Doddridge County High School

🎉 Students Helping Students presents the "One Day Food Drive - Block The Door" 🚪🍽️ 📅 Date: April 9, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 📍 Location: Doddridge County High School Join us for a quick and easy way to give back! Drop off non-perishable food items and help support those in need. See the attached flyer for more info! #StudentsHelpingStudents #UnitedToMakeADifference

🚨 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 🚨 We’re excited to announce the successful conclusion of our first-ever Attendance Madness tournament with Doddridge County Homerooms! 🎉 After much hard work and dedication, we’re thrilled to congratulate our first-ever winner: Mrs. McCants’ Homeroom from Doddridge County Elementary School! 🏆 Mrs. McCants shared that this group of students worked tirelessly as a team to earn this victory. Every student was ecstatic when Mr. Waugaman and Mr. Bragg delivered the good news! 🙌 Mrs. Amos emphasized that consistent attendance is a key factor in student success, both in the classroom and in overall performance. 💪 Mr. Waugaman also mentioned he’s already looking forward to next year’s tournament, plus other exciting attendance incentives his team is working on to help schools succeed even more. ✨ Check out the updated bracket below and be sure to celebrate our winning homeroom with their class picture! 📸👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #AttendanceMatters #StudentAchievement #BulldogsInTheBuilding #UnitedToMakeADifference

Doddridge County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, April 4, due to high water. Staff will report on Code B.

Reminder: All Doddridge County High School Juniors will take the College Board SAT on Tuesday, April 8th. Make sure you have your school issued tablets charged and ready to go for the test!

🎉 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 🎉 The countdown is on! ⏳ Attendance Madness is coming to an end, and our students across Doddridge County have worked hard to compete for the first-ever Champion of Attendance Madness! 🏆 We’re down to the FINAL 2 HOMEROOMS: 📚 Mrs. McCants’ Homeroom from Doddridge County Elementary School vs. 📚 Mrs. Stemple’s Homeroom from Doddridge County Middle School ✨ This week (March 31st - April 4th), your attendance will determine who takes home the title of Attendance Champion! ✨ Check out the updated bracket below and stay tuned for the exciting finale! Let’s keep the momentum going and remember—ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 💯 #AttendanceMatters #AttendanceMadness #UnitedToMakeADifference

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Doddridge County High School is excited to announce the 2024-25 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year Winners. Teacher: Mrs. Sandra Kimball Service Personnel: Mrs. Courtney Dean

Superintendent’s Challenge Coin Presented to Board of Education Members Today, Superintendent Cochran had the honor of presenting the Superintendent’s Challenge Coin to each member of the Doddridge County Board of Education. The Challenge Coin symbolizes outstanding dedication and service to Doddridge County Schools. Superintendent Cochran expressed his gratitude for the board’s leadership, commitment to students and staff, and their continued work toward fulfilling the county’s mission. We are grateful for their unwavering support and their efforts to remain #UnitedToMakeADifference in the lives of Doddridge County students.

April 2025 Newsletter - Mental Health Series from the Cook Center/Parent Guidance.

SUPERINTENDENT'S CHALLENGE COIN Congratulations to the following Doddridge County students who were awarded the Superintendent’s Challenge Coin today in recognition of their exceptional character and commitment to the #UnitedToMakeADifference mission: DCHS – Bailey Holden, DCMS – Keegan Ash-Davis, DCES – Ryan Bonnett, and DCELA – Walker Casteel

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📣 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 📣 The excitement is building as our Countywide Attendance Tournament – “Attendance Madness” – is down to the “Final Four”! 🎉 Each homeroom from our four schools has been battling it out in a single-elimination bracket, just like the NCAA March Madness tournament 🏀. Now, the “Final Four” is ready to face off! 🎓 Representing Doddridge County Schools: • Early Learning Academy – Mrs. Mitchell 👏 • Elementary – Mrs. McCants 📚 • Middle School – Mrs. L. Stemple 📝 • High School – Mrs. Coffman 🎓 Check out the attached bracket to see which homerooms are competing head-to-head for a spot in the Championship round! 📅 How it works: • Attendance this week (March 24th) will determine which 2 homerooms advance to the next round. • The Champion will be crowned based on attendance the week of March 31st! 🏆 Let’s cheer on our homerooms and encourage great attendance! 📅👏 Keep it up, everyone! #AttendanceMatters #AttendanceMadness #DoddridgeCountySchools #UnitedToMakeADifference

