
Check out these reminders for Summer Literacy Camp at Westside! Camp begins Monday, June 2. Drop off for students will begin at 8:15 and dismissal starts at 2:00.


Don't forget to come pick up your child's report card and important information about next year TODAY between 8:00-12:00.


Happy Summer!



What a great year it has been at Westside! It has definitely been an awesome year of growth and learning. We hope that all of our students will continue to read and stay involved with learning opportunities over the summer. We will miss each of you and look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. Have a safe and happy summer! Please note that we will have early dismissal today.


Students eat free this summer! Check out the times and locations that your child can grab breakfast or lunch this summer provided by The Alabama State Department of Education and the USDA.


Report cards need to be picked up Friday, May 23rd, between the hours of 8:00-12:00.


Ms. Rose and Mrs. Lawrence’s Community Connections Volunteer, Kaitlyn Dungeon, from State Farm came for her last visit today. She brought snacks and gifts to take home! We are so grateful to have community members that connect with teachers and students!



Tomorrow is the last day of Extended Day. Please make sure all balances are paid in full.


We will have early dismissal Thursday for the last day of school. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up on time.


We will celebrate a fantastic year with our 1st and 2nd graders this week. We hope you will be able to join us in the gym as we recognize our awesome students.


The last day for Extended Day will be Wednesday, May 21st.


💦Splish splash what teacher is going to take a dunking booth bath? 🛀 Don't forget to bring your dollars tomorrow for the Dunking Booth fun! 💦 We will also have the following snacks available for $1: chips, sour punch straws, fruit snacks, water, cookies, gushers, Rice Krispies treats, and pickles


It is hard to believe that next Thursday, May 22nd, will be the last day of school! It has been an awesome year at Westside watching our students grow and learn. Please note dismissal times.


DCS Families,
The phones at each school location are working again. Thank you for your patience.


DCS Families,
The phone systems are down at each school at this time. If you need to contact the school, please send an email to the principal and they will contact you as soon as possible. We will notify you when the phones are working again.
Westside: bsmith@dcsedu.com
USJ: bfleming@dcsedu.com
DMS: ajones@dcsedu.com
DHS: tgantt@dcsedu.com


Get ready for some fun this Friday with a Dunking Booth. Three throws for $1.00. You can also purchase some yummy snacks for $1.00 each.


It's time for our end of the year programs! We hope you will come celebrate our students with us. Pre-K and Kindergarten programs will be held this week while 1st and 2nd grade will be celebrated next week. All programs will be held in the gym.



Miss Bradford’s class has had a fun week with ice cream themed centers and activities. Today, they had a special treat & did watercolor ice cream paintings. 🍦




We cannot wait for SchoolFest tomorrow! Make sure to wear something cool and comfortable. Even though our weather has been a little unpredictable the last few days, the fun will continue indoors. Please remember to send one dollar bills for concessions.


🍎We had another awesome day of treats for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎We sure hope no one is trying to diet because this is definitely not the week to do that with all of these delicious treats. Thank you to Demopolis AEA and Heidi Nettles- dessert bar, Ricky and Buffy Luker- cinnamon rolls and cookies, and First Baptist Church Demopolis- trail mix.




