DPS Principal Mr. Alvey with third-grader Celeste St Pierre and her family after the flag reveal.

On Friday morning, DPS held a school-wide Character Assembly highlighting September’s character trait “Respect”. Fifth-graders performed a song about respect, showcasing ways students can demonstrate ways they can be respectful toward one another. They also revealed the 2026-27 theme for the school year will be “Belonging.” Fifth grade students shared ways they can help other students feel like they belong.

The assembly concluded with the unveiling of the 2026-2027 DPS Flag, designed by third grade student Celeste St Pierre. Celeste won the flag design contest that students participated in during the previous school year. Celeste helped Mr. Alvey reveal the new flag which featured DPS mascot, Spirit, the school building, a school bus, and the pollinator garden.