Scholarship information is found on the www.dcmustangs.com website! Click the "High School" page, then "Menu", then "Scholarships" to see the latest opportunities available. There are several scholarships due in March & April!! READ MORE >
Davis County 9th through 11th grade students will be taking standardized state tests (ISASP) March 23-26th. READ MORE >
Davis County High School juniors will have the opportunity to take the ACT test on March 30 & 31, 2021. Along with GPA, classes taken in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays, the ACT score is used as by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. Help... READ MORE >
The CMTel Washington DC Youth Tour has been cancelled due to possible COVID restrictions lasting into the summer. READ MORE >
Visit www.earnandlearniowa.gov to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in Iowa. A Registered Apprenticeship allows you to get the training you need for high demand jobs in Iowa while earning a paycheck. Fill out an interest form at https://www.earnandlearniowa.gov/interest. READ MORE >
Any senior students and parents need help completing the FAFSA? The Educational Opportunity Center housed on the IHCC campus will help students and parents with the FAFSA, college admission, and financial aid questions. To schedule an appointment, call 641-683-5315 or email eoc@indianhills.edu. This service is for students attending any college. READ MORE >
SENIORS! Please use the link below to check out the schools & complete your college application during College Application Week from Monday, 11/16-Thursday 11/19! All colleges/universities EXCEPT the following are free to apply:University of Wisconsin-Platteville: $25 feeUniversity of South Dakota: $20 fee | Fee Waiver RequirementsUniversity of Iowa: $40 | Fee... READ MORE >
In an effort to keep our staff and community healthy, we have decided to hold virtual parent-teacher conferences this fall. You will be able to connect with teachers through Zoom or Google Meet to discuss your student’s progress.Conferences are scheduled for:Monday, November 9 4:30PM - 8:00PM, and Thursday, November 12 1:00PM - 4:00PM and 5:00PM - 8:00PM Here... READ MORE >
Six Items and 22 Minutes: All You Need to Fill Out the FAFSA Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you only need about six documents and 22 minutes! So in the time it takes you to catch up on your Instagram feed, you can take the critical first step in getting the money you need to attend college! Here’s a checklist of everything... READ MORE >
The Iowa Senate, House of Representatives, and Legislative Services Agency invite Iowa high school JUNIORS AND SENIORS to apply for Page positions for the 2021 session of the Iowa General Assembly. Serving as a legislative page is a great opportunity for students.Please note that living arrangements for Pages are not supervised or provided. Parents and guardians... READ MORE >
The 2020-2021 ACT Test Registration is now open!! Davis County High School will be hosting the test on 10/24/20, 12/6/20, 2/6/21, 4/17/21, 6/12/21, and 7/17/21. The deadline for all October test dates is Friday, September 25th. Click here to create your account & register for the ACT: https://my.act.org/ READ MORE >
As you may have heard, in person college fairs are not taking place this Fall. The biggest college fair in Iowa, the Golden Circle College Fair (GCCF) will be held virtually on Sunday September 20th from 1:00-3:00pm.Students of all ages are encouraged to participate. Whether you're a freshmen or sophomore just starting to explore career options, or a junior or... READ MORE >
If you are considering the Online only Learning option for your 6th - 12th grade student, you might consider visiting the student demo page listed below. It will allow you to explore a variety of courses that have been assigned to this sample student. You will be able to see what the interface is like and what pacing/progress information is available as students... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at Davis County Middle School! Registration opens August 1. Returning Students To complete registration, log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal . Use the Forms link on the left hand side. Please complete registration for each child(ren) by clicking on their name at the top and repeating the process for each child. Click here... READ MORE >
Covering College Costs: Understanding & Comparing College Financial Aid Perfect for Class of 2020 or 2021 and parents Wednesday, July 29 at 1 pm - Register Completing the FAFSA is an important step for students in the college-going process, but what happens after you hit submit? What are the next steps? In this webinar we will explain the pieces of a financial... READ MORE >
