At Dallas F. Nicholas, Sr., Elementary School, children and families are our priority. It is our vision to create lifelong learners who will become responsible citizens through experiences that promote higher education and expose students to opportunities that will lead them to viable careers. It is our goal to give students and families everything they need to position themselves for success. We focus on developing the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally. Our school community promotes an environment where learning is exciting and rewarding.

As a part of this year’s Annual Review process, on January 14, 2026, the Board voted to defer a decision on the recommendation to close Dallas Nicholas, Sr. Elementary School and combine with Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School until the 2026-27 school year. This means that Dallas Nicholas will remain open for the remainder of this school year and next, and will continue to enroll students for next school year. The Board also deferred the decision on a related recommendation to reconfigure the grade bands of Margaret Brent from pre-k through 8 to pre-k through five until next school year. To learn more about this year’s Annual Review recommendations, the Board’s decision-making process, and the outcomes of the vote, please visit City Schools’ Annual Review of Schools landing page.