📢 Parent Update: Digital Safety Instruction (Grades 3–12)
The State of West Virginia has implemented Senate Bill 466, which requires all public schools to provide annual digital safety instruction for students in grades 3–12.
As part of this statewide requirement, Doddridge County Schools is preparing to launch this training near the end of April, while providing time for families to review the materials in advance. This approach is intended to give parents and guardians the opportunity to explore the content, ask questions, and make informed decisions for their child.
💻 What this means for families:
• Digital safety instruction is required by state law for all students in grades 3–12
• The State of West Virginia has identified CyberSWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology) as the platform to meet this requirement
• Families are encouraged to review the materials by clicking the link below and exploring the available parent resources
Parents who wish to do so may opt their child out of the CyberSWAT platform by completing and submitting the form by April 22nd. Students who opt out will complete an alternative digital safety lesson through Learning.com to meet state requirements.
The intent of this training is to equip students with the skills needed to safely and responsibly navigate today’s digital world.
Our goal is to partner with families, provide clear information, and respect parent choice while meeting state requirements.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Central Office at 304-873-2300.
https://www.dcschools.us/o/dcs/page/cyberswat
The State of West Virginia has implemented Senate Bill 466, which requires all public schools to provide annual digital safety instruction for students in grades 3–12.
As part of this statewide requirement, Doddridge County Schools is preparing to launch this training near the end of April, while providing time for families to review the materials in advance. This approach is intended to give parents and guardians the opportunity to explore the content, ask questions, and make informed decisions for their child.
💻 What this means for families:
• Digital safety instruction is required by state law for all students in grades 3–12
• The State of West Virginia has identified CyberSWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology) as the platform to meet this requirement
• Families are encouraged to review the materials by clicking the link below and exploring the available parent resources
Parents who wish to do so may opt their child out of the CyberSWAT platform by completing and submitting the form by April 22nd. Students who opt out will complete an alternative digital safety lesson through Learning.com to meet state requirements.
The intent of this training is to equip students with the skills needed to safely and responsibly navigate today’s digital world.
Our goal is to partner with families, provide clear information, and respect parent choice while meeting state requirements.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Central Office at 304-873-2300.
https://www.dcschools.us/o/dcs/page/cyberswat
It’s never too early to start planning for a great year ahead!
Doddridge County Schools is excited to share our 2026–2027 Important Dates so families can stay informed, prepared, and ready for another incredible year.
From the first day of school to graduation, every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep our mission in motion.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back and continue building on the success we’ve achieved together as a school community.
Take a look and mark your calendars—we’re already looking forward to another amazing year!
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
Doddridge County Schools is excited to share our 2026–2027 Important Dates so families can stay informed, prepared, and ready for another incredible year.
From the first day of school to graduation, every moment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep our mission in motion.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back and continue building on the success we’ve achieved together as a school community.
Take a look and mark your calendars—we’re already looking forward to another amazing year!
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
The April 2026 edition of The Doddridge Difference is here!
This month we highlight the power of partnerships in action, share updates as students prepare for state assessments, and look ahead to celebrating academic excellence at our upcoming Distinguished Students Ceremony.
Take a look and see what’s happening across Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
Click below to read the April newsletter!
https://www.dcschools.us/article/2802342
This month we highlight the power of partnerships in action, share updates as students prepare for state assessments, and look ahead to celebrating academic excellence at our upcoming Distinguished Students Ceremony.
Take a look and see what’s happening across Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
Click below to read the April newsletter!
https://www.dcschools.us/article/2802342
Students worked with Mrs. Cumberledge using BookCreator to design and publish their own original fables in a comic strip format. Throughout the project, students were highly engaged in every part of the writing process—planning, drafting, and revising their stories. They also demonstrated growing confidence with technology as they saved their work, inserted and manipulated images, and typed their text to bring their narratives to life.
Bat and Fish-Isla Miller Mrs. Strebler 2nd Grade class
Elephant and the Girl-Tenley Taylor Mrs. Ferguson's 2nd Grade class
Bat and Fish-Isla Miller Mrs. Strebler 2nd Grade class
Elephant and the Girl-Tenley Taylor Mrs. Ferguson's 2nd Grade class
The March 2026 edition of The Doddridge Difference is here!
This month we recognize National School Breakfast Week, celebrate our incredible school nutrition team, and share how our countywide Attendance Madness initiative is helping keep our Bulldogs in the Building.
