COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
We are thankful that we can get back to most of the parent and guest activities that we have been missing for more than a year. Just about a year ago, many of the celebrations or gatherings were unable to happen due to COVID. We are grateful that once again our students can perform in front of their favorite people and our families and community are again coming through our doors to events. This is something that we appreciate about "The Falcon Way".

In gratitude,
Melissa

Dr. Melissa Poloncic
Superintendent
(402) 359 2583
A New Look at DC West
Recently, the Board of Education approved an exterior maintenance project that allowed the Middle/High School building to receive a fresh new look. One of the goals in our district facility updates has been to maintain the building envelope to be water tight and insulated. The metal roof, kalwall, and EIFS trim on the building had aged and were not as efficient as they could be. A maintenance project that included sealing and painting the metal roof, replacing the EIFS with metal panels, and replacing the kalwall on the north gym began in the summer and just wrapped up this month. The maintenance of these items also allowed the district to change the color of the former blue metal roofing to a more updated look in charcoal gray. We feel fortunate to have budget in our depreciation fund that can support maintenance projects such as this.
Honoring our Falcons
Congratulations to DC West Elementary Music Teacher, Ms. Kaitlin Beck (pictured left) is named Outstanding Young Music Alumni Award Recipient at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ms. Beck was also recently selected from hundreds of applicants to present at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference.
Sam White recognized by ServeNebraska as an Outstanding Young Leader
Avery Wright, Recipient of the Heisman High School Scholarship~ recognizing and rewarding the nation's most esteemed high school senior scholar-athletes
Avery was also named a 2022 National Merit Semifinalist making her DC West's 1st National Merit Semifinalist
Falcons' Fall Sports Success
The DC West Falcons Athletics had an incredible Fall Sports season. We would like to congratulate all of our student athletes and their coaches for all of their dedication and passion that led to successful seasons for all. Several individuals from the teams will be receiving individual awards from the conference and state, we will be announcing those in months ahead.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Winner: Logan View Invite

NCC Conference 3rd Place

C-1 District 3rd Place Finish~ State Qualifier
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Winner: Logan View Invite, Arlington Invite, Ashland-Greenwood Invite

NCC Conference Champions

C-1 District Title (3rd straight)~ State Qualifier

Placed 4th as a team at the State Cross Country Meet
SOFTBALL

Winner: West Point Tournament

Ended the year with a winning season 17-11 overall
VOLLEYBALL

Winner: Louisville Invite

3rd Place NCC Conference Tournament

Ended the year with a winning season 21-9 overall and 8-1 in league
FOOTBALL

Ended the year with a winning season 5-4 overall
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COVID19 at DC West

We have continued to update you weekly on cumulative positive cases of our staff and students at DC West. As a part of the monthly Community Connections, I will update you on the monthly cumulative positive cases from this school year in comparison to last year at this same time.

Data reported from August 18, 2021 to October 28, 2021:

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MISSION
Douglas County West Community Schools creates passionate learners by maximizing student achievement through dynamic learning experiences, which inspire and provide a quality education for all students, within a safe and community-supported environment.
Thank you for being great supporters of DC West Community Schools! Stay informed with Community Connections each month.
DC West Community Schools
401 Pine St, PO Box 378, Valley, NE 68064
PH: 402-359-2583
Fax: 402-359-4371