Doniphan-Trumbull Public School

🌟 We’re Hiring: TeamMates Coordinator! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives in our community? Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools is looking for a dedicated TeamMates Coordinator to lead and grow our mentoring program!

In this role, you will help match students with caring adult mentors, coordinate fun match activities, and work closely with school leadership and our local TeamMates board.

Key Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification (can be completed on the job).
- Clean driving record.

What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent communication and community recruitment abilities.
- A passion for youth mentorship and positive role modeling.

👉 Apply today and help us support "Every Student, Every Day, The Cardinal Way!"
Visit our website www.dtcardinals.org and click on Careers

Due to the heat, the JH Football game at Barr Middle School has been cancelled. Practice for the JH is also cancelled.

Kickoff is at 4:15 PM today. Let's pack the visitor stands, bring the energy, and cheer on our Junior High football team to a big road win at Barr Middle School!

#TheCardinalWay 🏈

Join us at the elementary playground at 6:45 PM to kick off the 2026-27 FBLA year!
There will be yard games and food provided! 🍕

#TheCardinalWay

Game starts at 5:00 pm @ Aurora High School. Show up, be loud, and cheer on the JV football team as they start this upcoming football season.


#TheCardinalsWay🥇🔜

Welcome back to Nest News for the 2026-2027 school year! Where you get your news from inside the nest! 🪺 The Digital Media Team has already been hard at work to kick off the year with updates! Each Monday, you can look forward to a weekly news show with announcements, sports recaps, school stories, and so much more!

We look forward to keeping you up to date on all things Cardinals! ❤️

Check out the link below:
https://youtu.be/biQvQQwbnVA
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📰 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