Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back, Dunleith Dolphins!
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Meet your teachers, visit your classrooms, and get excited about the first day of school!
Who to Contact
- Rachel Brown-Miller, Principal
- James Guthrie, Assistant Principal
- Eushanda Barnwell-McCauley, Assistant Principal
- Transportation Change
- Attendance
- Clinic/Nurse: Susan Wells
- General Questions/Parent Liaison: Elizabeth Walker
Important Links
2026–2027 Supply Lists
Curriculum Information
Parent Information Center Links
Uniforms
Students are NOT required to wear uniform attire. However, students may wear uniform clothing if their parents would like them to do so. Find Dunleith Elementary's Dress and Grooming Policy here.
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:10 p.m.
All drivers must present the Dunleith Car Rider tag for the students they will pick up.
Download the My Ride K–12 app for real-time tracking of your student's bus ride.
Before and After School Programming
Eating Lunch with Your Student
If you would like to eat lunch with your student, please email your student's teacher 48 hours prior to your lunch visit, and an administrator will respond to the request.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Join the Dunleith PTA
We encourage you to join our PTA. If you have any questions, would like to become a PTA member for $7, or would like to volunteer, please email the Dunleith PTA or visit the
Dunleith PTA website.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| October 12–16, 2026 | Elementary Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.