One student will represent the Daviess County Public Schools district at the 2026 Governor’s School for the Arts.
The Governor’s School for the Arts provides three weeks of intensive instruction for promising young high school students in nine different arts disciplines: architecture and design, creative writing, dance, drama, film and photography, instrumental music, musical theatre, visual art, and vocal music.
According to the GSA website, these students will be immersed in a rigorous schedule of daily seminars, master classes, lectures, hands-on workshops, and field trips. While each student specializes in one art form, all students participate in structured, interdisciplinary arts experiences designed to familiarize them with the joys and challenges of specialties other than their own.
The student selected to attend GSA is:
Vocal Music:
●Mariam Abaskharoun, Daviess County High School
The Governor’s School for the Arts provides three weeks of intensive instruction for promising young high school students in nine different arts disciplines: architecture and design, creative writing, dance, drama, film and photography, instrumental music, musical theatre, visual art, and vocal music.
According to the GSA website, these students will be immersed in a rigorous schedule of daily seminars, master classes, lectures, hands-on workshops, and field trips. While each student specializes in one art form, all students participate in structured, interdisciplinary arts experiences designed to familiarize them with the joys and challenges of specialties other than their own.
The student selected to attend GSA is:
Vocal Music:
●Mariam Abaskharoun, Daviess County High School
Nine students will represent the Daviess County Public Schools district at the 2026 Governor’s Scholars Program.
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a residential summer program for Kentucky’s most outstanding students as they complete their junior year of high school. This program provides academic and leadership growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. According to the GSP website, the program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders, engaging over 1,000 students each summer.
DCPS students who will attend GSP are:
From Apollo High School:
●Sadie Mae Bellows
●Adsion Brown
●Jozie Gerkin
●Blakeley Wethington
From Daviess County High School:
●Noah Basham
●Lina Berhane
●Connor Dennison
●Savannah Lane
●Raelee Leeper
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a residential summer program for Kentucky’s most outstanding students as they complete their junior year of high school. This program provides academic and leadership growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. According to the GSP website, the program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders, engaging over 1,000 students each summer.
DCPS students who will attend GSP are:
From Apollo High School:
●Sadie Mae Bellows
●Adsion Brown
●Jozie Gerkin
●Blakeley Wethington
From Daviess County High School:
●Noah Basham
●Lina Berhane
●Connor Dennison
●Savannah Lane
●Raelee Leeper
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 97 sophomores for the Class of 2028, marking The Gatton Academy’s 21st incoming class. Three students from Daviess County Public Schools have been selected to attend this prestigious high school in Bowling Green, KY.
The students selected to attend from DCPS are:
•Krystal Sosh, Apollo High School
•Elizabeth Grimes, Apollo High School
•Keya Patel, Daviess County High School
Students will complete their junior and senior years of high school living in Florence Schneider Hall on Western Kentucky University’s campus. At the end of their two-year course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
The students selected to attend from DCPS are:
•Krystal Sosh, Apollo High School
•Elizabeth Grimes, Apollo High School
•Keya Patel, Daviess County High School
Students will complete their junior and senior years of high school living in Florence Schneider Hall on Western Kentucky University’s campus. At the end of their two-year course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
Three Daviess County Public Schools juniors have been accepted to attend the Murray State University Commonwealth Honors Academy.
Per the MSU CHA website, the Commonwealth Honors Academy is a three-week academic enrichment experience held every June on Murray State University’s main campus in Murray, KY. Students live and learn with their peers and teachers from the area as they take college-level honors courses, take field trips that enrich classroom experiences, attend speakers and listen to professional artists perform and talk about their work, and participate in social and personal growth seminars.
Graduates complete and receive credit for three hours of college-level courses and can earn a 4-year full tuition scholarship to Murray State University. Each student will be assigned to an Interdisciplinary Humanities and Fine Arts course and to one elective in Business, Science, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social Science, Communications, or Engineering.
