Hayden and Emmett Dotson proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education Special Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Hayden and Emmett Dotson proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education Special Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024.
On behalf of the 23-24 Yearbook Staff, we would like to apologize to the Girls’ basketball team as their team picture was accidentally left off of the team picture pages. We are working with our yearbook company, Walsworth, to create a supplement page that will be able to be inserted into the yearbook. If you are a graduate and have not already picked up your yearbook, it would be best to wait a few weeks until the supplement pages come in. Again, we apologize for any convenience and this mistake.
Third Judicial Circuit Judge Tim Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction earlier today which granted Doddridge County High School’s request to compete in the Single A classification for football for the 2024 season.
Judge Sweeney’s Order does not change the classification of any other school. The Order is specifically limited to Doddridge County High School and is preliminary in nature.
Doddridge County Schools Superintendent Scott Cochran said, “Judge Sweeney’s order today reflects what we have been arguing for months. Doddridge County High School should be classified with those schools that are similar in size, located in our region, and which we have a history of competition that goes back many decades. Today’s order restores competitive balance, provides for player safety, and will ensure that our natural rivals remain on our schedule in future years. I wish to thank Judge Sweeney for acting on our request prior to the start of the football season.”
August Monthly Newsletter
Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! I am thrilled to kick off my first year as superintendent with what promises to be a year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences.
Opening days are important. I was so pleased with the excitement our administrators, teachers, staff, and service personnel brought to the first day of school. Enthusiasm is contagious. As I travel around the district I am so excited to see this energy continue with our students. We are looking forward to a great year!
This year we are partnering with Communities in Schools on an attendance initiative. We are calling ours “Bulldogs in the Building.” When students miss school they clearly cannot benefit from the instruction offered or the opportunity to engage and develop positive relationships at school. Students missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
The West Virginia State Legislature recently passed new attendance laws. Here are some important changes
• Parents/Guardians MUST provide excuses within 3 school days of return to school
• There is an absolute maximum of 10 parent/guardian notes per year
• Parent notes are for illness and injury of student or family member that prevents student attendance
• Doctor’s excuses do not count against parent note limit
Please keep a look out for construction vehicles at the Early Learning Academy. We are increasing parking at the school in the very near future. The new parking should help alleviate some of the issues when we invite the community into the building.
I want to give a heartfelt welcome to our new families joining us this year! We are excited to have you as part of our school community and look forward to the positive impact your presence will bring. To our returning families, thank you for your continued support and dedication. We are eager to build on the successes of the past year and work together towards new goals.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication. Here’s to a fantastic start to the school year!
Scott Cochran
Doddridge County Schools Superintendent
Ticket Information for Friday Night’s Game at St. Marys
You can purchase tickets ahead of the game on GOFAN. Here is the link.
https://gofan.co/event/1668652?schoolId=WV2266
Student tickets are $4.00 and Adult tickets are $5.00 and each have a $1.00 GoFan fee added.
Fans can also pay at the gate with a credit or debit card for the same rate using St. Marys card readers.
Cash tickets are $7.00 adults and $5.00 students at the gate.
Notice Regarding Friday’s Football Game at St. Marys
St. Marys will open its gates for the football game against Doddridge County at 6:30 PM. The game is at 8:00 PM. St. Marys accepts cash, credit cards or debit cards as forms of payment.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS FRIDAY
Doddridge County High Schools football game at St. Marys this Friday, August 30th, will now start at 8:00 PM due to a heat advisory.
Purchase the 2024-2025 yearbook at yearbookforever.com or by sending payment to Mrs. Coffman in the Library.
Buses Running Late
Please be patient with our bus schedule today, August 22, 2024. There is road construction in West Union that is causing a delay.
Attention Parents and Guardians of Students in 4th – 9th Grade!
Please watch out for a letter from your child’s school with important information regarding results from the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA).
You may access your student’s individual assessment results for the WVGSA on the Family Portal. An access code, along with information on how to log on to the Family Portal, is provided in the letter. You will also be able to access an individualized video score report for your child through the Family Portal.
The Family Portal will provide better access to student test results for parents/guardians. It will include detailed information about student performance in math, English language arts, and science -- as well as access to Lexile and Quantile measures and the Lexile/Quantile Growth Plan.
