Davis County High School

DCHS students recently put their skills to the test at the IHCC Welding Competition held at Indian Hills Community College—and they absolutely crushed it!

We are beyond excited to share that Harley Fleming earned 1st place in the Second-Year Welder category, taking home a $1,000 scholarship! 👏

But that’s not all… the North Campus Welding Academy swept the competition, bringing home a 1st place team finish! 🏆

DCHS team members include:
Oliver Hernandez
Brekk Nelson
Harley Fleming
Payton Poe

We are so proud of these hardworking students for representing DCHS with skill, determination, and excellence. Congratulations on an impressive day! ✨🔧

⛳👕 Davis County High School Golf Apparel Order Now Open!

It’s time to gear up for the season! Our High School Golf apparel store is officially open—don’t miss your chance to grab your team gear.

📅 Order Deadline: Friday, March 27gh

🔗 https://www.neebz.net/shop/products/dc_golf

All players, families, and supporters are welcome to order and show their team pride on and off the course!

Let’s look sharp and represent this season! 💪🏌️‍♂️

ISASP testing is coming up! Please make sure students arrive on time each day and come prepared with a fully charged Chromebook.

Seniors: you will not need to arrive until 10:10 AM Tuesday–Thursday during testing.

An adjusted bell schedule has been emailed to both students and parents—please review it ahead of time. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and successful testing experience!

Saturday, March 14th Davis County High School Students competed at State Individual Speech contest at Vinton-Shellsburg HS.

Results:
Wendy Davis---poetry---original piece "A Performer Not To Be Perceived"---"I" rating
Ruella Ricardo---solo musical theatre---"Just A Man" from Epic The Musical"---"I" rating
Zachary Mason---poetry---"Boots" by Rudyard Kipling--"I" rating--will be considered for All State contest
We will know if Zach's poetry makes it to All State Monday evening.

Way to go Mustangs!!!!! So Proud!!!

Davis County students and staff attended the Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling and Iowa School Counselor Association Day on the Hill.

The morning began at the State Historical Building with sessions on Economic Impact of Higher Education, FAFSA updates from ICAN and happenings at the Capitol.

Following lunch, students and staff headed to the Capitol building where they met with Representative Austin Harris and Zack Proctor. Zack is a current DC junior serving as a Page for Speaker Grassley this semester.

7:00 pm - Wednesday, February 18th HS Girls Basketball Regional Game vs Mediapolis.

If you plan to attend the HS girls basketball game vs Mediapolis tonight, you MUST purchase a ticket in advance on-line through BOUND. Please click on the following link to purchase your tickets:

https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202602051026405397f83ee055fb04d/checkout

It is hard to believe that our winter sports season is coming to a close and our spring sports is just about to begin!!

Davis County Track & Field will be having an apparel store at the following link:

https://www.neebz.net/shop/dc_track_&_field

If you want to wear you gear to the first meet please have your order placed by March 5th.

Please join us Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 pm for the Davis County Dance Team Showcase!

Big Shout Outs to our DCHS Students!! This past Saturday was a great day for our performers!

Short Film, “Puppet Wears A Tie “, all “1’s; will be considered for All State; will know Monday afternoon if going to All State
Camden Lindberg, O’Bannon Miller, Ethan Larson

Short Film, “Weird Autumn: A Night In The Woods Fan Film”, received overall “1” rating
Jace Cheney , Ruella Ricardo, Taylor Bridgeman, Owen Klaus

Group Improv, Camden Lindberg and Grayson Meyer, “2” rating

One Act Play, “Absolutely True Stories “, received ‘2’ rating,
Mary Luffy, point coach and actor, Reese Walker, Ruella Ricardo, Zachary Mason, Faylene Robbins, O’Bannon Miller, Taylor Bridgeman , Mackenzie Horn, Grayson Meyer, Jagger Garmon, Ava Saner, Lexi Morrow,
Two actors were absent due to illness so substitutes had to be used

Everett Day and Celeste Good were absent however, Ava Saner and Zachary Mason stepped up and played two different roles in the one act play

Thank you to family and friends that came to support us today! Very proud of these students

Open-enroll with us! More information can be found at: www.dcmustangs.com/page/registration-and-open-enrollment

Due to extreme temperatures, Davis County Schools will have a virtual learning day Friday, January 23. All activities will happen as scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.   If you have any questions about what your child should be working on, please contact the classroom teacher in the Rooms app.