Plan Ahead, Bulldog Family! 🐾 The 2025-2026 Doddridge County Schools calendar is now available! It’s time to start marking those important dates, from the first day of school to holiday breaks and everything in between. Whether you’re scheduling vacations, appointments, or just getting organized, we’ve got you covered. Here's a list of key dates and you can view the full calendar by visiting our county website. Let’s make 2025-2026 another amazing year! 💚💛 #UnitedToMakeADifference

Candlelight Vigil DCHS Football Field

🏆 Bulldog Excellence on Display! The Doddridge County Board of Education recognized outstanding student achievements in FBLA, swimming, and wrestling during the March 17th meeting. In FBLA, Ella Powers and Mason Richards earned 1st place finishes, with Angelena Zifka, Braden Lipscomb, and Austin Poling also placing strongly at the State Leadership Conference. In swimming, Isabella McGrady took 2nd in the 100-yard butterfly, while Colton Key and Addyson Robey also represented Doddridge County at state-level competition. The wrestling team placed 8th in Single A at the State Tournament. Trey McDonough secured 5th place in the 113-pound weight class, setting a school record with a 52-3 season, while Tristan Swiger tied a school record with 32 pins. Noah Wekseth and Jayden Powers demonstrated outstanding effort against top competitors. In recognition of their excellence, leadership, and perseverance, these students received the "It’s a Great Day to be a Bulldog" certificate, celebrating their dedication and hard work. Their commitment to success embodies the true spirit of a Bulldog, determined, resilient, and always striving for greatness. It’s a great day to be a Bulldog!

At the Doddridge County Board of Education’s regular meeting on March 17th, Ella Powers, a sophomore at DCHS, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ella is involved in FBLA, Track & Field, The Doddridge County Bulldog, and Teen-Leaders 4-H. She is also active in the community through pageants, volunteer work, and as a lifeguard at Doddridge County Park. Thank you, Ella, for your leadership! 💚💛

Congratulations to our All-Conference athletes! We are proud to recognize these talented student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the 2024-2025 Girls Basketball season. Their dedication, skill, and hard work have set them apart and made a lasting impact on the court. 1st Team All-Conference Payton Trent Aleigh Cheeseman 2nd Team All-Conference A’Kaia Williams Honorable Mention Jaycee Lipscomb Brooke DeHaven Your commitment to excellence represents the best of Bulldog athletics. Well done!

Doddridge County High School will be having parent teacher conferences on March 19th at the high school. The time for parent teacher conferences will be from 3:30 - 6:30.

What a weekend for our Bulldogs! From academics and music to agriculture and community service, Doddridge County students continue to shine. 🥇 The DCMS History Bowl Team took 1st place out of 23 teams, earning their spot at the state tournament! 🎶 The Bel Canto Bulldog Show Choir won “Best Set” at the Herbert Hoover River Classic, showcasing incredible teamwork and dedication. 🥓🥚 Doddridge County FFA’s Ham, Bacon, Egg & Shelf Life Item Sale highlighted the students’ hard work and craftsmanship. 🛏️ DCHS Track Team members spent their morning building beds for local youth in need with Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Doddridge County. If we missed any Bulldog achievements, comment below, we love celebrating our students’ success! 💚💛 #UNITEDTOMAKEADIFFERENCE

Congratulations to Doddridge County FBLA! Doddridge County High School FBLA members recently attended the West Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference at Camp Dawson on March 12-13, 2025, where they competed against students from across the state in both testing and performance events. FBLA provides students with valuable opportunities to develop career-ready skills, expand leadership abilities, network with peers, and gain recognition for their achievements. Our 14 competing members showcased their business knowledge, career competencies, and professionalism in a variety of Career & Technical Education events, earning outstanding results: 🥇 Ella Powers – 1st Place, Job Interview 🥇 Mason Richards – 1st Place, Intro to Parliamentary Procedures 🥉 Angelena Zifka – 3rd Place, Business Communication 🏅 Braden Lipscomb – 4th Place, Public Policy & Advocacy 🏅 Austin Poling – 4th Place, Impromptu Speaking Each of these students has earned the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference this summer in Anaheim, CA. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and success. Congratulations to all our FBLA competitors!