Daviess County Public Schools - Kids First!

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 Also, don't forget that the Empower U showcase will be held tonight at Apollo High School beginning at 5:30pm for all 8th grade students.

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

Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation. In honor of #TeamNBCT week we are highlighting our educators who have renewed his prestigious distinction this school year. Brittney Brasher, Sorgho Elementary School -Middle Childhood Generalist. Brasher is in her 20th year of teaching. “This recertification process ensures I continue to grow and reflect on my teaching. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I continue to challenge myself to live my personal mission statement ‘Be the best me I can be’ which drives me daily at school and at home.” Sandra Carrico, Sorgho Elementary School - Middle Childhood Generalist. Mrs. Carrico is in her 21st year of teaching. “I always want to do better for my students and my school. The National Board Certification Process provided me the opportunity to continue my learning, and research the best ways to reach kids. As an NBCT, I hope my students will benefit from my professional learning.” Kaye Fulkerson, Deer Park Elementary School - Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Mrs. Fulkerson is in her 20th year of teaching and currently has kindergarten students. “It’s a privilege to teach little minds; therefore I want to be prepared for our newest little learners as they adjust to school. Everyday is a challenge; so developing professionally is the main reason I continue to strive for excellence by maintaining my National Certification!” Allie Head, Daviess County High School- English Language Arts: Adolescence and Young Adulthood. This is Head’s twelfth year teaching, all of which have been at Daviess County High School. “I chose to pursue National Board certification to hone my instructional and reflective practices and ideally better serve my students each year. I strive to be a lifelong learner, and maintaining my NBCT certification helps hold me accountable to that goal. I would encourage anyone to pursue this journey.” Stephanie Rhye, Sorgho Elementary-Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Rhye is in her 24th year in education and is currently teaching 2nd grade. “Pursuing maintenance of my National Board certification has helped me continue to be a reflective teacher. This process helped me be more efficient at analyzing data to meet the needs of my students. As an educator, I believe that we should continue to grow and show our students the importance of being lifelong learners.” Samantha Rowe, College View Middle School, English Language Arts-Early Adolescence. Rowe is in her 15th year teaching and is currently teaching 8th grade. “The National Board process was designed by teachers, for teachers, which makes it no surprise it is a rigorous yet highly beneficial experience. Recertifying was an excellent opportunity to re-evaluate and adjust my practices to ensure I am providing my students with the best instruction in the many components of language arts education.”

Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation. In honor of #TeamNBCT week we are highlighting our educators who have earned this prestigious distinction this school year and why they chose to pursue this path. Katie Jo Reising- Southern Oaks Elementary School, Exceptional Needs Specialist- Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Mild and Moderate Disabilities. Reising is currently in her 5th year teaching elementary special education. “I chose the National Board Certification process because I wanted an opportunity to challenge myself. National Board Certification taught me how to be a reflective teacher. I learned how to make effective changes to my instruction based on reflection, assessment, and data in order to provide my students with quality education that meets their individual needs. I have become a more responsive teacher as a result of the NBCT process. ” Erinn Williams - West Louisville Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Williams is in her fifth year of teaching and is currently teaching 5th grade. “I chose National Board Certification because I feel that it is important to remain a lifelong learner. The process enabled me to reflect on my instructional practices, strengthen my skill set as an educator, and deepen my understanding of how my students learn best.It was a fantastic opportunity to use relevant and meaningful data collected from my students to further analyze and drive literacy instruction.

Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation. In honor of #TeamNBCT week we are highlighting our educators who have earned this prestigious distinction this school year and why they chose to pursue this path. Hadley Loucks - Daviess County High School, Exceptional Needs Specialist-Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Severe and Multiple Disabilities (SMD). Loucks is in her ninth year of teaching and is currently teaching high school special education. “I decided to pursue National Board Certification as a way to challenge myself and better meet the holistic needs of my students. Throughout the certification process, I had the opportunity to reflect deeply on my teaching practices and gain valuable insights into how I can further challenge my students to reach their full potential. Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher is a commitment to excellence in education and a pledge to ensure that my students feel supported in all aspects of their growth.” Haley Makowski - Country Heights Elementary School, Exceptional Needs Specialist- Early Childhood through Young Adulthood-Mild/Moderate Disabilities (ages 5-21+). Makowski is in her fifth year of teaching and is currently teaching kindergarten and first grade special education. “My decision to pursue National Board Certification was driven by my commitment to enhance my learning, which in turn benefits all of my students. The National Board Certification process has allowed me to collaborate with a diverse group of educators, reflect deeply on my teaching practices, and analyze student data more comprehensively. This has provided me with a richer understanding of each student's growth and needs. This certification is not just a personal achievement; it is an ongoing gift that will continue to enrich my classroom's environment.”

Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation. In honor of #TeamNBCT week we are highlighting our educators who have earned this prestigious distinction this school year and why they chose to pursue this path. Crystal Hodskins - Country Heights Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Hodskins is in her 16th year teaching and is currently teaching 3rd grade. “Pursuing National Board Certification allowed me to analyze my craft through a highly reflective lens. I was able to refine best practices to develop literacy skills for the whole child. Because this process was happening in real time with real students, it was an empowering experience that highlighted the urgency of teacher efficacy and the importance of understanding the many paths of student learning. I loved having an opportunity to include my students and families on my own learning journey and modeling what commitment to lifelong learning can look like. National Board Certification has broadened my understanding of highly effective teaching, and I am eager to continue growing as an educator for the benefit of my current and future students.” Wendy Lane - Daviess County Preschool Instructional Coach, Generalist/Early Childhood. Wendy is in her 20th year of education. She currently works as the Early Childhood Instructional Coach for the district. “I pursued National Board Certification to continue my professional growth within teaching young children. This experience pushed me to use my knowledge of students, student assessments/data, and professional learning communities to improve my craft as a teacher. I am elated to use my professional growth gained from this process to better serve young children and families within our community.”

Congratulations to all the students who participated in All-District Band 2025! Students from Daviess County High School, Apollo High School, Burns Middle School, College View Middle School, and Daviess County Middle School represented their schools with great talent.

Daviess County Public Schools is proud to feature our educators who have earned or renewed their National Board Certified Teachers designation. In honor of #TeamNBCT week we are highlighting our educators who have earned this prestigious distinction this school year and why they chose to pursue this path. Alison Ederle - West Louisville Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Ederle is in her sixth year teaching and is currently teaching 4th grade. “National Board Certification provided a valuable opportunity for me to engage in deep reflection and personal growth. Through this rigorous process, I was able to analyze my teaching practices and refine my understanding of student learning. The process of compiling my portfolio and reflecting on my practice deepened my understanding of student learning and the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. I believe this experience will have a lasting positive impact on both my teaching and my students’ learning journeys.” Kalynne Ferguson - Southern Oaks Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood. Ferguson is in her eighth year of teaching and is currently teaching 4th and 5th grade. “I saw National Board certification as an opportunity for growth so that I could provide the best possible literacy instruction for my students. Through this process, I have become more intentional in my planning and more reflective when analyzing student learning. I was able to strengthen my abilities as a literacy instructor and now feel more confident that I can meet the needs of my students. I always encourage my students to set goals for themselves, so I’m proud that they are seeing me achieve this goal of mine! The knowledge I have gained through National Board certification will positively impact every child who enters my classroom for years to come.”

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!

Daviess County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan.20 , in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day / National Day of Service. DCPS support offices will also be closed.

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.

Calling all 8th-grade students and families, the 2025 Empower U showcase date is set. We can't wait to show you all the opportunities to jumpstart your future with our various academies. This year, there will be one district-wide showcase on February 3 at Apollo High School. Regardless of your future high school you can attend this event and learn about all the academies offered. Everything kicks off at 5:30pm and we can't wait to see you there and helping you jumpstart your future!

AHS vs DCHS girls' and boys' basketball games have been rescheduled for the following: Girls: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6 pm Boys: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6pm All games will be at Apollo High School.

The girls' and boys' basketball games of AHS vs DCHS on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Apollo have been canceled. A make-up date has yet to be determined for these games.

Hats off to our 2025 All State Musicians! These students are extremely talented and have worked incredibly hard to be a part of these ensembles.

Happy New Year! 🌟🎊🎉

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

Daviess County Public Schools' Central Office will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Our offices will be open by appointment only from December 26, 27, and 30. Our team remains available to serve you with questions or concerns. Please call us at 270-852-7000 using the dial by name or extension feature, or use the https://www.daviesskyschools.org/staff to contact us by email. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

As a reminder, Christmas Break is almost here! DCPS schools will be closed from December 19 - January 6 .

Today, 12.5.24, materials will be distributed for DCPS@Home for this school year. A separate communication will be sent out when a school day 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 12.5.24, 0 Snow/NTI days have been called by DCPS.