Accepted students are:
●Zoe Behl, Daviess County High School
●Benjamin Higdon, Daviess County High School
●Sophie O’Bryan, Apollo High School
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics in Kentucky has announced the sophomores for the Class of 2028. One student from Daviess County Public Schools has been selected to attend this prestigious high school in Morehead, KY.
The student selected to attend from DCPS is:
•Thomas Rager, Apollo High School
Students will complete their junior and senior years of high school living in Craft Tower on Morehead State University’s campus. At the end of their two-year course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
The student selected to attend from DCPS is:
•Thomas Rager, Apollo High School
Students will complete their junior and senior years of high school living in Craft Tower on Morehead State University’s campus. At the end of their two-year course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
Two students from Daviess County Public Schools have been accepted to the 2026 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs.
According to the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs website, GSE identifies and enables Kentucky high school students to become the Commonwealth’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through a three-week residential experience at the University of Kentucky Gatton College, GSE participants are equipped with the tools and skills to create and build their own businesses, are introduced to Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs and fastest-growing businesses, and are matched with complementary, skilled peers to develop business plans and product or service prototypes. The annual GSE intensive program culminates in a pitch competition attended by a large audience representing Kentucky's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The students accepted are:
●Luka Skibba, Daviess County High School
●LaDainian November, Apollo High School
According to the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs website, GSE identifies and enables Kentucky high school students to become the Commonwealth’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through a three-week residential experience at the University of Kentucky Gatton College, GSE participants are equipped with the tools and skills to create and build their own businesses, are introduced to Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs and fastest-growing businesses, and are matched with complementary, skilled peers to develop business plans and product or service prototypes. The annual GSE intensive program culminates in a pitch competition attended by a large audience representing Kentucky's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The students accepted are:
●Luka Skibba, Daviess County High School
●LaDainian November, Apollo High School
We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow to our new Board of Education Building. See you at 4 pm!
This week, we are celebrating our Library Media Specialist in DCPS! We are thankful for this special group of our staff who make reading and learning fun and exciting for students!
Be a part of feeding the future of Kentucky!
The DCPS Food Service Department has several open positions at various school locations. If you are interested in working between 4-7 hours a day with full-time benefits, see the link below to apply.
https://daviess.schoolspring.com/
The DCPS Food Service Department has several open positions at various school locations. If you are interested in working between 4-7 hours a day with full-time benefits, see the link below to apply.
https://daviess.schoolspring.com/
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our new Board of Education Building during our Community Open House next week!
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! We will see everyone back on Monday, April 13, 2026!
As we wrap up March, we want to thank our families for supporting healthy habits and strong attendance!
A simple bedtime routine, limiting screens before bed, and planning ahead for the school week can make mornings smoother and less stressful.
When students are rested and present, they thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.
Thank you for helping your child get the sleep they need and showing up ready to learn each day! Let’s keep these great habits going all year long!
A simple bedtime routine, limiting screens before bed, and planning ahead for the school week can make mornings smoother and less stressful.
When students are rested and present, they thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.
Thank you for helping your child get the sleep they need and showing up ready to learn each day! Let’s keep these great habits going all year long!
Graduation Dates have been set for the Class of 2026!
Commencement ceremonies will take place on the following dates and times:
Daviess County High School: Tuesday, May 19, at 7 pm at DCHS Football Stadium
Heritage Park High School: Wednesday, May 20, at 4 pm at Owensboro Convention Center
Apollo High School: Thursday, May 21, at 8pm at AHS Football Stadium
Commencement ceremonies will take place on the following dates and times:
Daviess County High School: Tuesday, May 19, at 7 pm at DCHS Football Stadium
Heritage Park High School: Wednesday, May 20, at 4 pm at Owensboro Convention Center
Apollo High School: Thursday, May 21, at 8pm at AHS Football Stadium
As a reminder, there is no school for DCPS students on Friday, March 13th
College & Career Readiness Appreciation Week!!! Thank you to our amazing CCR team (Kelly Spaw, Matt Brannon, and Amanda Jerome) for always working together to see our kids succeed and accomplish their dreams!
If you would like to learn more about the DCPS Empower U program, click the link below.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u
If you would like to learn more about the DCPS Empower U program, click the link below.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u
Did you know elementary students need 9–12 hours of sleep each night?
With World Sleep Day on March 13th, we’re highlighting how important bedtime routines are for school success. A consistent bedtime, turning off screens early, and creating a calm sleep space can make a big difference.
Well-rested students are more alert, happier, and ready to participate in class. Sleep helps brains grow!
Healthy sleep tonight = ready to learn tomorrow!
With World Sleep Day on March 13th, we’re highlighting how important bedtime routines are for school success. A consistent bedtime, turning off screens early, and creating a calm sleep space can make a big difference.
Well-rested students are more alert, happier, and ready to participate in class. Sleep helps brains grow!
Healthy sleep tonight = ready to learn tomorrow!
All Online Registration for the 26-27 school year opens today for K-12! We can't wait to have your student learning in our buildings next year. Use the links below to get your student registered or apply for Preschool.
New Student: Visit the student's school to begin registration.
Re-Registering Student: Visit portal.dcps.org
Pre-School: https://forms.gle/nFRzCDNGNN1Vffmk6
Afterschool: https://dcps.docuware.cloud/.../after-school-enrollment...
New Student: Visit the student's school to begin registration.
Re-Registering Student: Visit portal.dcps.org
Pre-School: https://forms.gle/nFRzCDNGNN1Vffmk6
Afterschool: https://dcps.docuware.cloud/.../after-school-enrollment...
Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation
Jennifer Payne, Daviess County Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher, Science Early Adolescents.
“National Board Certification is a rigorous and extensive process, which provides the opportunity to deeply reflect on the purpose behind my teaching pedagogy and recognize the impact that my intentional instructional decisions have on my classroom practice each day. It stands as the most powerful and meaningful professional development experience of my career. Through this process, I gained the clarity and confidence of knowing I teach with intention—providing a high-quality, differentiated education that honors where each student is while inspiring them to recognize their own potential and envision who they are capable of becoming. Maintaining certification reflects a continued commitment to placing student success at the center of instructional practice and upholding the highest standards of teaching and learning.”
Gabby Yeckering, Sorgho Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. Yeckering is in her 11th year of teaching and is currently the Instructional Coach at Sorgho. “I pursued National Board Certification in literacy because I wanted to strengthen my instructional practice and ensure all students received the highest quality literacy instruction possible. The maintenance process pushed me to deeply reflect on my impact on student learning while being a teacher leader. Through national boards, I became more intentional in using data, selecting research-based strategies, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse literacy needs. This journey reaffirmed my commitment to equity, student voice, and continuous growth, ultimately allowing me to create a more responsive and effective literacy classroom where students are empowered to succeed as confident readers and writers.”
Jennifer Payne, Daviess County Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher, Science Early Adolescents.
“National Board Certification is a rigorous and extensive process, which provides the opportunity to deeply reflect on the purpose behind my teaching pedagogy and recognize the impact that my intentional instructional decisions have on my classroom practice each day. It stands as the most powerful and meaningful professional development experience of my career. Through this process, I gained the clarity and confidence of knowing I teach with intention—providing a high-quality, differentiated education that honors where each student is while inspiring them to recognize their own potential and envision who they are capable of becoming. Maintaining certification reflects a continued commitment to placing student success at the center of instructional practice and upholding the highest standards of teaching and learning.”
Gabby Yeckering, Sorgho Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. Yeckering is in her 11th year of teaching and is currently the Instructional Coach at Sorgho. “I pursued National Board Certification in literacy because I wanted to strengthen my instructional practice and ensure all students received the highest quality literacy instruction possible. The maintenance process pushed me to deeply reflect on my impact on student learning while being a teacher leader. Through national boards, I became more intentional in using data, selecting research-based strategies, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse literacy needs. This journey reaffirmed my commitment to equity, student voice, and continuous growth, ultimately allowing me to create a more responsive and effective literacy classroom where students are empowered to succeed as confident readers and writers.”
Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation.