Take a look and see what’s happening across Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
Students at Doddridge Elementary, with the help of Mrs. Cumberledge, have been blending their ELA skills with technology by using Canva to create impressive projects. Fourth-grade students used figurative language to design and describe an original superhero, and they will later use this character to produce an iMovie trailer. Third-grade students applied their knowledge of classic fairy tales and author perspectives to put creative twists on traditional stories, ultimately transforming them into engaging newspaper articles.
📣 January is National School Board Appreciation Month!
We’re proud to continue recognizing our board members by honoring Vice President Reverend Denver Burnside as a Mission Maker. Serving Doddridge County Schools since July 2002, his decades of steady leadership, commitment to Career and Technical Education, and dedication to students and community needs help keep our Mission in Motion every day.
Thank you, Rev. Burnside, for your many years of faithful service to Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
We’re proud to continue recognizing our board members by honoring Vice President Reverend Denver Burnside as a Mission Maker. Serving Doddridge County Schools since July 2002, his decades of steady leadership, commitment to Career and Technical Education, and dedication to students and community needs help keep our Mission in Motion every day.
Thank you, Rev. Burnside, for your many years of faithful service to Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
January is National School Board Appreciation Month!
We’re proud to kick off the new year by recognizing Board President Chad Evans as a Mission Maker. His steady leadership, commitment to student safety, and focus on student success help keep our Mission in Motion every day.
Thank you, Mr. Evans, for your dedicated service to Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
We’re proud to kick off the new year by recognizing Board President Chad Evans as a Mission Maker. His steady leadership, commitment to student safety, and focus on student success help keep our Mission in Motion every day.
Thank you, Mr. Evans, for your dedicated service to Doddridge County Schools.
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
❄️👑 A Magical Attendance Surprise at Doddridge County Elementary! 👑❄️
After a couple of cold and snowy days with school canceled due to weather, Elsa visited Doddridge County Elementary School on December 17, 2025, as a special attendance incentive. Students who attended school that day were excited to be greeted by Elsa as they walked into the building.
Even though we were coming off several snow days and heading into a long break, being present at school remains important. Elsa helped remind our students to be ready to learn while also getting excited for the upcoming break!
Thank you to our Holistic Child Department, Communities In Schools staff, and Elsa for making this fun and memorable experience possible! ❄️✨
#MissionInMotion
#UnitedToMakeADifference
After a couple of cold and snowy days with school canceled due to weather, Elsa visited Doddridge County Elementary School on December 17, 2025, as a special attendance incentive. Students who attended school that day were excited to be greeted by Elsa as they walked into the building.
Even though we were coming off several snow days and heading into a long break, being present at school remains important. Elsa helped remind our students to be ready to learn while also getting excited for the upcoming break!
Thank you to our Holistic Child Department, Communities In Schools staff, and Elsa for making this fun and memorable experience possible! ❄️✨
#MissionInMotion
#UnitedToMakeADifference
❄️ ATTENTION Bulldogs! ❄️
Snow is falling, temperatures are low,
So safety comes first — it’s time to take it slow.
Doddridge County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, December 15th.❄️
Staff: Code C
Stay warm, stay safe, enjoy the snow,
And we’ll see our Bulldogs when conditions are safe to go!
📣 KVI Holiday Tournament Update 🏀
Tonight’s KVI Holiday Tournament games will be played as scheduled!
However, Saturday’s games have been postponed due to expected winter weather. A makeup date will be announced at a later time — stay tuned for updates.
Can’t make it to the gym tonight? No problem! 🎥
👉 Tune in to WVRC Doddridge County to watch LIVE and catch all the play-by-play action.
Let’s go, Lady Bulldogs! 💚💛
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
📣 KVI Holiday Tournament Update 🏀
Tonight’s KVI Holiday Tournament games will be played as scheduled!
However, Saturday’s games have been postponed due to expected winter weather. A makeup date will be announced at a later time — stay tuned for updates.
Can’t make it to the gym tonight? No problem! 🎥
👉 Tune in to WVRC Doddridge County to watch LIVE and catch all the play-by-play action.
Let’s go, Lady Bulldogs! 💚💛
#MissionInMotion #UnitedToMakeADifference
Snooze those alarms and rest with ease,
Winter’s on the way with a chance of freeze. ❄️
Bulldogs, no need to hurry or go,
We’re calling a 2-hour delay—just so you know!
All staff should report on Staff Code B. 💚💛
Winter’s on the way with a chance of freeze. ❄️
Bulldogs, no need to hurry or go,
We’re calling a 2-hour delay—just so you know!
