Duanesburg Elementary School: A Place to Learn, Grow & Belong
Duanesburg Elementary School is a welcoming learning community serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. At DES, we believe that every child deserves to feel known, valued, supported, and challenged. Our dedicated teachers, staff, families, and community partners work together to create a school where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally while developing a genuine love of learning.
Our students experience engaging, high-quality instruction across reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, and technology. Beginning with our full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten and kindergarten programs, we focus on building strong foundational skills while providing opportunities for students to explore, create, collaborate, problem-solve, and develop independence.
We recognize that every student brings unique strengths and needs to the classroom. Through a strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), our educators use student data, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to provide responsive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support. Just as importantly, we work intentionally to build relationships and create learning environments where students feel safe taking risks, making mistakes, and growing.
At DES, learning extends well beyond academics. Students have opportunities to build leadership skills, practice kindness and responsibility, participate in school and community activities, and experience the joy that comes from being part of something bigger than themselves. Our partnerships with families and the greater Duanesburg community are an important part of who we are and help make our school a truly special place.
Above all, Duanesburg Elementary School is a place where students belong, relationships matter, and every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.
Duanesburg Elementary School
165 Chadwick Road, Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-8310 (Auto-attendant)
Main Office: (518) 895-2580 or (518) 895-2310
Fax: (518) 895-2090
Kristi LaBarge, Principal
klabarge@duanesburg.org
Leah Simpson, DES Secretary
lsimpson@duanesburg.org
Kayla Largeteau, DES Attendance
klargeteau@duanesburg.org