Dear Davis County Parents and Community,
This morning the district went into what we call a “soft lockdown” and did not allow anyone to enter or leave the middle school and elementary buildings for about an hour. We took this precautionary measure because of a safety concern involving a threat made by a student yesterday who did not come to school this morning as expected. This student is now in the custody of the Bloomfield Police Department and no longer poses a threat. We have returned to our normal building safety posture which includes controlled access to the buildings.
We will be working closely with the authorities to ensure this student will not pose a threat to the safety and well being of anyone at school in the future.
Please know again that actions the district took this morning we’re precautionary and part of our Emergency Operations Plan designed to maximize efforts to ensure safety for our students, staff, and guests. Thank you to the Bloomfield Police Department for their quick response and cooperation in this matter.
We will continue to be vigilant in our planning and emergency response efforts to support our number one priority of SAFETY.
Please direct any questions you might have to the superintendent’s office.
Sincerely,
Dan Maeder, Superintendent
Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule today, Thursday, October 31. All early morning activities are cancelled for today.
The photography club meeting at the high school that was scheduled for after school today has been postponed due to potential weather conditions. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Jr. Optimists Club are selling Homecoming Mums! Due to the late notice, we only have 50 to sell - first come first serve!! They are $10 each. Email Michelle Grove at michelle.grove@dcmustangs.com, or call the high school office at 641-664-2200 ext 1132 to order yours today! They will be delivered Thursday afternoon to the high school, and distributed from there!
Go Mustangs!!
Next week is Homecoming week! Below you will find this year's Homecoming Week schedule! Also, if you are looking to put a float in the parade this year, please contact Caci Brus in the high school office at 641-664-2200 ext 1132. Parade lineup will begin at 12:45 on Arkansas Ave, with the parade beginning at 1:30. Lineup is first come, first serve! Let's Go Mustangs! DCHS Homecoming Week October 6th – 13th This year’s theme is: Deck the Demons Monday, October 7th Dress Up Day: Marvel Day_(Superhero Day) Student Council Window Decorating on the square 9th Volleyball @ EBF 5:00 p.m. JV Football @ EBF 6 p.m. Swimming @ Ottumwa 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8th Dress Up Day: Senior Citizen Day Cross Country @ Centerville 4:30 p.m. 9th, JV, V Volleyball @ Centerville 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 9th Dress Up Day: Decade Day Powder Puff Game 6 p.m. Mustang Stadium Mustang Games 6:45 p.m. Mustang Softball Field Bonfire 8:30 p.m in east gravel parking lot of the high school. Thursday, October 10th Dress Up Day: Career Day Homecoming Coronation 7 p.m. High School Gymnasium Friday, October 11th Dress Up Day: Mustang Pride Day 12:30 Dismissal for High School ONLY 1:30 Homecoming Parade Varsity Football HOME vs Albia 7 p.m. Homecoming Dance to follow game in HS cafeteria -12p.m. Saturday, September 12th 9th Volleyball @ Burlington 9 a.m. JV Volleyball @ Mediapolis 9 a.m. Varsity Volleyball @ HOME (Mutchler Center) 8:30 a.m. Sunday October 13th Student Downtown Window Clean-Up
Reminder: ALICE parent meeting tonight (Thursday, October 3) at 6:30PM in the Middle School Commons. All parents welcome!
There have been a couple of changes for the High School Homecoming festivities! The bonfire will be in the east gravel parking lot of the high school this year following the Mustang Games on Wednesday, October 9th! This will allow for less traveling, and hopefully more attendance!
Also, we have added on a rescheduled cross country meet to Thursday, October 10th. This will mean we will push back the start time of the Homecoming Coronation from 7 to approximately 7:45 or 8 pm to allow all of those athletes to attend!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the High School office at 641-664-2200 ext 1132.
The parent meeting about ALICE training will not take place tomorrow (Monday) night. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 3 at 6:30PM in the Middle School Commons.
In an effort to help the city conserve energy due to recent power issues, the school will not be running air conditioners on Monday. Because of our effort and the high temperatures expected, Davis County Schools will be dismissing at 12:30 on Monday, September 30. Activity practices will be held immediately after school and activity buses will leave the middle school at 2:35 and the high school at 2:40pm. A decision for the JV football game tomorrow night has yet to be made. Please check our website and Facebook page as an update will be made as soon as possible.
Seaboard Foods is sponsoring FREE ADMISSION to Friday night's 7PM football game between DC Mustangs and C'ville Big Reds as they battle for "The Pennant". A free will donation will be accepted at each gate to support all DC Athletic programs. See you at the game!
Fall 2019 Meet the Mustangs was a huge success. Thank You Mainstreet for putting this together again this year and Thank You Lyle Stirling for being a great emcee! What an amazing turnout from the community! Thank you Davis County for your support!
GO MUSTANGS!!!
eRegistration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year! Please login to your PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete registration. If you would like assistance or have any questions about registration, please attend Registration Day on Monday, August 5, 2019 11:00AM - 7:00PM in the High School Media Center. We will have computers available and staff ready to help!
Davis County Hospital, DC Public Health, DC School District, and various community organizations are excited to share we are hosting the Davis County Back to School event again this year. It will take place on Tuesday, August 6th from 5-7pm at the Mutchler Center. At the Back to School Resource Fair event, we provide K – 6th grade aged children in Davis County, with a school bag and supplies needed to start the school year. There will also be immunization information, haircuts, free shoes, a free meal and much, much more! This event will introduce parents and children to a wide range of education, health and social services. All Davis County children (ages K-6th grade), are encouraged to participate in this event.
The back-ordered Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough orders are in. Coach Anderson will be at the Middle School Wednesday, June 12th and Thursday, June 13th from 4:30-5:00 for you to come and pick those up. Thank you for your patience!!
Davis County Schools will have a two hour delay on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 due to road closures caused by heavy rain.
The 2019 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Davis County High School Gymnasium.
Davis County Community School District and Van Buren County Community School District has a shared position vacancy for the 2019-2020 school year:
Social Worker:
Shared Full-time position between Davis County CSD and Van Buren County CSD,
MSW Preferred from accredited college or university,
Experience working with children/adolescents and families,
Iowa School Social Work Endorsement or Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) Statement of Professional Recognition,
Valid Driver's license required,
Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
To apply, please submit an application through: www.teachiowa.gov (Job 54093)
Deadline: Until Filled
MS Spring Music Concerts are Thursday, April 25th in the middle school gym
5th Grade Band: 5:45pm
6th Grade Band and Chorus: 6:15pm
7-8 Chorus, Band, and Jazz Band: 7pm
The Davis County Music Boosters is currently holding their annual pizza fundraiser to raise money to help ensure that the school has everything they need to support a quality music education for our DC kids. You may purchase items from any 5-12 band student, or 7-12 choir student. Order forms are due Tuesday, March 26th. Thank you for your support!
Tonight is the DCHS/DCMS 5th-12th grade Band Concert and Soup Supper. Please join us from 5:00-6:30 for our soup supper with the concert beginning at 7:00.
Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat soup and desserts.