School Supply Lists & the Steck Calendar can be found on the school website Steck Elementary School under Parent Resources.
Back to School Night on Thursday, August 14th from 5-7pm is a time to see your classroom, meet your teachers, drop off your back to school supplies, reconnect with friends on the playground, and enjoy a treat provided by PTSA.
First Week- We are looking forward to the opening of school next week. Here is some important details about next week:
The school hours are 7:30 am- 2:30 pm, the cafeteria will be open for breakfast starting at 7:10 am. This year Steck will implement a Soft Start beginning at 7:20 am. For the first two weeks, teachers will be meeting their students on the playground (ECE- 2nd on the West playground, 3rd-5th on the South playground). Starting September 2nd, student will begin entering the building at 7:20 am, classes will begin promptly at 7:30 am. The "Kiss and Go" will be in the same location as last year, along Albion between 4th Ave & 5th Ave, in front of the school.
Grades 1-5- Classes begin on MONDAY, August 18th
ECE- First day of class for ECE ONLY Tuesday, August 19th
Kindergarten ONLY- Kinder Classroom Connect Days: Students will attend a morning session during the week of August 18th to the 22nd from 7:30 am to 11:30 am following the schedule below. The "Classroom Connect Days" are designed for students to become acclimated to Steck in a small environment. It will also allow Steck Kinder staff to conduct initial testing to determine the best classroom fit for each student based on academic and social-emotional needs.
Monday, August 18th: All students with the last name beginning with A-L
Tuesday, August 19th: All students with the last name beginning with M-Z
Wednesday, August 20th: All students with the last name beginning with A-L
Thursday, August 21st: All students with the last name beginning with M-Z (Note: Student 25-26 classroom lists will be communicated to parents by 9:00am.)
Steck will once again partner with Discovery Link for After School Care. Please go to this link: Discovery Link for more information.
Steck is one of the schools in DPS that have no air conditioning. To prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff, DPS may implement Early-Release Heat Days if indoor temperatures become unsafe. In such cases, the decision will be communicated by 5 p.m. the day prior, with notices posted online and through email and automated calls. On Early-Release Heat Days, modified bus routes will be provided, however, families can choose to pick up their children directly from school at the designated release time. If you have questions about Early-Release Heat Days, contact your school.
You Benefit (Meal Application) – My School Apps
The School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs provide nutritionally balanced, free meals to students every school day.
Families must complete the "You Benefit" form to determine eligibility for additional support such as fee waivers and school funding.
Apply online:
Visit www.dpsk12.org
Click: Departments → Food & Nutrition Services → Meal Benefits → Submit Application
Parents must check the consent box to allow the disclosure of eligibility status for other benefits.
We’re excited to share that ALL DPS students will receive free of charge Breakfast and Lunch, thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All program. Meals will continue to be free during the Fall Semester 2025. Due to the uncertainty of State funding for free Healthy School Meals for All, DPS is highly encouraging all families to complete the Meal Benefits Form.
