Davis County High School

***UPDATED*** 2025 Davis County Softball Skills Clinic Schedule. The clinic will be at the Mustang Sports Complex. We do have a few openings available if you would like to come. Please contact head coach Joe Rasmussen if you are interested.

2025 Davis County Softball Skills Clinic Schedule. The clinic will be at the Mustang Sports Complex. We do have a few openings available if you would like to come. Please contact head coach Joe Rasmussen if you are interested.

Come out and support our DCHS Drama Department as they present Friday Night Sprites next Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th beginning at 7pm at the Iowa Theatre.

It's Mustang Pride Day! If you see a group of students out and about - giving back to our amazing community - give them a honk for a job well done! We love this tradition - getting outside together and fostering deeper relationships. ❤️

Tonight is our last home track meet and we will recognize our 2025 Seniors for Track and Field. We are asking parents to be at the West end of the Track by the flags by 5:15 to get lined up and ready for presentation after the 4x800 Relay, between 5:30-5:45. Immediately following Senior Night Introductions, we will recognize our Hall of Fame Inductees.

Hello, Davis County families! We understand that finding reliable childcare can be challenging, especially with recent changes to local services. Please know that we are committed to exploring solutions to help families in our community access the childcare they need. While no formal plans have been finalized yet, we are actively collaborating with the Davis County Community Foundation and exploring partnerships with nonprofit organizations to support childcare access. We recognize the urgency of this issue and will keep you updated on our progress in the coming weeks. Additionally, we are pleased to share that the district will offer preschool services for all four-year-olds next year. To enroll, call 641-664-2200, extension 4. Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to find solutions for our families and community. Sincerely, Dan Maeder Superintendent

Congratulations to senior Ophelia Skaggs and coach Joy Orwig! Yesterday, Ophelia performed in the category of "Reviewing" at the Speech All- State Festival at UNI. The movie she reviewed was "Soylent Green." Way to go, Ophelia!

Is someone special graduating this year? Capture the moment with a Senior Ad! What are Senior Ads (a.k.a. Recognition Ads)? Senior/Recognition Ads "are a loving tribute to your student, personalized with your own message and cherished photos for the entire school to see. It’s an easy yet impactful way to make their yearbook even more exceptional." Start creating your ad here: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads Read this blog for ideas: https://www.jostens.com/resources/students-and-parents/yearbook-guides/calling-all-proud-parents-the-power-of-yearbook-ads

Get ready for your academic flex, Mustangs! Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, better known as ISASP, begins next week. High School students and families can save and reference this graphic for details.

DCHS Anatomy classes had the chance to learn all about the heart and its history. They also learned about decisions made regarding heart transplants. At the end of it all, they got to dissect a heart to take a closer look at how it really works. #ScienceatDCHS #Anatomy #WeloveScience #MarketingAmbassadorPost

Alumni Spotlight: John Hulsizer "Your future is yours to create, and the only thing that can stop you is yourself. Be happy with yourself because that is the bedrock of being happy in whatever you choose for your life."

What an enormous accomplishment by these two deserving young men!! If you see them around be sure to congratulate them! We have GREAT STUDENTS at Davis County doing GREAT things!! Scouts BSA Troop 91 and Venture Crew 91 are excited to announce the earning of a rare award in Scouting America. Eagle Scout, Brayden Hartman and Life Scout, Aries Derby, join a short list of Scouts who have excelled in outdoor achievement. Brayden and Aries were officially presented the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement on February 23, 2025, at the Mid-Iowa Council’s Council Court of Honor, held at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The National Medal for Outdoor Achievement is the highest recognition that a Scout, Sea Scout, or Venturer can earn for exemplary achievement, experience and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavors. The award is so unique that less than 25 Scouts across America are recognized for this prestigious honor each year. Brayden and Aries also earned National Outdoor Medal Awards. Brayden earned 6 awards in the areas of Camping, Aquatics, Conservation, Hiking, Riding and Adventure. Aries earned 4 awards in Hiking, Camping, Conservation and Adventure. Congratulations Brayden and Aries! To learn more about Scouting America, please contact Dorothy Hartman or Derreck Hormann.

