Don Carter Elementary School

08/27/2026

Fourth grade scientists are digging deep into the study of matter this week! 🔬🧪🔍 Through hands-on labs, students are learning how to measure mass using triple beam balances and explore temperature using scientific tools and investigations. Great job Coyotes! 🐺 Keep exploring, experimenting, and asking questions! 🚀✨

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

The online bookfair is open now: https://literati.com/store/?school=don-carter-elementary-school-richmond-tx

First Peek at the bookfair Sept. 3rd from 3pm-4pm after school.
Open Sept. 8th from 3pm-4pm in the afternoon.
Grandparent's Night is Sept. 10th from 430pm-6pm!

Students will shop during the day in their Specials classes. Bookfair will close at 11am on Sept. 11th.

08/20/2026

Today, retired LCISD Pre-k teacher, and author visited our PK classes to share her newest children's book, "Junebug Learns About Feelings." What a treat! Thank you, Tracy Madrigal, for helping the youngest coyotes learn about their feelings!

08/14/2026

🎉 What an AWESOME first week! 🎉

We loved welcoming our students back and seeing our halls filled with smiles, learning, laughter, and excitement! 💙 Our staff has been working hard to make the start of this year a special one, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible team.

Here’s to a fantastic year filled with growth, joy, and success! We’re just getting started! 🏁✨

08/13/2026

School has just started but Bookfair is already in the works! The online bookfair is open now: https://literati.com/store/?school=don-carter-elementary-school-richmond-tx

First Peek at the bookfair Sept. 3rd from 3pm-4pm after school.
Open Sept. 8th from 3pm-4pm in the afternoon.
Grandparent's Night is Sept. 10th from 430pm-6pm!

Students will shop during the day in their Specials classes. Bookfair will close at 11am on Sept. 11th.

08/12/2026

Our amazing summer Beanstack readers jammed their way to a Free Mods pizza and a book for their home library. Next Beanstack challenge starts in September!