BEECH ELEMENTARY

Welcome to Beech Elementary!

Dear Beech Elementary Families and Community,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether you are returning to us or joining our Beech family for the very first time, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome your kindergarten through 6th-grade students to another incredible year of growth, discovery, and community.

As I enter my 6th year as principal here at Beech Elementary, and my 15th year in school leadership overall, my heart remains deeply rooted in our shared mission. I am as energized and committed as ever to partner with our students, staff, and families. Together, we will do "Whatever it Takes" to meet the needs of every single child who walks through our doors.

Our staff of highly educated and respectful educators is truly honored to guide your children each day. At Beech, we believe in providing the opportunity for all children to learn to their greatest potential. We are dedicated to nurturing not just academic excellence, but also essential life skills. We know this is best achieved through the positive, cooperative efforts of our students, parents, and educators working hand-in-hand.

Our Commitment to You: We are firmly committed to maintaining open, honest, and continuing communication with our families. By ensuring a healthy, safe, and supportive environment conducive to learning, we promise to maximize the unique growth and development of each individual student.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being our vital partners in education. Let’s make this an unforgettable school year!

Warmest regards,

Melissa Nickel Principal, Beech Elementary School 

Mission Statement

We, the staff of Beech Elementary School, will provide the opportunity for all children to learn to their greatest potential. Life skills will be developed and enhanced through positive and cooperative efforts of students, parents and educators. We are committed to the maintenance of open and continuing communication. By ensuring a healthy and safe environment, conducive to learning, we will maximize the growth and development of each individual.

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION

Start Date: August 31, 2026

• September 4-7 - District Closed - Labor Day Holiday
• September 8 - School Resumes
• October 7 - Dall Count Day
• October 16 - Half Day of School All District - No Students in the PM - Homecoming
• November 3 - No Students - Staff Professional Development
• November 13 - Half Day of School All District - No Students in the PM
• November 18 - Half Day of School All District - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Afternoon and Evening)
• November 25-27 - District Closed - Thanksgiving Break
• November 30 - School Resumers
• December 18 - No Students - Staff Professional Development
• December 21-January 3 - District Closed - Winter Break
• January 4 - School Resumes
• January 18 - District Closed - MLK Observance
• January 22 - No Students - Distruct Records Day
• January 25 - First Day of Second Semester
• February 10 - Student Count Day
• February 12 - No Students - Staff Professional Development
• February 15-16 - District Closed - Mid-Winter Break
• March 10 - Half Day of School All District - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Afternoon and Evening)
• March 26th - No Students - Staff Professional Development
• March 29-April 4 - District Closed - Spring Break 
• April 5 - School Resumes
• April 30 - No Students - Staf Professional Development
• May 28-31 - District Closed - Memorial Day Recess
• June 2 - RU High School Graduation 7:00 Pm @ USA Hockey Arena
• June 10 - Half Day - Last Day for Students

Daily Start/End Time: New End time for 2026-2027 School Year

8:15am - 3:00pm Full Day 

8:15am - 11:30am Half Day

Beech in the News

Fox 2 News Visits Ms. Winter's Pre-School Classroom - 2.14.24

Fox 2 News Visits Mrs. Paduchak's Kindergarten Classroom - 2.14.24

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