What an incredible start we have had to our school year! Thank you parents, students, and staff for beginning our year with a focus on health and safety while continuing to provide opportunities and experiences. This year's theme is “The Falcon Way". We are rising out of a couple of challenging years into the excitement of the future for our school district. Our hope is that this theme leads us into conversations about our core beliefs as a district, what makes us special, what we make sure we keep about that feeling as we continue to expand and grow, and where we go next. DC West is a special place. We love our big school opportunities with our small school feel! We’re going to take time to celebrate, The Falcon Way!
In gratitude,
Melissa
Dr. Melissa Poloncic
Superintendent
(402) 359 2583
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Homecoming Week at DC West |
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Homecoming Court
(left to right)
Zoe Rehberg, Natalie Taft, Alyssa Baker, Addison Hillyer, Emma Gratopp (Princess), Avery Wright (Queen), Drew McSharry (King), Joe Graham (Prince), Zach Spanke, Matthew Beck, Gavin Wood, Garrett Seaman
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We have had a week full of pride and fun! The student and staff spirit and participation during Homecoming Week has been memorable. This year's Homecoming theme has been "Kingdom of the Falcons". |
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Honoring our Alumni
DC West 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
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Mike Gitt
Valley High School
Class of 1998
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Michael McMahon
Valley High School
Class of 1998
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Ashley Martin (Williams)
Valley High School
Class of 2001
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Mason Grinvalds
DC West High School
Class of 2015
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ESSER III Funds Survey Feedback |
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Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) funds are being provided to DC West from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. The purpose of ESSER III is to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students by combating learning losses, supporting social-emotional needs and ensuring a safe return to the school environment for students.
DCWest Community Schools has submitted application for ESSER III funds to the Nebraska Department of Education. Your stakeholder input was used to write this application. Thank you for your input as this additional money will support our staff and students immensely. See the results of your input below:
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DC West Welcomes Our New Teachers and Administrator: (pictured left to right)
Ian Waterman, High School Science; Nicki Pechous, Director of Special Education; Sonya Lutze, 4th Grade; Cyndi Thomas, MS/HS Family/Consumer Science and Health; Kelsey Nabity, Elementary Math Intervention; Lindsey Boardman, MS/HS Science; Dawna Daily, MS Special Education; Bekah Hutchinson, Speech Pathologist; Mandi Stansberry, 1st Grade; Kim Bottorff, EL Special Education; Adam Loftis, MS/HS Physical Education Strength & Conditioning; Danielle Peterson, 6th Grade
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Our Family Facilitator at DC West Elementary, Sue Guerrero, has been on medical leave with cancerous brain tumors. Sue has supported our mobile foot pantry at DC West and I know many people have asked how they can provide support for Sue and her family as she battles for her health. She has sent me this link (posthope.org/sueg) for her website to keep you informed of where she is in her journey and how you can help Sue and her family.
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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 cumulative positive cases from this school year in comparison to last year at this same time.
Data reported from August 18, 2021 to October 1, 2021:
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Stay Current on
DC West Happenings
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Follow us to keep up with real time news and stories on Twitter or Facebook and at our school website dcwest.org for a calendar or important announcements.
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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.
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Thank you for being great supporters of DC West Community Schools! Stay informed with Community Connections each month. |
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DC West Community Schools
401 Pine St, PO Box 378, Valley, NE 68064
PH: 402-359-2583
Fax: 402-359-4371
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