ATTENTION PARENTS:
All Doddridge County Schools will be dismissing 4-hours early today, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, due to a widespread power outage.
Francesca "Fran" Bennett, a 5th-grade student at DCMS, proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education's Regular Meeting tonight.
Hayden and Emmett Dotson proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education Special Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Third Judicial Circuit Judge Tim Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction earlier today which granted Doddridge County High School’s request to compete in the Single A classification for football for the 2024 season.
Judge Sweeney’s Order does not change the classification of any other school. The Order is specifically limited to Doddridge County High School and is preliminary in nature.
Doddridge County Schools Superintendent Scott Cochran said, “Judge Sweeney’s order today reflects what we have been arguing for months. Doddridge County High School should be classified with those schools that are similar in size, located in our region, and which we have a history of competition that goes back many decades. Today’s order restores competitive balance, provides for player safety, and will ensure that our natural rivals remain on our schedule in future years. I wish to thank Judge Sweeney for acting on our request prior to the start of the football season.”
Middle School Football Schedule Change
The Doddridge County Middle School football scrimmage scheduled for this evening is cancelled. The scrimmage will now be held tomorrow night, August 29 at 7:00 PM at Doddridge County High School. The Middle School football team will have practice tonight at 6:00 PM at the High School football field.
Ticket Information for Friday Night’s Game at St. Marys
You can purchase tickets ahead of the game on GOFAN. Here is the link.
https://gofan.co/event/1668652?schoolId=WV2266
Student tickets are $4.00 and Adult tickets are $5.00 and each have a $1.00 GoFan fee added.
Fans can also pay at the gate with a credit or debit card for the same rate using St. Marys card readers.
Cash tickets are $7.00 adults and $5.00 students at the gate.
Notice Regarding Friday’s Football Game at St. Marys
St. Marys will open its gates for the football game against Doddridge County at 6:30 PM. The game is at 8:00 PM. St. Marys accepts cash, credit cards or debit cards as forms of payment.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS FRIDAY
Doddridge County High Schools football game at St. Marys this Friday, August 30th, will now start at 8:00 PM due to a heat advisory.
Buses Running Late
Please be patient with our bus schedule today, August 22, 2024. There is road construction in West Union that is causing a delay.
Attention Parents and Guardians of Students in 4th – 9th Grade!
Please watch out for a letter from your child’s school with important information regarding results from the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA).
You may access your student’s individual assessment results for the WVGSA on the Family Portal. An access code, along with information on how to log on to the Family Portal, is provided in the letter. You will also be able to access an individualized video score report for your child through the Family Portal.
The Family Portal will provide better access to student test results for parents/guardians. It will include detailed information about student performance in math, English language arts, and science -- as well as access to Lexile and Quantile measures and the Lexile/Quantile Growth Plan.
After reviewing your student’s assessment results, we encourage you to talk with his or her teacher to discuss your child’s academic progress.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school.
#UnitedToMakeADifference
Back to School - Coaching for Parents
The Doddridge County Board of Education recognized three students who submitted winning designs in the West Virginia Department of Education’s Mathematical Habits of Mind Poster Contest at Monday night’s board meeting. The board recognized Grace Godfrey, Deshawn Hyde and A’kaia Williams for their designs along with High School math teacher Marcie Yeater. Godfrey, Williams and Yeater were present at the board meeting.
In an effort to include students’ voices in the launch of the Unite with Numeracy initiative, the WVDE held the contest last school year. More than 200 students from all grade levels submitted their ideas/artwork on the eight Mathematical Habits of Mind depicting how math is a part of everyday life. Judges selected winners, and their submissions were the inspiration for the final designs. Teachers throughout the state will display the posters in their schools and classrooms to promote the importance and impact of math.
Superintendent Scott Cochran said “We are extremely proud of our students’ success competing against other top schools in the state. Only one other high school had more than one winner and only Doddridge County had three winners.”
Other winning schools were: Morgantown High School, George Washington High School, Berkeley Springs High School, Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute, Hurricane Town Elementary School, and Bridgeport Middle School.
At the meeting A’Kai Williams led the pledge of allegiance.
Doddridge County Schools Files Petition for Reclassification
Corrected Bus Schedule
Here is the updated Bus Schedule. We have attempted to make sure the times are accurate, but bus times will vary due to traffic, weather and other factors.
Doddridge County Schools Welcomed Back Teachers, Staff and Service Personnel
K-12 Students start back on Wednesday, August 14.
Here are pictures from the first day back for professional and service personnel. A special thank you to Michele Blatt, West Virginia State Superintendent, for her visit. Also a big thank you to Wilder White for her presentation to staff. We also welcomed many new employees to the team.
The year got off to a great start. Its going to be a fantastic year of learning!
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS: EXTRACURRICULAR PASSES
On July 1, 2024, the Doddridge County Board of Education proudly voted to renew the Extracurricular Pass initiative, reaffirming their commitment to fostering community engagement and ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in our school events and activities. These passes grant Doddridge County residents access to all home events, excluding regional and sectional matches.
Why Does the District Do This?
This initiative is our way of giving back to the community—a thank you for your steadfast support of our levy. Your contributions allow us to continue offering full-service schools that prioritize not only academic excellence but also the overall development of our students. By providing these passes, we are encouraging community involvement and ensuring that everyone can share in the vibrant life of our schools.
How to Get Your Passes
RENEW YOUR PASSES
• FAIR: Stop by the Doddridge County Schools booth at the Doddridge County Fair.
• OFFICE: Visit the Doddridge County Board of Education Administrative Office during business hours.
• GAMES: Renew your pass at the first home football game.
REPLACEMENT/NEW PASSES
• New Applicants: Passes are available free of charge to Doddridge County residents. Simply complete the short application and submit the required documents to receive your pass. Please visit the Doddridge County Schools webpage at: dcschools.us and select the public forms tab.
Let’s come together to show our students that we stand behind them and cheer on our Bulldogs!
United to Make a Difference!
Seniors.
Just a reminder that this Sunday August 11th is Senior Sunday. Cookout will begin at 12:30 and guest speaker will follow. The event will now take place at the High School Cafeteria.
Middle School Volleyball Tryouts
DCMS Middle School Volleyball Team tryouts will be held Aug 12-Aug 15 from 3:00-5:00 in DCMS gym. Players must have a physical to participate. This is open to players in grades 6th-8th.
Come visit us at the Back to School Bash TODAY beginning at 11:00
Parents, Guardians, and Staff of Doddridge County, please take advantage of the resource listed below. This resource is being brought to you through a partnership with The Cook Center, West Virginia Department of Education and Doddridge County Schools.
