For Parents

Greetings Parents,

Let me introduce myself

I would like to take a minute and introduce myself to you. My name is Shawn Veitch, and I will be serving as the principal of Dutton Elementary. I have experienced so many great things about Dutton and look forward to continuing the same programs that have made Dutton Elementary such a great place to learn. I have been in the field of education for ten years. I taught 5th grade at West Elementary in Lakewood for one year before coming to Caledonia. I taught 7th grade math and science at Duncan Lake Middle School for six years, and was the head wrestling coach for five years. In 2012-2013, I was the assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School which taught me a lot on how to be an administrator.  

My family

I have been here at Dutton Elementary since 2014 and look forward to MANY more years!  My wife, Lindsay, and I reside in Caledonia with our two sons, Evan and Ian.  We also have two dogs, Ella and William. Lindsay teaches 8th grade Social Studies and Language Arts at Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia. In my free time, I love the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, hunting and fly fishing. But most importantly, my wife and I love watching and supporting the Michigan State Spartans and the Detroit Tigers!

My main goals

One of my main goals as principal is taking care of our staff at Dutton so that they, in turn, take good care of the children entrusted to us. We have an excellent staff at Dutton Elementary. You will not find a more caring and dedicated group of professional educators. We will take good care of your children.

The success of Dutton

The success of Dutton Elementary is a direct reflection of the support of you, the parents. We always need your help and will have various opportunities and needs for volunteers throughout the school year. Please contact the office or myself if you would like to lend a hand.

I look forward to a great school year.  Please let me know if I can be of any help.

Shawn Veitch, Principal
Dutton Elementary

District & Family Resources

Find helpful districtwide information and resources for CCS students and families.

• Caledonia Resource Center
• Community Events
• District Attendance Policy
• District Resources & Support
• Emergency & Weather Notifications
• Food Service & School Meals
• Mental Health Resources
• Safety & Security
• School Nurses & Health Services
• Schools of Choice
• Volunteering
• YMCA Before & After School Care

Student Handbooks

The CCS District Student Handbook provides district-wide information, policies, procedures, and expectations for all students and families. Each school also publishes a supplemental building handbook with information specific to that school, including building procedures, expectations, and programs.

Together, the District Student Handbook and your school’s building handbook serve as the official guide for students and families.

Annual Handbook Acknowledgement
Parents/guardians are required to review both the District Student Handbook and their student’s building handbook each school year. As part of the annual PowerSchool registration process, parents/guardians must acknowledge that they have read and understand the information provided in the handbooks.

District Student Handbook

DE Building Handbook

School Information & Resources

Calendars & Schedules

• District Calendar
• Tuition-Based Preschool & PreK Calendar

School Supply Lists

• Young Fives
• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade

PowerSchool Student/Parent Portal

• PowerSchool Parent Portal Login
• PowerSchool Support Page
• PowerSchool District Code: GHDL

Destiny Library Catalog

Caledonia Community Schools uses Destiny, an online library catalog that allows students and families to access school library resources from home.

How to Log In

1. Open the Destiny Library Catalog using the link below.
2. Select your child's school.
3. Click Log In in the upper-right corner.
4. Enter your student's login information:

• Username: FirstNameLastName (no spaces)
• Password: Student ID number

Access the Destiny Library Catalog

Birthday Book Club

Celebrate your child's birthday by donating a book to the Dutton Elementary library for just $5! Your child will be the first to check out their selected book, which will include a special label recognizing their donation.

Browse available books in the library or visit Destiny Library Catalog → Catalog → Resource Lists → Public Lists to view Birthday Book Club selections.

Dutton Elementary Behavior Matrix

S.C.O.T.S.

At Dutton Elementary, we follow S.C.O.T.S. expectations throughout our school.

S.C.O.T.S. stands for:

• Safe
• Cooperative
• On Task
• Trustworthy
• Self-Controlled

These expectations help students understand what positive behavior looks like in different areas of our school.

Behavior Matrix at a Glance

Printable Version

Prefer a printable copy?

Download the Dutton Elementary Behavior Matrix PDF
The information contained in the PDF is also available in accessible text on this resource document.

Family Engagement Plan & Grade-Level Compacts

We believe strong partnerships between families and schools help students succeed. Our Family Engagement Plan and grade-level compacts outline how families, teachers, and students can work together to support learning and student success.

View the resources below:

Family Engagement Plan
Kindergarten Compact
1st Grade Compact
2nd Grade Compact
3rd Grade Compact
4th Grade Compact