July 9, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Good afternoon! I hope you and your children are enjoying a wonderful and safe summer vacation. We are pleased to share exciting news regarding the critical infrastructure progress at Dzil Libei Elementary School (DLES).

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the district received official confirmation that necessary project funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been formally identified to complete the school’s water pipeline project.

We are currently waiting for these funds to be officially transferred to the implementing organization. Once the transfer is finalized, the construction and final phase of the project to bring a permanent, operational water supply to the campus will begin immediately.

Because of this timeline, our currently projected reopening date for the campus is October 2026, pending construction and any unforeseen delays.

To ensure your child's education continues without interruption during the first quarter, please review the two options available for your family below:

Option 1: Temporary Enrollment at Tuba City Elementary
• Families who wish to enroll their children in a local brick-and-mortar classroom for the first quarter can temporarily enroll at Tuba City Elementary School.

Option 2: Remain Enrolled at Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary (with Parent Transportation)
• If you want your child to remain a student with us at Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary, they will be served via alternative accommodations.
• Morning Drop-Off: Parents must personally transport their child to Hidden Springs to catch the school bus.
• Afternoon Pick-Up: Parents will be responsible for picking up their child directly from Hidden Springs at the end of the school day.

We understand that these options may present challenges. Please know that we are fully committed to supporting your family through this transition. As we receive further updates, we will share that information with you as soon as possible.

 

We know this has been an incredibly long wait, and we deeply appreciate your resilience. I remain incredibly hopeful that our school doors will be open soon to serve the wonderful students of the Cameron and Grey Mountain communities.

If you have any questions or need assistance navigating these options, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (928) 283-1090. Thank you for your profound patience and continued support of our school family.

Warm Regards,

 

Sharlene Navaho
Dzil Libei and Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary Schools Principal