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Congratulations Bobcats!
DHES has received a score of "Excellence" on the South Carolina School Report Cards, which is the highest score available! Not to be confused with student report cards, these Report Cards provide information about each school, including academic performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement, and much more. Gooooooooooo Bobcats!
Bobcat Chorale
Our amazing Bobcat Chorale performed at the Tree Lighting at West Ashley High School on December 4th. They will also be performing alongside our Kindergarten and 1st grade students on December 17th at West Ashley High School at 6:30pm. We would love for you to come out and hear them perform!
Multicultural Lunch
Thank you to our amazing DHES families for providing a wonderful Multicultural Lunch for our teachers! We loved getting to try delicious dishes from around the world. It was such a special treat for our teachers and staff. A big shout-out to Ms. Jarrard, our ML teacher, for organizing this fantastic event!
Unity Day
Our Bobcats stood together for Unity Day! Our Unity Tree was proudly displayed in the cafeteria with encouraging notes on each of the leaves! A huge thank you to the Citadel Cadets for visiting and teaching our students about courage, heroism, and the power of unity.
Storybook Character Day
We finished our Red Ribbon Week with an amazing "Storybook Character Day" and loved seeing all our teachers and students dressed up in costumes!
Multicultural Newsletter
DHES is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. Don't miss our monthly DHES Multicultural Newsletter with music, storytelling, food, and crafts to enrich our school's cultural awareness.
October Multicultural Newsletter
November Multicultural Newsletter
December Multicultural Newsletter
News & Announcements
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Thursday 12/11: Holiday Cheer-Dress like your favorite holiday character
Friday 12/12: Flannel Friday-Dress in flannel shirts or pants
Monday 12/15: Fleece Navidad-Pajama day
Tuesday 12/16: Tree Topper-Festive hat, headband or bow
Wednesday 12/17: Dashing Through the Snow-Workout gear
Thursday 12/18: Making Spirits Bright-Shiny or light up outfits and accessories
Friday 12/19: Sweater Weather-Festive sweater
![Run, Run, Rudolph]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762884504/ccsdschoolscom/aavghg5qehsyhwobbv4j/MusicalRudolph.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762884504/ccsdschoolscom/aavghg5qehsyhwobbv4j/MusicalRudolph.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762884504/ccsdschoolscom/aavghg5qehsyhwobbv4j/MusicalRudolph.png","width":800}])
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12 Days of Good Attendance
December 3rd-18th
**Join us for a daily attendance raffle!**
Students who are present each day will have a chance to win a gift card (options include RoBlox, Nintendo, Crumbl, Cinemark, and Stingrays tickets).
**Grand Prize:** Students who achieve perfect attendance for all 12 days will have their names entered into a raffle for a bicycle!
THANK YOU to Ten27 Church for donating all the raffle prizes!!
![Fun Snack Friday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764622877/ccsdschoolscom/elxmziegzcvy0t3m5ekq/FunSnackFriday8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764622877/ccsdschoolscom/elxmziegzcvy0t3m5ekq/FunSnackFriday8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764622877/ccsdschoolscom/elxmziegzcvy0t3m5ekq/FunSnackFriday8.png","width":800}])
Fun Snack Friday is Back!
Get ready for Friday, November 21st — students can bring cash to purchase a snack from the PTA! This is a PTA fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly toward supporting our school.
Please send no more than $5 with your child so that every student has the opportunity to enjoy a treat, and we don’t run out of snacks.
Thank you for supporting our PTA and making Fun Snack Friday a success!
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Please join us for our PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 11th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend! You can contact the PTA president with any quesitons at: draytonhallelementarypta@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Let’s come together in the spirit of Thanksgiving to celebrate our diversity and the many flavors that make our community wonderful! Families are invited to share a favorite traditional or cultural dish with our teachers and staff. If you’d like to contribute, please email: adriana_jarrard@charleston.k12.sc.us Dishes may be dropped off until 10am on November 19th.
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Monday 27th: Dream Big & Solve the Puzzle/ Pajama Day
Tuesday 28th: Piece By Piece, Learn From the Best/ Dress like a teacher
Wednesday 29th: Piece Together a Happy Life, Island Style/ Tropical Clothes
Thursday 30th: Healthy Choices Unite Us/ Wear red, white and blue
Friday 31st: Every Story is a Piece of the Puzzle/ Dress like a storybook character
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West Ashley High School is excited to host their Annual Trunk-or-Treat — a night dedicated to fun, school spirit, and bringing our community together! The event will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the West Ashley High School parking lot. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to come out, enjoy the festivities, and connect with the community.
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Teaching at Drayton Hall Elementary has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. From day one, I felt supported by a dedicated team of educators and an administration that truly values collaboration, innovation, and student success. The culture here fosters not only academic excellence but also personal growth—for students and teachers alike. -Darlinda Cox-CD Teacher
I love coming to school to see my teachers and my friends. I love center time-Costa, Pre-K student