teachers and classmates. That sense of belonging helps build confidence, supports positive behavior, and improves overall well-being. Consistent attendance isn’t just about academics—it strengthens relationships and school community, too!
Picture Day was on Thursday, October 16!
You can still place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTT2Z82Q.
Every day at DLS matters!
Keep shining and #SparkleOn,
Mrs. Sunny Morley
Principal, Diamond Lake School
smorley@dist76.org
Recognize a staff member HERE. This is where we will recognize a Diamond Award winner from your nominations.
BPAC Meeting: Our next D76 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council meeting will be on October 23rd from 6-7:00pm. Here is a flyer English/Spanish for more details.
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.
Community Wellness: Join us for a special visit with author and psychologist Doug Bolton at the Community Wellness Fair at 7:00pm on November 6th! He’ll share insights from his new book and lead a conversation on how a student’s community—families, schools, and local partners—can foster wellness and drive academic success. Come learn practical strategies to strengthen belonging, build resilience, and create the supportive networks every learner needs to thrive. Here is a flyer for more information.
Diamond Awards: New to this year, we ask families to complete this nomination Form if they would like to recognize a staff member they feel are going above and beyond with what they do in the classroom, school, or district. Please consider spreading the positivity bys highlighting the great work that staff our doing in our district.
DINE OUT- Monday October 20th from 5-8pm join us for our Culver's dine out. We still have a few volunteer spots available for this dine out. Interested in volunteering at this? Sign Up Now!
Next PTO Meeting- Tuesday October 21, 2025 6:00-7:00pm Diamond Lake Elementary School Library.
Winter Clothing Drive-Begins Tuesday October 21-November 7. We are collecting new hats, gloves and scarves. And gently used coats, snow pants, boots or Hoodies? Donation boxes will be available at each school office.
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 - 4:00 PM
Location: Curbside pick-up at Diamond Lake School