Dear Parents, With cold temperatures here and winter fast approaching, we wanted to take a minute to remind you of the Remote Learning Choice Boards that are available on the Dillard Academy website. If our district leadership team calls for a remote learning day due to inclement weather, these choice boards are available for students. If you have any questions, please reach out to us! https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/das/page/remote-learning-choiceboards

First and second grade made gnomes with clay and 5th grade made gnomes houses out of paper towel rolls! It’s always nice to collaborate to make our school look ready for this holiday season!

Collaborative art from 3rd grade! They made the houses for our gnomes!

Kindergarten did their annual turkey trot. They disguised their turkeys after reading "Turkey Trouble". They were so excited to show off their turkeys to the school.

Lots of science fun the week before Thanksgiving, exploring the air we breathe!! We created a chemical reaction using baking soda and vinegar, then extinguished a candle flame with the carbon dioxide it created! Then we cleaned old pennies with a salt and vinegar solution that works on copper.

Dear Dillard Academy Families, You are invited to our Winter Wonderland Title I Family Literacy Night on December 5, 2024. We will have our literacy stations, Book Fair Family Night & special guests (Santa & Mrs. Claus) from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Our 1st/2nd grade Holiday Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! It’s going to be a great evening of holiday family fun. Please RSVP by Dec. 3rd for planning purposes. Thank you!

Our book fair has arrived. Students will be able to preview the book fair on December 2nd. Purchases can be made starting December 3rd. Here is the website for you to add funds to your child's e-wallet. Parents can also shop online beginning December 2nd. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnwdillardacademy

Save the Date!! December 5th : Book Fair Family Night/Winter Wonderland 4:45 to 5:45 and 1st and 2nd grades will perform at 6:00

Art Room Fundraiser! We have partnered with Square 1 Art, a company that turns your child’s art into just about anything you can imagine, for an art room fundraiser! Information came home with your child! Just click on the link below and it will take you to the website. Then click on art search, type in Dillard Academy and your child’s name and you should be able to see their artwork! Orders have to be in by December 5! Message Mrs. Stevens with any questions! https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/view-all-products

Students are really enjoying Lego Club. Thank you Mrs. Turman!

Third grade had the best trip together to Old Salem on Friday!! Thank you to all our families that came along and helped out in our groups! We had a great day learning!

Next week, we begin the Dillard Kindness Challenge. Take a look at some of the topics we will discuss and cover relating to being kind next week (in recognition of World Kindness Day on November 13th).

4th graders have been working in teams doing science experiments using the scientific method.

On October 29th, Dillard Academy wore purple to honor our beloved Treva Tatum and all that she did for our school.

Our Veterans Day Program will be November 8th at Western Rockingham Middle School.

Friday was team jersey day for Red Ribbon Week.

Our third graders dressed as their favorite book character or favorite movie for Red Ribbon Week today.

Fall retake pictures will be taken November 6th.

Students celebrated Red Ribbon week Tuesday by dressing in school colors or like a dalmatian.

Monday students wore red for Red Ribbon Week.