More Kindergarten Pictures...
We're so excited to welcome our new Kindergarteners to WES! Get ready for a year full of learning, laughter, and awesome memories.
Kindergarten Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders
Exciting things are happening at WES tomorrow! Don’t forget to check out the August 5th schedule!
Please note updated times and information for the upcoming Pre-K Open House!
WES Open House for 1st and 2nd Grade will be on Tuesday, August 5th.
2025-2026 School Supply List
📱 The DCS App is LIVE!
Stay connected like never before—now available for download on both Apple and Android devices!
With the DCS app, you’ll have quick access to:
🗓️ School and athletic calendars
🍽️ Updated lunch menus
👨👩👧 Parent Portal
📢 Notifications & news feed
📄 Important documents (like the Code of Conduct)
… and much more—right at your fingertips.
Download it today and stay in the know with everything DCS!
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.)
🛍️ Tax‑Free Weekend Insight
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Score deals on clothing and school supplies under specified price caps sales.tax+4bhamnow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
✨ 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! 🏫👏
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.)
🛍️ Tax‑Free Weekend Insight
The tax‑free period runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 18 through midnight Sunday, July 20, 2025 alabamawx.com+9abc3340.com+9bhamnow.com+9irvingisd.net+2bhamnow.com+2lmtonline.com+2dignityinschools.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4pingry.org+4irvingisd.net+1en.wikipedia.org+1revenue.alabama.gov+3revenue.alabama.gov+3gulfshoresnews.com+3.
Score deals on clothing and school supplies under specified price caps sales.tax+4bhamnow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
✨ 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! 🏫👏
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!
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!
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.
