Demopolis High School will dismiss Friday, February 6 at 12:00pm in order for students and staff to be able to attend the services for Hunter Howell. Visitation will be held at First Methodist Church of Demopolis on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 12:30 pm until the 2:00 pm service time. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Demopolis, Alabama.
Demopolis High School is heartbroken to experience another tragic loss within our school community. We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our students, Hunter Howell, who was killed in a car accident early this morning.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Hunter’s family, friends, and all who are grieving this unimaginable loss. Please keep Hunter’s loved ones and our school community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Counselors and support staff will be available next week to provide comfort and support to students and faculty as we grieve together and navigate this time.
Flags will be flying at half staff beginning Monday to honor Hunter.
👗🕺 Every student deserves to feel special and celebrated—and with your help, we can make sure that happens.
📍 Donation Drop-Off Location: DHS Front Office
📆 Dates & Times for Drop-Off: Monday thru Friday
📞 Contact Info: Rebecca Pipkins rpipkins@dcsedu.com 289-0294
All sizes, styles, and genders are welcome—we're especially in need of plus sizes and men's formalwear!
Let’s show our students the power of community love and support. 💛
Please share and spread the word!
#PromForAll #PromDrive #FormalWearDonation #CommunityCares #Prom2026 #DHSPeerHelpers
Help us make prom dreams come true! 💃🏽🤵🏽♂️
We're collecting **gently used or new prom dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories** for students who may not have the financial means to purchase or rent formalwear for prom this year.
👗🕺 Every student deserves to feel special and celebrated—and with your help, we can make sure that happens.
📍 **Donation Drop-Off Location: Demopolis High School Front Office
📆 **Dates & Times for Drop-Off: Monday thru Friday
📞 **Contact Info: Rebecca Pipkins rpipkins@dcsedu.com 289-0294
All sizes, styles, and genders are welcome—we're especially in need of **plus sizes and men's formalwear**!
Let’s show our students the power of community love and support. 💛
Please share and spread the word!
#PromForAll #PromDrive #FormalWearDonation #CommunityCares #Prom2026 #DHSPeerHelpers
There are lots of great things happening within our Career and Technical Education program.
Please share with stakeholders and members of industry ! This is the future of our workforce in our community!
https://app.smore.com/n/u5d42
DHS hopes you have a wonderful day!
CTE Program Spotlight: Demopolis High School
Demopolis High School's Career & Technical Education (CTE) program equips students with the real-world skills, industry certifications, and experience they need to succeed in today’s workforce and beyond.
Our CTE offerings include:
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Industrial Maintenance
🔹 Health Science
🔹 JAG
🔹 JROTC
🔹 Educators in Training
Each program is designed to connect students to high-demand career fields while building confidence, leadership, and lifelong learning habits. Through hands-on training, internships, and credentialing opportunities, DHS students are preparing to lead in college, career, and life.
📌 Follow along as we spotlight each pathway and the outstanding students and teachers making a difference every day in our CTE program!
#DemopolisCTE #FutureReady #CTESpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #DemopolisCitySchools #TigerPride
After close monitoring of the weather reports, we are still operating on a normal schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026.
If any changes to the schedule become necessary, we will notify families by call, text, social media, and our websites.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
At this time, Demopolis City Schools will operate on a normal schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026.
We will continue to closely monitor the forecast.
If any changes to the schedule become necessary, we will notify families by call, text, social media, and websites.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Big Day for DHS Baseball!
Demopolis High School is proud to celebrate five of our own who signed their baseball scholarship offers today! These young men have shown what hard work, perseverance, and teamwork can accomplish — both on and off the field.
Join us in congratulating:
• Colton Colgrove – University of West Alabama
• Josiah Colgrove – Central Alabama Community College
• Bryce McElroy – Gadsden State Community College
• Jack Pritchett – Gulf Coast Community College
• Braxton Vice – Huntingdon College
Coach Luke Tucker praised the players and their families for their commitment, saying, "These young men have poured in the time and effort, and this moment is a testament to their dedication. We’re incredibly proud of them."
Best of luck to each of you as you take your talents to the next level — we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! #DHSBaseball #ScholarshipSignees #TigerPride #NextLevel #BlueHeat
DHS Peer Helpers are collecting hygiene items to support students in our community.
Soap. Deodorant. Toothpaste. Feminine products.
Small items = BIG impact.
Help us show care, dignity, and support. ✨
#DHSPeerHelpers #HygieneDrive #CommunityCare
