1/18 Activity Schedule: HS Bowling @ Pella 4:00 start.
MS Boys Basketball @ Sigourney 4:15 start
HS Boys Basketball @ Washington 5:00 start JV2 followed by JV1 followed by Varsity.
Live stream available on Ottumwa Radio Sports Facebook and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtGLUCdnXeKchlbJaFh8zmg
Dear DC Elementary Parents,
Please know that Davis County Elementary School has exceeded 10% absences due to student illness for two consecutive days. As a result, the Davis County CSD Administrative Policy on Mask Wearing will be in effect at Davis County Elementary School beginning tomorrow, January 19, 2022 and through January 31, 2022. The administrative policy is attached to this message and available on the district's website.
Also please know that parents may seek an exemption for this requirement by completing the attached Student Mask Exemption Request form and returning it to the building office.
Please know that our goal is to reduce the risk of spread of illness throughout the district to help keep kids in school. While wearing a mask will not eliminate the risk of illness spread, wearing a mask can help reduce that risk.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to this matter, please contact me directly at dan.maeder@dcmustangs.com.
Sincerely,
Dan Maeder, Superintendent
DC Mask Wearing Administrative Policy - https://5il.co/145i3
DC Mask Exemption Request - https://5il.co/14fwk
Due to a shortage of personnel, please be prepared for breakfast and lunch menu changes this week. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Adults, lets face it, Middle School has changed in many ways. One of the incredible changes is the number of support programs now offered to DCMS students. No more struggling to understand the assignments at home, After School Palooza is a safe, warm space, where your student can be provided extra homework support, tutoring, or join a new club like our Lego Masters! After school snacks are provided and an activity bus is also available. We look forward to having your student join us as we head into the new semester!
Davis County Schools buses will be running on hard surfaces only on Monday, January 17. Click here for a map of the hard surface bus routes. https://5il.co/12xz1
January 15th Score Report:
GBB: DC 57 Van Buren 42
BBB: DC 72 Van Buren 67
The basketball games vs Van Buren are still on. Varsity only beginning at 4:00.
Saturday’s wrestling tournament at Centerville has been canceled.
1/14 Activity Schedule Update: This evenings JV Wrestling Tournament in Centerville has been cancelled.
The Varsity wrestling tournament on Saturday in Centerville will be moved to a noon start time.
Saturday afternoon's basketball games vs Van Buren are still on as scheduled.
A final decision will be made on Saturday morning regarding canceling. We will update social media accordingly. Stay safe Mustangs!
1/13 SCORE REPORT:
GBB: DC 58 Putnam Co. 29
BBB: DC 72 Putnam Co. 67 (OT)
Wrestling 0-2 vs EBF and Knoxville
Friday night's girls and boys basketball games at EBF have been postponed. Games are rescheduled for January 20th.
Due to the incoming weather projected from the National Weather Service and significant absences of staff and students, Davis County Schools will be canceling classes for Friday, January 14. All evening activities are also canceled for Friday night. We have not made a decision on a make-up day at this time.
The Girls JV game vs. Putnam Co. has been cancelled. There will only be Boys/Girls Varsity Basketball tonight beginning at 6:00 pm.
1/12 Score Report: Bowling.
Boys scores
Davis County 2454
Washington 2422
Sigourney 2185
Girls scores
Davis County 1954
Sigourney 1647
Washington 898
Jan. 11th Score Report: GBB. DC 31 Centerville 52. BBB. DC 44 Centerville 47
Calling all Lego Masters!
DCMS is hosting a month long Lego Masters Club as an extension of our After School Palooza. Lego Masters must bring their own Legos and build their master pieces here at school. (See details in flyer) Judging will take place on National Lego Day, January 28th, at 3:00 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. We can't wait to see our creative minds in action on Monday & Wednesday night here at DCMS!
Dear Davis County,
Please know that absences due to illness in our schools are creeping up. Please also remember that we have implemented a policy that will require students and staff to wear masks in buildings for a period of time when the absence due to illness percentage reaches 10% for 2 consecutive days.
Here are the current number of absences due to illness as compared to the 10% threshold that would trigger mask wearing in each building:
High School: Absent due to illness = 34, 10% threshold = 38
Middle School: Absent due to illness = 23, 10% threshold = 37
Elementary: Absent due to illness = 32, 10% threshold = 48
Please see the Davis County CSD's Administrative Policy on Mask Wearing in the attached letter sent to staff, students, and parents this past October.
Sincerely,
Dan Maeder, Superintendent
https://5il.co/145i3
Did you know: 8 in 10 employers say social and emotional skills are the most important to success and are also the hardest skills to find?
DCCSD is following the research! Research shows students who engage in SEL programs:
-Perform better academically
-Experience fewer conduct problems, emotional distress, and drug use
-Graduate from high school and college at higher rates
-Find gainful employment after school
-Are less likely to experience mental health disorders
-Are less likely to be involved in the juvenile justice system
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is provided to all students at DCMS in the form of Social Skills every Wednesday. Options for small groups, and more specific social skills can be offered to students as needed as well. These skills are then taught at a more advance level at DCHS, preparing each student to be the best they can be!
We look forward to practicing and strengthening our social skills into the New Year!
Resource: https://casel.org/systemic-implementation/sel-in-communities/
Jan. 10th Score Report:
Bowling: Boys. DC 2790 Fairfield 2263. Girls. DC 1808 Fairfield 1921.
Due to the statement released Friday evening by the State of Iowa OSHA director and after receiving guidance from district attorneys, Davis County will not be implementing a COVID vaccine policy on Monday night. The district will pause all efforts related to the vaccine mandate until we are advised to continue doing so by legal counsel.