Superintendent's Office

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year

Dear Dunkirk City School District Families,

Welcome back! As we open our doors for another school year, I want you to know how honored we are to serve your children and your families. Each student who enters our buildings brings unique gifts, dreams, and potential, and we are committed to nurturing every one of them.

Our new ONE Dunkirk logo, featuring our iconic lighthouse, represents exactly who we are - a beacon of support, guidance, and unwavering commitment to every student in our care. Just as the lighthouse has stood strong through countless storms, we stand ready to support your children through every challenge and celebrate every success along their educational journey.

This year, we embrace a simple but powerful belief: every student can learn, grow, and thrive. We see the strength in our diversity, the potential in every child, and the importance of working together as one community. Whether your child is just starting in our universal pre-kindergarten or preparing for graduation, we are here to meet them where they are and help them reach where they want to go.

To our families, you are our partners in this important work. Your trust means everything to us, and we look forward to building strong relationships that support your children's success both in and out of the classroom.

As ONE Dunkirk, we are excited about the year ahead and the incredible things we will accomplish together.

Welcome home,

Brian Swatland
Superintendent
Dunkirk City School District