JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL

Ramsey School District is excited to announce the official launch of the Ramsey Alumni Association!

Visit RamseyAlumni.com to register today - and learn more about exciting events happening this fall! 🍂🐏

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a new school year—fresh faces, new adventures, full bookshelves, and that unmistakable back-to-school buzz! 🥰 Our 5th graders are stepping up as the leaders of Dater, ready to show kindness and set an example. 💛💙 And our 4th graders are settling right in, bringing their smiles, energy, and personalities to our Dater family. We couldn’t be happier to have them here! ✨

Our Dater teachers are so excited to welcome their new students tomorrow! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for the ice cream treats 🍦, our incredible custodians for getting everything spick, span & school-year ready 🧹, our administrative assistants for keeping all the pieces in place ❤️, and our Technology Department for making sure we’re plugged in and ready to go! 💻 The classrooms are ready. The teachers are ready. The excitement is REAL. 🥳 Now all we need is YOU! 🎒🍎 ✨ Here’s to a SWEET start to an amazing school year! ✨

Happy 250th Fourth of July, Ramsey! 🇺🇸

The Ramsey School District is proud to honor the enduring spirit of freedom that shapes our country. We are incredibly grateful for our Rams family and the community we build together every single day. 💙🐑

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and spectacular Independence Day!

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and father figures in our Ram community. 💙

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with relaxation, joy, and family.

Congratulations to our 5th graders, who were proudly clapped out of Dater School for the very last time! As they close this chapter and officially become 6th graders, we celebrate all they have accomplished and the memories they have made along the way. We wish them and their families a wonderful summer filled with relaxation, adventure, laughter, and fun! ☀️🎉📚

Happy Juneteenth!
Ramsey School District commemorates Freedom Day and honors the spirit of resilience, unity, and progress. Wishing our community, team, and friends a day filled with reflection and celebration.

5Gesualdo/Thomson & 5Modesto/ Azouri experiencing the garden they worked so hard to create for Dater School! 🌸🌷🌻🌼🌹

Our 5th grade students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to work by designing original creations in Tinkercad and bringing them to life with 3D printing. They were incredibly engaged throughout the entire process, showing enthusiasm, perseverance, and innovation every step of the way. We are so proud of their hard work and the amazing designs they created!

Where will 5Davidson be in 20 years??? Hopefully all their dreams come true!

Students in 4O'Rourke are already beginning to prepare for next year's TED Talks. This sneak preview is designed to spark curiosity, encourage deeper thinking, and provide students with meaningful ideas to reflect on over the summer as they get ready for the exciting challenges of fifth grade.

5Gesualdo/Thomson & 5Modesto/Azouri did great work on their science projects which tied into their year long, hands on investigation of composting and its benefits. Thank you to the RPEF for helping to make this possible.

The talent show was so much fun to watch! Congratulations to the brave, confident, and talented students who got up on stage and performed! 

5Wissell enjoyed our class trip to the New Weis Center!

Our 5th graders recently visited Smith Middle School to learn more about the school culture, explore classes, and get a glimpse of what middle school will be like. Students had the opportunity to meet staff, tour the building, and ask questions about the exciting opportunities that await them. The visit helped ease any nerves and make the transition to middle school feel more familiar and comfortable. Everyone had a great time and left even more excited to begin their journey at Smith this September!

The 5th grade field trip to the New Weis Center brought exploration, creativity, problem solving and curiosity to our students. 5Jezequel loved the stream exploration!

Mrs. Lawley’s 5th Grade Book Club had an amazing field trip to Wandell Elementary School! Students shared lunch, discussed their book in mixed groups with Dater and Wandell students, enjoyed recess together, toured the school, and were treated to an incredible final dress rehearsal of High School Musical Jr. 🎭📚 The day was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and growing friendships that will make the transition to Smith Middle School even more exciting in just a few short months. We’re so grateful to our Wandell hosts for such a welcoming and memorable experience!

Students in 5Gesualdo/Thomson helped display their homeroom's posters promoting positive behaviors during recess.

Our school safety drill was a tremendous success, and students did an outstanding job following procedures with maturity and focus. Staff members were exceptionally prepared and worked together seamlessly to ensure all students were transported efficiently from Dater to Smith in a timely manner. Thank you to the Ramsey Police Department for their partnership and support in helping make the drill run safely and smoothly, and for helping us strengthen our preparedness as a school community. 🦺🚔👏🏼

Students from 5Johnstone had an amazing day out in the sun last week on their field trip! One of the best parts of our field trip was exploring the stream as we searched for creatures to test the water quality and learn about our local ecosystem. What a fantastic way to connect with nature! 🐸☀️