Demopolis High School

We are excited to welcome our high school students tomorrow morning! Here are a few reminders as you get ready for your first day! Everyone will drop off in the front of the school, Only soft sided plastic water bottles permitted, Outside food/drink prohibited, Food may only be eaten in the cafeteria, and Adhere to dress code. See you all bright and early at 7:50 tomorrow morning!

Co-Op Students: All Co-Op students are to report to Mrs. Kerby's classroom for the duration of their scheduled co-op time August 7 & 8. Please make plans with your employer in advance. No Co-Op student will be allowed to leave campus until all of their digital paperwork is complete.

🏈 Rise & Grind!
Demopolis High School Football hit the field bright and early this morning with a 6:45 am scrimmage! 💪🔥
The Tigers are putting in the work and getting game-ready as they prepare for an exciting upcoming season. Stay tuned — it’s going to be a great year for DHS Football! 🐅💙 #TigerPride #BuiltForIt #DHSFootball #BlueHeat

ThriveWay is excited to announce that Demopolis High School has been recognized in the 2024-2025 Acts of Service Contest for the exceptional submission of their “Aiding the Crestfallen: One Too Many” campaign.

As a leading peer-to-peer prevention and support company, we welcomed nominations from educational institutions nationwide who have successfully implemented their evidence-based Peer Helpers PLUS program. These schools have excelled in creating positive change in the lives of their students and communities through this powerful initiative. We are proud to let you know that your campaign, coordinated by Rebecca Pipkins, has been chosen as a winner in our Show the Way: Mass Inspiration category. This entry required details regarding campaigns or group activities that sparked a positive school climate.

Demopolis High School was awarded $500 in recognition of their outstanding efforts to be used to enhance their Peer Helpers PLUS program even more. Learn more about ThriveWay and the Peer Helpers PLUS program at www.thriveway.com.

Congratulations to Demopolis High School, Ms. Pipkins, and the peer helpers for making a difference in your school and community.

Parking passes will be sold at Schedule Pickup. Students MUST purchase a parking permit. Parking WILL be enforced in '25/26.

Football season is fast approaching! Season ticket and reserved seating renewal are now open in GoFan. Please check your email for more information. New reserved seating will be available August 4.

DHS Cross Country will meet this evening for a group run! If you are 7th-12th grades interested in joining Cross Country, we would love for you to join us at the Demopolis Sportsplex @ 7pm. If you are interested and can't make it, please contact Ms. Deborah Boykin: dboykin@dcsedu.com.

Summer is winding down. Demopolis City Schools will be open during regular office hours starting July 21, 2025.

🎒 Tax‑Free Weekend | Dress Code Edition — July 18–20 🎒
Time to score tax-free deals! But before your shopping spree, let’s stay sharp and school‑ready:
👕 Dress Code Headlines (What You Might Buy This Weekend)
(This isn’t the full code— you will have the complete rules in the school’s official Code of Conduct.)

Be neatly dressed, clean & well‑groomed.
Tops: modest necklines, no midriff/back/bust exposure; no halters, spaghetti straps, tank or tube tops; no sheers.
Dresses & skirts: at least 5″ above the kneecap.
Shorts: at least 17" along the outside seam or 5″ above kneecap.
Pants: must cover hip bones—no sagging.
No holes above the knee that show skin; no cutoff pants.
Leggings/jeggings allowed only if the top covers the butt and is at least 5″ above the kneecap in front.
No gang‑related items or offensive symbols—no alcohol, drug references, profanity, hate speech, or disruptive designs.
(These guidelines apply only to items you might buy this weekend—see the full Code of Conduct for all standards.)

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✨ Shopping Smarter (and Complying)
Make a checklist based on the bullet points above.
Try before you buy to ensure lengths and coverage are code‑compliant.
Avoid impulse buys that might clash with dress‑code rules.
Save receipts—for quick exchanges if something doesn't fit the guidelines.

👀 Remember
This is not the full dress code—it covers just the types of items you're likely to purchase during the weekend. For full details, check out your Code of Conduct or student handbook once school starts.

Shop smart, look sharp, and let’s make this weekend a win for both wallets and the school rules! 🏫👏

Seniors, join the senior remind and sign up for the senior parade on July 29th!

School is just around the corner. We would love for you to join us for
DCS Connect: Community, Conversation, and Campus Updates!
There will be two opportunities to attend at Fairhaven Church and Christian Chapel Church.
We hope to see you all there!

Demopolis High School is pleased to introduce Interim Head Football Coach Rickey Woods. Coach Woods has an impressive record with 42 years coaching experience, 33 as a head coach . His record as head coach at the high school level spanning 28 years, is 300-71. He spent five years at the community college level with a record of 35-13 and at the junior college level he took the teams to two North State championships and were the 2012 Brazos Valley Bowl Champs in College Station , Texas. As a high school coach he led his teams in the following successes: 8 state championships and 3 state runner ups as head coach State Champs: 1997 and 2001 at Ackerman ,Ms 2003,2004, 2005,and 2006 at South Panola, Ms 2014 at Trenton Peabody, Tenn 2015 at Starkville,Ms State Runner up: 1996 and 2000 at Ackerman, Ms 2002 at South Panola, Ms Recognitions include: 2004 EA Sports National High School Football Coach of the Year Clarion-ledger State of Mississippi Coach of the Decade (2000-2010) 2004 Schutts South West Regional National Coach of Year Nominated National Coach of the year by the state in 2017. Mississippi state Coach of Year numerous times. 2014 Tennessee State Coach of the Year Inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016. On a personal note, Coach Woods is married to Susan Woods for 46 years. Susan retired from teaching high school math after 41 years. They have two sons. Stan (Seetala) who is a dentist in Hernando, MS and Thomas (Elizabeth) who is a pharmacist is Ackerman, MS . They have three grandchildren that are the joys of their lives. Demopolis City Schools is so excited to welcome Coach Woods to the Tiger family!

DHS faculty and staff welcomed Principal Frederick Franklin and wife Carla on his first official day. We are excited to begin this new chapter for our students! Go Tigers!

Honors English 9 Summer Reading Assignment: Cyrano de Bergerac. Books and assignments are ready to be checked out at DHS main office. The assignments must be completed before the first day of school.

Demopolis City Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Frederick Franklin has been selected as the new principal of Demopolis High School! Mr. Franklin brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership, having served in various roles over the past 14 years, including Principal and Assistant Principal at Saks High School, Alternative School teacher, Collaborative Special Education teacher, Guidance Counselor, English Language Arts teacher, and Health and Physical Education teacher. In addition to his educational experience, Mr. Franklin also brings a distinguished military background, having served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from Delta State University, followed by a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama, a master’s in education from Jacksonville State University, and a degree in instructional leadership from the University of West Alabama. With a strong commitment to increasing student academic performance and strengthening social skills, Mr. Franklin is prepared to lead Demopolis High School into an exciting new chapter. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Frederick Franklin and his family to DHS! We look forward to a great school year under his leadership. 🐾

📣 Exciting News from Demopolis City Schools! 📣 Demopolis City Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Frederick Franklin has been selected as the new principal of Demopolis High School! Mr. Franklin brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership, having served in various roles including Principal and Assistant Principal at Saks High School, Instructional Leadership, Collaborative Special Education, English Language Arts, Health, and Physical Education. With a strong commitment to increasing student academic performance, as well as strengthening social skills, Mr. Franklin is ready to lead DHS into an exciting new chapter. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Frederick Franklin and his family to DHS! We look forward to a great school year under his leadership. 🐾 #DemopolisHigh #TigerPride #BlueHeat

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