Denning Elementary School

We have a new "Glow Getter" here at Denning. Miss Ashley Summers We love to share fun facts about our DES staff. 🌟

BIRD BRAG-At DES, we believe in helping others. These boys care about our school and others. They deserve a round of applause! 👏🏼 Way to go Tommy, Carter, Kanan and Leo!

Save the Date:
April 23rd and 24th

Your child will be bringing home a Dental Safari form. Please fill out and return to your child's teacher.

Thank you

2nd grade welcomed our favorite Irishman Mr. George Hopkins. We heard some Irish tunes, learned more about Ireland, and even had a Frootsie treat (if you know you know!) Thank you so much for continuing to give your time to West Frankfort kids!

Spring Pictures

We love to BRAG on students at DES! Hailey has such a huge heart. She is generous and always leads with kindness. Sydney has been working so hard in the classroom. She is excelling by putting first things first and giving her best effort. Keep flying high girls!!! ❤️

We're wrapping up our Change for the Cure fundraiser next week. Friday the 20th will be the last day to donate. Our buckets are getting pretty heavy, but there's still room for more! Have your kiddos check couch cushions, the car, or anywhere else they might find loose change or a few extra bills and send it to school with them. Thank you to everyone who has already donated, we truly appreciate your support! On March 27th, a couple of Denning's Kindness Club members will be accompanying me to Z100 to drop our donation check for St. Jude. You can tune in at 8:40 AM to hear them on the radio as they talk about why donating was important to them.

Thank you Mrs. Beth McClerren for visiting with 2nd grade and sharing your book with us. Your passion for music and teaching continues to impact the students at Denning. Thank you again!

Early Dismissal

Get your order in for new Redbird attire. Orders are due by 3/20/2026

Bragging on 2 Kindergartens in Ms. Roberson's room. Without being asked, both students went over and helped other classmates who couldn't log in to their Chromebooks. Way to be a team leader!!!🌟🌟

Thank you again DES Family for joining us for Breakfast with a Buddy. We are so thankful for opportunities to connect and always appreciate your support!

Denning recognized two standout students at the Illinois Principals Association Recognition Breakfast. Elliot Marcum and Hartley Brown are high academic achievers, model leaders, and great kids. We are so proud of these Redbirds! ❤️

Denning Dismissal

Post 2 📙📘📗📕 Read Across America Week

📙📘📗📕 Read Across America Week We had a fun filled week here at Denning. Books are Fun, Dress up days and the monthly PBIS Celebration. Our students and staff love these weeks. There was so much fun had by all.

Post two of our Minute to Win it Games for our monthly celebration.

Minute to Win it Games for our monthly celebration. The students love being able to challenge their friends and classmates to see who can bring in the winning ribbons.

Early Dismissal

Spring Pictures for Denning