Morris Slingluff Elementary School

Yesterday, We held our first round of job-embedded professional development that focused on aligning instructional priorities to district approved curriculum. 👏🏽
Our Reading Specialist led our focused grade level sessions centered around ACOS Standards, ELA Curriculum Maps, and CKLA curriculum. 📕
We are prioritizing data to make informed decisions that will produce the BEST possible Teaching and Learning Outcomes.

It was a fabulous first day at Morris Slingluff Elementary! Teachers and staff welcomed students back with big smiles, creating a warm and exciting start to the new school year. Students were thrilled to reunite with friends and meet their new teachers, while our bus drivers enjoyed safely bringing everyone back for the first day.

It's going to be a GREAT school year, and we couldn't be more excited to see all the amazing things our students will accomplish. Here's to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success!

Today, our administrators and teachers of Morris Slingluff Elementary School engaged in a meaningful Data Dive, collaborating to analyze student data and identify intentional next steps. These focused conversations empowered our teams to develop targeted strategies for removing barriers to academic achievement, positive behavior, and healthy attendance.

By cultivating a strong data-driven culture, we are creating the conditions for every student to thrive. Together, we are committed to making informed decisions that lead to meaningful and lasting student success.

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Come meet the new principal! Morris Slingluff Elementary School invites students, families, and the community to a Meet and Greet with Principal Dr. Victoria Washington on Thursday, July 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and community!🐺💚

2026-2027 School Supply Lists

Join Dothan City Schools this summer for free books, free meals, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with school leaders right in the community. ☀️📚

Check out the full schedule below and come see us!

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

Field Day: Friday, May 15th
Please see the map and instructions below:

Parents can arrive at the school at 8:15 am, and they will park in the teacher parking lot closest to the gym. Parents can travel with their child’s class through their rotation, but a child must remain with their class until you check them out. If a parent is visiting multiple children, we are asking you not to take your child to a different grade level.
Parents can purchase food from the concession stand, Kona Ice, the cotton candy truck or the ice cream truck on campus. Bathrooms will be open in the 4th grade building (See map) for parents which is located behind the playground. The main building will be closed to all guests on campus.
If you would like to check your child out during field day, you can do so by going to the table outside the side entrance.

Students will participate in water games and relays, so please send a towel and an extra change of clothes if you would like.
If your child would like to purchase items from our vendor trucks or the concession stand, please send money (cash) with them.