Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd! Campus beautification starts at 12pm and goes until 3pm. This includes activities such as planting flowers, working on the butterfly garden, cleaning up fallen tree debris, and much more.

Food will be provided! There will be hamburgers, potato salad, lemonade, and cookies.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP with DES at 530-235-4828 so the right amount of food is prepared.

We look forward to seeing you here at Dunsmuir Elementary School to help clean and beautify campus.

about 12 hours ago, Camille Zimmerman
Earth Day
Dear Dunsmuir Elementary Families, We are getting ready to begin our CAASPP state testing next week for our 3rd–8th grade students. Testing will take place over the course of two weeks, and we are excited for our students to show all of the growth and hard work they have put in this year. To help our students feel confident and ready to do their best, we encourage everyone to get a good night’s sleep and come to school well rested each day. A healthy breakfast is also so important for focus and energy. We are happy to provide breakfast at school each morning, and to make it a little extra fun, we are offering an incentive. Any student who eats school breakfast every day for a full week will earn an invitation to a special ice cream sundae party. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child feel prepared and confident. We are proud of our students and all they are accomplishing.
3 days ago, Paige Moss
Remember, today is a minimum day! There is no open house today as it was moved to May 14th, but school will still be getting out according to the minimum day schedule.

TK - 2nd graders are released at 12:45pm.
3rd - 8th graders are released at 1:00pm.
4 days ago, Camille Zimmerman
April 2026 Calendar

Our Drama Club students have been working hard to perform this year's school play, Tide Pool Condos. Families and community members are encouraged to join us on campus for the performance this April 23rd at 10:30 am. Please note the time has been moved from 10:00 to 10:30.

Please come and support your kiddos and the school as we put on this event!

6 days ago, Camille Zimmerman
Tide Pool Condos Play
Reminder Checklist:

NO SCHOOL tomorrow, April 3rd. We are getting an early start to our Spring Break thanks to our unused snow days.

Spring Break is April 6th - 10th. ELO is being offered all of these days from 8am - 5pm. The theme is FRESH. Fresh produce, fresh weather, fresh ideas, fresh imagination.

Open house has been moved from April 16th to May 14th. April 16th is no longer a minimum day, but a regular day. May 14th is now a minimum day for our Open House.

18 days ago, Camille Zimmerman
ELO April 2026
April 2026 Calendar

There is ELO during Spring Break from April 6th - 10th. Start time is at 8am, and students can get picked up any time before 5pm. This ELO's theme is FRESH. Fresh produce, fresh weather, fresh ideas, and fresh imagination. Come and experience our FRESH themed activities!

ELO is for TK - 8th graders to come and enjoy, learn, and make memories. To RSVP for ELO please call the school at 530-235-4828. Sign your kiddo up and we will look forward to seeing them!

22 days ago, Camille Zimmerman
April ELO
Hi families! This is a quick reminder that our TK–2 students will be going on a field trip to the fish hatchery this Monday. We’re excited for a fun day of learning! If you haven’t already, please return your child’s permission slip Monday morning so they can attend. Thank you!
24 days ago, Paige Moss
Dear DES Families, Please note that there will be no morning bus service this week. We ask that you make alternate arrangements for getting your student(s) to school. Thank you for your understanding!
29 days ago, Paige Moss
There is a free dental screening clinic for children up to 7 years old on Monday, March 30th from 10:00am to 12:30pm. This will take place at 954 N. Old Stage Road in Mount Shasta.

They are offering free dental screening/assessments, oral health advice and recommendations, help in finding dental care, and free dental kits and books for your child.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact 530-918-7222.
about 1 month ago, Camille Zimmerman
dental
Hi DES families! Wanted to give everyone a early heads up that we are switching our Open House from April 16th to May 14th. There will be reminders to come later also. We have have a lot of exciting events on the horizon so be on the lookout for further notifications!
about 1 month ago, Jas Wilkinson
This Friday, March 13th, DES is celebrating Pi day with lunch on the lawn. Starting at 12:15pm we welcome families to come and picnic with us while we enjoy Gary's Pizza.

