Dwight Elementary

Russellville Cyclone Virtual Academy is open for registration for Grades K–12!
School starts August 13 – don’t wait!

Contact your home campus counselor to register today!

Exciting news is on the way! Teacher assignment letters will be mailed to families on August 4th. Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 11th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. We can't wait to see our Lil' Cyclones!

Hello Lil Cyclone families, I hope you’re enjoying a great summer! The meal application for the 2025–2026 school year is now available online, and I wanted to give you the option to complete it early so it's one less thing to think about in August. A new form must be filled out each year per family, and if you have more than one child in the school system, you can include them all on one application. Even if you don’t think you qualify, filling out the form helps support Dwight with important school funding—so every submission makes a difference! You can complete the application here: 👉 https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new Thank you in advance for your support! Mrs. Malin Dwight Elementary Principal

Check out the details for the Summer Meal Program!

Congratulations to our Lil' Cyclones of the Month for May! Student, Ryker Brock 4th grade Staff, Megan Moore, Teacher of Year, 4th Grade Teacher.

We are excited to celebrate our kindergarten students and 4th grade students on Thursday! Ceremonies will take place at The Center for the Arts. Kindergarten graduation is at 9:00 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. 4th grade promotion is at 10:30 a.m. with doors opening at 10:00 a.m.

Our 3rd graders are thinking like CEO's this week! As part of their literacy unit on entrepreneurship, they got to meet a local business owner and learn all about the tool sales business. Big ideas, curious minds, and lots of inspiration - watch out, world, these future entrepreneurs are just getting started!

Support your Lil' Cyclones when you serve pizza for dinner, May 7th, 4:00-8:00 pm from Papa John's Russellville!

This week, we celebrate the heart of our school—our amazing teachers! Your passion, creativity, and commitment to our students make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for inspiring minds, building confidence, and helping our Lil’ Cyclones grow stronger and brighter with each lesson. And a very special thank you to our incredible Principal, Mrs. Malin! We loved seeing her recently showered with heartfelt notes, goodies, and appreciation from students and staff alike—because she truly deserves it! Mrs. Malin leads with wisdom, compassion, and vision. She doesn’t just support our teachers—she coaches, encourages, and equips them to bring out the best in every student. Her dedication to growth, excellence, and building a strong school community is felt in every classroom, every hallway, and every smiling face. Thank you, Mrs. Malin, for being the kind of leader who lifts others up and sets the standard high. Let’s hear it for our phenomenal teachers and our fearless leader! 👏👏👏

Support your Lil' Cyclones when you serve pizza for dinner, May 7th, 4:00-8:00 pm from Papa John's Russellville!

🎓 Calling All Dwight Elementary Alumni – Class of 2025! 🎓 Once a Lil’ Cyclone, always a Lil’ Cyclone! 🌪️ We are thrilled to invite our former students who are graduating this year to take part in a special tradition… ✨ Senior Walk ✨ 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM 📍 Dwight Elementary School 🎉 Reception to follow Come walk the halls one more time, celebrate your journey, and inspire our current students with your success! We can’t wait to cheer you on as you return to where it all began—your Dwight family is so proud of you! 👏👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

📣 Attention Dwight students and families! You're invited to the RSD Mental Health Fair on May 7, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 PM at the RMS Campus! 🌟 Come explore over 15 vendors offering community mental health resources, participate in fun activities like yoga, face painting, and enjoy free hot dogs and chips! 🌭🎨

Support your Lil' Cyclones when you serve pizza for dinner, May 7th, 4:00-8:00 pm from Papa John's Russellville!

Ms. Claire's class had an amazing time experimenting with science! 🌟 They made their very own homemade playdough, mixing colors and textures.

We're thrilled to announce that Dwight Elementary School has achieved the honor of being a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School for the 2nd consecutive year! 🎉 This recognition highlights our commitment to building strong relationships and fostering a positive school culture.

TONIGHT is Kindergarten Registration. April 21st from 5:00-6:00 PM! We hope to see you Future Lil' Cyclones there!

REMINDER: 🌟 ATLAS Testing is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up with a fun Dress Up Week from April 21-24! 🎉 Here’s how we’ll celebrate: Monday (4/21): Get lots of REST to do your BEST! Wear your PJs! 🛌 Tuesday (4/22): Don’t SWEAT it! Wear athletic clothes! 🏃‍♂️ Wednesday (4/23): Lil’ Cyclones are JEAN-IUS! Wear jeans! 👖 Thursday (4/23): Stay COOL during the test! Wear your coolest sunglasses or hat! 😎 Friday (4/24): Lil’ Cyclones are RED-y for the test! Wear red! ❤️

REMINDER parents of incoming kindergarten students at Dwight! Kindergarten Registration is April 21st from 5:00-6:00 PM! We look forward to you joining our Lil' Cyclone Family!

REMINDER!!! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! April 21st-24th! Get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/dwightelementaryschool1