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Welcome to Dunning!

At Dunning Elementary School, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and celebrated. Guided by our mascot, Bamboo, we promote Panda Pride and uphold our core values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. Through enriching programs such as Care and Share, ESL, SAGE, and after-school activities like the Running Club and Art Club, we empower students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our vibrant community comes together for annual events like Art Night, the Sweetheart Dance, and the Grade Four State Fair, all while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Upcoming Events

Sep
19
Early Release: Professional Development
All Day
Sep
20
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Sep
24
Curriculum Night (Grades 3-5)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
26
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
26
Curriculum Night (Grades K-2)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct
03
No School: Rosh Hashanah
All Day
Oct
04
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Oct
09
Ultimate Panda Challenge
All Day
Oct
10
Early Release: Professional Development / No Homework Day
All Day
Oct
14
No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
All Day
Oct
16
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct
18
Charlotte Dunning - Picture Day 2024
All Day
Oct
18
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov
01
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov
03
We are Dunning Festival
All Day
Nov
05
No School: Voting Day - Professional Development for Staff
All Day
Nov
11
No School: Veterans Day
All Day
Nov
14
Early Release: Professional Development
All Day
Nov
27
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Nov
28
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Nov
29
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Dec
04
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Dec
12
Early Release: Professional Development / No Homework Day
All Day
Dec
23
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
24
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
25
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
26
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
27
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
28
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
29
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
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Sep
19
Early Release: Professional Development
All Day
Sep
20
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Sep
24
Curriculum Night (Grades 3-5)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
26
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
26
Curriculum Night (Grades K-2)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct
03
No School: Rosh Hashanah
All Day
Oct
04
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Oct
09
Ultimate Panda Challenge
All Day
Oct
10
Early Release: Professional Development / No Homework Day
All Day
Oct
14
No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
All Day
Oct
16
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct
18
Charlotte Dunning - Picture Day 2024
All Day
Oct
18
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov
01
Fresh Start Friday
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov
03
We are Dunning Festival
All Day
Nov
05
No School: Voting Day - Professional Development for Staff
All Day
Nov
11
No School: Veterans Day
All Day
Nov
14
Early Release: Professional Development
All Day
Nov
27
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Nov
28
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Nov
29
No School: Thanksgiving Recess
All Day
Dec
04
Dunning PTO Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Dec
12
Early Release: Professional Development / No Homework Day
All Day
Dec
23
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
24
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
25
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
26
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
27
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
28
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
Dec
29
No School: Winter Recess
All Day
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Respectful - Responsible - Ready to Learn

Our Strategic Priorities

Framingham Public Schools’ strategic plan identifies three strategic priorities.

Student Speaking

Strengthen Standards-Based, Grade-Level Instruction
We believe in creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported.

A group of students celebrating

Deepen Relationships and Develop Partnerships
To live up to the values of trust and collaboration, the District must foster trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and the entire community.  

Parent and student talking to teacher

Create Opportunities for Expansion and Innovation
We are committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence, where rigorous and relevant learning experiences prepare students to achieve their highest potential.