Drayton Mills Elementary School

09/04/2026

College Colors Day was a colorful success at DMES today!

Our students proudly showed off their favorite college colors and represented schools from near and far! ❤️

The fun didn’t stop with our students! Our staff joined in the celebration with a delicious Color Party filled with lots of yummy and colorful foods!

It was a fun-filled day celebrating school spirit, dreaming big, and encouraging our students to think about all the exciting possibilities their futures hold! ✨

09/03/2026

TOMORROW (Friday) is National College Colors Day - all D7 students, teachers and staff wear your favorite college shirts, jerseys, or colors! 🎉

This special day is all about celebrating pride, traditions, and excitement while sparking meaningful conversations about college and career aspirations. With our first home football game happening this week, it s also a fantastic way to fuel enthusiasm for football season!

As we live out our mission to Inspire and Equip, College Colors Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire our students and brighten our community with school spirit.

Mission Accepted!

09/02/2026

LAST CALL to secure your child's spot for the Stuffing Party!! Your child must raise $50 to attend the party! We have 127 students that will be able to attend! There is currently a tie for 2nd and 3rd place! Click here to ensure your child's spot!!! https://themegablast.com/join/dmes

09/01/2026

Dalmatian families, this is your last week to order shirts!👕All orders are due this Friday! Order from draytonmillspto.com or send in a form. These shirts will not be available again this year! Thank you for your continued support!

08/31/2026

A new school year. A new mission. And so much already happening across District 7!

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08/29/2026

💙🐾 Student Council is off to a GREAT start! 🐾❤️

Yesterday, our Student Council held their first meeting of the school year!

Our student leaders jumped right in with lots of team-building activities, collaboration, and goal setting. They had the opportunity to get to know one another, build teamwork skills, and start thinking about how they can make a positive impact on our school community. 💫

We are so proud of these young leaders and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! 🐾✨

08/28/2026

Don't let your child miss out on attending the Stuffing Party!! We have 7 days remaining and students must raise a minimum of $50 to attend the party! The top 3 winners will get a bonus prize from PTO!! Click here to donate now: https://themegablast.com/join/dmes

08/22/2026

Save the date for our first PTO meeting of the year! 🐾

08/21/2026

We are off to an UNBELIEVABLE start, Dalmatian Family! 🐾✨

In less than one week, our incredible community has raised nearly $10,000, and over 170 students scored their official Golden Tickets! The energy is high, but we’re just getting started—and we want EVERY student to be part of the magic. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time to join the fun!

Here’s how your student can join the excitement:
**Raise just $50 to secure their spot at the ultimate celebration—our Stuffing Party on October 12th! 🧸🎉
*On top of the amazing Buddy A Thon awards, PTO is adding an extra incentive!! PTO will give the top fundraisers these awesome rewards too:
* 🥇 1st Place: $100 Amazon Gift Card
* 🥈 2nd Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card
* 🥉 3rd Place: $25 Amazon Gift Card

It takes two minutes to sign up, and the look on your student's face when they earn their Reading Buddy is worth every second. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going and show everyone what Dalmatian Pride is all about!

Thank you for your unmatched support,
Brandy Simpson
PTO President

08/21/2026

What a week it has been at Drayton Mills Elementary! 💙❤️ Our school has been buzzing with learning, laughter, and fun all week long!

Here’s a little glimpse at some of the wonderful things happening around DMES this week! A lot of learning. A lot of fun. A LOT of reasons to love DMES! 🐾