DCS Weekly Update
October 18, 2021
Josh Ingle
Character Word Of Month:
CITIZENSHIP
Davis Elementary Character Spotlight
Pre-K student, Justice Richards is the Davis Elementary character recipient this week for CITIZENSHIP. Justice always follows the rules of his classroom each and every day, and is a great "citizen" to our Davis School Community. Congratulation, Justice!
Dade Health Department To Offer Flu Shots
The Dade County Health Department will visit each school to offer flu shots for students beginning this week. ONLY those students that returned the consent form should be eligible to receive the flu vaccine. The health department is scheduled to be at each school on the following dates: DMS - October 18th; DCHS - October 20th; Davis Elementary - October 22; and Dade Elementary - October 26th. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the school principal OR school nurse.
DMS Principal To Host Parent Workshop
DMS Principal, Ms. Michelle Beeler is hosting a workshop for parents on Thursday October 21st at 8AM titled: "Keeping Your Child Safe In An Internet World." If you would like more information on this event, please email Ms. Michelle Beeler at michellebeeler@dadecs.org.
Davis Pre-K Students As Community Helpers
The Pre-K students at Davis Elementary recently learned about community helpers. To celebrate the work of Community Helpers, several students recently dressed as one of their favorite. We hope to see many of them become leaders within their school and in their community. Congratulations on a job well done!
Golden Apple Award Presented to DES Teacher
Last week, WDEF News 12 presented the Golden Apple Award to Dade Elementary Teacher, Dr. Martha Plumlee. Dr. Plumlee was nominated for this award by one of her student's. We would like to THANK Dr. Plumlee for her service to the students of Dade County Schools and CONGRATULATE her on this recognition.
Probe Fair For Juniors & Seniors Held At DCHS
Recently, Dade County High School held a College and Career Probe Fair for Juniors and Seniors. Several colleges, universities, and employers from around the region were on site to engage in conversation with students about the possibilities available after high school graduation. Dade County Schools would like to THANK the students and the organizations that participated in this event.
DCHS Homecoming Theme Is: I Love The 80's
Dade County High School is celebrating homecoming week 1980's style! The DCHS Homecoming Committee and the DCHS Administration have lots of activities planned for the week and they invite you to participate as well. To see a list of events that will be happening throughout the week, please visit the DCHS Facebook Page or click HERE.
DES Fall Festival This Saturday
The DES Fall Festival will take place this Saturday, October 23rd, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Advanced ticket sales will be available October 20th-22nd. Click HERE for the full flyer with all the details.
DCS Celebrates National School Lunch Week
National School Lunch Week was celebrated October 11th - 15th. Dade County Schools would like to give a big "shout out" to the four School Nutrition Managers and the employees of the School Nutrition Program for always going above and beyond for the students of Dade County Schools!
DCHS Marching Wolverines Are SUPERIOR
The DCHS Marching Wolverines attended the "Where the Mountains Meet the Lakes" festival in Scottsboro, Alabama. The color guard received a rating of EXCELLENT and the drum majors, percussion, and band all received ratings of SUPERIOR! Flutist Kesley Hawkins also received the Best in Class Soloist award for Class AA!
DCHS Lady Wolverines In Action This Week
The DCHS Softball Team advanced to the SWEET SIXTEEN of the GHSA state playoffs by defeating the Callaway Cavaliers last week. The Lady Wolverines will host the Cook County Hornets Tuesday October 19th with game times scheduled for 5PM and 7PM. If needed, a third game will be played on Wednesday at 4PM. Ticket prices are $10 for the GHSA event(s).
The DCHS Volleyball Team recently finished regular season play as the Area 7-A/AA runner ups and now advance to the GHSA state playoffs. The Lady Wolverines will host Elite Scholars Academy on Wednesday October 20th. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30PM and tickets are $8 for the GHSA event.
OCTOBER DCS Calendar Of Events
For up-to-date events, please check the calendar as things may change or new events may be added from time to time. Click HERE to view the monthly calendar of events.
The Dade County Board of Education will hold its regular-scheduled meeting Monday, October 25, 2021 at 5:00PM. For a listing of the Dade County Board of Education's monthly meetings, please click HERE.