Dover High School News

September has arrived! Dover High School is back into the "swing of things" and looking forward to all the fall happenings that will take place in the coming weeks. We have had a wonderful start to the year! Thank you, families, for your support and your engagement. Please check out the information in this newsletter, and don't hesitate to call us with any questions!

Brooke Grafe, Principal

Scott Ayers, Asst. Principal

Dover High School

Our students are doing a great job with these policies. Families, thank you for your help and your support with the "no cell phone" policy---we appreciate it and can see the benefits daily!

Please remind your students that pajama pants are not permitted. Further details on the dress code can be found in our handbook.

Ohio law requires schools to provide health education instruction in suicide prevention, violence prevention, school safety, cyber safety/digital citizenship, and social inclusion. This education must take place annually for all students, and schools are required to use an approved, evidence based program to meet these requirements. Only by written request of a student’s parent or guardian (to the school principal) shall a student be excused from instruction in these topics.

Students will participate during their advisory time on October 16, January 8, March 5, and April 30. We look forward to meaningful conversations, guided by Ohio approved programs, with our students and staff.

If you would like more information on the Ohio law and its requirements, please click here: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/School-Wellness/Prevention-Education/Suicide-and-Violence-Prevention-Social-Inclusion

Please be sure your student's fees are paid and up to date (both academic and athletic). Students who owe outstanding fees are unable to purchase homecoming dance tickets, prom tickets or participate in commencement until fees are paid.

Please click below for the information that was sent in the spring--there is still time to join!

Our Homecoming 2026 Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 from 8-11pm in the DHS Commons. More information will be provided to students regarding ticket sales.

Please join us as we celebrate Homecoming on Friday, October 2 at Crater Stadium. Our Dover Crimson Tornadoes will be taking on the Wooster Generals. We will be introducing our homecoming court and crowning our queen and king at halftime. Go Dover!

Tickets will be on sale daily during both lunch periods beginning Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2 AND after school until 3:10pm in the high school office. Dover BCC students will be able to purchase via Mrs. Tidrick when she visits BCC on Friday, October 2 as well.

**Remember, your FINAL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED!!**

Tickets are $15 each. If you plan to bring an out of school guest, you must have submitted an out of school guest form prior to buying tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door.

We are looking forward to a great evening!

Senior Big Picture is scheduled for Friday, October 2. More information to come...

Seniors families, please click on the documents here for the list of important seniors dates. If you have any questions, contact the high school office.

OhioMeansJobs K-12 is an interactive online career planning tool with accurate, current and relevant job, postsecondary school and financial aid information. It includes tools for saving your research, course planning and resume development. This online tool is available to all Ohioans at no cost. To access the site, visit OhioMeansJobs.com and click "For Students" at the top of the website. Ask your student's counselor about additional resources available at school. Please contact Ms. Tidrick (tidrickl@dovertornadoes.com) as she has visited in classrooms to discuss with students.

Families now have the ability to access their student's various assessment scores (End of Course, other standardized tests, etc.) by logging in to Progress Book. Once logged in, you and your student can see various assessments your student has taken while in Dover City Schools. Please contact the high school office or Mrs. Grafe with any questions.

Dover City Schools and Dover High School has both two-hour delay and early dismissal schedules to ensure the student safety during inclement weather or other emergencies. While we hope for a school year without disruptions, it's critical to be prepared for the possibility of these schedule changes as early as the start of the school year! We know these are not always ideal for families and work to minimize them. However, delays and early dismissals allow us to still connect and provide students access to services and meals on days that we might otherwise be closed.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with both schedules, which can be found in our handbooks and at this link: https://www.dovertornadoes.com/Handbooks.aspx. Please take time now to make a plan with your family for how you will handle a two-hour delay OR an early dismissal. Having a plan in place ahead of time will help ensure the safest situation for all and reduce stress for everyone.

In compliance with the Missing Child Act and for the safety of our children, parents are asked to call Dover High School (330-364-7147) by 7:45 a.m. to report the reason for your child's absence. If your child is not reported off, you will receive a call from the school office inquiring about your child's absence.

We encourage good attendance daily to ensure continuity of learning. However, if your child is absent, be sure to send a note the day they return to verify his/her absence. Please refer to our student handbook, which can be accessed on our district webpage, to read our entire district attendance policy.

Free language assistance with respect to school programs and activities is available for all students and families of Dover City Schools. Please contact your child's building principal for translation or interpretation services.

In accordance with state and board policies, we are NOT permitted to dispense medication without directions and signatures of both the Physician and the Parent. If your child needs to take medication during the school day, click on the link below to download the form. Do not send over the counter medication with your child. Please follow the medication policy you will find in our student handbook. Medication Form

Each morning we serve a "Grab and Go" style breakfast for our students. Please encourage your student to check it out!

**PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR A FEE WAIVER, THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT REGARDLESS OF THOSE MEALS BEING PROVIDED FREE TO STUDENTS.

Bullying by any student in the Dover City School District is strictly prohibited, and such conduct will result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school. Examples of conduct that could constitute prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to the following: physical violence; threats; damage or stealing of possessions; spreading of rumors; posting slurs on websites or social networking sites; sending abusive or threatening e-mails or instant messages etc., to circulate gossip and rumors to other students; and use of cameras/phones to take embarrassing or unsolicited photographs or videos of students and distributing and/or posting the photos or videos online or in person. Students should report this behavior to their building principal. District bullying policies are available on the district webpage under District

Area school districts are participating with those across the state in an effort to identify, locate and evaluate all children from birth through 21 who may have disabilities. Many unidentified children with disabilities are preschoolers, and parents may not be aware their child has a disability or that there are programs and services available. Anyone knowing of a child who may have a disability should contact the school. Dover City Schools receives IDEA-B funds for the purpose of the education of children with disabilities. Annually, at the September Board of Education Meeting, discussion will be held regarding how the District will spend its IDEA-B funds and time will be allowed for public comment.

As with last year, we will only be sending home midterms for students earning a D or F in a subject area. Please be sure that you and your student regularly check Progress Book as grades are updated by teachers for families to access. If you are unable to access your school account, please contact the office for assistance. Checking Progress Book is a great way to stay updated on your child’s progress! Additionally, encourage your student to check out after school tutoring!

Please encourage your students to check their email DAILY as important information is shared in this format! This includes all Dover students attending Buckeye Career Center and College Credit Plus. Announcements are also emailed.