Daphne East Elementary School

We are excited to announce the 2026-2027 Peer Helpers for 5th and 6th grade! This year, we had an incredible number of thoughtful, kind, and capable students apply. After much consideration by our selection committee, we’ve finalized a group of students who demonstrated strong leadership potential, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. The decisions were not easy, as we were limited in how many students we could accept. Please do not reach out regarding individual scores as they are confidential. Thank you for respecting this process.

We are so proud of every student who applied and encourage those who were not selected this time to continue looking for ways to make a positive impact because your time is coming! There will be other opportunities throughout the school year for students who applied and did not get selected. Please join us in congratulating our new Peer Helpers! We can’t wait to see their positive impact at Daphne East!

REGISTER TODAY!!

Don’t wait! Register for the 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR! All new and returning students can now register.

REGISTER FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: We're excited to welcome our students for the 2026-2027 school year! Registration is now open for all new students from Pre-K through 12th grade.

How to Register: Getting started is quick and easy. You can complete your student's registration entirely online: Go to https://bcbe.schoolmint.com/login to get started.

Have questions or need assistance? We are here to help! If you have any questions about the registration process, please feel free to reach out directly to your local school's office.

SAVE THE DATE!! If you are NEW to Daphne East for the 26-27 school year, come and join us on July 29 from 11:00-12:00 to get acclimated to . We look forward to meeting you!

This is a wonderful way to learn useful back-to-school information.

SUMMER TECH HELP: Grateful for Grandparents is hosting the "Summer Tech Help" Assistance Days on June 9, July 16, and July 30. Open to all BCBE families: new & returning students.

Help for PowerSchool registration, Dragon Fly Maxx, My School Bucks, Parent Square, and uploading apps. On-site assistance includes computers, copiers, scanners, and iPads for payments. Translators will also be available. The events will be held at 1091 B Avenue, Loxley, AL 36551. Children are welcome to attend.

Learn more about the Grateful for Grandparents program at this link: https://www.bcbe.org/departments/communications/grateful-for-grandfamilies
If you have questions or need additional information, please email [email protected]

Alabama students entering grades K–8 for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to participate in the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, students are encouraged to explore books that highlight the nation’s history, culture, people, and spirit. Here is a video message from Governor Ivey and here are participation instructions.
To participate, students will:
Read six books
Track their reading using the provided log
Complete a reflection through writing or drawing, sharing what they learned about the United States
Completed reading logs and reflections should be mailed to:
Governor Kay Ivey
Attn: Summer Reading Challenge
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
Please share this opportunity with students and families as you prepare for summer. This is a wonderful way to encourage continued reading and meaningful engagement beyond the school year.
Thank you for your continued support of our libraries.

What could be better on a HOT day than getting sprayed by a fire hose? Our first graders had an absolute blast!

Thank you Daphne Fire Department for continuing your yearly tradition of helping us celebrate the end of the school year. The students always look forward to it, and it made our day extra special and memorable. We truly appreciate your time, kindness, and support for our school and students

Hopefully, part of your summer plans includes reading! Here are some great summer reading programs that will hopefully get you motivated!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/

https://dispatch.barnesandnoble.com/content/dam/ccr/bnstores/books/pdfs/2026/2026-Summer-Reading-BN-Journal-eng.pdf

https://www.weareteachers.com/10-summer-reading-programs-for-kids/

Don’t forget to check out the Daphne Public Library’s page for more information about their summer reading program.

Ms. Lauderdale and Mrs. Kidd will see you in the Fall with new library books for a new year! Happy Reading!

The Best 2026 Summer Reading Programs Kids earn free books, pizza, and more just for reading! Plus, get our free printable summer reading lists for every grade.

Please don't forget to pick up meds by Thursday, May 21!

There’s still time to drop by for some fun!