Welcome to DCS!
DCS administration presented team jerseys to 30 new faculty members at the 2023 institute Tuesday, Aug. 1. In addition to the new faculty members' jerseys, Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent and Dr. Tonya Chestnut, State Board of Education District 5 Representative and President ProTempore were presented jerseys to commemorate their visit. #demopdifference #gotigers #teamDCS
Welcome to DCS!
Demopolis City Schools 2023-2024 school year has officially begun with 267 faculty members returning today for the DCS Institute. Superintendent Tony Willis opened the meeting with a welcome, followed by an invocation and inspiration by DCS Board Chairman, Harris Hurst. Demopolis City Schools Foundation Director Margaret Anne Gilchrist announced the 2022-2023 SchoolFestwinner, Westside Elementary, as the school that raised the most funds for the Foundation this past year. She also announced the Hugh Lloyd Foundation Award recipient, Kristy Smith. Next up were the coveted school awards: Highest Teacher Attendance Award - US Jones Highest Student Attendance Award - DMS Clean Campus Award - US Jones Service with a Smile Award - DHS Safest Campus Award - Westside Highest student growth-secondary- 8th grade DMS Highest student growth elementary-2nd grade Westside Master Chef Award - DHS Jerseys were passed out to each new member of the TEAM and then Mr. Willis continued the meeting with an update on the Demopolis Difference, highlighting achievements made throughout the year. He then introduced guests, Jason Swann, ALSDE, Angela Martin, Deputy State Superintendent, Dr. Tonya Chestnut, Alabama State Board Representative for District 5, and Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent. Dr. Chestnut raved that Demopolis was a system that was "all in!" Dr. Mackey was the keynote speaker and tasked DCS to remember those with learning gaps, constantly look for areas students need us, and to keep doing what we do. He reminded the faculty of the state motto: Every child, every chance, every day! Our obligation is to give opportunities for every child in our schools. DCS does just that and will continue! It's a great day to be a TIGER!
Demopolis City Schools 2023-2024 Institute starts soon! It's time to pass out the jerseys and awards! Which schools will take home the trophies this year? We shall see!
Demopolis City Schools welcomes back faculty for the 2023-2024 school year today! We are excited and expecting a great year for all four campuses! Go Tigers!
New employees gathered today for a welcome by Superintendent Tony Willis and training for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you AEA for treating everyone to breakfast and door prizes during the morning session. Our new DCS employees are ready to take on the mission set forth by our system to maximize student learning and produce successful citizens. Welcome to the TEAM!
Get ready! We are preparing for an amazing year! DCS teachers attending Advanced Sound Wall training today in Tuscaloosa.
Demopolis City Schools representatives are preparing for the upcoming school year at the 2023 MEGA Conference in Mobile, AL.
We see you Mrs. Rachel White! Check out this article written by AL.com about her students achieving the goal of a 100% pass rate for the AP Literature exam! #demopdifference #dhs https://www.al.com/educationlab/2023/07/alabama-teacher-hits-goal-of-all-ap-students-passing-exams.html?utm_campaign=thebirminghamnews_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1nK3uRTX2V1RZuliUgIqeyIe619VOwtWay7tfp2u1NL6VTekPwS-O8I0c_aem_Ae0agtTvG8RASznwaO6pzQ0XH1-TgYkwk68STTZZbpQbjw_Ofs1qAhzZV8GepudoNKM&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Congratulations to Jane Wright. So proud for you!
Good luck to all our student athletes!
Football Meeting tonight, May 1st.
So proud of these students and the work that is represented by such an accomplishment! Congratulations!
Tomorrow is the Big Day. Juniors report to D Hall for the ACT test at 7:45 on Tuesday, March 14th.
April 14th is the deadline for seniors to turn in Community Service hours. See Mrs. Spiller.
Come out and support our students in their production of Finding Nemo!
Good afternoon
Due to the high risk of severe weather tomorrow afternoon we will be dismissing school at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 16th.
Please send your students in the morning as we have plenty of learning to do but make plans to pick them up at 11.
Thank you and have a great evening!
325 elementary students from US Jones Elementary & Westside Elementary School came together to kick off the Super Citizen Program for 2023. We love seeing enthusiasm regarding become a better citizen - it makes for a better future!
So proud of our students and the faculty and staff that have made our CTE Program so strong. DECA State President Ben Turberville visits Montgomery along with CTE leaders Kelly Gandy and Courtney Kerby. Congratulations! Well deserved recognition!
