Welcome to Dahlgren Elementary!
Dahlgren Elementary is located in the Southern Illinois community of Dahlgren, IL. Our 138 student enrollment is comprised of grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Dahlgren Elementary has the personal touch that a small school can provide. It has a very active parent Teacher Organization. The school colors are purple and white and the mascot is the Bulldog.
You are invited to visit Dahlgren Elementary so you may become acquainted with our administration, faculty and staff to see for yourself the outstanding opportunities available for the students in our community. We embrace the mission to build upon our strong academic standards by providing all students an intellectual, emotional, and social climate that is safe and challenging. Dahlgren is a learning community dedicated to meeting the needs of each learner.
Our Board of Education is committed to high quality instruction, to strong district leadership that provides a safe and secure learning environment, and to sustaining a culture that will produce quality results. We believe that ALL students can and must learn!

Dahlgren Elem School News
Nov 14, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem School🎃✨ Fall Ball is TONIGHT! ✨🎃 Join us from 6:00–8:00 PM in the DGS Gym for a fun evening of music, dancing, and friends!...🎃✨ Fall Ball is TONIGHT! ✨🎃
Join us from 6:00–8:00 PM in the DGS Gym for a fun evening of music, dancing, and friends!
A few quick reminders to help the night run smoothly:
➡️ School rules and dress code apply.
➡️ Parents MUST drop off and pick up students at the gym’s main entrance.
➡️ Please be on time for pick-up at 8:00 PM.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a great night! 🍂🧡- Nov 14, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem SchoolStudents of the Month eating pizza with the principal.Students of the Month eating pizza with the principal.
- Nov 14, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem School🎉 Get Ready — The Fall Ball is Almost Here! The countdown is on! The Dahlgren Grade School PTO is getting ready to host...🎉 Get Ready — The Fall Ball is Almost Here!
The countdown is on! The Dahlgren Grade School PTO is getting ready to host one of the most exciting events of the season — the Fall Ball! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 14th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the DGS gym.
Students in grades 4–6 from both East Side and DGS are invited for an evening of music, dancing, and fun with friends. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and make some great memories before the holidays begin!
Admission is $5 per student, and concessions will be available for purchase — so don’t forget a few extra dollars for your favorite snacks and drinks. Remember, school rules and dress code apply, so plan ahead and come ready to have a great time!
We can’t wait to see everyone out on the dance floor for an unforgettable Fall Ball night! 🍂💃🕺 - Nov 10, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem SchoolDahlgren Grade School Posted
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Nov 7, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem SchoolTomorrow is the Veterans Day program at 2:00. Please have your students wear red, white and blueTomorrow is the Veterans Day program at 2:00. Please have your students wear red, white and blue
- Nov 6, 2025 · Dahlgren Elem SchoolOur 5th graders took a step back in time today! To celebrate finishing their Social Studies unit on Colonial America, st...Our 5th graders took a step back in time today!
To celebrate finishing their Social Studies unit on Colonial America, students spent the day living like colonists—writing with quill pens, making candles, churning (and tasting!) butter, tackling colonial-style STEM challenges, and playing classic children’s games from the 1700s.
Each student also created and presented a project showcasing life in the early colonies. What a fun way to bring history to life!
