17401 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO 80013
303-693-7561
303-326-1211

Meet Dalton Elementary's Performance Principal

 

Our Vision and Mission

The Vision of Dalton Elementary is to provide engaging opportunities to learn and grow in an environment that challenges and nurtures all learners to achieve their goals and reach their full potential for personal and professional success.

Mission: In partnership with our community, our knowledgeable and dedicated staff will foster individual student success by:

  • Building strong relationships with students and families
  • Engaging students in high-quality, challenging, standards-based instruction
  • Developing students’ social and emotional skills in a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment
  • Recognizing the strengths and meeting the needs of our diverse students
  • Empowering students to take risks and achieve their goals  

School Hours & Bell Times

School Hours - M/T/Th/F: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m

School Hours - Wed. : 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

AM Preschool: 7:50 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
PM Preschool: 11:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Full Day Preschool: 7:50 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Attendance Line:
303-326-1611

 

Recent News

Already registered in APS? Check Your Student in for the 2025-26 School Year Starting July 1!
04 June 2025
Parents or guardians must check in their returning students using this online system before the start of the school year to review and update important student and family information.
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Providing engaging opportunities to learn and grow!

District Notices

Free Food Bags Available on Big Bag Fridays!
07 November 2025
APS Nutrition Services provides free weekend grab & go food bags (one per child) for the next few Fridays (and one Tuesday!)
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Current District Status

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