WHO: Incoming 9th - 12th grade volleyball playersWHAT:2020 Davis County High School Volleyball CampWHERE:Mutchler Community CenterWHEN:Wednesday, July 29 9:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 3:00PMThursday, July 30 9:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 3:00PMFriday, July 31 9:00AM - 12:00PM with Midwest VolleyballCOST:$40.00 (Make checks payable to: Davis County A Club)Fee... READ MORE >
Ocean Awareness Contest ($250-$1500, 4 awards. Due June 15) - Awards creative work (visual art, film, music, poetry, prose, or multimedia) about ocean issues and advocacy Korean American Scholarship ($500-$5000, multiple award. Due June 30): Awards Korean American students who have academic/personal achievement and are engaged in... READ MORE >
COVID Recovery Iowa is a DHS administered program funded by a FEMA grant. Free services offered are counseling, activities for coping, activities for summer, and resources for basic living needs. Please call the hotline or visit the website where requests for assistance can be submitted. READ MORE >
Here are information sheet for the 2020 Baseball and Softball season.DCHS Baseball Softball Parent Player ChecklistDCHS Return to Play Consent Form 2020BaseballDCHS Baseball Game Schedule 2020SoftballDCHS Softball Practice Schedule 2020DCHS Softball Game Schedule 2020 READ MORE >
SENIORS! Check out the link to about SwiftStudent, a free Financial Aid Appeal letter tool. Students do not need to create an account but can enter their information and the website will generate a financial aid appeal letter for them AND send it to the financial aid office at their college of choice.There are specific funds colleges receive to help students with... READ MORE >
Congratulations to all of the Davis County High School graduates! Click here for presentation READ MORE >
Davis County Dollars for Scholars Awards program is now available!Click here for program and link to video. READ MORE >
Attention Seniors! Senior Awards night will be held virtually on the original date scheduled, Wednesday, May 13th. The Davis County Dollars for Scholars award presentation will be posted at 6:00 pm with the high school powerpoint immediately to follow. READ MORE >
SENIORS! You may have the unique opportunity to negotiate for more financial aid... Most colleges have a formal appeals (or informal negotiation) process, in which students can write a letter requesting their financial aid packages be reconsidered.Even in normal years, students have a particularly good shot at more financial aid if (1) their family’s financial... READ MORE >
Students & Parents: An ICAN team member will go live at 2pm Monday through Thursday on the ICAN Facebook page to discuss important planning topics and answer questions from students, parents, and school counselors.Next weeks' topics include: Monday: Job Shadows and InternshipTuesday: Four Year PlansWednesday: FAFSA Day - All about FAFSA with speakers from ICAN,... READ MORE >
The DCCSD continues to have the safety and security of our students and community as our highest priority. Yesterday, Governor Reynolds issued a recommendation for schools to remain closed through April 30, 2020. This includes all school programming, activities and athletics. We know this is a challenging time for our students and families. Since the school... READ MORE >
Statement on Continuous Learning We know these are truly challenging and unprecedented times! We want to be clear about our beliefs around continuous learning during this closure. The last thing we expect parents/guardians to do is replace teachers. You already have work you need to do and you’ve added caring for your children to that load. We believe there are... READ MORE >
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Many colleges are cancelling campus visits for prospective students as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Northern Iowa are among the Iowa schools that have canceled or rescheduled campus visits and information sessions. Many schools offer online and virtual reality tours on their websites. You... READ MORE >
SENIORS! Click the link for the most current list of scholarships available...https://www.dcmustangs.com/o/davis-county-high-school/page/scholarships--105 READ MORE >
The safety of students and test center staff is ACT’s top priority. ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All students registered for the April 4 test date will receive an email from ACT in the next few days informing them of the postponement and... READ MORE >
Davis County Schools are suspending classes indefinitely, pending new announcements from the Governor. To prepare for possible extended closure, we are collecting information from families to determine access to food and technology at home. Please help us by filling out this form in your email, on our website, or by calling this number 664-2200 x.1234 so we might... READ MORE >
Free Financial Aid Presentation for Juniors and Parents The high school counseling office has invited a representative from the Iowa College Access Network to provide a free presentation on financial aid for juniors and their parents on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Davis County High School. Topics will include: Financial Aid... READ MORE >
Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with school representatives from across the country and with Iowa business leaders about the jobs of tomorrow. ICR Future Career & College Fair The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd • Cedar Rapids Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Click here for more information!! READ MORE >
Excellent video created by a Winterset student about bus safety!Check it out here! READ MORE >
Open enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due March 1, 2020. Click here for a PDF of the application. Please return completed forms to: Davis County Schools 608 S. Washington Bloomfield, IA 52537 If you have any questions, please call 641-664-2200. READ MORE >
Seniors! Remember, Dollars for Scholars applications are due April 1, 2020...every senior student who completes the application correctly and by the deadline will have a scholarship awarded on Senior Awards night. Click here for Davis County Dollars for Scholars webpage.Click here for informational sheet to help complete your application! READ MORE >
Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative is looking for high school students who have a passion for government, leadership and service. Apply at your local electric co-op to experience the 2020 national Electric Cooperatives' Youth Tour of Washington, D.C. from June 18-25. It’s an all-expenses-paid trip you'll never forget! More information about the tour and the... READ MORE >
John Deere Ottumwa Works is offering summer internships for local high school seniors enrolled in an engineering bachelor's degree program beginning fall of 2020. Information & applications available here. READ MORE >
2020 Optimist International Oratorical Contest "Just iMagine a world without boundaries". Applications due to Mr. Lyle Stirling by February 10th. Click here for application, rules & guidelines. Questions? Contact Lyle Stirling @ 641-208-6012 or lylestirling@gmail.com. READ MORE >
The Iowa Communications Alliance sponsors scholarships for graduating seniors. Click here for more information! READ MORE >
Seniors! Be sure & check the "Scholarships" link under "Menu" on the HS page of www.dcmustangs.com. New scholarships are posted regularly!! READ MORE >
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Washington DC Youth Tour sponsored by CMTel. Students aged 16-17 at the time of the trip may pick up an application in the high school office or a downloadable application may be found here. READ MORE >
The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) is proud to support the Health Care Careers Scholarship program through its subsidiary, the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF). Applications must be submitted on IHERF’s scholarship website: www.iowahospitalscholarships.org. The site will confirm students’ scholarship eligibility before beginning the... READ MORE >
Rathbun Area Career Academy Health Science program will run on the Centerville High School schedule, so if Centerville has a 2 hour delay or cancellation, so will the Health Science portion of the Rathbun Academy. Rathbun Area Career Academy Agricultural Tech and Construction Tech will run on the Indian Hills Community College Centerville Campus schedule, so if... READ MORE >
Click here for a PDF version of the FFA flier! READ MORE >
The Optimist International Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In additional to developing skills for... READ MORE >
I know that many of you have concerns about how to make a college education more affordable. Through a program called RaiseMe, students can guarantee scholarships from 250+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school. RaiseMe has proven to be a great tool to motivate students in high schools throughout the U.S. As an example: •... READ MORE >
Davis County High School Teachers and Staff would like to welcome students back to school! READ MORE >
Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is offering its planning programs online. Parents and students can stream these events LIVE from any device and ask questions of ICAN student success advisors during the presentations. It’s the same information given in a traditional school-based evening presentation but offers the flexibility to access the information from... READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school year will be starting soon and we are getting things ready for the kids to come back! Every year, we require families complete eRegistration. This document will help make the registration process a little easier. Please follow the step-by-step guide with links to the different items that need to be updated annually. Login to your... READ MORE >
