James I Dawson Elementary School

On Saturday, our Dawson Lion Cheerleaders, with the support of some of our amazing staff members & principals, had a blast participating in the Back to School Parade! We loved se...

Our students enjoyed a high-energy PBIS Pep Rally at James I. Dawson Elementary School on Friday! Several of our amazing teachers and our Dawson Lion Cheerleaders helped lead the...

What a wonderful evening at James I. Dawson Elementary School! We were so excited to welcome our students and their families to our annual Open House! A special THANK YOU to Phi ...

Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for another great school year! We ask for your support in making the most of this summer by extending your children’s learning. To support y...

Yesterday was an unforgettable day. We had the honor of dedicating our Pre-K Imagination Garden. We are forever gradeful to the many dedicated individuals who poured their hearts ...

The Panoply Arts Festival was held in downtown Huntsville this weekend, and we are so proud to have many of our James I. Dawson student artists featured! A special thank you to o...

What an exciting day at James I. Dawson Elementary School! We held our 3rd Annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game, and it did not disappoint! Students were invited to enjoy Ko...

The James Dawson Elementary Green Power Team was recognized and celebrated today by our HCS Leadership! The Dawson Fire Lions raced two cars in the Goblin Cup Green Power Race at...

We love celebrating our students at Dawson! Today, our students were rewarded for meeting the Math ACAP agreement with some extra fun in the sun. From a huge inflatable double-sid...

Our Dawson Lions had an amazing time celebrating Kite Day on Friday, April 10! The sky was filled with colorful kites as laughter and excitement spread all around. It was truly a...

Students in grades 2 through 6 demonstrated strong focus and determination this week as they completed the ELA ACAP assessment. Throughout the testing period, students worked dilig...

Dawson students in grades 2–6 kicked off testing with a high-energy pep rally to prepare for their Reading and Math ACAP assessments. The morning featured an exciting performance ...

Dawson Elementary students celebrated their achievements with a Quarter 3 PBIS reward event after demonstrating positive behavior throughout the grading period. The PBIS celebrat...

Fourth-grade students in Mrs. Forsythe’s class at Dawson Elementary are sharpening their math skills in preparation for the upcoming ACAP assessments. During a special “Glow Day” ...

Dawson Elementary and Highlands Elementary partnered to host our annual STEM Night for our students and their families. The event was filled with hands-on activities, exploration...

Our 4th grade students are engaging in hands-on, problem-based learning through OSMO. This platform blends physical manipulatives with real-time digital feedback, allowing student...

The Dawson Fire Lions competed in the Shamrock Sprint at Spain Park High School this weekend in Birmingham. They brought back a Top 15 finish after racing against some of the best...

James I. Dawson Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with a special program honoring the theme, “Black History – A Legacy of Excellence.” Students, staff, and families...

Our 6th grade students at Dawson had an engaging math lesson led by Mr. VanHooser! Students explored how to determine the surface area of three-dimensional figures. Using nets m...

Our 4th and 5th graders had an amazing hands-on STEM experience today! Thanks to a visit from the Robotics Technology Park Mobile STEM unit, students got to see robots in action ...