Doniphan-Trumbull Public School

📰 The August Cardinal Community Newsletter is Here! — Vol. 3.1

The 2026–27 school year is off to a strong start, and there is a lot to share! Read the latest Cardinal Community Newsletter for the full story, and check out these highlights below.

LINK: https://app.smore.com/n/rwz1a

🗳️ BOND ELECTION — IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NEWS
Our school board has approved a resolution calling for a bond election to be placed on the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election ballot. This bond would finance capital improvements for our district, with an academic focus that includes the addition of a cafeteria and kitchen. More details are coming soon. In the meantime, we invite you to see the facilities for yourself:

📅 Community Open House & Tours
• Tuesday, October 20 — 7:00–8:30 PM
• Saturday, October 24 — 2:00–3:30 PM

If you are interested in serving on the bond information committee, please email Dr. Braden.

🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL — STRONG START
• 80% of incoming 7th-grade families attended orientation — a fantastic turnout!
• Online registration saw record participation and streamlined back-to-school prep for families across the district.
• K–3 teachers completed training for a new statewide reading and math screener to better support every student's growth.
• Teachers are implementing bi-weekly gap analysis checks to target instruction and identify learning needs early.

📣 ATTENDANCE REPORTING — NEW PROCESS
To make communication easier for families, all Elementary attendance changes should now be sent to one address:
📧 Attendance-Elementary@dtcardinals.org
This includes illnesses, vacations, appointments, bus changes, late arrivals, and early dismissals. You can always call the Elementary Office as well.

🍽️ 2026–27 MEAL PRICES
Board-approved meal prices for the new school year are in effect. Our prices remain at or below the ESU 9 regional average:
• Student Breakfast: $1.95 | K–6 Lunch: $2.95 | 7–12 Lunch: $3.25
Families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals — apply anytime at dtcardinals.org. For questions, contact Shelly Williams at swilliams@dtcardinals.org or 402-845-2282.

🏈 FALL ATHLETICS ARE UNDERWAY!
Cardinals are competing! First contests are here — catch the Cardinals in softball, volleyball, cross country, football, and girls golf. Check the full schedule at dtcardinals.org and livestream home games via Hudl.

🎓 COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT
• A generous $5,000 donation in memory of Candice Unger supports Band, Choir, and student financial assistance.
• Central Community College awarded D-T a $7,000 grant to expand CTE programs and purchase new equipment.

📅 UPCOMING DATES
• Sept 7 — No School (Labor Day)
• Sept 30 — Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4–8 PM
• Oct 1 — No School & PT Conferences, 4–8 PM
• Oct 2 — No School
• Oct 20 & Oct 24 — Bond Election Open Houses

Read the full newsletter and stay connected:
🌐 dtcardinals.org | 📘 /doniphantrumbullschool | 📸 @dtcardinals

The student section showed up tonight! Loud and Proud! #WeAreDT #TheCardinalWay

September Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Check out what's coming up with DT Activities!

Season Opener under the lights. 🌙🏃‍♂️
The Twilight meet night is officially here! Come out and support DTXC as we take on Fort Kearney!

📅 8/28
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Fort Kearney

#DTXC #TwilightMeet #CardinalNation #MeetNight

Season opener at The Nest!
The Cards are ready to open their season vs Plainview/Osmond.
Bring the energy, and let's cheer the Cards on to a win.
#GoCards #WeAreDT

The Lady Cardinals face off against Fillmore Central for their first match of the new season!

JV takes the court at 6:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow 🏐

#TheCardinalWay

Here is our 2026 Volleyball schedule! 🏐

As always, make sure to check the school website for any changes and for the most up to date information!

Good luck this season!

#WeAreDT #FallSports #Volleyball

The Girls Golf team is ready to tee off at the Kearney Catholic Invitational tomorrow!

Come out and support at 9:00 AM at the Meadowlark Hills Golf Course ⛳️

#TheCardinalWay #GirlsGolf

5th Grade Instrument Night! 🎺

All 5th graders in band are invited to attend instrument night on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30pm in the East Gym.

Yanda’s will have instruments available to rent or purchase that evening and to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, you may bring an instrument that you already own for Mrs. Schneider to look over for playability (free of charge) if you’d like. You may also choose to just bring that instrument to school to be checked if that is more convenient, or you can choose another route to find your own instrument.

We are excited for the year of music and concerts! 🎶

To the ones who drive the carpools, cheer the loudest, and never miss a game...tonight is for you!

Softball Parents' Night @ Doniphan Ball Fields

Join us at 5:30 PM to honor our amazing families, followed by Varsity taking the diamond and JV to follow! 🥎✨

#TheCardinalWay

Join us tomorrow morning, August 25th, for the DT Invitational Girls Golf Meet.

The action starts at 9:30 AM at the Indianhead Golf Course. 📍⛳️

Good Luck to our girls! 📣🔴⚫️

#TheCardinalWay #DTGolf

Softball Game Day vs St. Paul!
📍Grover Cleveland Alexander Park Softball Field
⏱️ JV-4:30 PM | Varsity-6:00 PM
🗓️ August 24th
Show up and show out!

#TheCardinalWay