Dena'ina Elementary School

08/18/2026

Help welcome our new Pre-K and Kindergarten Grizzlies with our annual color days! See the schedule below to join the fun.

08/13/2026

Thank you for another amazing show out at our Open House, we’re looking forward to another great year at Dena’ina Elementary! Check out our Grizzly Staff Resumes and the collective expertise our staff use to help our students learn!

08/13/2026

We have youth Grizzly Gear for sale!!
Hoodies - $30 (size small, medium, & large)
Tshirts - $10 (size small, small, medium, & large)

08/11/2026

Attn DNE Families! Retro Roast Coffee will be at our school tomorrow, Tuesday August 11th from 8:00-2:00 in our parking lot. Come get yourself a tasty drink!!!

Let’s start of the school year right with some groovy goodies!! ❤️☕️🚌🌈

Tuesday 8-2 Dena’ina Elementary School
Wednesday 10-6 Wasilla Farmers Market
Thursday 10-5 Fishers Fuel Inc.
Friday 2-7 Willow Farmers Market
Saturday 12-5 Fish Creek Park (If Sunny)
Sunday 12-5 Fish Creek Park (If Sunny)

08/08/2026

🎉 You're Invited to Dena'ina Elementary's Parent Information Nights! 🐻

A successful school year starts with a strong partnership between home and school—and we'd love for you to join us!

📅 Choose the date that works best for your family:

📍 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM

OR

📍 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM

📚 Location: Dena'ina Elementary Library

Whether you're new to Dena'ina or a returning Grizzly family, this is a great opportunity to learn everything you need for a successful school year!

During the evening, you'll learn about:
✅ School routines and expectations
✅ ParentVUE & ParentSquare
✅ Arrival, dismissal, and attendance procedures
✅ Student supports and resources
✅ Our RESPONSIBILITY program
✅ Ways to stay connected throughout the year

Please take a moment to view the attached flyer for complete details.

We can't wait to partner with you for another amazing year!

07/28/2026

07/09/2026

Once you get your Grizzly registered, check out the school supply list for DNE students below!

07/01/2026

Get those Grizzlies registered ASAP!

🎺 Sound the Horn! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

Head to matsuk12.us/enroll to register your student. You'll also find step-by-step registration help, ParentVUE resources, and information about the Boundary Exemption process all in one place. We can't wait to welcome everyone back this fall!