Denton Classical Academy

So many bright smiles on campus today! 🏫 Seeing our hallways filled with eager minds and fresh starts reminds us why we love what we do. 💜🛡️

We are thrilled to welcome back our amazing Kindergarten team! Thank you for bringing so much warmth, energy, and dedication to our youngest learners every single day.

We are so excited to highlight the incredible educators who help our Knights express their creativity, discover wonder, and stay active!

Help us welcome Mrs. Blackburn, our new Art Teacher & Paraprofessional! We are also grateful to have Mrs. Patras and Coach Mecca returning to inspire our K-6th students for another wonderful school year.

Swipe to get to know our team. 💜🛡️

Behind every school day is a dedicated team making it all happen! Check out today's spotlight to get to know our office team, their heart for our families, and a few fun facts.

📅 Mark your calendars! August is right around the corner, and we have an exciting lineup of events to kick off the new school year! Here’s everything you need to know:

👕 Saturday, Aug 1: Used Uniform Sale from 9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
📍Inside campus auditorium (Please use the front office entrance at 312 W McKinney St)

🎉 Saturday, Aug 8: Back to School Bash from 9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
📍Lake Forest Park (Hosted by our PTO at 1760 E Ryan Rd, Denton, TX 76210)

🏫 Tuesday, Aug 11: Meet the Teacher from 3:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.
📍Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Please start in the auditorium to drop off school supplies, learn about clubs, and finalize any last-minute registration items. From there, you'll head over to the second building to meet your teacher!

✏️ Thursday, Aug 13: First Day of School!
⏰ Doors open at 7:30 a.m. (Drop-off and pick-up lines are typically longer than usual during the first few days, so please plan for extra time!)

We can’t wait to welcome our DCA families back! Which event are you looking forward to most? Drop a comment below! 👇

Wishing our students, families, faculty, and community a safe, beautiful, and happy Independence Day! 🎇 🇺🇸 🗽

# # ⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT, DCA FAMILIES! ⏰

Our incredible students, teachers, and staff work hard every day to build a community of excellence. Now, we have a massive opportunity to showcase that dedication to the wider community—but the clock is ticking, and we need your help!

We are rallying for two major community competitions, and taking just two minutes to support us right now will make all the difference.

# # # 🚨 1. ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE!

**Best of Denton County (County-Wide Competition)**
The nomination window is closing fast. We need to secure our spot in the finals for two separate categories!

* **Action:** Type in and submit **"Denton Classical Academy"** for both categories.
* **Category 1:** Best Charter School
* **Category 2:** Best Public School
* **🔗 Nominate Here:** [bestofdentoncounty.com/categories/](https://bestofdentoncounty.com/categories/) *(Note: Look under the "Education" category!)*

# # # 🗓️ 2. 3 WEEKS LEFT TO VOTE!

**Best of Denton (City Competition)**
We’ve made it to the final voting round! Let's bring home the official title of Best Charter School.

* **Action:** Cast your vote for **Denton Classical Academy**.
* **Category:** Best Charter School
* **🔗 Vote Here:** [bestofdenton.com/ #/gallery?group=541660](https://bestofdenton.com/ #/gallery?group=541660)

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# # # 🌟 Why Your Voice Matters

Charter schools thrive when local families share their passion. Winning these titles helps us attract great resources, celebrate our amazing educators, and show Denton exactly what makes DCA so special.

> **Please take a quick moment to click, vote, and nominate today!** Feel free to share this post and the links with grandparents, friends, and neighbors to help spread the word.

Thank you for your incredible, ongoing support of our school community! Let's win this together! 💙🦅