Welcome! We’re happy to help you learn more about the school. Since opening its doors in 1949, Dunn Elementary has been a proud public IB World school.
Dunn at a Glance
We serve kindergarten through fifth grade elementary students with 370 students.
Our school is supported by 47 staff members. Our teachers have an average of 16 years experience and an average of 10 years teaching at Dunn. Our classified staff has an average of 14 years in education and an average of 7 years at Dunn.
We’re a proudly diverse and international school. Currently at Dunn, 26 countries are represented, and 21 languages are spoken. We welcome students of all backgrounds and who speak all languages.
The Mission and Vision Statement of Dunn Elementary:
Dunn engages and empowers globally minded learners, inspiring them to take positive action that impacts our world.
We are an educational community committed to:
- Inquiry, intellectual rigor, and the development of critical thinking
- Conceptual, relevant, global units of study integrating traditional subject areas
- The teaching of skills and strategies necessary for success in continued learning
- Nurturing an open-minded, caring, and positive environment that celebrates the whole child
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATION NIGHT
Bring your child to learn about Dunn and interact across the building!
Monday, 11/30: Kindergarten Information Night, 5:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, 12/1: 1st-5th Grade Information Night, 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, 12/2: Current Putnam Students, 5:30-6:30pm
TOUR THE BUILDING!
If you have questions or would like to schedule a tour, please email our registrar, Sandy Murphy, at smurphy@psdschools.org or call our front office at 970-488-4825.
Open House Tours:
Tuesday, 12/1: 9-11
Wednesday, 12/2: 9-11
Friday, 12/4: 1-3
We are also happy to have you visit at another time. Please call to schedule a tour.