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Benefits of Eating Lunch at School
In addition to allowing families to save time and money, there are many other benefits of eating lunch at school. Learn more about them!
2025 TLC 5K Race Registration is Open
True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.
Free Healthy ‘Boosts’ for Students Who Bring Lunch
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria even if they brought their own lunch?
Why Kindness Matters
The way people treat one another matters, and a simple moment of kindness can truly change someone’s life in ways others don’t always realize.
Sussman’s IB Team Visits Carpenter
Sussman Middle School’s IB Programme made a special visit to Carpenter Elementary.
Reflections 2024–2025: Accepting Imperfection
Take part in the Reflections art contest for TK-12th grade students to express themselves through visual arts, dance choreography, literature, music composition, film production, or photography.
Cyber Safety & Digital Citizenship
As technology advances, it’s vital to teach students safe and appropriate device use, both in and out of the classroom.
We are an Apple Distinguished School
Carpenter has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative implementation of technologies to enhance students’ learning opportunities.
Your Presence is Powerful
We want all of our students to be successful and their presence in school is a key part of that success. Their Presence is Powerful as it shows they are committed to their education, their future, and their classmates.
Understanding Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) exposes young students to kindergarten standards and helps develop fundamental skills for school.
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden









