Davis County High School

Due to incoming weather, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30 on Friday March 31.

The Davis County Softball Team will be holding a Skills Clinic. The clinic will be held on April 15th from 12:00-4:00. Please click on the following link for more information and a registration form. https://5il.co/1rpif

There are several great summer job opportunities for high school students! Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa is hiring for Camp Sacajawea in Boone, IA for counselors, ropes course, and lifeguard positions available this summer. (Must be 18 or older or will be 18 by June 1st ) The Bloomfield Post Office is hiring mail carriers. (Must be 18 or older) Iowa Bridge & Culvert will be working in the Ottumwa/Centerville area this summer and is hiring laborers. Basic construction skills are desired, must be able to work 40+ hours per week, and will be offered very competitive wages. Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun is reopening under new management, two Appanoose County locals, Terry and Beth Henderson. Great employment opportunities for students interested in the fields of hospitality, Agriculture, Food Service, etc. Applications and information for all of these jobs are available in the HS office.

We are experiencing phone issues. If you need to reach us, please contact the building secretary via email at: Elementary School: betsy.gibson@dcmustangs.com Middle School: penny.gregory@dcmustangs.com High School: ashley.kaleponi@dcmustangs.com Thank you for your patience!

Congratulations to the Davis County High School March Students of the Month sponsored by Subway! To receive this award, students are nominated by their teachers/coaches for demonstrating great character, work ethic, and responsibility, among other qualities, and presented with a Student of the Month certificate and a free 6 inch meal at Subway.

Students that plan to attend After Prom need to sign up in the HS office ASAP! Sign up deadline is April 1st. The committee needs to know numbers ahead of time to ensure they have enough swag bags/prizes etc.

REMINDER - Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Tuesday, March 28 through Thursday, March 30. Students must arrive by ***8:00AM*** to begin the assessment. Testing will end at 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 10:08AM.

Reminder! School will be in session on Friday, March 24. It is a snow make-up day.

Congratulations to these special ladies as they were recognized at the South Central Conference Top 5% Banquet on Tuesday evening! This banquet honors the top 5% in every SCC school for the academic achievement of their graduating senior class. Way to represent Davis County! Pictured Left to Right: Cadan VanLaninghamm Madeline Warning Jada Will Chelsea Prevo Stephyn Wilfawn

Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Tuesday, March 28 through Thursday, March 30. Students must arrive by 8AM to begin the assessment. Testing will end at 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 10:08AM. Be sure to see the attached schedule as the class periods will be different every day. Please feel free to contact the HS office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132 with any questions or concerns. Tips for Testing: Encouragement – Help your child start the day with words of encouragement & positivity. This could be a 2-minute conversation in the morning encouraging them to do their best and recalling/sharing a happy time or memory. Sleep – Get a good night’s rest! Children between the ages of 14 and 17 function best after 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Breakfast – Don’t skip breakfast! Eating a healthy and filling breakfast can make you much more aware and boost your cognitive skills! Two factors that can directly impact your test performance. Students may eat breakfast at school beginning at 7:45AM.

The 47th Annual Davis County High School Academic Awards Reception was held yesterday evening. DCHS is proud to honor 9th-12th grade students who have excelled academically. Sophomore through senior students must have been enrolled full-time and have earned at least 3.75 GPA second semester last year and first semester this year to be honored. Full-time enrolled freshman students who have earned a 4.0 GPA their first semester of high school are also honored. Congratulations to all!

Here is an opportunity to support our Girls Tennis Team. Orders are due by Tuesday, March 21st at Noon. https://www.neebz.net/dc-girls-tennis

Davis County High School will hold Catch-Up Academy every Wednesday in the HS commons from 3:30-4:45PM. This is open and available to all students. It is an opportunity to work with DCHS teachers in various departments to receive help organizing, completing, and turning in classwork. Re-teaching of academic content will also be available. Snacks and drinks will be provided and the activity bus will be available to transport students who need it in the evening. Please contact the HS office with any questions at 641.664.2200 ext 1132

A Josten’s representative will be at the high school Monday, March 27th, to hand out graduation orders to seniors that ordered announcements etc. These will be handed out during lunch in the cafeteria at 11AM. This is NOT for cap/gown. Cap/gowns will be handed out closer to graduation. Please make arrangements to ensure all items are picked up at this time. Questions may be directed to the HS office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132

Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Tuesday, March 28 through Thursday, March 30. Students must arrive by 8AM to begin the assessment. Testing will end at 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 10:08AM. Be sure to see the attached schedule as the class periods will be different every day. Please feel free to contact the HS office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132 with any questions or concerns. Tips for Testing: Encouragement – Help your child start the day with words of encouragement & positivity. This could be a 2-minute conversation in the morning encouraging them to do their best and recalling/sharing a happy time or memory. Sleep – Get a good night’s rest! Children between the ages of 14 and 17 function best after 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Breakfast – Don’t skip breakfast! Eating a healthy and filling breakfast can make you much more aware and boost your cognitive skills! Two factors that can directly impact your test performance. Students may eat breakfast at school beginning at 7:45AM.

4-Day Week Study Group will meet Wednesday March 15 at 5:00PM. Community can listen to the meeting using this link: https://zoom.us/j/98180691629

ATTENTION SOPHOMORE STUDENTS/PARENTS- Tuesday, March 21 is Sophomore Day at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. The entire sophomore class will attend. The bus will leave from the high school at 8:15AM and return at approximately 12:30. Students will be provided with a sack lunch from IHCC. You may direct any questions or concerns to the HS office at 641.664.2200. ext 1132

SOPHOMORE Students & Parents - Reminder, there is a student/parent meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15th at 6PM in the high school commons. Please find the time to attend!

Davis County High School is proud to announce that the annual Mustang Pride day will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023. This day is dedicated to the students of the high school giving back to the their community by washing, raking, painting and general sprucing up of Bloomfield and the surrounding county communities. Please call the Davis County High School office at 641-664-2200 by April 5th to book your project! Rain date is scheduled for April 19th. Thank you for your continued support of our Mustangs!

Here is an opportunity to support our Boys and Girls Golf. Orders will close at Midnight on Sunday, March 19th. The address of your Team Store website is: https://daviscntygolf.itemorder.com/