DCS Weekly Update
September 18, 2023
Character Word Of Month:
RESPECT
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DES HOSTS TITLE I LITERACY NIGHTS |
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Last week, Dade Elementary School held 'DES CAMP READ-A-LOT' for students and their families. These literacy activities were designed to engage parents and allow students to demonstrate reading strategies for their families. DES Principal, Ms. Melissa Valtierra would like to thank all of the students and their families that were able to participate! #TeamDadeGa.
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DAVIS STUDENTS SHOW THEIR SCHOOL SPIRIT |
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Last Friday was 'Luau Day' at Davis Elementary! These students participated in the DCHS school spirit theme to show their Wolverine support! BIG SHOUT-OUT to Ms. Ashley Gibson for capturing this group photo of her 5th-grade students. #TeamDadeGa.
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DMS NOW ACCEPTING REACH APPLICATIONS |
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The REACH Scholarship application is now open for DMS 8th-grade students. Applications are available in the front office at DMS and the deadline to apply is September 29, 2023. This is a great opportunity and two DMS 8th grade students will be awarded the scholarship! To learn more about the REACH Scholarship, visit the website at http://reachga.org/. For more information on the application process, please contact DMS Principal, Ms. Michelle Beeler.
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DMS LADY WOLVERINES TAKES 5th-PLACE |
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On Saturday, the DMS cross-country teams traveled to Ringgold, GA, and competed against Baylor, Heritage, Lafayette, Trion, Cartersville, Rockmart, and more. Overall, the Lady Wolverines placed 5th. Pictured above from left to right are Kaley Pardue, Kadence Castleberry, Sydney Warnock, Lily Norris, Anniston Thompson, Coach Lauren Ambrose, Hazel Grace Taylor, Abigail Hisle, Abby Cavendar, Jorga Hogan, Kaelin Ledding, Emma Hayes, and Morgan Mentzer. CONGRATULATIONS on a strong finish! 👏👊 💪 #TeamDadeGa.
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DMS SOFTBALL CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT |
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The DMS Lady Wolverines are headed to post-season play. They defeated Lafayette Middle School last week 14 - 2 earning their spot in the NGAC conference tournament. Tournament play will begin Wednesday, September 26th and the Lady Wolverines will enter the tournament as the number six seed. CONGRATULATIONS ladies and GOOD LUCK in the tournament! 👏 👊 💪 🥎 #TeamDadeGa.
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DCHS SOFTBALL TEAM HITTING ON ALL CYLINDERS |
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The DCHS Lady Wolverines are 'hitting on all cylinders'. Last week, they defeated the Lady Dragons of Pepperell High School in extra innings and secured the eighth win of their last nine games. 🥎 💪🔥 To read more, click HERE.
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GaDOE TO LAUNCH TUTORING PROGRAM |
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The Georgia Department of Education is offering new tutoring resources to students in grades K-12 during the 2023-2024 school year as part of its overall strategy to continue addressing lost learning opportunities. To read more, click HERE.
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NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 9th-11th |
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EARLY RELEASE & PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES |
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On October 12, 2023, DCS will host Parent / Teacher Conference Day. Students will attend school half-day and conferences will begin soon after students are released. Release times will be 3 hours sooner than a normal school day. Each school will be sending home additional information very soon! |
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Be sure to check out DC Connect, a two-way communication tool so that you can let us know how we are doing! If you want to leave a compliment for a staff member, provide us with a suggestion, or if you have a question, you may do so by filling out the electronic form HERE. Someone from our TEAM will get back to you!
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DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2022 ANNUAL REPORT |
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Be sure to check out Dade County Schools 2022 Annual Report. The Annual Report is aligned with our strategic plan and highlights the achievements of our students, staff, and the Dade County Governance Team. Dade County Schools would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors and our community stakeholders for their continued support. In addition, DCS extends a special "shout-out" to Ms. Kristin Barrett, our DCS Social Worker, for developing the annual report. Ms. Barrett's graphic art skills are amazing.
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For up-to-date events, please be sure to check the district calendar as scheduled events may change or new events may be added. Click HERE to view the event calendar.
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The Dade County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Dade County Board of Education building located at 52 Tradition Lane Trenton, GA. 30752. For a listing of the Dade County Board of Education's monthly meetings, please click HERE.
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