Chirp Sheet
Singing the praises of our DCS students and staff 9-15/23
September 19, 2025 - Homecoming Preview
Sensory-Friendly Section Planned Once Again for Homecoming Parade
We are asking all of parade participants to refrain from using sirens, horns, music, etc. as they proceed through the section of Main Street from Clark Street to the Fire Hall. Signs will be placed in the area to mark the area and remind our parade participants of the sensory friendly zone.
For more details about the Homecoming Parade, please see the article below.
Sno Cones at free Community Tailgate event
Volunteers from Journey Ministries will be serving up free sno cones at this year's Community Tailgate event. Look for the yellow tent set up near the soccer fields on the west side of the high school campus.
Thank you to our friends at Journey Ministries for their generosity!
Varsity athletes to greet students coming to school on Wednesday, Friday
Players from our Varsity Cheer and Football teams will be out and about greeting students prior to school as part of Homecoming Week festivities.
This is the third year members of the varsity football team will be out high-fiving and greeting students in grades K-6 on the Friday of Homecoming Week. This year, varsity cheerleaders will be joining in on the fun and will be greeting students at elementary buildings on Wednesday of Homecoming Week.
Spirit Week Activities
Below please find a list of the daily Spirit Week activities. The first flyer includes Spirit Week activities for Davison High School, the second flyer includes Davison Middle School Spirit Day celebrations and the third flyer reflects Spirit Days for students in grades K-6.
2025 Homecoming Court Candidates
The Homecoming King and Mr. Congeniality will be announced during halftime ceremonies at Wednesday night's Powderpuff football game scheduled for 7 p.m. September 24. The Homecoming Queen and Miss Congeniality will be crowned at halftime ceremonies at the Friday, September 26 game.
Senior Queen candidates
Darby Crystal
Darby is the daughter of Kelly and Jim Crystal. Darby’s brothers are Flynn, Greer and Cameron, and she has a sister, Mattie. Darby is the captain of the varsity volleyball team and also plays club volleyball. Her favorite class is ceramics and she plans to play volleyball at Northwood University and major in sports management.
Addison Dunning
Addison is the daughter of Ashley and Ryan Dunning. Her siblings are Teagan, Greyson and Kaden. She is captain of the varsity volleyball team and also plays club volleyball. Her favorite class is health science and Addison plans to pursue a career in nursing.
Skylar Gean
Skylar is the daughter of Shawna and Kevin Gean, and step-dad Drew Smith, She has a sibling, Kaiden. She loves golfing with her mom. Her favorite class is health science and she plans to go to college and pursue a career as a radiologist.
Adison Hawley
Adison is the daughter of Angie and Zak Hawley. Her siblings include Hayden, Grayson and Emme. She is a 4-year captain on the varsity cheer team, president of the Appreciation Club, secretary of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Key Club, Student Council representative and a coach for Davison Youth Cheer. Adison's favorite class is AP Economics. She plans to attend college and pursue a degree in business.
Sydney Simmonds
Sydney is the daughter of Kevin and Christine Simmonds and sister to Trent. She plays Varsity Softball, and is involved in Yearbook, Key Club, National Honor Society and Student Council. Her favorite class is criminal law and plans to attend college to become an attorney.
Senior King candidates
Carter Dirkse
Carter is the son of Josh and Cynthia Dirkse, and has a sister Olivia. He is on the basketball and baseball teams and is a Co-Op for the athletic department. In his free time he enjoys fishing. Carter's favorite class is government. He plans on going to college for baseball and pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Jaxson Dosh
Jaxson is the son of Richard and Tiffany Dosh and step-dad Mike Loll. He has a brother, Tyler. Jaxson plays football and basketball and enjoys golfing in his free time. His favorite class is Bigger Faster Stronger. He is committed to playing football at Western Michigan University, where he plans to pursue a degree in business or education.
Bryce Millhouse
Bryce is the son of Craig and Stacy Millhouse. His siblings are Hayley and Noah. Bryce plays varsity and travel lacrosse. His favorite class is criminal law and in the future he would like to attend Central Michigan University and play lacrosse.
Ben Nichols
Ben is the son of Elisha and Keith Nichols. He has been on the varsity football team for four years and the powerlifting team. His favorite class is Bigger Faster Stronger and in the future he plans to play football at the University of Notre Dame.
Cortez Porter
Cortez is the son of Angie Porter. He plays varsity football, basketball and runs track. His favorite class is history. Cortez would like to play college football and get his degree.
Class Representatives
Freshmen Princess: Ellery Allen is the daughter of Paul and Jennifer Allen. Her siblings include Cash, Meara, Morgann and Rush. Ellery is involved in JV and club volleyball, Student Council and her church youth group. Her favorite class is choir.
Freshmen Prince: Alijah Hampton is the son of Joi Bennett and Chad Hampton. He has a sibling, Uriah, and step-siblings Alexis, Isaac and Isabel. Alijah enjoys basketball, gaming, fishing and riding rollercoasters. He is involved in his youth group and community service initiatives and also plays the piano.
Sophomores Princess: Rylynn Poff is the daughter of Kelly and Rex Poff, She has a s sibling, Rex. She is involved in track and field and art. Her favorite class is geometry.
Sophomore Prince: Gunner Duncan is the son of Jessica and Jason Duncan. His siblings are Rex and Oliver. Gunner is involved in hockey with GFHA. His favorite class is AP history.
Junior Princess: Chloe Wellman is the daughter of Patty Wellman. She has two sisters, Keri and Brooke. She is on the track and cross country teams and a competitive dance team. Her favorite class is Spanish.
Junior Prince: Clark Tan is the son of Julie and Clint Tan. He has a brother, Craig. Clark is on the cross country and track teams. His favorite class is AP macroeconomics.
The Tradition Continues: Powderpuff game takes place on Wednesday
It's juniors vs seniors in the traditional Powderpuff game, which takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cardinal Stadium.
The game will once again be announced by Eric Chorley, who also serves as the District's Assessment Coordinator. This will be the 30th year that Mr. Chorley has been behind the microphone.
Tickets to the game are $5 each. Since this event raises funds for the Junior Class (for prom), no passes will be accepted.
Homecoming Parade details
Lineup for the parade begins at 4 p.m. at Davison High School in the north parking lot. Please note that this section of the parking lot will be closed right after school until after the parade participants leave the area.
Beginning at 4:45 p.m. Clark Street will be closed from Russell Alger Drive to the west entrance of Davison High School (near the soccer fields) and will remain closed for the evening.
The parade begins promptly at 5 p.m. starting at Davison High School and continuing west on Clark Street to Main Street, north on Main Street and ending at Main and Fourth streets. Buses will shuttle students/participants walking in the parade back to the high school and will be staged along Davison Street. Motorists - please avoid this area as there will be many students in this area.