John C. Dore Elementary School recently made a huge move into a new 114,000-square-foot building that offers modern science, art and music rooms and solves long-standing overcrowding issues. Its original campus was renovated into a dedicated Early Learning Center, expanding the school’s Pre-K programming. The school community is now working to align its academic goals with the district’s strategic plan and holding interactive forums to talk through future priorities for its students.

Q1. What time does Dore Elem School start?

Ans. Dore Elem School has academic classes every day (7:45 AM until dismissal at 2:45 PM).

Q2. What time does Dore Elem School's Early Childhood Center start and end?

Ans.  Dore Elem School has a special Early Childhood Center open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Q3. What is the after-school care program at Dore Elementary School called?

Ans. The Out-of-School Time Program provides structured extracurricular supervision daily from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Q4. What sports teams are available for female students at Dore Elementary School?

Ans. Female student-athletes may try out for competitive basketball and volleyball teams.

Q5. Are there workshops for non-English speaking parents at Dore Elem School?

Ans. Dore Elem School has also pledged to hold community workshops and family nights for ESL families to connect and strengthen neighborhood parent groups.