Demopolis City Schools

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!!!

about 1 year ago, Demopolis City Schools

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.

about 1 year ago, Demopolis City Schools

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.