Davis County High School

The Davis County High School will administer the ACCUPLACER test on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to all SOPHOMORE students interested in taking future IHCC courses. Testing will begin at 8:30 am in the high school cafeteria. This assessment is a placement test used by Indian Hills Community College to appropriately determine whether a student is ready to take a college-level class, or if they need additional support before enrolling in credit-bearing courses. It is the intent of the district to help students understand their current skill levels and gaps, and therefore be better prepared to plan a successful path toward a college degree or career path. Students will need to have their school-issued chromebook fully charged for testing as there are very few outlets in the cafeteria. The test takes approximately two hours. Students will be excused from first and second hours for testing. If you have any questions please contact the high school office at 641-664-2200.

Wednesday, May 1, all JUNIOR students will take the ACT's. Testing will begin at 8:30am. Students will be divided into small groups for testing. Group assignments will be posted in the HS cafeteria. Students need to ensure they bring their charged chromebooks and chargers as there are limited number of extras. Please contact the HS guidance office with any questions or concerns at 641.664.2200.

Student's participating in promenade need to meet in the band room to line up at 6:30pm.

Dismissal Update! Because the weather has passed and students can now board buses safely, Davis County Schools buses will be departing at 3:45PM.

Attention Davis County Families! Davis County Schools will be sheltering in place until the front passes. Busses will plan to pull away at 4:00PM. Please know the safety of our students is our upmost priority.

IMPORTANT PROM INFORMATION Prom is Saturday, April 20. Promenade will be held in the HS gym beginning at 7pm. Doors open at 6:15pm. Students will meet in the band room at 6:30pm to start lining up. This event will be livestreamed on our Davis County Community Schools Facebook page and YouTube channel. Prom will be from 8pm-11pm at the Mutchler Center. Lee’s Photography will be set up to begin pictures at 7pm and is first come, first served. Picture packets are available for pick up in the HS office. We will have two Davis County Police officers on site during the dance. After Prom will be in the middle school gym from midnight to approximately 4am. Students may check in to after prom early, but activities will not begin until midnight. No entry will be permitted after 12:30am. Once students leave, they will not be allowed to come back. Prize drawings will start around 3:30am. If students leave before prize drawings start, you are not eligible for prizes . Have a fun and safe weekend!!

Come and see what is "Shakin at the High School Hop" in the performances of GREASE! Performances will be Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th. Tickets will be sold at the door or at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/83589

Mustang Pride Day 2024

9th-12th grade DCHS students participated in our annual Mustang Pride day on Wednesday. This is a day dedicated to the students giving back to their community by doing general spring cleaning, yardwork, etc. The weather was wonderful and the students always have a ton of fun! Big thank you to Davis Co Cattleman for donating hot dogs, Brother's Market for donating ice cream, and Ottumwa Hy-Vee for donating ice cream.

Foods students participated in the Iron Chef competition at IHCC against 6 other high school teams on Friday. The team of Fiona Amstutz, Belle Rush, Dani Lee Thompson, Brylie Lindberg, Jacob Pennington, Saydee Westercamp, and Chloe Tharp got third place at the competition!

Mustang Pride Day is THIS Wednesday, April 10!! This is a day where DC high school students have the opportunity to give back to the community that gives so much to them by providing spring cleaning services. Several reminders to students: PLEASE be sure to dress appropriately! Wear clothes that are okay to get dirty and tennis shoes. Please, no nice clothes or flip flops/sandals. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen as the weather looks to be warm and sunny! Bring work gloves and/or rakes if you have them. However, equipment will be provided. Hot dogs, chips, water, and ice cream will be served in the HS cafeteria for lunch and students will be dismissed for the day at 12:30. Bus students may stay in the cafeteria for the afternoon if they need a place to wait for the bus. Early dismissal is only for HIGH SCHOOL students. Please direct any questions to the high school office at 641.664.2200 ext 1132.

DCHS Parents, There are concerns regarding the restrooms at the high school. Please know that restrooms have been and continue to be available to all students at the school in all buildings during the entire school day. Due to recent vandalism in the upstairs boys restroom and multiple accounts of inappropriate behavior, the upstairs restroom was closed for repairs. Maintenance has been completed and all restrooms are now open and available. As behavior continues to be addressed, please consider having a conversation with your high school student about being respectful to property and taking care of our building. After all, the building belongs to the students and is there to serve them. If students see, hear or know of information that can help the school administration identify and stop bully-like behavior or vandalism please encourage them to report the information to an adult at the high school. It remains a priority at DCHS to create and maintain an environment where students feel safe and can learn. We appreciate your support and help in being a part of shaping our young adults into great people.

SENIORS! There are two new American Legion Post #78 scholarships for those of you who have relatives who are veterans. Go to https://www.dcmustangs.com/o/davis-county-high-school/page/scholarships for printable application, or hard copies are available in the guidance office. Deadline for both is April 30.

SOPHOMORES! Don't forget!

IHSMA Solo & Ensemble Results 2024 Division I (Superior) Ratings Percussion Choir- Julia Hill, Noelle Hill, Alyssa Rudd, Darcy Wiegand, Ruelle Ricard, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus, Andres Sanchez. Saxophone Solo- Elexis Perry Saxophone Solo- Jace Cheney Percussion Solo- Ruella Ricardo French Horn Solo- Alexia Shively Trombone Solo- Aaron Cook Percussion Ensemble- Ruelle Ricardo, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus Saxophone Ensemble- Elexis Perry, Mary Luffy Percussion Solo- Saydee Westercamp Trombone Solo- Owen Klaus Saxophone Ensemble- Brandon Thordarson, Jace Cheney, Chad Stice Saxophone Solo- Mary Luffy Division II (Excellent) Ratings Clarinet Solo- Daphne Ikerd Piano Solo- Saydee Westercamp Flute Solo- Brooklyn Cockerham Trombone Solo- Alexia Shively Trombone Ensemble- Aaron Cook, Alexia Shively, Owen Klaus Trombone Ensemble- Owen Klaus, Dagon Walker Arie Derby Division III (Good) Rating Mixed Woodwind Ensemble- Brooklyn Cockerham, Macie Campbell Comments Only Percussion Solo- Andres Sanchez Ruella Ricardo selected as the Outstanding Performer of the Day for her performance center! She is eligible to participate in an honors recital at Iowa State University in May.

Congratulations on placing at State FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)!! 4th Place, Business Ethics - Abby Warning, John Erp, Alyssa Rudd 4th Place, Computer Applications - John Erp

2024 DCHS Softball Coaches Clinic.

ISASP TESTING REMINDER! Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28. Students will NOT test on Wednesday. Students must arrive by **8AM** to begin the assessment. Testing will end by 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 9:58am. 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.

Congratulations to these seniors 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: Mrs. Marla Wilfawn, Mrs. Jennifer Donels, Karston Nebel, Holland Hunter, Joshua Luffy, Sutton Shively, Charley Barnhart, Isabelle Carnahan, Mr. Dan Maeder

Davis County High School freshman, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28. Students will NOT test on Wednesday. Students must arrive by 8AM to begin the assessment. Testing will end by 10AM each day. Seniors will not be testing and do not need to be at school until normal classes start at 9:58am. 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.