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Dear Dunlap Families,

 

Welcome to Ralph Dunlap Elementary School!  Let me start by saying how honored I am to be principal at this outstanding school, and to work with the staff and community to create an unmatched education for our students. The entire staff at Dunlap is ready and excited to embark on another year of academic success with your children.

 

At Dunlap we believe all children can achieve high levels of learning. We also believe students perform best when they feel confident about themselves and connected to a positive school environment. I will work tirelessly to guide our school toward continued academic success and further foster a supportive learning environment for all of our students.

 

One reason Ralph Dunlap has been successful for many years is due to the strong partnerships shared between the school and the community it serves. I am truly looking forward to working with the Dunlap families and staff members to provide the best possible educational program for our students.

 

As the year progresses and questions arise, please feel free to call the school and talk with those who may be able to help. Thank you for all your support in making Ralph Dunlap a place where students flourish.

 

Working Together,

         Jonathan Dollahite                                                                                        

         Principal

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What New Families Need to Know About TK & K

A special event scheduled for new and prospective Orcutt Union School District families

OUSD TK/K Information Night; What New Families Need to Know; May 21, 2025 from 4:00-5:15pm at Joe Nightingale School

May 21, Wednesday
4:00-5:15 pm

Joe Nightingale School
255 Winter Road

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For more information, please contact

Andy Spear
Joe Nightingale School, Vice Principal
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805-938-8697

Event Highlights: 

  • Overview of the district’s transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs including :
    • Academic expectations
    • A typical day’s schedule
    • How parents can be involved.
  • Tour TK and K classrooms at Joe Nightingale.
  • Time then will be allotted for parent questions.
  • Enrollment information will be available for families who have not yet registered their child for the coming school year.

Who should attend?

  • Families with students who will be new district enrollees in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year at any district elementary site (Alice Shaw, Joe Nightingale, Olga Reed, Patterson Road, Pine Grove, and Ralph Dunlap schools)
  • Families considering enrollment in TK or K in 2025-2026
  • Families with preschool students not yet eligible for TK or K who would like information for the future 

Parents may bring their children. Spanish translation will be available.

 

RALPH DUNLAP NEWS

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See Something? Say Something!

Report a bullying situation, a threat to student safety, or any other non-emergency safety concern.

Information submitted will be sent to the school principal.  This form is anonymous, but you will be given an opportunity to provide your name and contact information if you wish. While this is not a 24/7 monitoring system, we review reports as quickly as possible when school is in session.

 

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