Dennis Ortwein Elementary School has set a goal to increase the percentage of “necessary differentiation observed” during Tier I Monitoring instructional walkthroughs. By the end of the 2026 school year, this measure is expected to rise from 67 percent in 2024–2025 to 77 percent in 2025–2026.

Q1. How does Dennis Ortwein Elementary build a strong school identity?

Ans. Dennis Ortwein Elementary is recognized as the house of the Olympians, and the school implements this concept to promote virtues such as pride, teamwork, and the feeling of a victory through effort.

Q2. How does the school keep families informed about routines and expectations?

Ans. Families are able to access resources like the family handbook, Tuesday folder memo, arrival and dismissal procedures, and event calendars so that they are always aware of what to expect throughout the year.

Q3. What tools does Ortwein provide to support communication and technology use?

Ans. The school provides the links for student technology support, staff email contacts, and Chromebook information, which is a great facilitation for families to manage online accounts and devices.

Q4. How does Dennis Ortwein Elementary encourage student safety and positive choices?

Ans. Safety and behavior changes are through a simple code of conduct, SafeVoice reporting, and school procedures that introduce students to making the right choices and being responsible.

Q5. What kinds of recognition or community support benefit Ortwein students?

Ans. The school promoting updates through spirit days, special events, and community donations is one of the ways that students continue to feel that families and local partners are committed to ????????????????them.