On Monday, January 8, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30PM due to inclement weather forecast by the National Weather Service. Please stay tuned for future updates as the winter storm progresses.
Davis County Family,
As you may be aware, there has been an incident of school violence this morning at Perry High School, which is in a community just outside of Des Moines. While the details are not yet clear, our thoughts are with the students, staff, and families of Perry at this time.
We want our families to know that we are in close contact with our local law enforcement officials. They believe the incident in Perry to be isolated and there is no indication of an active threat to school safety here in Davis County.
The safety and security of our school community remains our top priority. We know that some students may struggle to process terrible news like this. Our school counselors are available and ready to assist, as needed. We encourage students to stop by the counseling office at their school at any time if they need support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your attention to this important message.
Sincerely,
Dan Maeder, Superintendent
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Dear DC Parents & Community,
Davis County has been fortunate to receive a S.T.O.P. Grant through the Federal Department of Justice that provides funds to support student safety through a variety of training efforts. A large part of this effort is designed to improve the district’s training for emergency drills.
On Monday, November 27, students and staff at the elementary school, middle school and high school will take part in what we are calling a complex fire drill. Monday’s drill will be a little more involved than our “regular” fire drills and aims to assess our ability to think flexibly during a crisis and our communication ability in the event of an emergency. Most students will not notice a difference in this drill, but some may notice that their class follows a little bit different procedure than usual. Consultants from the Strategic Partnership Schools Group will be on site to observe the drill and debrief with leaders after the drill.
Sincerely,
Davis County Schools
We will be planning a trip to Chicago this upcoming June (2024). This trip will be available for all current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. More information will be coming soon.
Please help us welcome some of our new staff to the district! Welcome Miss McGill!
Please help us welcome some of our new staff to the district!Welcome Mrs. Laudwig!
Please help us welcome some of our new staff to the district! Introducing Mrs. Zenoble!
Please help us welcome some of our new staff to the district!
Introducing Mrs. Cossolotto!
Please help us welcome some of our new staff to the district!
Meet Mrs. Brown!
The 2023-2024 school year is right around the corner! Please make sure to register your child in the PowerSchool parent portal. For those needing additional assistance, Registration Day is Monday, August 7 11:00AM-7:00PM in the High School Library. We would be happy to help with the registration process and answer any questions you have!
Davis County Middle and Elementary Schools will be hosting their back to School block Party on Monday, August 21st from 5:30-6:30. Come and visit your classrooms, lockers and play some yard games. Prizes will be given away to middle school students.
Middle School Showcase of Excellence!!
Due to incoming weather, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30 on Friday March 31.
Due to incoming weather, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30 on Friday March 31.
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!
6th Grade Class Trip!
6th grade will be taking a field trip to see "Airplay" at the Des Moines Civic Center on Friday April 28. Bus will depart from the Middle School at 8:15AM and will travel to the Des Moines Sculpture Garden and Civic Center. Bus will return between 3:45-4:00PM. Please make pick-up arrangements with your student. Students need to bring a sack lunch and one extra drink/snack. No money is needed. Mrs. Byrd is taking a lunch count if you would like a school sack lunch charged to your student's account. Please direct any questions to: kim.byrd@dcmustangs.com amy.cook@dcmustangs.com christopher.gingerich@dcmustangs.com
Reminder! School will be in session on Friday, March 24. It is a snow make-up day.
Davis County Middle School Students will be taking the standardized state tests (ISASP) Tuesday, March 28th through Thursday, March 30th. Fifth and Eighth graders will take a Science test on Friday, March 31st. Students must arrive before 8:15AM to begin the assessment. Testing will end at 10AM each day. Please feel free to contact the MS office at 641-664-2200 ext. 1147 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 7 - 12 years old need 10 to 11 hours of sleep per night and children 12 - 18 years old need 8 to 9 hours of sleep per night.
Breakfast - Don’t skip breakfast! Eating a healthy breakfast 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 7:50AM.
Looking for something fun to take your family to? Come out and support our Middle School Students next week!!
