A message from Demopolis City Schools:
DCS athletics started off last week, Tuesday, Sept 5, with DMS, DHS JV, and DHS Varsity Volleyball all winning their matches! 3 Teams/3 Wins! DMS Football came a little short of a victory the same night against Greensboro MS. Wednesday, DMS Volleyball continued the winning streak against GMS, giving them a 6-0 season so far! DHS JV won both sets Thursday against SHS JV, but fell to MA JV. Friday night lights came with a huge victory for the DHS Tigers over Selma High School with a 40-0 score. Saturday brought more successes for the athletes with DHS Varsity Volleyball winning against TCHS and HCHS then Cross Country showing out at Okatibbee Park in Mississippi. Richard Lessman finished 1st overall while DHS ladies made two top ten appearances as Sara Beth Smith finished 5th and Hattie Hurst 8th in the girls division. DHS boys placed 4th for Varsity Boys and 3rd for Varsity Girls. Way to go DCS athletes! You are making us PROUD! GO TIGERS!
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. #SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceAwareness #theDemopDifference
Dates for scheduled Budget Hearings have been set for Sept. 11 and 12.
Way to go US Jones third graders!
DCS thanks all employees and our community for working hard to support our students!
Covering All Corners:
Thank you Demopolis Police Department for covering all of the corners and more last night at the football game. Your presence and commitment to ensure the safety and security of our community was truly appreciated. Your unwavering vigilance allowed everyone in attendance to enjoy the game without worry, knowing that they were in capable hands. You always go above and beyond to keep our students and community safe. DCS appreciates YOU! #thedemopolisdifference
DCS will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
Faculty will return Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a Data Day.
Students will return Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wallace Community College -Demopolis Campus marked a pivotal moment in the institution's history, ensuring the continued collaboration with the Demopolis City School System's dual enrollment program and the advancement for workforce development in Marengo County. As the ribbon was ceremoniously cut, the event resonated with the spirit of partnership highlighting the college's commitment to providing students with enriched learning opportunities. Demopolis City Schools representatives were on hand for the celebration.
Pictured are Superintendent Tony Willis, DHS Assistant Principal Virginia Goodlett, CTE Director Connie Davis, DCS Board Member Carolyn Moore, DCS Career Coach Brandi Dannelly, and CTE Teacher Charles Jones.
Demopolis City Schools would like to congratulate four exceptional young ladies who have achieved a perfect score on the Math portion of the ACAP test. These ladies took the ACAP last spring with scores being released this school year. Their achievement stands as a testament to their commitment to academic excellence and their talent in the realm of mathematics. Students pictured with and congratulated by Superintendent Tony Willis are Yamilet Galvan, 7th grade DMS (tested in 6th grade at DMS); Ava Dussett, 5th grade USJ (tested in 4th grade at USJ); Camilla Stokes, 4th Grade USJ (tested in 3rd grade at USJ); and Paisley Lawrence, 3rd grade USJ (tested in 2nd grade at WES.) Their achievement not only brings honor to themselves but also serves as an inspiration to all of DCS as we strive for excellence.
We also acknowledge the educators, mentors, and parents whose guidance and support have played an integral role in nurturing these young minds. Together, they have cultivated an environment where ambition thrives and potential knows no bounds. #thedemopolisdifference
*Picture was taken at the soon to be NEW entrance of US Jones Elementary School.
DMS seventh graders kicked off the American Character Program Friday. Check out the link below to see how students will participate in projects to help solve real world issues in their community!
https://libertylearning.org/liberty-learning-news/demopolis-middle-school-7th-graders-are-surrounded-by-goodcharacters-at-their-american-character-program-kickoff/
DHS Volleyball started the week off with a win against Hale Co, but fell to UCS in a close match this past Thursday. They traveled to Prattville Saturday and came home with two wins and one loss in pool play. The loss was to the number one seed in bracket play. Great start to season VB!
DHS Varsity Football won its season opener against American Christian Academy 29-20!
DHS Cross Country went for a run early Saturday morning and came home with the girls team placing 2nd and boys team placing 5th. Sara Beth Smith placed 4th overall. Richard Lessman placed 2nd overall breaking the high school’s 5K record with a time of 17:16!!! GO TIGERS!
We are gearing up for our fourth week of school and germs are on the rise! Before they get out of hand, let's take some proactive steps to protect our student's health.
Safety drills have been completed.
Safety drills will be conducted today at all four schools.
#thedemopolisdifference
#donotbealarmed
#prevention
There were several highlights from tonight’s Board of Education meeting. First, Demopolis City Schools was named a National Beta District of Distinction because of our commitment to academic excellence, leadership development and service involvement. National Beta has over 500,000 active members and 9,000 clubs both nationally and internationally. This is a prestigious honor. Districts who receive this award induct qualifying students in all eligible grades, 4th-12th. US Jones, Demopolis Middle, and Demopolis High were presented with plaques tonight honoring their chapters. US Jones sponsors are Jennifer Helms, Emily Windham, and Jennifer Bedsole. Demopolis Middle School sponsors are AJ Etheridge and Amanda Smith. DHS sponsor is Rachel White. Thank you for your commitment to Beta and DCS students.
Next, our upward trend in student achievement continues as ACAP scores for ELA and for Math both increased for this year over last year. College and Career Ready is at an all time high of 95% and ACT average scores are up over a half a point.
Connie Davis, DCS CTE Director, was selected to serve as the Director of the Association of Career Tech Administrators for CLAS in 2023-24.
Finally, DCS board members were recognized for achieving higher levels of training. Betsy Stephens achieved a Level 2 Certificate by the Alabama Association of School Boards. Harris Hurst received a Level 4 Certificate and Carolyn Moore received a Masters 5th year certificate.
We are thankful for their commitment to make our system the best it can be. Demopolis City Schools is achieving excellence each and every day.
Welcome to DCS!
Welcome to DCS!
Welcome to DCS!
What a great night to be a TIGER!
