Doddridge County Middle School

🎉 That’s a Wrap! 🎉 Our Students Helping Students: One Day Food Drive – Block the Door was a huge success! Thanks to the incredible generosity and hard work of our students and staff at Doddridge County Schools, we were able to bless 24 families with food boxes just in time for spring break. 💚📦 A special shoutout to all who donated, participated, and volunteered their time to sort and pack the food. Your kindness truly made a difference! Mr. Waugaman, our County Mental Health Coordinator, shared that the overwhelming support for this project was heartwarming. It’s amazing to see our school community come together to lift each other up. 💪✨ Thank you again for making this event such a success. Have a safe and happy Spring Break! 🌸🌞 #StudentsHelpingStudents #UnitedToMakeADifference

The Doddridge County Public Library is hosting an art show featuring artwork from the Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The exhibits will be on display from April 14-21, 2025, during the library's regular hours of operation. Congratulations to all the featured artists!

Celebrating Student Growth in Doddridge County Schools! At a recent Doddridge County Board of Education meeting, Reading Specialist Mallory James and Math Specialist Sam Bailey shared exciting data showing strong student growth across all grade levels! ✅ In Reading, students in grades K-8 showed impressive gains from fall to spring, with Kindergarten leading the way with a 21-point increase! ✅ In Math and Science, DCES and DCMS students posted strong growth, with many grade levels exceeding national averages thanks to hands-on learning and targeted support. In recognition of their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our mission, United to Make a Difference, both specialists were awarded the Superintendent’s Challenge Coin! Thank you, Ms. James and Ms. Bailey, for helping our students achieve success and reach their full potential! #UnitedToMakeADifference

Shoutout to Mattison White for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025. A dedicated member of the History Bowl team, DCMS Dance Team, and a talented performer with the MCAC Theater, Mattison truly embodies Bulldog pride in everything she does. #UnitedToMakeADifference

🎉 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 Middle 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.

🎉 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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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

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! 💚💛

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

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: March 17, 2025 – NO SCHOOL-Out of Calendar Day March 18, 2025 – NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day for Staff

ATTN: Parents & Guardians - Please see the attached information in regard to the PEP bus to support the DCHS Boys Basketball Team at the WVSSAC State Basketball Tournament. Tuesday, March 18th is a NON -SCHOOL DAY for students and transportation to/from DCMS must be provided. Permission slips are due back, tomorrow, Friday, March 14th. Please feel free to contact the school with questions. Let's pack the Civic Center! GO DOGS!

🎓 Attendance Matters! 📚 Did you know? Students who miss 2 days per month are considered chronically absent. Those who are chronically absent are at a higher risk of falling behind academically. We want every student to have the best chance to learn and grow, and that starts with being present at school! ✨ To reward great attendance, students who missed 5% or fewer days (4 days or less) of school from August to January were entered into a raffle. Each school had winners who received a prize of their choice! 🎉 Here’s Sophia from Doddridge County Middle School with her well-deserved prize! 🎁🙌 Keep up the great work and remember: Attendance is the key to success! 🔑 #BulldogsInTheBuilding