Today we celebrated Ivanna during the WCPSS Board of Education meeting as our spotlight student this year, acknowledging her kindness, model citizenship & inclusive leadership. ¡Estamos extremadamente orgullosos de ti! WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J Western Area

“SOAR” a mosaic & math mural project, facilitated by Jeannette Brossart & brought to life by our third-grade dragonflies is officially displayed! As students walk out to the courtyard, they'll be encouraged to SOAR everyday in every way! United Arts Council WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal

Our Friyay Staff Meeting was filled with lots of teaching strategies and best practices in Spanish Immersion, ESL & AIG! We also learned about the benefits of Global Warm Ups to boost student engagement! Way to go team DDMES! #ReadySetSOAR !

@dilardMagnetES Tomorrow is the #DragonflyDash . Wear your Dash Shirts or DDMES Spirit Gear! See you at the #Dash !

We had a blast at our Magnet Welcome Event! Some students were so eager that they asked if they could start on Monday! We will be SOARing together before you know it! #GlobalLearners #SpanishImmersion Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Western Area Participate Learning Molly Montgomery Fran Averre

Our students were SOARING as they presented their projects using Makey Makey & Scratch at NCTIES. Thank you Janet Pride, Mrs. Gilchrist & Jennifer J for collaborating to make this project come to life! #GlobalGoals Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Western Area WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA Global

We're incredibly fortunate to have such a caring and exceptional PTA supporting us! The jolly trolly fueled all with happiness! Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

We're excited to meet and welcome our new Dragonflies on Thursday! Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Molly Montgomery Jorge Pacheco Jennifer J Fran Averre WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

We want to show appreciation to our amazing School Social worker for her devoted support to our school and community. @dillardMagnetES #schoolsocialworkerweek #supportschools #socialwork

Our fourth graders had an incredible experience at the Fort Fisher Aquarium! Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Western Area Molly Montgomery Connie Guillen

Ahoy, shipmates! The 3rd grade performers in our musical theater class brought the high seas to life with their spirited 'Pirate” performance. Under the guidance of their Music teacher, Ms. Barros, they had everyone exclaiming 'Argh!' with joy!

Congratulations, Julie Martois-Kinsey, on your nomination as a semi-finalist for the WCPSS 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year! DDMES dragonflies are soaring with excitement in celebration! Western Area WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Magnet Schools of America Dr. Tammie Sexton Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

First grade PLC was digging into MClass data, laser focused on tracking student growth. We are data informed and student driven preparing for ALL learners to SOAR! Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Western Area Jennifer J Fran Averre

We “wheelie” appreciate our bus drivers! Thank you for all you do to get our students safely to and from school. #extramile Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

Mrs. Mundo, Jorge Pacheco & Fran Averre are @ the 2024 N.C. Annual Hispanic/Latino Professional Educators Summit- where they are delving into present ed trends, ML leadership & acquiring invaluable strategies to help ALL succeed! Western Area Participate Learning Dr. MariaRosa Rangel

The absolute best duo!!

Our Global Play Day was buzzing with student creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and lots of laughter! #CreativeCenter #GlobalGames #Imagination Global Western Area WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Jennifer J Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

I am sooooo proud of our staff!! So, so proud!!

Today, 3rd grade showcased their frog research projects! Students delved into different frog species and shared how the environment impacts them. It was a fun journey “hopping around the world” and exchanging knowledge with different grade levels. Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Western Area

What a great way to start our FriYay! Morning PDs were led by our SPED & Quest CREW to keep all in the know of engaging tools paving the way for success for each and every group! Western Area Roxann Sykes, DDES Principal Molly Montgomery Jorge Pacheco Jennifer J karen proctor Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA