Doddridge County High School

Softball Regional Finals! Come out and support the Lady Dogs as they take on Petersburg in the Regional Final on Monday, May 19 at 6:00 PM at home! 🎟️ Admission: $7 Adults | $5 Students 📣 Reminder: Extra-curricular passes are not valid for tournament play. WVSSAC passes will be accepted. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Lady Dogs! 🥎

Upcoming Senior events

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Thank you to our Holistic Child Department for nurturing the whole student-emotionally, socially, and academically. #UnitedToMakeADifference

It’s Regional Time! ⚾ Come out and support the Bulldogs as they take on Ritchie this Monday, May 12 at 5:30 PM at home! $7 Adults | $5 Students REMINDER: Extra-curricular passes cannot be used during tournament play. WVSSAC passes are accepted. Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on!

🌸Today’s the Day! The Doddridge County FFA Greenhouse will be opening for the season. Please stop out and see the hard work our students have been putting in this year! ⏰Hours: Monday- Saturday 9am-5pm ⏰Closed on Sunday 📍Location: Doddridge County High School 79 Bulldog Dr West Union, WV 26456

🎉 Doddridge County Schools May Attendance Award! 🎉 The finish line is in sight, but we’re not slowing down! 🏁 At Doddridge County Schools, we’re encouraging all students to finish the year strong—and we’ve got some awesome incentives to keep you going! Thanks to our partnership with Doddridge County Parks, students have the chance to win a 1-Day Family Pool Pass 💦 and a Goodie Bag from our amazing Holistic Child/Communities in Schools Team and the Doddridge County Family Resource Network! 🎟️ How to win? Every day you're present in May = 1 entry into the raffle. ✅ The more days you’re here, the more chances you have to win! 🗓️ Winner will be drawn at the High School on May 27, 2025, due to semester exams. 📍 You must be present to win! Let’s finish the school year strong and show the state what #BulldogsInTheBuilding really means! 🐾 #UnitedToMakeADifference

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 – Payton Currey, DCMS – Reed Modesitt, DCES – Raelynn Turk, and DCELA – Sabastyen Miller

Softball Schedule Update Tonight’s softball game against Ritchie County has been canceled. The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 6:00 PM and will be played at our home field.

Reminder: DCHS is a closed campus. We are having issues with students signing out for lunch. This action is not allowed.

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

Doddridge County High School Sectional Showdown at Home! Join us Monday, May 5th at 6:00 PM as the Bulldogs take on Braxton in the Sectional Softball Tournament. Let’s fill the stands and show our support! 🎟️ Reminder: Extracurricular passes are not accepted during tournament play. WVSSAC passes will be honored.

Just as spring brings a bloom of hope after long winters, parenting too can blossom with the right support. As educators and staff, you see the joys and struggles families face every day. Parent Coaching is here to help parents in our district find encouragement, tools, and renewed confidence—so they can experience the beauty in their parenting journey. Together, we can support stronger families and brighter futures.

DCHS Loves Our Cooks

The Senior walk will be this Monday, May 5th. Seniors will leave the high school around 8:15. The first stop will be the ELA, elementary, and then the middle school. Remember to bring your caps and gowns to school with you on Monday. If you do not have your cap and gown, you can let us know.

🥇🏆State Champions🏆🥇 🐴The Doddridge FFA horse evaluation team will be representing West Virginia FFA in Indianapolis Indiana at the 2025 National Convention and Expo! Students judged six classes western horsemanship, ranch pleasure, hunter under saddle, stock type halter, ranch conformation, hunter in hand and gave 2 sets of reasons. Individual Placings🏅 🏆2nd Shylynn Wolford 🏆7th Rogan Smith 🏆8th Madelyn Barker 🏆10th Zoey Richard's 💙💛Great job Doddridge FFA

Band & Show Choir Take Center Stage at DCHS! Today, students across Doddridge County High School came together during the school day for a special in-school performance featuring our talented band and show choir, a chance to cheer on the musicians and vocalists who so often show their support at athletic competitions. Whether performing on the sidelines or on the stage, these students bring energy, pride, and heart to everything they do. Today, we returned the favor by putting the spotlight on them and celebrating their incredible talent. It was their time to shine and they did not disappoint! #UnitedToMakeADifference

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 – Gunner Kimball DCMS – Sawyer Adams DCES – Madison Hively DCELA – Hope Lipscomb

SPECIAL THANKS to Wes Tonkery, Tina Rush, Jeremy Dennison, Seth Valentine, and Matt Sellers from MPLX for once again coming to speak with our students in Mr. Ross’ and Mr. McCants’ Career Exploration classes. Our partnership with MPLX is INCREDIBLE, as they continue to take the time to talk with our students and share the many opportunities available to them after graduation!

Happy Secretary’s Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible secretaries who help keep everything and everyone on track. From answering phones and juggling schedules to organizing events, managing records, and keeping everything running smoothly, your hard work, patience, and professionalism make a difference every single day. You are often the first face people see, the calm in the chaos, and the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our schools and offices operating with care and efficiency. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and community. Doddridge County wouldn’t run smoothly without you! #UnitedToMakeADifference

Today’s the day! The Doddridge County FFA Greenhouse is officially open for the season! Come check out the vibrant blooms, hanging baskets, and garden-ready plants, all grown with care by our amazing FFA students. Their hard work is on full display, and you won’t want to miss it! ⏰ Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ⛔ Closed on Sundays 📍 Location: Doddridge County High School 79 Bulldog Drive, West Union, WV 26456 Swing by, stock up, and support our students!