All staff should report on Staff Code B. 💚💛
Christmas is the season of giving! The fourth grade students of Doddridge Elementary are asking you to do just that! As part of a community service project the students created flyers and videos to encourage the public to donate to the Doddridge County Humane Society. If you find it in your heart to give, donations are due by December 12, 2025 to a 4th grade classroom.
✨ Holiday seasons can be joyful—yet overwhelming.
The Cook Center’s latest Mental Health Newsletter dives into the real pressures many face this time of year and offers practical, compassionate strategies to cope with holiday stress, support your mental health, and care for those around you.
From managing expectations to setting healthy boundaries, this month’s issue is full of tools to help you navigate the season with more peace and balance.
Let’s continue supporting one another and prioritizing wellness—because no one should struggle alone. 💛💚
#UnitedToMakeADifference
#MissionInMotion
The Cook Center’s latest Mental Health Newsletter dives into the real pressures many face this time of year and offers practical, compassionate strategies to cope with holiday stress, support your mental health, and care for those around you.
From managing expectations to setting healthy boundaries, this month’s issue is full of tools to help you navigate the season with more peace and balance.
Let’s continue supporting one another and prioritizing wellness—because no one should struggle alone. 💛💚
#UnitedToMakeADifference
#MissionInMotion
Bulldogs Advance to the Semifinal Round! 🏈💚💛
Doddridge County is headed back to postseason action this Friday as our Bulldogs take on the defending state champion Frankfort Falcons at Frankfort Stadium in Fort Ashby, WV.
All tickets must be purchased in advance through GoFan using the link below or the QR code in the comments. No paper tickets will be sold at the gate. 📱
More coverage details to come—stay tuned, Bulldog Nation!
#UnitedToMakeADifference #MissionInMotion
https://gofan.co/app/school/WVSSAC
Doddridge County is headed back to postseason action this Friday as our Bulldogs take on the defending state champion Frankfort Falcons at Frankfort Stadium in Fort Ashby, WV.
All tickets must be purchased in advance through GoFan using the link below or the QR code in the comments. No paper tickets will be sold at the gate. 📱
More coverage details to come—stay tuned, Bulldog Nation!
#UnitedToMakeADifference #MissionInMotion
https://gofan.co/app/school/WVSSAC
Attention Parents:
Due to traffic delays experienced during the return of DCMS from today’s Education Day trip, all buses will be running approximately 15 minutes behind schedule.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to get all students home safely. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of Doddridge County Schools!
🧠 Mega Brain Visits Doddridge County Elementary!
In Health class today, our students explored how to make healthy choices that help protect and strengthen their growing brains. They were thrilled to take a walk through the incredible Mega Brain and learn more about how their brains work!
A big thank you to West Virginia Prevention Solutions for bringing this exciting and educational experience to our school.
#MissionInMotion
#UnitedToMakeADifference
In Health class today, our students explored how to make healthy choices that help protect and strengthen their growing brains. They were thrilled to take a walk through the incredible Mega Brain and learn more about how their brains work!
A big thank you to West Virginia Prevention Solutions for bringing this exciting and educational experience to our school.
#MissionInMotion
#UnitedToMakeADifference
This week’s Mission Maker shines bright during National School Psychologists Week — congratulations to Lisa Stafford, the 2025–2026 West Virginia School Psychologist of the Year!
🧠 Mega Brain is Coming to Doddridge County Elementary! 🧠
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, our students will get a special hands-on learning experience during their health classes with the Mega Brain inflatable exhibit!
This large, walk-through model gives students an interactive look at the human brain. They’ll:
✨ Discover different parts of the brain and their functions
✨ Learn how the brain helps control movement, memory, and emotions
✨ Explore ways to keep their brains healthy and safe
A big thank you to West Virginia Prevention Solutions for making this fun and educational experience possible! 💚💛
We’re excited for a day of curiosity, learning, and brainy fun!
#UnitedToMakeADifference
#MissionInMotion
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, our students will get a special hands-on learning experience during their health classes with the Mega Brain inflatable exhibit!
This large, walk-through model gives students an interactive look at the human brain. They’ll:
✨ Discover different parts of the brain and their functions
✨ Learn how the brain helps control movement, memory, and emotions
✨ Explore ways to keep their brains healthy and safe
A big thank you to West Virginia Prevention Solutions for making this fun and educational experience possible! 💚💛
We’re excited for a day of curiosity, learning, and brainy fun!
#UnitedToMakeADifference
#MissionInMotion