Aimee Miller - Daviess County High School, English Language Arts-Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Miller is in her 15th year teaching and is currently teaching 10th grade. “The National Board Certification process has been the most meaningful experience of my career, giving me the opportunity to purposefully refine my practices as an educator. Throughout this journey, I closely analyzed student data, strengthening my ability to implement specially designed instruction and make intentional instructional decisions that meet the diverse needs of learners. As a result, my students experience purposeful instruction, clear feedback, and learning opportunities that are responsive to their learning styles and goals. The skills and insights gained through this process will continue to shape my classroom and help students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.”
Aimee Miller - Daviess County High School, English Language Arts-Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Miller is in her 15th year teaching and is currently teaching 10th grade. “The National Board Certification process has been the most meaningful experience of my career, giving me the opportunity to purposefully refine my practices as an educator. Throughout this journey, I closely analyzed student data, strengthening my ability to implement specially designed instruction and make intentional instructional decisions that meet the diverse needs of learners. As a result, my students experience purposeful instruction, clear feedback, and learning opportunities that are responsive to their learning styles and goals. The skills and insights gained through this process will continue to shape my classroom and help students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.”
Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation.
Brynn Eckstein - Deer Park Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. Eckstein is in her 4th year teaching and is currently teaching 3rd grade. “The National Board Certification process was a challenging, but rewarding journey as an educator. I learned the depths of reflection, analysis, and responsiveness needed to instruct my students to promote growth and critical thinking skills using best practices and strategies. These crucial pieces of planning and implementation required flexibility to ensure students were receiving instruction that met their needs while also challenging them in their individualized and specialized areas of growth in reading and writing. Although I have completed this leg of my professional journey, I acknowledge that growth and learning as an educator is a lifetime commitment that I will continue to pursue. This experience has given me the knowledge and confidence that allows me to create a classroom atmosphere that values resiliency and improvement.”
Katie Hopkins- College View Middle School, English Language Arts- Early Adolescence. College View Middle School, 7th grade English “I am deeply committed to becoming the best teacher I can be, so I chose to pursue National Board Certification so that I could strengthen my instructional practices. Through the certification process, I was able to take a closer look at what happens in my classroom each day and how my choices impact student learning. I believe that each child deserves teachers who consistently reflect and seek out ways to improve, and through the National Board process I learned how to become this type of educator. As I worked toward certification, my classroom became a more student-centered environment, and my teaching became more purposeful. I discovered how to truly differentiate instruction so that all students in my classroom can learn to the best of their abilities. By continually improving my craft and modeling reflection and growth, I hope I can support my students not only in their development as readers and writers, but also in their growth as individuals prepared for life beyond the classroom.”
Brynn Eckstein - Deer Park Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. Eckstein is in her 4th year teaching and is currently teaching 3rd grade. “The National Board Certification process was a challenging, but rewarding journey as an educator. I learned the depths of reflection, analysis, and responsiveness needed to instruct my students to promote growth and critical thinking skills using best practices and strategies. These crucial pieces of planning and implementation required flexibility to ensure students were receiving instruction that met their needs while also challenging them in their individualized and specialized areas of growth in reading and writing. Although I have completed this leg of my professional journey, I acknowledge that growth and learning as an educator is a lifetime commitment that I will continue to pursue. This experience has given me the knowledge and confidence that allows me to create a classroom atmosphere that values resiliency and improvement.”
Katie Hopkins- College View Middle School, English Language Arts- Early Adolescence. College View Middle School, 7th grade English “I am deeply committed to becoming the best teacher I can be, so I chose to pursue National Board Certification so that I could strengthen my instructional practices. Through the certification process, I was able to take a closer look at what happens in my classroom each day and how my choices impact student learning. I believe that each child deserves teachers who consistently reflect and seek out ways to improve, and through the National Board process I learned how to become this type of educator. As I worked toward certification, my classroom became a more student-centered environment, and my teaching became more purposeful. I discovered how to truly differentiate instruction so that all students in my classroom can learn to the best of their abilities. By continually improving my craft and modeling reflection and growth, I hope I can support my students not only in their development as readers and writers, but also in their growth as individuals prepared for life beyond the classroom.”
