Dessie F. Evans Elementary

09/21/2026

Hey parents and guardians did you want to ensure your kid picks out a book that’s in their reading level? Well then come on over to the book fair this Friday night and while you’re here get some ice cream!

09/16/2026

Mrs.Jorgensen and Mrs.Mayfield Twinning Tuesday with fall flowers.

09/15/2026

The Best CIS coordinator ever!
We might be a little biased here at Dessie ❤️

09/11/2026

Today, we take a moment to remember and honor those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. We also recognize the bravery of the first responders, helpers, and everyday heroes who showed incredible courage and compassion.
As a school community, we can honor this day by remembering the importance of kindness, courage, helping others, and standing together during difficult times.

❤️🤍💙 We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Free admission to the fair today with school supply donation!

Mark your calendars!

In just one week, on Friday, September 11, you can enjoy FREE admission to the Washington State Fair Event Center when you donate school supplies or make a cash donation at the gate to Communities In Schools of Puyallup.

🕥 Free Admission & Donation drive hours: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Help local students start the school year with the tools they need while enjoying a day at the Fair. We hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize and appreciate the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community. In observance of the holiday, all Puyallup School District offices will be closed on Monday, September 7.

We hope our students, families, staff, and community members enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8, including our kindergarten students as they begin their first day of school!

09/02/2026

We ❤️our PTA

08/28/2026

🎒💙 Thank You, Health First Chiropractic!💙🦉

A HUGE thank you to Health First Chiropractic for generously donating backpacks to our amazing Dessie Evans Owls! 🎒✨

We are so grateful for community partners who continue to show up, give back, and support our students and families. Your generosity helps our Owls start the school year ready to learn and succeed! 📚✏️

Thank you for supporting our students and our community!💙🦉

08/28/2026

💙🦉 A HUGE Thank You to the Skoolie Foundation!🦉💙

What an incredible night! A huge shoutout to the Skoolie Foundation for showing up BIG for our Dessie Evans Owls! 🎉

✂️💈 FREE haircuts for our students
🧸🎁 Over 2,000 toys donated and handed out!

The smiles on our students’ faces said it all! 😊 We are so grateful for the time, generosity, and love the Skoolie Foundation poured into our school community.

Thank you for helping make our Back-to-School Night extra special!** 💙🦉

08/28/2026

🦉💙 Thank You, Dessie Evans Families!💙🦉

What an amazing Back-to-School Night!🎒✏️📚

It was wonderful welcoming our students and families back and kicking off the 2026–2027 school year together! We loved seeing so many smiling faces,reconnecting with friends, and celebrating our school community.

A HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful community partners who helped make the evening extra special! ❤️ We appreciate everyone who provided school supplies, resources, giveaways, haircuts, and support for our students and families.

And thank you to our Dessie Evans PTA for being there to welcome families and help build an even stronger school community! 🦉

Most of all, thank you to our families for showing up and supporting our students. We are excited for a fantastic year filled with learning, growing, kindness, and lots of Owl Pride!🦉✨

📚✏️ Welcome back, Owls! Let’s make 2026–2027 an incredible year! ✏️📚