Important Reminders:

• No School Monday, February 17th, 2025
• Parent Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, February 11th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Countdowns (not including today):

• 14 school days until February's long weekend (closed Monday, Feb. 17th)
• 38 school days until Spring Break
• 62 school days until Prom
• 67 school days until Graduation
• 75.5 school days until Summer Break

In the event that you have to miss school, email attendance notes to the attendance office or turn them in at the main office before school, between classes, or during lunch.

Reminder: If you have 6 or more unexcused absences or early morning tardies, you cannot go on field trips that remove you from the instructional environment (i.e. classroom time). This policy includes field trips that are for athletics (early dismissals for games) and for extracurricular events (CTE competitions).

Let's improve attendance this semester!

*Subject to change pending any early morning delays or school closures.*

• Case Benchmark Assessment Window Opens
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale Begin ($20) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 3:00 PM - Fish Leadership Meeting, F4, Contact: Mrs. Murray

• Case Benchmark Testing Window
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale ($25) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 10:40 AM - 12th Grade Advisory Committee Meeting, Library, Contact: Dr. Davis
• 2:45 PM - NJROTC Leadership Meeting, NJROTC Building, Contacts: Warrant Selhorst and Chief Frank
• 3:00 PM - Crockett Clash Club Meeting, F1, Contact: Mrs. Barrett
• 4:00 PM - BB: @ Unicoi

• Case Benchmark Testing Window
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale ($25) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 7:15 AM - First Priority Club Meeting, F-4, Contact: Mrs. Murray
• 9:10 AM - InDepth Cessation Course, Library, Contact: Dr. Davis (Registration Required)
• 6:00 PM - Fr. BB: Home vs. WRHS/Boone

• Case Benchmark Testing Window
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale ($25) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 2:45 PM - NJROTC Drill Meeting, ROTC Building, Contact: Warrant Selhorst & Chief Frank
• 2:45 PM - Men's Volleyball Interest Meeting, Cafeteria, Contact: Coach Knouse
• 6:00 PM - Fr. Boys' BB: Home vs. THS/SEHS

• Midterms TODAY
• Case Benchmark Testing Window
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale ($25) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 7:15 AM - FCA Meeting, Weightroom, Contact: Coach Chandley
• 7:45 AM - FT: NJROTC to DBHS Rifle Match
• 4:00 PM - BB: @ EHS

• 10:00 AM - Fr. Boys' BB: Home vs. EHS/Unicoi
• 2:00 PM - Miss DCHS Pageant

• No Events on Calendar

• National School Counselors' Week Starts
• Case Benchmark Testing Window Continues
• Winter Formal Ticket Sale ($25) - Juniors and Seniors Only - Before School/During Lunch
• 3:00 PM - FISH Leadership Meeting, F4, Contact: Mrs. Murray
• 4:00 PM - BB: Home vs. WRHS

Beginning today, in an effort to shorten the lunch lines, we will offer the same items on all 3 lines. We will typically be offering 3 different hot entree options along with our cold entrees such as chef salads, PBJ, and deli sandwiches daily.

Contact an FFA Club Member to purchase.

You may also contact Mr. Ford or Mr. Conger.

A couple of our students are competing in the Agriscience Fair and we need your help! Please take time to fill out a short survey about your perception of agriculture. All you have to do is click the link and answer a few questions. Thank you!

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) welcomes all K-12 students to participate in the 2024-25 Wildlife Forever Art of Conversation’s Fish Art Contest. Artwork featuring a wild fish must be the student’s original hand-drawn creation and can be inspired by a photo, video, and other artwork. A creative writing piece is also required for participants in grades 4-12.

Interested students should submit the entry form by Friday, February 28. Learn more about the contest rules here. For information on submissions specific to Tennessee contestants, click here. All questions can be directed to Emily.A.Buck@tn.gov.

The Secretary of the State’s Civics Essay Contest is now open for submissions. The Civics Essay Contest is a writing contest for Tennessee students with the intent to encourage students to be actively engaged citizens now and in the future. The theme of this year’s essay contest is “Why Trusted Sources Matter.” The essay contest is open to all K-12 Tennessee students and is due by January 31.

Tennessee students in public, private, and home schools in grades K-12 are encouraged to participate. Winners will receive a TNStars 529 Program College Savings scholarship of $100, $250, and $500 in addition to a trip to the State Capitol.

You can find more information about the Civics Essay Contest, which is a component of the Secretary of the State’s civic engagement program, and how to submit applications on the Civics Essay Contest website.

BBA - Bellucci Basketball Academy will be hosting our Spring Basketball Tryouts on February 15th and 22nd for the Spring AAU Season! Our Program was founded by NBA Trainer, Ben Bellucci and we currently offer programs in 15 states! BBA is the official New Balance Sponsored Program in Tennessee and we are proud to be one of the leaders in the basketball community Nationally.

• Our Season will go from March-June
• Multiple Practices per week at Morristown Landing
• 5+ Weekend Tournaments
• High Level Coaching, current and former HS Coaches, College Coaches, and College Players!

