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Join us for the 1st Trimester Awards Night. Click to find out more.
Fire Alarm Activation at Crescent Elk – False Alarm - 12/9/2025
At approximately 11:20 AM, shortly after the lockdown was lifted, a sensor in the Crescent Elk basement malfunctioned and triggered the fire alarm system. As a result, the entire school evacuated as a safety precaution.
Staff and students followed procedures quickly and safely. Upon inspection, it was confirmed to be a false alarm, and there is no danger to students or staff.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize student safety.
UPDATE on Law Enforcement Activity Near Joe Hamilton & Crescent Elk – 12/9/2025
At approximately 10:40 AM, a community member called 911 and reported that a student walking toward the Joe Hamilton Elementary and Crescent Elk Middle School area may have been carrying a weapon.
Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement immediately placed both schools on lockdown while they conducted a thorough investigation.
After completing their investigation, officers confirmed that the student was in possession of a toy squirt gun. There is no threat to staff and students.
We want to thank our local law enforcement for their quick response and our school staff and students for following safety procedures calmly and effectively.
Crescent Elk Boys' Basketball Tryouts start soon. Click to learn more.
Headlines & Features
Local businesses are making a big difference at Crescent Elk! Thanks to SeaFront Bakery and Papa Murphy’s, students will enjoy special rewards that celebrate great attendance and commitment to learning.
Please take a look at our press release for our inaugural Roots of Wellness Summit. Click for more.
With the end of summer on the rise, The Junior Band shows off what they've learned over the summer.
Families came together for an afternoon of fun, food, and community connection—right by the beach. Take a peek at what made today’s celebration so special!
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Mission & Philosophy
Equipping Students for Success
DNUSD is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment where each student is provided with high-quality instruction that meets them where they are and leads them to content mastery in each grade level. In addition, students benefit from access to counselors and other programs that coach them in life skills, high school and college readiness, and career awareness. To these ends, students will be offered meaningful learning experiences to enable them to access and critically analyze information, pose substantive questions, to communicate and collaborate effectively, and to build lasting and profound connections to the community.