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Attention Parents & Guardian. As the weather changes, this is a friendly reminder that DCES doors open at 7:30am. Please do not drop students off prior to that time.
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Attention Parents & Guardians
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Doddridge County Elementary School will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair the week of November 18-22. Parents and Guardians can access the link below to create an e-wallet for cash free shopping!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/doddridgecountyelemsch
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Mark your calendars and plan to come out and enjoy fun filled day at DCES!
DCES PTO is sponsoring a family fall carnival on Saturday, November 2 from 3-7pm.
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Doddridge County Elementary School welcomed back former Doddridge County graduate Silas Powell. Silas and his friend Camden performed bluegrass music for the students.
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Congratulations to our Little Dogs of the Week: Hartley Cass, Alexis Goff, Rilynn Davis, Zell Hart, Tyson Carpenter, and Landon Rogers.
Well done, students! We are very proud of you! Keep up the great work!
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Attention DCES Parents & Guardians - Halloween Party information for Friday, November 1, 2024.
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Superintendents Challenge Coins Presented!
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EVACUATION DRILLS
Doddridge County Schools will be having planned evacuation drills today, Wednesday, October 23, 2024. There is no cause for alarm, and this is just a drill to ensure our threat preparedness plan is working effectively.
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Looking ahead to next week: DCES will participate in Red Ribbon Week!
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Thrasher Engineering employee, Jeff Gola, recently visited DCES to educate students about the American Disabilities Act and why buildings need to be ADA accessible. This experience corelates with the National Disability Week that runs through this week.
Thank you, Thrasher Engineering, for your continued partnership with Doddridge County Schools.
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Doddridge County Board of Education Regular Meeting
At tonight's Doddridge County Board of Education meeting Paislee Sponaugle, a fifth grader at Doddridge County Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board also donated an unserviceable bus to the Smithburg Fire Department for training purposes. "Student bus safety is an important part of our school system, and we are very pleased to work with the Smithburg Fire Department so that they, along with our other county agencies, have the necessary training resources available” said Superintendent Scott Cochran.
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DCES students in gym class have been enjoying a festive obstacle course including hay bale jumps and pumpkin weaving!
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Students in Mrs. Stover's class recently enjoyed their Special Persons lunch! Students were excited to eat lunch with their guest. The week prior, students in Mrs. Hayes' class enjoyed their Special Persons lunch!
Now that 1st grade has had a chance to have all classes enjoy their Special Persons lunch, DCES will now move to 2nd grade classes. The first class will be Mrs. Ferguson's on November 8th.
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We have some pretty amazing cooks at Doddridge County Elementary School that go far and beyond to make sure our students are nutritionally cared for. Thank you, Tina, Sara, Deborah, and Amanda, for all you do for our students at DCES!
Students will enjoy a special festive treat with the monthly birthday lunch!
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Congratulations to our Little Dogs of the Week: Ethan Hayes, Waylon Echard, Dustin Lehew, Ace Masters, and Joey Landers.
We are proud of your amazing accomplishment!
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DCES Art Teacher, Mrs. Robinson, displayed student art during school and parent teacher conferences. Students have been working hard on their projects! Well done, DCES student!!
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Attention DCES Parents & Guardians. Please be aware of parent pick-up changes that will start next Monday, October 21, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.
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ATTENTION PARENTS:
Doddridge County Schools would like to clarify that tomorrow, Monday, October 14th, is a regular school day, with both staff and students in attendance. It is our understanding that some incorrect information may be circulating, and we want to ensure everyone is informed. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
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Congratulations to our Little Dogs of the Week: Elijah Collins, Henzley Hinzman, Jason Pratt, Ryan Rebert, Kelsei Fragmin, and Aiden Hall.
Well done, Little Dogs! Keep up the great work!
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