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Principal’s Message
Challengers Families,
Welcome to Semester Two of the 2025–2026 school year! We are proud of the hard work our students have demonstrated so far. With Progress Monitoring 2 and Mid‑Year Assessments now complete, our teachers are using this valuable information to continue tailoring instruction and supporting every learner’s growth.
📅 Important Semester Two Dates
Report Cards
- Quarter 2: January 23, 2026
- Quarter 3: April 23, 2026
- Quarter 4: May 28, 2026
Progress Reports
- Quarter 3: February 6, 2026
- Quarter 4: April 24, 2026
Please be sure to log in to the Parent Portal on each of these dates to review your child’s progress and connect with teachers as needed.
🟦 RISE Expectations: Our Foundation for Success
At DWES, we continue to build a positive and safe school culture through our RISE expectations:
- Resilience – We persevere and never give up.
- Integrity – We do what is right at all times.
- Safety – We make choices that protect ourselves and others.
- Eagerness to Learn – We show curiosity, excitement, and a growth mindset.
Please help us reinforce these expectations at home. Together, we can ensure our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
📅 Attendance Matters—Every Day Counts
As we move into the second half of the school year, strong attendance is more important than ever. Students who attend school daily and arrive on time are better prepared to learn, stay connected, and make consistent progress. Thank you for helping us establish and maintain positive attendance habits.
📱 Stay Connected: Parent Portal & ParentSquare
- Parent Portal allows you to view grades, attendance, and upcoming report dates. Please ensure your contact information is current so you don’t miss important updates.
- ParentSquare continues to be our main communication tool for messages, reminders, and school announcements. If you haven’t downloaded the app, we encourage you to do so today so you can stay informed and engaged.
📝 Registration Information
We are excited to welcome new families to DWES! For registration assistance, please contact us at 407‑870‑2400 or email DWESRegistration@osceolaschools.net. Our team is ready to help guide you through the process and answer any questions.
Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust. Together, let’s make Semester Two a successful and inspiring experience for all our Challengers!
Warm regards,
Dr. Millie Torres, Principal
What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.
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We Embrace CHOICEAs a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.
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Safety and SecurityEach one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.
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Outstanding Certified Educators and StaffOur students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.
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Rigorous Curriculum & Student SupportWe offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student
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Acceleration Opportunities AboundStudents have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.
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State-of-the-Art-Career Training ProgramsWe offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation
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