Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Lawler and Mrs. Bruno! You make our days run smoothly and we couldn't function without you!
A big congratulations goes out to the DHS Girls Tennis Team. We are so proud of their accomplishments over this season.. The team competed in the State Tennis Tournament on Monday and Tuesday. The team was led by seniors Sasser Braswell and Anna Rene Lewis, who have qualified for State 3 of their 4 years in high school. Anna Rene finished 4th in the 3-seed singles bracket at the State Tournament this year! Congratulations on an outstanding season! The future is bright for Tennis at DHS!
Congratulations to the Project Grow team from Demopolis High School for completing the 2023 Summer Leadership seminar series. The team partnered with UWA, has developed and is implementing a thriving character education program at Demopolis High School.
Dr. Amanda Pendergrass visited the DHS Education and Training class this morning to discuss pathways to becoming a teacher. Students were given an inside look at the requirements and degrees that are needed to pursue a teaching career. #CTE #dualenrollment #UWA
Seniors took part in Mock Interviews yesterday and we would like to extend a special thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to help prepare our students for success.
Lucinda Mason, Demopolis Police Department, Robertson Bank, Naheola Credit Union, Demopolis City Schools Foundation, Trustmark, Merchants & Farmers Bank, Rhea+Kaiser, PP&M, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Cemex, WestRock, SouthernCare Hospice, Two Rivers Lumber Company, Regions Bank, University of West Alabama, Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce, Larkin and Scott Mortuary, Marengo Propane, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Alabama Education Association, and Drax.
Thank you to Scott Hutton and Tyler Stacey with Cemex for speaking to our industrial maintenance students about safety and maintenance.
Yearbooks have arrived! If you did not get a chance to pre-order your book, there are a limited number of extras. They are $55.
Tennis Sectional Update Part 2: Congratulations to Trey Pritchett #2 singles champion and Lawson Boone #3 singles champion!
Tennis Sectionals Update! All 3 of the womens doubles teams made it to the finals. 5 out of 6 womens singles made it to the finals. Boys Chandler Hutton and Trey Pritchett made it to the doubles finals. Lawson Boone and Trey Pritchett made it to the singles finals. Way to go!
Yearbooks are on their way! We have a limited number of extras available. Link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1000467/Demopolis-High-School/2018-Yearbook/2017051604244345051/CATALOG_SHOP/
Congratulations to Charlie Grace Card for earning a Bryant-Jordan Scholarship for Achievement!
Skills USA members had fun selling their handmade picnic tables and adirondack chairs at Rooster Day this weekend.
Demopolis High School students DHS students spent time at WestRock this past week learning about various job opportunities. They learned about careers that involve 4-year degrees, 2-year degrees, technical degrees as well as on site learning. Thank you to all of WestRock for providing this experience to our students.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, students will be released at 11:30 am tomorrow, April 10th.
Skills USA presented a $500 donation to Habitat for Humanity.
Pictured: Noel Mata, Freddy Charleston, Demopolis Habitat for Humanity, Will Compton, David Vann, Skills USA Advisor, Tyler McInnis
Houston Martin spent the day at Whitfield Regional Hospital job shadowing in IT with George Durbin of Collins Communication. This hands-on learning opportunity is not just about observing—it's about students immersing themselves in the fields they are passionate about, asking questions, and forging connections that will shape their futures. Thank you to our industry partners for creating these opportunities for our students. Pictured: Donna Gandy, Director of Health Informatics, at Whitfield Regional Hospital; Houston Martin, senior computer science student; George Durbin, IT with Collins Communications #JobShadowing #FutureLeaders
Demopolis High Seniors participated in "Adulting Day" Thursday at the Demopolis Civic Center. They participated in 9 sessions ranging in topics from etiquette, legal and financial prep, hunting safety, interview process and paperwork as well as self defense and first aid. Thank you to all of our presenters: SouthFresh Feeds, Robertson Bank, WestRock, WarHouse Gym, BlackBelt Retrievers, Southern Care Hospice, Joy Collins, 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Tuesday, April 9 - 9th and 10th graders will be taking the Pre-ACT and ACT while 11th & 12th graders will have a virtual day.
Cap and Gown Pictures have been rescheduled to April 5 in the DHS Auditorium.
Congratulations to Charles David and Caroline! We are so proud of you!
