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What is Inclusive Schools Week?

Since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.

The Week also provides a significant opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else needs to be done to ensure that their schools continue improving their ability to successfully educate all children.

Inclusive Schools Week allows us all to take a moment to applaud the progress we’ve made toward building more inclusive school communities while pledging to continue our work toward becoming a more inclusive society.

How will DHS celebrate?

This year's Inclusive Schools Week theme is 'Draw Me In". As far back as the days of cave drawings, art has been a way for humans to express themselves. Many children begin to communicate through the language of art even before using words. We’ve often heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” To celebrate, DHS students and teachers will create a mural in the halls of DHS that depicts how our students feel DHS is 'HOME.' Last week, students were surveyed to determine their thoughts on why they love DHS. There were so many great responses. Students stated they love DHS because of their friends, teachers, athletics, club involvement, band, the opportunity to participate in theatre, JROTC, the many academic opportunities, and so much more. Stay tuned to the DHS social media sites this week to see the progress on this mural and other activities as we celebrate School Inclusive Week.

Rehearsal will be on December 7th from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for the Mistletoe Mix dance! Tickets are $20. The dance will be from 7-10 at the civic center

DHS basketball has four games scheduled this week. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are away. Wednesday will be at home vs. Greene Co.

HOSA will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, December 5th from 8: 00 am-3:00 p.m. All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and a holiday t-shirt.

Did you know DHS has a sideline store? You can purchase custom merchandise for sports teams, band, dance line, clubs, majorettes and alumni gear. Use the code: GEAR20 to receive 20% of $75.

BSN Sideline Store

The assistant principals have met with all students to discuss the dress code. Students and parents should be familiar with the dress code, which is contained in the DCS code of conduct. Of particular note: students should not wear athletic attire (sweatpants, wind suits, etc., with the exception of game days), crop tops, house shoes, or slides. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Class of 2024 students and parents can join a Remind group to keep up to date with scholarships, deadlines, senior information, and graduation requirements with this app from Mrs. Miller. Follow the instructions in the graphic to join.

Dec. 4-8 School Inclusion Week

Dec. 5 DHS Basketball @ Tuscaloosa Co.

Dec. 6 DHS Basketball vs. Greene Co.

Dec. 8th DHS Basketball @ Linden

Dec. 9 DHS Basketball @ R.C. Hatch

Dec. 11th DHS Basketball vs. Tuscaloosa Co. (Home)

Dec. 13th 9 weeks exams (2nd, 4th and 6th periods)

Dec. 14th 9 weeks exams (1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th periods)

Dec. 15th 9 weeks exams make up day

Dec. 15th DHS Basketball vs. Linden

Dec. 18-Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays

Jan. 2 Professional Development Day-Data Day (Faculty and Staff only)

Jan. 3 Students return to school

DHS pick-up and drop-off routes have changed due to the construction on the front entrance. Please note that ALL students will be dropped off and picked up at the back of the school. If you drop a student off, please remain in the LEFT lane. Car drivers and faculty/staff will use the right lane.