Debido a las temperaturas extremas, las escuelas del condado de Davis tendrán un día de aprendizaje virtual el viernes 23 de enero. Todas las actividades se llevarán a cabo según lo programado para el jueves, viernes y sábado. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las tareas que debe realizar su hijo/a, comuníquese con el maestro/a a través de la aplicación Rooms.

Checking-in with our legislative page, Zack Proctor on his first day! He is working in Speaker Pat Grassley’s office from January 12th through April 21st, 2026. In this role, he will assist the Speaker with the day-to-day operations of the Iowa House. His responsibilities will include delivering messages, operating microphones, and assisting committees. He will also help manage paperwork, track bills as they move through the legislative process, and assist with special tasks assigned directly by the Speaker. Zack will be living five minutes from the Capitol, which will allow for easy travel on frequent early mornings and late evenings during busy legislative days. He will be working Monday through Thursday while completing his schoolwork online. He says, "This experience will give me a close view of leadership in the Iowa House and allow me to contribute to the Speaker's efficiency while learning how the state government works behind the scenes." Enjoy your time at the Capitol, Zack! We know you will make us proud! #DCHS #LegislativePage #MustangPride

The following parking information is from Mr. Brooks, A.D. of Ottumwa High School regarding the upcoming wrestling meet for tonight and the girls wrestling meet on Monday, January 12th.

Coaches & AD's

We look forward to hosting you this weekend! Please see the attached map. Since we are now hosting at our high school in our new gym we wanted to pass along some additional parking information since most of you have not been here before. Please share this as best you can with families you know are attending so they have a good experience navigating our campus.

There is parking along 2nd street, and in front of the new gym. OVERFLOW parking will be on the other side of OHS on fourth street. Spectators can walk through the cafeteria to get to the gym entrance on the other side of the building. We will have signs posted and staff to help.

Also, Please do not arrive prior to 1PM today. Busses can drop off

Communities coming together in solidarity to support The Hugen Family during this challenging time they are facing with their young family.

Please consider your support for this Albia Family at our upcoming January 30th basketball game by purchasing gray out apparel through the following website or by making a donation at the door the night of the game.

Apparel Store through Power Graphics in Moravia, IA will be open January 5th-January 16th.

https://powergraphicstees.com/collections/albia-basketball-cheer

Davis County Trap Team Sign-Ups open to 5th-12th Students. See information below!

FBLA District competition was a success! See results below and give them congratulations when you see them! Aleigha White: 2nd - Introduction to FBLA, Advances to State 2nd - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Advances to State 2nd - Introduction to Business Presentation, State Qualifier* 3rd - Introduction to Social Media Strategy Camryn Batterson: 4th - Agribusiness, Advances to State Claire Garland: 3rd - Healthcare Administration, Advances to State 2nd - Introduction to Business Communication, Advances to State Team of Natalie Cook and Claire Garland: 1st - Introduction to Social Media Strategy, State Qualifiers* Natalie Cook: 1st - Introduction to Marketing Concepts, Advances to State Emma Smoot: 3rd - Agribusiness, Advances to State Laena Anderson: 3rd - Introduction to FBLA, Advances to State Payley Poe: 1st - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Advances to State Sophia Ermakov: 2nd - Business Communications, Advances to State 1st - Business Law, Advances to State 1st - Insurance & Risk Management, Advances to State 1st - Project Management, Advances to State Zachary Mason : 1st - Cyber Security, Advances to State 2nd - Customer Service, State Qualifier* 5th - Graphic Design #FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica #DCFBLA #

Does your student have in interest in basketball and want to learn some skills? Consider joining the DC Mustangs Biddy Ball Program being held at The Mutchler Center this winter!

Contact Taylor Sessions at the Mutchler Center, 641-664-3939.

Registration forms due to THE MUTCHLER CENTER by Friday, November 21st.

Help support our very first Davis County High School Girls Wrestling Season!! We have several young ladies ready to take the mat for the Mustangs this year!!

Click on the following link to order your Girls Wrestling Merch, order deadline is Thursday, November 6th at Noon.

https://www.neebz.net/shop/dc_girls_wrestling