Daviess County High School

This week, students from the DCHS Dual Credit Veterinary Science class visited Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Park on a career exploration trip. Students learned more about the history of the equine industry and the countless career opportunities available in the Bluegrass State.

Congratulations to the DCHS FFA Welding Team for a 1st place in the regional contest. Team members were Campbell Crabtree, Carter Crabtree, Ezekiel Payne, and Brennan Pate. Also, a big congratulations to Ben Caldbeck on a 1st place regional win in the tractor driving contest.

Fifty members of the DCHS FFA Chapter, accompanied by 5 of our 8th grade FFA members, participated in the Exploring Agriculture trip last week. Members toured the battlefield at Gettysburg and then went to Hershey, PA, to learn about the life of Milton Hershey and his contributions to the food industry. Students learned about the process in producing all of their iconic sweet products. Members also visited Ohio State University's Waterman Research Farm to tour the commercial greenhouse facilities and learn about the AI technology used to control production in its houses. We made a stop at Young's Jersey Dairy, which has been in production since 1869. All of their products made on site and sold use milk from their own facility. After a quick stop to cheer on the Cincinnati Reds, we visited the Kentucky Horse Park to learn more about the signature industry of the Bluegrass State.

To provide improved visibility and safety for students and families, this weekend's performances of Fiddler on the Roof have been rescheduled as day time shows. The performances will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th. Adults tickets are $10 and student tickets are $5. All tickets proceeds go directly toward the next collaborative production. We hope you can attend and support this amazing cast of 53 students from OHS and DCHS! Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

The countdown is ON! Less than 30 school days left until graduation. See the attached 'Road to Graduation' for important upcoming dates and times. All activities listed in red are required for all Seniors.

The Daviess County High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm at Reid Stadium (DCHS football field).

All Online Registration for the 25-26 school year opens today! We can't wait to have your student learning in our buildings next year. Use the links below to get your student registered. New Student: Visit the student's school to begin registration. Re-Registering Student: Visit portal.dcps.org Pre-School: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIZRv0Q7l0-8mNIIKQIlxpJspQ3dgIGw4sVdEzoUy4WZY2-g/viewform Afterschool: https://dcps.docuware.cloud/DocuWare/Forms/after-school-enrollment-form?orgID=3754

SAVE THE DATE! DCPS Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Monday, March 10. This includes Pre-K and Kindergarten registration. For new parents/students: Visit your child's school to begin registering for the next school year. If you are unaware of your child's school location, look it up using the link below. https://cow.dcps.net/AddressLU/ Re-registering: Register your child through your parent portal on Infinite Campus by clicking more and then online registration.

A week from today we are so excited to welcome all of our students back to our buildings for the 24-25 school year. Make sure before Wednesday, August 7: - You register your child for school. For new parents/students: Visit your child's school to begin registering for the next school year. If you are unaware of your child's school location, look it up using the link below. www.dcps.org Re-registering: Register your child through your parent portal on Infinite Campus by clicking more and then online registration. - Fill Out the Free and Reduced Lunch form no matter your financial status Go to https://dcps.org/enroll/ to complete -Check your StopFinder app for your child's bus route details.

Congratulations to members of the DCHS FFA Crop Scouting Team for placing 2nd in the State Contest and will go on to represent KY at the National Contest in September in Minnesota. Members of the DCHS FFA Crop Scouting team are: Jonathan Berry, Jamison French, Charlie Evans, Ben Caldbeck, and Wyatt Hayes

The DCPS Summer Driver's Ed program is now accepting applications. This program will run from May 28 - June 14. For more details, click the link below. https://5il.co/2hjeq

The Class of 2024 graduations have been set. We are excited to celebrate all of our graduates in May!

SAVE THE DATE! DCPS Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on Monday, March 11. This includes Pre-K and Kindergarten registration. For new parents/students: Visit your child's school to begin registering for the next school year. If you are unaware of your child's school location, look it up using the link below. https://cow.dcps.net/AddressLU/ Re-registering: Register your child through your parent portal on Infinite Campus by clicking more and then online registration.

March Attendance Madness has begun in DCPS! To help promote high attendance, we will give away prizes for each level for students who had perfect attendance all month and at each level for students who were at school all day on September 13. See the images for all the details and make sure your students are coming to school to participate! #KidsFirst #ExcellenceinLearning

The big game is happening tonight at 6 PM at Apollo High School. Come out and support your team.

Students from the DCHS Juntos club are working to create connections with younger students across the district through their Nos conectamos events, meaning "we connect." Members of the club visited East View Elementary to read and play games with other English Learner students and create connections.

DCPS schools will be in session on Monday, February 19. This is serving as Makeup Day 1.

Daviess County High School FFA students visited Frankfort to meet with legislatures about agriculture issues, while there Governor Beshear signed a proclamation in advance of National FFA Week beginning next week. Students also got to meet Represenative Chad Aull, a DCHS FFA alumni who served as a State FFA Vice President. Photo Credit to the Governor's Office.

Calling all Middle School and High School girls! Owensboro Community & Technical College will host their 7th Annual Girls Empowerment Trailblazer Dinner on February 29, 2024. The evening will include a program fair beginning at 4:30PM for then the main event begins at 5:30 PM . The main event includes a free meal and keynote speaker Aisha Bowe. For more information visit: 7thtrailblazerdinner.eventbrite.com

Calling all 8th-grade students and families, the 2024 Empower U showcase dates are set. We can't wait to show you all the opportunities to jumpstart your future with our various academies. You can attend either session, regardless of where you will attend high school! Applications for the academies will go live on February 1!