Westside Elementary

Did you know? Demopolis City Schools has an app that is connected to the District Website, as well as, all of the schools! You can access the District calendar (all athletic events and school events), dining (monthly menus), and more with just one click!! Check it out!!!

Westside was thrilled to welcome a special guest this morning—Johnny Carter, III, also known as "The Apex," a highly-ranked MMA fighter who generously dropped off 100 backpacks, each filled with a supply bag, for our students. Johnny Carter attended Demopolis High School during his junior and senior years, graduating in 2015. He is currently ranked #1 in the Southeast and #2 in the Nation in MMA. In addition to his successful fighting career, Johnny also practices Jiu-Jitsu and works in the lab at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Mr. Carter for his generosity and for giving back to the community! Your support means the world to us and will make a significant difference in the lives of our students. Pictured are Case Cannon, RaeLynn Gage, Travis Starks, Asst. Principal Jay Russell and Carter.

DCS will be closed Sept. 2nd in observance of Labor Day. September 3rd will be a Data Day for Faculty and no school for students. Students will return to school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

DCS Families, Don't forget students at all four schools receive free breakfast and lunches through the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program! Children need healthy meals to learn. CEP gives food service professionals more time to focus on preparing nutritious meals that their students will enjoy and gives students more time to eat those meals by cutting down on time spent in the lunch line. More importantly, by offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn. Demopolis City Schools offers healthy meals every school day, so please encourage students to participate.

Happening today! Our community goes above and beyond to support our students! Thank you! #community #thedemopolisdifference

Demopolis City Schools has some changes on the horizon. Tonight, at a special called board meeting, DCS board members approved a contract with Dr. Bobby Hathcock to serve as Interim Superintendent. Dr. Hathcock spoke, thanking the board for this opportunity. He assured those in attendance that his door is open, that he will put his heart into this role, and that he is excited to begin. The board also approved contracts for Brandi Smith to serve as the Westside Elementary School Principal, Elizabeth Fleming as U.S. Jones Elementary School Principal, and Allene Jones as Demopolis Middle School Principal, effective August 1, 2024. With these changes, we are confident that the faculty and staff in this system are committed to our students and making this the best year yet. A complete version of this meeting's minutes will be posted on the District website as soon as they are available.

DCS would like our community to be involved in the process of the revision of the Code of Conduct for the 2024-25 school year. You will find a link below with a copy of the first reading and opportunity to send feedback. We appreciate any input our community has to help make Demopolis City Schools the very best it can be. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzcYa3mTxlGEqrVOseTqKbyCT22loJnicdqYmUMEjuhlhskA/viewform?usp=sf_link

DHS Tiger Football is hosting a Youth Football Camp June 10-11, 2024 from 6-7:15 pm. Admission is free. The camp will be held at the DMS Football Field. Players will be required to bring an authorization form with them in order to participate. Forms will be at the front office of each school or you can download and print it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bN175NwCZQMWif9sbZ2jocoSQgaK2-Sq/view?usp=sharing

Important Announcement: The Literacy Camp at Westside Elementary will be postponed until Tuesday, June 4 due to water issues. There will be NO CAMP tomorrow. All other schools will begin as scheduled.

The ACAP starts this week. Please check the calendar for specific dates and make sure students are well rested and ready to go! Check out this short video containing ACAP Summative Online Tutorial information! Students can access this at home and practice navigating the assessment platform with questions similar those they will see on the spring ACAP Summative. https://youtu.be/Biyz8Pxp-_Y?si=Xl7H6r1mbRRDqVjb

Demopolis City Schools will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of President’s Day. School will resume normal operations Tuesday, February 20.

Demopolis City Schools will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of President’s Day. School will resume normal operations Tuesday, February 20.

Today kicks off our Kids Heart Challenge! We love when our students get moving, help others, and have fun all at the same time! Make sure to get your student registered so they can meet some Heart Heroes.

Don't forget Monday, Feb. 5 will be a Professional Development Day for faculty. Students should not report to school on 2/5/24.

Good News! DCS will return to normal operations Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. We are so excited to get back in the schools! Be sure to stay safe and warm! See you tomorrow!

Demopolis City Schools WILL BE CLOSED Thursday, January 18, 2024 due to water issues. All campuses will be closed to students. Faculty, please check your email for communication from your administrators regarding possible meetings.

Please be watching for DCS communications by phone/social media/website for updates regarding the water pressure issue in Demopolis. At this time, DCS is currently without water pressure. We will make a decision regarding the cancellation of school Thursday, Jan. 18 by 8:00 p.m tonight.

Demopolis City Schools will resume regular operations Thursday, January 18. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

NEW UPDATE: Due to the current condition of the roads and continuation of freezing temperatures, DCS will conduct a Virtual Learning Day Wednesday, Jan. 17. All schools will be closed. Students should receive assignments for the day through their learning managements systems (Clever, Schoology, Google Classroom, etc.).

Just in case you missed the text... Due to the threat of freezing temperatures, DCS will conduct a virtual learning day Tuesday, Jan. 16. All schools will be closed. Students should receive assignments for the day through their learning managements systems (Clever, Schoology, Google Classroom, etc.). DCS will monitor the weather for any updates regarding Wednesday.