Tryout Details:

• Saturday, Feb 15th and 22nd
• Boys and Girls
• 5-6pm Grades 3-5
• 6-7pm Grades 6-8
• 7-8pm Grades 9-12
• Morristown Landing - Morristown, TN
• $10 Tryout Fee
• Pre Registration Required

LINK TO REGISTER:

http://bbaaau.leagueapps.com/camps/4470931-bba-tennessee---spring-2025---tryouts---feb-15th--22nd

Winter Formal Ticket Sales Start MONDAY (January 27, 2025 at $20)

TUESDAY (January 28, 2025 at $25)

Junior & Senior Winter Formal - Neon Nights

Date: February 8, 2025

Location: McKinney Center

Time: 8 PM to 11 PM

Only 200 Tickets will be SOLD!!!

Outside Dates are Welcome!!

Questions about Winter Formal - email Mrs. Chandley (chandleyl@wcde.org)

The Myths & Legends Club will be starting a coat drive on January 21 and will run through January 31. The coats, sized for all ages, need to be new or gently used and dropped off for those in need to N6.

Please adhere to the speed limit (10 mph) and stop signs when entering and exiting the parking lot. Be safe!

Click this link to complete the form.

Order Graduation Supplies:

MUST have a Cap, Gown, Tassel and Diploma Cover to participate in the Graduation Ceremony

--> Cap & Gown order must be placed by November 30, 2024 to avoid hefty late charges

--> Order online at https://scherffjones.com

--> Have Questions?

--> --> Email: scoffice@herffjones.com

--> --> Phone: 864-244-0110

--> Watch the video below for detailed instructions on how to order

--> Herff Jones representative will be on campus Thursday, September 5th during all four lunches to answer questions or to take cash/check orders

Students can get homework help by giving the hotline a call at 615-298-6636. The program is available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday – Thursday evenings.

Parents can also go to the Homework Hotline website to schedule days and times they’re available. To learn more about the program, click here.

It's time to celebrate our region's teachers once again! Nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond on WJHL.com for the weekly honor: https://www.wjhl.com/.../enter-your-teacher-for-educator.../

Can be found in the DCHS library at: 799.2 ROO

The twenty-sixth president of the United States was also a world-renowned hunter, conservationist, soldier, and scholar. African Game Trails includes stories about President Theodore Roosevelt adventures throughout East Africa, Belgian Congo, Mombassa, Khartoum, and more.

In 1908 Teddy took a long safari holiday in East Africa with his son Kermit. His account of this adventure is as remarkably fresh today as it was when these adventures on the veldt were first published. Roosevelt describes the excitement of the chase, the people he met (including such famous hunters as Cunninghame and Selous), and flora and fauna he collected in the name of science. Long out of print, this classic is one of the preeminent examples of Africana, and belongs on every collector's shelf.

Travelling the world to hunt and kill dozens of animals including Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Leopards, Buffalo, Hippos and Elephants. This fascinating story about Teddy Roosevelt's hunting adventures are not for the squeamish as it contains heart-pounding stories.

Two Pioneers sign to be Pioneers on the next level. Cross country and track team members Casen Davis and Hannah McLain sign scholarships today with Tusculum University.

Tullock Moves Closer to Scoring Mark in Lady Pioneers Route of Vikes

In Friday's game, our Lady Pioneers wore blue ribbons in remembrance of Matthew Milhorn.

Huge congratulations to FELIX DUNCAN on becoming David Crockett’s newest member to the100 win club!!! Felix has an overall record of 101-26 with 82 of those wins coming by pin. He is sitting at a 32-3 season record in his Junior year of high school, with more matches to come this season.

Sophomore year record: 39-8

Freshman Year Record: 30-15

The all-time wins record for David Crockett Wrestling is 157 wins.

After a hard fought battle, coming down to the final match, our Pioneer men fall just short with a score of 31-43. Proud of the effort these kids have shown all year. We end the dual season tying the dual wins record at 25-3. Up next we have individual Region, Section, and State! #Grit #piONEers

Dr. Davis takes as much as she can from media spotlights and Facebook, but she can't get it all without your help.

Please let her know if something is missing at keysa@wcde.org. She needs a picture or link when information is sent. Don't hesitate to send her information.

We do not want to miss anything.

Click the image above or click here if you need to request some help.

Parents must complete this parental consent before students can talk to our Frontier Health Therapists (Nicole and Madi). Please complete the form. A PDF version is below.

Frontier Healthcare has two school based therapists, Nicole Bonham & Madison M. Geis, available to assist DCHS students. Before students can see the Frontier Health Therapists, parents must give permission. To give permission, fill out the online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4mSnB7-c-Va3Grl2rtxShVK7NnZBXaevTU50qT_r9SnE5Wg/viewform) or download the paper form (https://5il.co/2tn67), fill it out and return it to the student services office.

Click this link to sign the receipt for the Visitor Code of Conduct.

The administrative team understands that situations will arise requiring a meeting with administration. If you would like to meet with an administrator, please contact Laura Geske at geskel@wcde.org or (423)753-1150 so that she can schedule the meeting. You may also email administrators directly at the email address listed under their pictures above.

Administrators' schedules are full with classroom observations, student-parent meetings, professional learning meetings with teachers, and other requirements. When a meeting is not scheduled, those needing a meeting may be asked to wait in the lobby until the administrator is available. This could take a while, especially if the administrator is completing a classroom observation for the duration of the class period. In order to have the time needed to devote to the situation/concern, please schedule a meeting.

Phone calls requesting to speak to an administrator may also require a call back rather than an immediate response. The administrative team understands the urgency of some situations, and the team asks that you please leave a message with one of the office staff, and one of the administrators will return the call as soon as possible. Please be patient with the office staff as they are doing all that they can in that moment.

Click this link for the reporting form.