Update: The wiring issue is resolved and school is proceeding as normal. We want to make sure you are informed about any issues as quickly as possible. Your students' safety is our number one priority.
We plan to have a great rest of the day!
Attention DMS parents:
The Fire Department is on campus at DMS with a wiring situation. The situation is under control and there is no safety issue. We will update you as more information is available.
We are so excited to see our students tomorrow! Let's have the best year yet! See you tomorrow!
The highlight of Institute was Mrs. Margie Jackson! Thank you for reminding us that we can LEAN on each other this school year! We are a team and have a common goal...Maximize student learning to promote successful citizens (and have a little fun while we are at it!)
https://youtu.be/DQ57DxUB5F4
Happening today! Our community goes above and beyond to support our students! Thank you!
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Demopolis City Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menus are on the website!
Menus for all four schools are available.
Click below to find them:
https://www.dcsedu.com/page/menus
Don't forget you can access the calendar and menus from the Demopolis City Schools App! Menus are located under the Documents tab/Departments and Services/Child Nutrition/Menus.
There was lots going on around here today! From schedule pickups to Math teachers at US Jones engaging in professional development to brand new furniture being delivered at Westside. Demopolis City Schools was buzzing! We are so excited to see our students soon!!!
Demopolis City Schools has some changes on the horizon. Tonight, at a special called board meeting, DCS board members approved a contract with Dr. Bobby Hathcock to serve as Interim Superintendent. Dr. Hathcock spoke, thanking the board for this opportunity. He assured those in attendance that his door is open, that he will put his heart into this role, and that he is excited to begin. The board also approved contracts for Brandi Smith to serve as the Westside Elementary School Principal, Elizabeth Fleming as U.S. Jones Elementary School Principal, and Allene Jones as Demopolis Middle School Principal, effective August 1, 2024. With these changes, we are confident that the faculty and staff in this system are committed to our students and making this the best year yet.
A complete version of this meeting's minutes will be posted on the District website as soon as they are available.
For the 2024-25 school year, Demopolis City Schools has implemented a new cell phone and personal device policy. Yondr pouches, a lockable cell phone pouch, will be distributed to all DMS and DHS students to store their personal devices throughout the school day. The pouch will remain in the possession of the individual student throughout the day and will be unlocked upon dismissal. If a student forgets their pouch, they should immediately go to the office. Their phone will be stored for the remainder of the day. If a student damages their pouch, a $30 replacement fee will be charged.
Check out this video to better understand how the Yondr pouches will be used,
https://youtu.be/D7rtiERAZcU
CELL PHONE OR PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY
Cell phones and/or personal devices are not allowed to be on at any of the DCS schools during the normal school day (8-3). At DMS and DHS, electronic devices are to be kept in the personal pouches supplied by the school at all times during the school day.
The following guidelines apply to all students at the middle and high schools:
Pouches Locked 8-3 except for medical reasons pre-approved and signed by the nurse.
Phones are to be locked in the administrators office if you do not bring a pouch. This should be
taken care of immediately upon arrival to school by the student. $30 to replace lost or destroyed pouch
See Class III consequences for violations of policy
“Personal devices” include, but are not limited to, cell phones (including mobile hotspot functionality), smart watches/fitness trackers (i.e. Gizmos, Apple watches, FitBits, etc…), iPods/tablets, computers, handheld gaming systems, any other devices that connect to a cellular/WiFi network, and earbuds/headphones/speakers (wired or bluetooth).
Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cell phones. Demopolis City Schools shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of a cell phone. Personally owned technology devices should not be connected to the Demopolis City Schools data network.
Congratulations to DCS Chief School Financial Officer, Morgan Nelson for the completion of the Alabama Association of School Business Officials Professional Certificate Program!
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Demopolis City Schools accepted the resignation of Superintendent Tony Willis tonight at the July Board meeting. While we are saddened by this news, we are confident that the district will continue to thrive and achieve great success in the future. The school board will appoint an interim superintendent shortly and begin the search for a new superintendent who will continue to build on the strong foundation that Demopolis City Schools is built upon. Thank you, Mr. Willis for your time here at Demopolis City Schools.
More Board Highlights will be available soon.
July Board Meeting will be tonight @ 5:15pm.
Happy 4th of July from Demopolis City Schools!
Demopolis City Schools will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
We will resume normal summer office hours Monday, July 8.
Demopolis City Schools is hiring NURSE substitutes. If you are interested, contact Kate Lee @ (334)289-0294 Ext 5242.
Demopolis City Schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
We will resume our regular schedule on June 20th.
DCS would like our community to be involved in the process of the revision of the Code of Conduct for the 2024-25 school year. You will find a link below with a copy of the first reading and opportunity to send feedback. We appreciate any input our community has to help make Demopolis City Schools the very best it can be.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzcYa3mTxlGEqrVOseTqKbyCT22loJnicdqYmUMEjuhlhskA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Board Meeting Today
Monday, June 10, 2024
DHS Tiger Football is hosting a Youth Football Camp June 10-11, 2024 from 6-7:15 pm. Admission is free. The camp will be held at the DMS Football Field. Players will be required to bring an authorization form with them in order to participate. Forms will be at the front office of each school or you can download and print it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bN175NwCZQMWif9sbZ2jocoSQgaK2-Sq/view?usp=sharing
FYI: WCCS Dual Enrollment students
