We look forward to leaping back into learning on Monday, February 24th! #3rdGradeShowcase #SOAR Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

We’re excited to continue exploring & connecting ideas from around the world! Our students' presentation skills are top-notch. Kudos to our ESL students for presenting in English & sharing insights in their native languages. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone! #4thGradeShowcase

February is Magnet Schools Month, and we want to celebrate our amazing Magnet Coordinator, Mrs. Guzski! Through her 🧲 focused vision, she unites our commUNITY & inspires excellence in everything she does. #SOAR #GlobalLeaders Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools)

In celebration of Magnet Schools Month, we also recognize Ms. Joyner for leading the Heroes Read initiative. She brings commUNITY members together to read with students, enhancing fluency & a love for reading. 💕📚 #Passport2Learning Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools)

We look forward to meeting our new Dragonfly families on Thursday, March 6th, at our Magnet Welcome Event. 🌎 🧲🤩 #SOAR #GlobalStudies #WorldLanguages #SpanishImmersion Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Molly Montgomery Jennifer J WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Western Area Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

Third graders presented their Black History Month cereal box reports, bringing history to life in a way that felt far more impactful than simply reading the morning newspaper. They are cereal-ously amazing! #GlobalLeaders #InspirationalPresentations #BHM25 Molly Montgomery Ms. Devone

We celebrate the learning of Black History month with a high five! While today marks the end of BHM, we honor it every day. Black excellence shines in every classroom. At International Night in May, we’ll proudly showcase the entire DDMES commUNITY! #SOAR #WeAreDDMES Molly Montgomery

Celebrating Read Across America Week has started, and our dragonflies are reading to their stuffed animals! They’re eager to earn as many badges as possible along the way! #SOAR Molly Montgomery Jennifer J Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA Western Area

Did you know that WCPSS has over 11,000 teachers? Today, our School Board had 20 reasons to celebrate, recognizing the twenty 24-25 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists. The Dragonfly family is proudly rooting for our very own Mrs. Averre! #SOAR Molly Montgomery

Our 3rd grade global learners explored fractions through international flags—incorporating math talks, technology & team creativity! They designed anchor charts for their introduction to fractions, featuring vocabulary & real-world scenarios. Keep SOARing! Wake County Public School System Western Area

Our 3rd-5th graders attended NCTIES to showcase the latest best practices in ed tech, from “Saving Rhinos” with Mrs. Proctor & Mrs. Khan to “Global Me” projects with Mrs. Gilchrist & Ms. Joyner, all sharing insights on global goals and cultural awareness. #SOAR #NCTies

Reading is all around us! Mrs. Joyce our librarian is a big advocate for the power of words! Words really do matter. They shape how we think, connect with others & even understand the world. 📚 🌎 #PowerofWords #ReadAcrossAmerica

We 💕 our PTA! They are actively present making a positive impact on our entire learning community! Our PTA is fly! #SOAR #DragonflyCommunity WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) Wake County Public School System Jennifer J Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA

Shout out to Mrs. Davison, our super social worker! Thank you for the unwavering dedication you put into supporting our students & families. Your commitment to ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed both in & out of school truly makes a 🌎 of difference! ¡Gracias!

Mrs. Proctor shared our student-led newscast, Buzz News, at NCTIES, showcasing how students harness digital media to research and present the morning news. #GlobalLeaders #EdTech #STEMQuest #SOAR #InnovationEducation #LearningByDoing Wake County Public School System Western Area WCPSS Office of Magnet Schools (Choice Schools) .

In STEM, our 4th grade digital media students are creating ads to help sell yearbooks designed by our very own 5th graders. Keep an eye out for weekly ads and don't miss your chance to place an order! #SOAR #YearbookSeason #4thGradeAdPower #DesignedByClassof2025

We 💕creating interdisciplinary lessons and collaborating across different grade levels! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This week, Mrs. Solorzano’s class had a blast exploring Sunny, Rainy, Windy & Snowy Days! Students got to experience weather patterns through sensory experiments, making learning unforgettable! What will the weekend forecast be? 🌦️#WeatherFun #KindergartenSIExploration

Our 5th graders' Global Car Show went ZOOMingly well! Students researched, visited Charlotte Motor Speedway, designed cars & shared their findings, letting families match cars to their countries of origin! #STEM #GlobalStudies Molly Montgomery Wake County Public School System

Check out our 4th graders creating digital ads for the yearbook that is being designed by 5th graders! Get your yearbooks now! drive.google.com/file/d/1fE7zpW… Yearbook link: jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01078136 Dillard Drive Elementary School PTA Molly Montgomery Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Jennifer J