Davis County Hospital, DC Public Health, the DC School District, and other community organizations are excited to share they will be hosting the Davis County Back to School Fair again this August, providing Kindergarten through 6th-grade aged children in Davis County with a school bag and supplies needed to start the school year. The Back to School Fair will... READ MORE >
2019 Davis County High School Volleyball CampMutchler Community CenterWednesday, July 31st 9AM -1PM with guest instructors from Midwest VolleyballThursday, August 1st 9AM-NOON and 1PM-3PMFriday, August 2nd 9AM-NOONCost: $45Return registration/waiver form and registration fee BY MAY 31, 2019Registrations should be returned to Head Coach Brooke Mason.Incoming... READ MORE >
Davis County High School seniors representing their future plans for Decision Day 2019 READ MORE >
Open to: Iowa high school seniors attending college in fall 2019 and their parents or guardiansAwards: Ten $1,000 awards sent directly to each student’s college for fall 2019Requirements: Complete the College Funding Forecaster tool to estimate total college costs over four years and enter contact information to register for a random drawing.Start at:... READ MORE >
ICAN offers several forms of email communications to help you stay on top of the planning process for life during and after high school. https://www.icansucceed.org/ab... READ MORE >
Millions of students who are eligible for aid fail to file the FAFSA each year, leaving millions of dollars on the table that could be supporting their postsecondary education. The IHCC Educational Opportunity Center can help you start & complete your financial aid application. You do not have to attend Indian Hills to receive this help. Contact them at... READ MORE >
With the RaiseMe program, Davis County students will be able to earn performance-based scholarships grades 9-12 from nearly 300 colleges (and counting) including the University of Iowa, Luther College, Drake University, Cornell College, Buena Vista University, Briar Cliff University, and Grand View University. These scholarships are redeemable when students... READ MORE >
Davis County High School students compete in Byte Jam competition at Indian Hills Community College on November 13, 2018. They won the Student Choice Award in the "Bit", or novice level. Team Members include (left to right): Nathan Zmolek, Kyle Miller, Dalton Reeves, and David Nash. READ MORE >
Iowa Tuition Grant Iowa Tuition Grants are awarded to Iowa residents enrolled at one of Iowa's eligible private colleges and universities. Priority is given to applicants with the greatest financial need. Eligibility Criteria: Iowa residentUndergraduate enrollmentEnrolled at an eligible Iowa private college or university Required Application: Free Application... READ MORE >
On Unity Day, October 24th, 2018, individuals, schools, communities, corporations, and celebrities will join together against bullying – and unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Davis County High School supports the beliefs of Unity Day and is proud to encourage our students and staff to "Create a World Without Hate". READ MORE >
Open to: Iowa high school seniors who will attend college in fall 2019.Awards: Thirty $2,000 college scholarships plus $250 to each recipient's high school.Requirements: Register online and then follow emailed instructions to complete two online components and a related assessment. Scholarships are awarded to the 30 students with the highest scores. A tiebreaker... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, October 9, the Davis County 11th grade students will participate in the Iowa Youth Survey. Here is more information about the survey: 2018 Iowa Youth Survey - Parent Letter2018 Iowa Youth Survey - Talking Points If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Marla Wilfawn at Marla.Wilfawn@dcmustangs.com. READ MORE >
This year's theme is: Wreck the Rockets Sunday, September 23Downtown Window Decorating Monday, September 24No School - Professional Development Powder Puff Game (Juniors vs Seniors) at Mustang Stadium, 7:00PM Tuesday, September 25Dress Up Day: Disney Day 9th, JV, Varsity Volleyball at Albia, 5:30PM Cross Country at Clarke of Osceola, 5:00PM Wednesday, September... READ MORE >
Open to: Parents and guardians of Iowa students in grades 6–12.Awards: Fifty $1,000 deposits into College Savings Iowa accounts.Requirements: Visit the Parent Handbook guide for important college financing information and enter contact information to register for a random drawing.Start at: www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SaveNow September 4 - October 21, 2018 READ MORE >
Throughout the month of September, ICAN has scheduled regional presentations to cover the Financial Aid Process and assist students who are unable to attend programs held in the spring. These regional presentations are open to any and all students and parents interested in attending and learning about the financial aid process and the filing the Free Application... READ MORE >