After reviewing your student’s assessment results, we encourage you to talk with his or her teacher to discuss your child’s academic progress.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school.
#UnitedToMakeADifference
Back to School - Coaching for Parents
The Doddridge County Board of Education recognized three students who submitted winning designs in the West Virginia Department of Education’s Mathematical Habits of Mind Poster Contest at Monday night’s board meeting. The board recognized Grace Godfrey, Deshawn Hyde and A’kaia Williams for their designs along with High School math teacher Marcie Yeater. Godfrey, Williams and Yeater were present at the board meeting.
In an effort to include students’ voices in the launch of the Unite with Numeracy initiative, the WVDE held the contest last school year. More than 200 students from all grade levels submitted their ideas/artwork on the eight Mathematical Habits of Mind depicting how math is a part of everyday life. Judges selected winners, and their submissions were the inspiration for the final designs. Teachers throughout the state will display the posters in their schools and classrooms to promote the importance and impact of math.
Superintendent Scott Cochran said “We are extremely proud of our students’ success competing against other top schools in the state. Only one other high school had more than one winner and only Doddridge County had three winners.”
Other winning schools were: Morgantown High School, George Washington High School, Berkeley Springs High School, Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute, Hurricane Town Elementary School, and Bridgeport Middle School.
At the meeting A’Kai Williams led the pledge of allegiance.
Doddridge County Schools Files Petition for Reclassification
The Class of 2026 (Juniors) at DCHS are selling these kelly green shirts until Sept. 11th. Order directly from a student for $15.00 a shirt and the student will hand deliver it or order online for $17.00 a shirt and ship it directly to yourself. Students get individual credit toward their Senior trip if you buy it directly from them. Extra fee applied for 4XL and 5XL. The sizes available include Youth Small through Adult 5XL.
All checks can be made out to Doddridge County High School (or DCHS). Money must be collected at the time the order is placed.
This shirt is a reboot, it was sold in the Fall of 2011. It was one of the most popular shirts DCHS has ever sold. It has a distressed look to it. The statement still rings true today, "Once a Bulldog always a Bulldog!"
💚💛🤍💚💛🤍💚💛🤍💚💛🤍💚💛🤍💚💛🤍💚
~Mrs. Modesitt
https://www.imagemarket.com/OnceaBulldogalwaysaBulldog
Corrected Bus Schedule
Here is the updated Bus Schedule. We have attempted to make sure the times are accurate, but bus times will vary due to traffic, weather and other factors.
Thank you from all the Staff at DCHS
Doddridge County Schools Welcomed Back Teachers, Staff and Service Personnel
K-12 Students start back on Wednesday, August 14.
Here are pictures from the first day back for professional and service personnel. A special thank you to Michele Blatt, West Virginia State Superintendent, for her visit. Also a big thank you to Wilder White for her presentation to staff. We also welcomed many new employees to the team.
The year got off to a great start. Its going to be a fantastic year of learning!
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS: EXTRACURRICULAR PASSES
On July 1, 2024, the Doddridge County Board of Education proudly voted to renew the Extracurricular Pass initiative, reaffirming their commitment to fostering community engagement and ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in our school events and activities. These passes grant Doddridge County residents access to all home events, excluding regional and sectional matches.
Why Does the District Do This?
This initiative is our way of giving back to the community—a thank you for your steadfast support of our levy. Your contributions allow us to continue offering full-service schools that prioritize not only academic excellence but also the overall development of our students. By providing these passes, we are encouraging community involvement and ensuring that everyone can share in the vibrant life of our schools.
How to Get Your Passes
RENEW YOUR PASSES
• FAIR: Stop by the Doddridge County Schools booth at the Doddridge County Fair.
• OFFICE: Visit the Doddridge County Board of Education Administrative Office during business hours.
• GAMES: Renew your pass at the first home football game.
REPLACEMENT/NEW PASSES
• New Applicants: Passes are available free of charge to Doddridge County residents. Simply complete the short application and submit the required documents to receive your pass. Please visit the Doddridge County Schools webpage at: dcschools.us and select the public forms tab.
Let’s come together to show our students that we stand behind them and cheer on our Bulldogs!
United to Make a Difference!
Seniors.
Just a reminder that this Sunday August 11th is Senior Sunday. Cookout will begin at 12:30 and guest speaker will follow. The event will now take place at the High School Cafeteria.
