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Dothan High School Senior, Michelle McCleod, named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Michelle McCleod is among 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide who will have the opportunity to compete for some $30 million in scholarships.
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Dothan City Schools Implements Mask Mandate
Based on the surge of COVID-19 cases in Houston County, Dothan City Schools (DCS) and Houston County Schools (HCS) have partnered to enforce a mask mandate across both school districts requiring all Pre-K-12 students, staff, and visitors to wear masks while on DCS and HCS campuses and while inside their buildings.
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Dothan City Schools to host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
It remains the position of Dothan City Schools that the most effective preventative measure for COVID is to be vaccinated. Because of this, Dothan City Schools, in partnership with the Dothan Fire Department, will host a series of vaccination clinics at DCS campuses.
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Free Internet Resources for Families
Dothan City School students are eligible to receive free or discounted high-speed internet service through Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) and T-Mobile’s Project 10Million programs. If your student is enrolled in the National School Lunch Program or your family participates in many other low-income government programs, they will be eligible for these programs.
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2021-2022 Bus Routes
2021-2022 DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS BUS ROUTE INFORMATION If you did not submit a bus form, your child was not marked transported and you may not see a bus route for your street/neighborhood. If you completed and submitted a bus form and do not see your street/neighborhood, please contact the school and make sure that your correct address is on file. If you did not complete a bus form and need to do so, please contact your school.
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Dothan City Schools Releases 2021-2022 In-Person ReOpening Plan
After a thorough review and consideration of the points offered by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Alabama’s Passport Law, the Alabama Association of School Boards, and the School Superintendents of Alabama, the Dothan City Schools will adhere to the plan below in reopening schools for the 2021-22 school year.
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Pandemic EBT
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will start rolling out to families with eligible school-age children who missed out on free or reduced-price school meals because of the pandemic.
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Consultation with Private Schools about LEA Plan
All Alabama public schools are required annually to consult with the Private Schools located within their LEAs. DCS invites any private school administrators and/or parents of a student with disabilities to complete this consultation.
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'Giving peace of mind:' Steve Parrish speaks on new crisis alert system at Dothan Schools
Dothan City Schools has adopted a new crisis alert system that gives staff the ability to silently signal administrators or first responders during an emergency with just a few simple clicks. The proposal was spearheaded by DCS’s School Security Officer Steve Parrish after he visited schools in Mobile and Baldwin counties and saw similar programs.
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Dothan City Board of Education Approves Employee Pay Increases & Incentives
Dothan City Board of Education recently voted to pay Dothan City School teachers 2.5% above the state minimum. This increase includes a 1.5% local increase for all DCS employees (excluding those identified as TEAMS positions).
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Dothan City Schools Child Nutrition Program Re-Launches Summer Food Bus Program
Dothan City Schools Child Nutrition Program is excited to kick off another great summer of their Summer Food Bus Program. Through a partnership with Dothan Leisure Services, Dothan CNP aims to provide over 2,400 meals per day across the Wiregrass.
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Dothan City Schools Allocates Funding for School Supplies for All K-12 Students for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Through funding provided through ESSER II, federal COVID-19 relief funding, Dothan City Schools will provide all students Grades K-12 with school supplies during the 2021-2022 school year to relieve families of the financial burden that school supplies can bring.
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Dothan City Board of Education Approves Revised Dress Code Policy
Dothan City Board of Education recently approved to revise the Dothan City Schools Dress Code Policy. Beginning January 5, 2021, students will be allowed to wear jeans as long as they are deemed appropriate by the administration.
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Dothan City School Receives National Beta School of Distinction Status
Selma Street Elementary School recently achieved National Beta School of Distinction status. This national award speaks highly to Selma’s commitment to academic excellence.
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Enrollment for Dothan City Virtual School Now Open!
The Dothan City Virtual School provides a flexible and engaging virtual learning experience for motivated, independent learners in Grades 7-12. DCVS offers students numerous benefits in terms of time flexibility student-centered courses, and program customization.
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Dothan City Board of Education
September 2021 MeetingsDothan City Board of Education
School Board Work Session & First Public Hearing for 2021-2022 Annual Budget
Monday, September 13 | 5:30 PMDothan City Board of Education
School Board Meeting & Second Public Hearing for 2021-2022 Annual Budget
Monday, September 20 | 5:30 PMDothan City Board of Education
Special Called Board Meeting
Thursday, September 23 | 3:30 PMBoard of Education Information on eBoard
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All Alabama public schools are required annually to consult with the Private Schools located within their LEAs. DCS invites any private school administrators and/or parents of a student with disabilities to complete this consultation.
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