Dear Davis County Families, With profound sadness, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Elias Steffen, beloved son of Kyle and TaNisha and cherished brother of Everleigh and Leo. As many of you know, the Steffen family has faced an incredibly difficult journey with Elias’s health. After exhausting all possible options, they have had to say goodbye to their beloved son and brother. There are no words to fully express the depth of this loss, and our hearts go out to the Steffen family during this unimaginable time. As a school community, we know that grief touches each of us differently, and our children may have questions or emotions they struggle to understand. If you are looking for ways to support your child in processing this loss, here are a few suggestions: - Use simple, honest, and age-appropriate language. - Encourage them to ask questions and answer as best you can. - Let them know their feelings—whether sadness, confusion, or even anger—are normal and valid. - Remind them they are not alone, and that our school community is here to support them. Our school counselors and staff are available to support both students and families during this difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you or your child need guidance or a listening ear. Out of respect for the Steffen family’s privacy, we kindly ask that everyone allow them the space they need as they navigate this heartbreaking loss. In particular, we ask that students refrain from asking the family about Elias's passing while at school. School can be a place of comfort and routine for them, and giving them the opportunity to engage in their day without difficult conversations will be an important part of their healing. Your quiet support, thoughts, and prayers mean so much to them. In the days ahead, let’s continue to come together as a community, offering love, strength, and compassion to one another.

Due to weather – Davis County Schools will have a Virtual Learning Day on Wednesday, March 5. There will be no in-person classes on Wednesday. Students should complete assignments as directed by their teachers.

Help support our Davis County Boys Golf Team, get your get your merch today! Deadline to order from Neebz is Thursday, March 13 at 12:00 pm. https://www.neebz.net/shop/dc_boys_golf

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL SPEECH CONTESTANTS WHO COMPETED THIS PAST SATURDAY AT PEKIN!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE!! Andres Sanchez, senior, received a "I" rating in Solo Musical Theatre Andres Sanchez, senior, received a "I" rating with an original prose piece Alexia Shively, senior, received a "I" rating in poetry with an original piece Alexia Shively, senior, received a "I" rating in prose with an original piece Alyssa Rudd, senior, received a "I" rating in Solo Musical Theatre Ayshia Jimenez, senior, received a "I" rating for her original prose piece Ophelia Skaggs, senior, received a "I" rating for review Ophelia Skaggs, senior, received a "I" rating in Spontaneous Speaking Alex Putney, junior, received a "I" rating with an original piece in poetry Wendy Davis, junior, received a "II" rating in poetry with an original piece Zachary Mason, freshman, received a "II" rating with an original story in storytelling Zachary Mason, freshman, received a "II" rating in Solo Musical Theatre Those that received "I" ratings will compete at the State Individual Speech Contest on March 15 at North Scott High School in Eldridge, IA.

Check out the selections from our Graphic Novels students! In this high school course, students analyze and interpret not only text but images - adding a fun spin to their studies! #EnglishatDCHS #MarketingAmbassadorPost

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED AT THE SCC INDIVIDUAL SPEECH CONTEST AT EBF THIS PAST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH. Andres Sanchez (senior): Solo Musical Theatre---received II rating; Prose (an original piece)---received II rating Alexia Shively (senior): Poetry(original piece)---received I rating and received Best of Center which is an honor to be chosen by the judges as the best overall performance of the day in the area of contest); Prose (original piece)---received I rating Ayshia Jimenez (senior): Prose (original piece, first time participating in Individual contest)---received I rating and Best of Center Alyssa Rudd(senior): Solo Musical Theatre---received I rating and Best of Center Ophelia Skaggs (senior): Reviewing---received I rating and Best of Center Wendy Davis (junior): Poetry (original piece)---received I rating Alex Putney (junior): Poetry (original piece)---received I rating Zach Mason (freshman): Storytelling (original piece)---received I rating; Solo Musical Theatre---received II rating

It is CTE Month, a month to celebrate Career and Technical Education! We have two CTE teacheres that are also alumni of DHCS. Our first spotlight is on Michelle (Huggins) Johnson! She teaches business classes at DCHS among other duties! #DCHSAlumniSpotlight #CTEMonth

Time to update your calendars! March 7 will now be a regular school day. This date was previously scheduled as a professional development day, but will now be used as a day for student learning. Stay warm and drive safe, Mustang Community!