Dailard School Foundation
The Dailard School Foundation (DSF) is the 501(c)(3) non-profit parent-teacher organization that supports the community of Dailard Elementary School in the San Diego Unified School District.
For official district information, including enrollment, absences, or staff contacts, please visit the SDUSD Dailard Elementary School website.
Dolphin Pledge Drive
Dailard’s annual Dolphin Pledge Drive raises money to supplement city, state and district funds, helping provide enriching materials, technology and programs that would not be possible without your contributions. The 2026 Pledge Drive will run from August 30 – September 30.
Picture Day at Dailard
Picture Day at Dailard is always a frenzy of excitement, as students line up to create a keepsake of their development from grade to grade. Picture day at Dailard will be held on Thursday, September 10th. Make-ups will be held on Thursday, September 24th.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Calling All Dailard Alumni, Teachers, Staff & Families! Ralph C. Dailard Elementary School is turning 50! Celebrate five decades on 9/26
Dailard Attendance
Report an absence by 8:30 am online or phone
(619) 860-5900 option 1
2026/2027 School Year
The district, school staff and DSF are hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year.
Check back for updates. In the meantime, learn how to set yourself up for volunteering, or learn how to support Dailard:
See our current events below or visit our calendar to see whats coming!
Upcoming Events, Offers and Fundraisers
- Dolphin Pledge Drive – August 30 – September 30
- D.A.D.S. Monthly Meeting – Thursday, September 3
- Girl Scouts Parent Session – Thursday, September 3
- Picture Day – Thursday, September 10
- Activities & Events Meeting – Thursday, September 17
- 50th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, September 26
