We would also like to say a big thank you to our Mental Health team! These dedicated professionals work 'Together for Kids' with the goal of supporting the whole child, empowering them to achieve success in the classroom and beyond.

We continue to celebrate the dedicated staff guiding our students through their DCPS journey! By ensuring every student is academically successful and feels seen, heard, and supported, our school counselors truly embody working Together for Kids every day.

The 2026 Empower U showcase has been rescheduled for Monday, February 9th, in the Apollo High School Auditorium! This event is for 8th-grade students and families to discover the opportunities available through our various academies. Regardless of your future high school, you can attend this event and learn about all the academies offered.
Everything kicks off at 5:30 pm, and we can't wait to see you there and help you jumpstart your future!
Everything kicks off at 5:30 pm, and we can't wait to see you there and help you jumpstart your future!

This week, we are celebrating a group of staff who embody working Together for Kids! Thank you to all of our FRYSC Coordinators for all you do for the students and families of DCPS!

Empower U Applications are now open! If you are interested in applying to one of the academies, use the link below to complete the application.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u

Today kicks off Black History Month in DCPS. Over the next month, students will be honoring various historical figures and events.

Big news! Daviess County Public Schools was recently named the 2026 Education and Workforce Development Institution of the Year at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration! We are proud to be a leader in preparing students to succeed for life. This is made possible because of our dedicated staff and community partners who are working Together for Kids!

Empower U Applications go live in one week! Be sure to check out all academies and programs prior to applying by clicking the link below.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u

DCPS Virtual Homework Help is back!!! If you are a DCPS student, you can access the Homework Helper, Monday - Thursday from 6:00- 8:00pm by clicking the link below.
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/dcpstutoring/home
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/dcpstutoring/home

Thank you to all of the school nurses and health assistants who serve and care for our students!! You are celebrated this week - and always!

As a reminder, all DCPS Schools and Support offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This week is Coaches and Sponsors Appreciation Week!!
We have so many great Coaches and Club Sponsors in our schools. Thank you for your leadership!!
Give your favorite coach or sponsor a shout-out in the comments.
We have so many great Coaches and Club Sponsors in our schools. Thank you for your leadership!!
Give your favorite coach or sponsor a shout-out in the comments.

Be a part of feeding the future of Kentucky!
The DCPS Food Service Department will have virtual interviews for several open positions on Wednesday, January 14th. If you are interested in working between 4-7 hours a day with full-time benefits, call 270-852-7000 to schedule your virtual interview today!
The DCPS Food Service Department will have virtual interviews for several open positions on Wednesday, January 14th. If you are interested in working between 4-7 hours a day with full-time benefits, call 270-852-7000 to schedule your virtual interview today!

We are kicking off the new year by celebrating our Board Members in conjunction with National School Board Recognition Month. We appreciate all they do for our students, staff, and community as they work "Together for Kids."

Happy New Year! 🌟🎊🎉

From the DCPS family to yours, Merry Christmas! We hope you are spending this day with your friends and family.

As a reminder, Christmas Break is almost here! DCPS schools will be closed December 22 - January 2.

Today's the day for the Empower U Preview Night for all 8th-10th-grade families. Join us at Daviess County High School from 5-6:30 pm so you can see all the Empower U programs that are offered in DCPS.
Families can RSVP for this event on the DCPS Empower U page, which can be found at the link below.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u
Families can RSVP for this event on the DCPS Empower U page, which can be found at the link below.
https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/empower-u

It's the time of year to give back! Join us for our annual Season of Giving initiative, which will directly help families at our school's Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. Your generosity strengthens our school community and creates opportunities for every student.
There are three easy ways to make a gift:
1. Use this link:https://givebutter.com/8q5GTv
2. Drop off your gift at any DCPS school.
3. Drop off your gift at Central Office
There are three easy ways to make a gift:
1. Use this link:https://givebutter.com/8q5GTv
2. Drop off your gift at any DCPS school.
3. Drop off your gift at Central Office

Today, 12.1.25, materials will be distributed for DCPS@Home (NTI) for the current school year. A separate communication will be sent out if school is canceled/delayed. The district plans for Grades Pre-K - 5 to utilize the folder sent home for assignments. Grades 6-12 will complete assignments through an online resource that can be found at DCPS.org. All grades can reference their assignments on the district website. As a reminder, as of 12.1.25, 0 Snow/NTI days have been called by DCPS.

