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DHS Parents:

September has been designated School Attendance Awareness Month. Research indicates that students suffer academically if they miss 10% of of the school year or about 18 days. That can be just one day every two weeks, and that can happen before you know it. Some absences are unavoidable. We understand that children will get sick and need to stay home occasionally. The important thing is to get your children to school as often as possible.

At DHS we have implemented some early intervention measures. First of all, parents should receive a robo call if your child is absent. In addition, myself and the assistant principals will make personal phone calls to students that have missed multiple days of school. Chronic absences is an early warning sign that a student will drop out. We want to see all of our students graduate on time.

We appreciate your help and are thankful for a community that works together for the success of our students.

DHS volleyball will compete at Hale Co on Sept. 12. The JV will play at 6:00, while the Varsity will compete in a tri-match with match times set for 4:00 and 7:00. Varsity and JC will play at UCS on Sept. 14th. The JV will be at the Central-Tuscaloosa tournament on Sat—Sept. 16th.

Friday, Sept. 15 the DHS Tigers travel to Marbury to face off against the Marbury Bulldogs. This week's spirit theme is We can't hide our Tiger Pride. Wear your CAMO on Friday!

Congratulations to all of the nominees for the 2023 Homecoming Court.

DHS Homecoming T-Shirts are on sale. All orders must be submitted by Sept. 19. A link to the order form is provided.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_yuGbq-KHBoRY2cZ--a1iz8hqUEnwuv/view?usp=sharing

The Tiger Arts Guild presents Little Women, Sept. 21-24.

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.

Sept. 11 JV Football vs. Hale Co 6:00 pm

Sept. 12 JV Volleyball @ Hale Co. 6:00

Sept. 12 Varsity Volleyball Tri-Match @ Hale Co. 4:00 & 7:00

Sept. 14 JV and Varsity Volleyball at UCS 4:00 & 5:00

Sept. 15 Varsity Football @ Marbury 7:00

Sept. 16 JV Volleyball @ Central-Tuscaloosa Tournament

Sept. 18 JV & Varsity Volleyball @ Hale Co.

Sept. 19 JV & Varsity Volleyball @ Thomasville

Sept. 20 Varsity Volleyball Tri-Match vs. West Lauderdale and Tuscaloosa Co.

Sept. 21 Cross Country @ East Mississippi Classic

Sept. 21 JV and Varsity Volleyball vs. Northside

Sept 21-24 Tiger Arts Guild Presents: Little Women

Sept. 25-30 Homecoming Week: Theme: Blockbuster

September is Attendance Awareness Month, designated by the Attendance Awareness Campaign. Know the difference in truancy and chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing two or more days per month or more than 18 days in an academic year. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to drop out. Every day, Every class period matters.

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.