Bring your picnic blankets, sun screen, hats, etc. to enjoy the weather and some great pizza!
about 1 month ago, Camille Zimmerman
Pi Day

Time to turn clocks back one hour this Sunday, March 8th, for Daylight Savings!
Additionally, there is no school this Monday, March 9th. Enjoy the day off as we use up our snow days!

about 2 months ago, Camille Zimmerman
Daylight Savings
No School
Good evening ski/snowboard families! Tomorrow's trip has been canceled due to lack of snow and Ski Park closure. We got one amazing day and the kiddos had so much fun! If you borrowed clothes from the program please return them to the DES office. Looking forward to plenty of snow next year!
about 2 months ago, Jas Wilkinson

Hi DES Families,

Each year we ask our families to share their thoughts and experiences to help guide our school planning through the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan). This plan helps shape our goals, programs, and supports for students here at Dunsmuir Elementary.

Your voice truly matters to us. As a small school community, your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can grow so we can best support our students and families. The survey is completely anonymous and responses are reviewed only in summary form.

Please take a few minutes to complete our DES Parent Survey here: Parent/Family Survey

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for partnering with us in your child’s education. We appreciate you!

Paige Moss
Principal/Superintendent
Dunsmuir Elementary School





about 2 months ago, Paige Moss
Tomorrow is the day! Students and staff have been working thoughtfully and invite you to a long-awaited family & community event! • Who? You! If you are a Dunsmuir family, then you are invited! • When? Monday 3/2. Schedule attached • Where? Here are Dunsmuir Elementary School 🎶 Don't miss the students perform their special music program @ 4:30. 🥞7:30 Rotary is making a pancake breakfast for all!
about 2 months ago, Angela Armenta
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Hi DES Families,

Each year we ask our families to share their thoughts and experiences to help guide our school planning through the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan). This plan helps shape our goals, programs, and supports for students here at Dunsmuir Elementary.

Your voice truly matters to us. As a small school community, your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can grow so we can best support our students and families. The survey is completely anonymous and responses are reviewed only in summary form.

Please take a few minutes to complete our DES Parent Survey here: Parent/Family Survey


Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for partnering with us in your child’s education. We appreciate you!

Paige Moss
Principal/Superintendent
Dunsmuir Elementary School

about 2 months ago, Paige Moss
Hi DES Ski/Snowboard families! Please sign up your kiddos for 3/06 (we have until Thursday 2/26). The weather is uncertain so there may be a cancelation. We want to be prepared if it's not. The school still is responsible for payment if your child signs up and does not attend. There is a window of 72 hrs to cancel for a student who cannot attend (illness excluded). If you have any questions please reach out by phone or text to (530)859-8858
about 2 months ago, Jas Wilkinson

Join us for a day full of Seuss-tastic fun at DES on this coming Monday, March 2nd! Families are invited to join in throughout the day's events. Rotary’s green pancakes start at 7:30 AM , followed by Mister Brown’s inspirational presentation at 8:30 AM. From 10 to 11 AM, students enjoy our Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash in the gym with themed tables and activities. At 4:30pm please come see Ms. Wendy's DES music class perform some Seussical tunes, followed by Mr. Brown's family and community presentation and Seussical charcuterie.

We look forward to seeing you.

about 2 months ago, Camille Zimmerman
Seuss
Seuss
Hi Dunsmuir families! Hope you had an amazing break. Looks like we are on for Mon. 2/23 for the Ski/Snowboard program for those who registered. It will be cold/wet. If you feel your child won't be able to make it let the office know by the afternoon or text (530) 859-8858.
about 2 months ago, Jas Wilkinson
Good morning, DES families. Due to slick and icey conditions on campus walkways and roadways, ELO has been canceled for today. All the wonderful projects will begin tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Again, no ELO today, 2/18/26.
2 months ago, Angela Armenta
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