Inside DCS

Our district’s Instructional Technology team is actively transitioning the DCS student information system from ProgressBook to Infinite Campus. Families will receive an email in July with instructions on how to set up their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. IC Parent Portal is where parents/guardians will access information about bus routes, homeroom assignments, class schedules, student attendance, and grades. IC Parent Portal will also house all of our district's required back-to-school digital forms, including emergency medical forms and technology use agreements. It is important that families keep an eye out for the IC Parent Portal instructions and get their account set up so all students are back-to-school ready come August. Be on the lookout for more details, including required action steps for parents, around mid-July.

The DCS Communications team is currently working on transitioning all school building websites to the "new look" that the district website changed to in January. Once the building websites are refreshed, families will be able to easily access all the back-to-school information they may need, including open house dates, school supply lists, how to pay school fees, and more. A second issue of Inside DCS: Summer Series will be sent in July with reminders about where to find this information. Stay tuned!

Please save the following dates and join us at Emerald Campus at 6 pm for DCS University (DCS U).

• Wednesday, August 9
• Wednesday, September 20
• Wednesday, November 1

An engagement series for all stakeholders, DCS U will help students, parents, and community members alike navigate the journey to success. Attendees will learn in depth about a number of topics, including academics, student experience, and family and community partnerships. There will also be a resource fair and children's activities each evening. More details to come in July.

Financial Responsibility is Critical

In Dublin, sustainable investments in education are carefully planned and managed to ensure long-term viability, without compromising the needs of current and future students. Investments include facilities, curriculum, technology, and resources to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their instructional practices. Student-focused investments prioritize students' well-being and success, considering their diverse needs, interests, and abilities. Student support services, such as counseling, special education, and enrichment programs, as well as promoting equity of access to educational programs, are priority areas... Click below to continue reading and to read Dr. Marschhausen's weekly blog.

Our DCS Operations team and vendors are hard at work over the summer! With the sun and fun comes several permanent improvement projects and general maintenance tasks for the teams. There are many upgrades ongoing at our district's facilities, including:

• Security upgrades at Depp, Eversole Run, and Hopewell
• Electrical upgrades at Chapman, Coffman, Davis, the Preschool, and Thomas
• Roofing upgrades at Coffman and Wyandot
• Parking and sidewalk upgrades at Deer Run, Emerald, Glacier Ridge, Indian Run, Olde Sawmill, Scioto, Thomas, and Wright
• New playground installation at Bailey and Olde Sawmill
• Athletic upgrades at Coffman and Scioto
  
  

Many smaller projects are also happening, including painting, plumbing, and lighting upgrades. Maintaining our existing facilities is a Journey 2030 priority area for our district. Our district recognizes that having clean, modern facilities improves student learning and supports a positive experience for our students, staff, and families!

Continuing with our video series that highlights the amazing things happening in our district, this month's focus area is Student Experience. Check out how Chapman Elementary is using library to give students a well-rounded education through real-world research and experiential learning.

The second priority area for Student Experience is physical and mental wellness. Learn how Bailey Elementary is incorporating student wellness in their building culture in order to give students the tools they need to stay balanced.

This summer, the Dublin Jerome Model United Nations team is hosting a summer camp for all rising 6th-9th graders. The camp will teach public speaking, collaborative, and leadership skills as well as the rules of Model UN. The team is highly decorated, having won Best Large Delegation at the Columbia Model UN Conference and Exposition in New York: an international level competition. Camp dates are July 31-August 4. To register, visit: https://forms.gle/gT5BiBCAe9pt9Aqp9

Visit our Info Hub page to find activities and extracurriculars that meet the needs of your students and family. We update the Info Hub regularly, so be sure to bookmark it and check back for new opportunities.

Join us all day long on July 4 for our Independence Day Celebration! Submit your application to be part of the Parade before June 23. Table sales are open to the public now. Stadium and Kids Zone wristbands are available to City of Dublin and Dublin City Schools district residents starting June 25. What to know.

The City of Dublin is looking for community support for this year’s Independence Day Celebration. Parade balloon handlers and Evening Celebration volunteers wanted! Sign up.

Did you know there are options galore for hands-on learning this summer with your city government? Adults can apply to the Citizens’ Police Academy, which runs Aug. 24 to Nov. 9.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! Kick off the month at our community pools! Sample water fitness classes at South Pool’s July 2 Red, White & Splash or bring the family to the Shamrock Splash Bash on July 7. Try a guided walking tour of Ferris-Wright Park this month.

Anyone 16 and older can participate in the Dublin Police’s July 26 self-defense course. The program is aimed at college-bound students and college-age people who want to learn personal safety techniques. Sign up.

Finally going on that much-anticipated summer vacation? Don’t leave your home unprotected. The Dublin Police Department offers a free Vacation House Watch service, which helps ensure everything is safe while you're away. Sign up.

Join forces with the Reading League to keep your child’s reading skills strong! Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge runs through July 31. Sign up today! columbuslibrary.org/summerreading

• July 4: Independence Day Parade - look for some familiar faces in the parade!
  
• August 17: First day for K-12 students
  
• August 23: First day for preschool

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