

Charger Check-In
September 2023

Our school year is off to a great start! πππ
Homecoming week is October 2nd-6th!
πHomecoming candidates π will be announced Monday, October 2nd with Coronation occuring on Friday afternoon, October 6th. Keep an eye on the school district's website (www.isd466.org) and school district social media for updates and pictures throughout the week.
Activities for the week can be found on the Activities Calendar - click here.
October 5th - DC Volleyball π takes on New London-Spicer at 7pm
October 6th - DC Football π takes on Milaca at 7pm
**Tailgating activities begin at 5:00 pm!!
Community members and businesses are invited to participate in the dress up days!
Show your Charger Pride everyday! Choose any school's dress-up day and do your best. Send your pictures to communications@dc.k12.mn.us !
BRING US YOUR PLASTIC RECYCLING!!
We're excited to announce Dassel-Cokato Schools has partnered with Trex Company in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge! Each school is being challenged to recycle 1,000 pounds of plastic recycling in the next 12 months. Upon meeting that goal, each school will receive a FREE TREX bench! Drop off your plastic recycling in any school building throughout the school year.
**Reminder - Softener Salt Bags are great to recycle and can add a lot of weight!**
π Celebrating our amazing staff members!!π
Congratulations DCHS Teacher, Brooks Helget!
On being named MN Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations DCMS Social Worker, Beth Steinleitner!
For receiving the National Speech and Debate Association's Don Crabtree Distinguished Service Key!
In our schools this month....
DCHS College Fair was a great success!
DCHS students recently attended a college fair hosted by the Guidance Department. Over 65 colleges, universities, and tech schools shared their potential opportunities.
Fall is here and our preschoolers are reaping the benefits!
Preschool students were busy exploring this week, including a HUGE sunflower head!
School Resource Officer Hakala visits Cokato Elementary.
Students had a blast getting to know Officer Hakala while he read a story to Mr. Barton's class.
Learning the piano is FUN!
Mr. Downie's 5th grade music class practiced playing the piano.
Reading Buddies at Dassel Elementary.
To the delight of kindergartners, 2nd grade students came into the classroom and buddied up to read stories. π
ALC students welcome guest speakers.
DC Diesel Tek, Inc., a full-service maintenance and repair diesel facility, recently visited the ALC Night School to share information about their business and the possible employment opportunities for students.
ππ₯ FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Dassel-Cokato students will receive one free breakfast and lunch on school days this year. Additional items will be for sale and can be charged to each family's food service account. In order for students to purchase items, families must have a positive balance in their account.
Although no application is required to receive free meals this year, filling out the Application for Education Benefits still helps reduce other fees and helps qualify our schools for important funding.
It is important to fill out an application as soon as possible to determine eligibility.