Dyer County Schools

Due to hazardous road conditions, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!

Due to inclement weather, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!

All after school actives have been canceled today. Stay tuned for further updates!

The Giving Room at Newbern Elementary School will host its second annual open house event on February 4, 2023, from 9 am-11 am. The Giving Room is currently accepting daily essentials donations to gear up for their upcoming everyday essentials drive-thru event in the spring. You may find detailed information on the flyers attached.

Discovery Park is participating in the Museums for All program beginning in January 2023. This initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Individuals or groups of four participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can present an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT card at the Discovery Park ticket counter and receive complimentary general admission tickets for that day. More information on this new initiative can be found at museums4all.org

✨ Happy New Year, Choctaws! ✨ We look forward to another great year filled with excellence, success, and endless opportunities for our students, educators, and staff!

🚨 PLEASE READ 🚨

While your child is on break, we encourage you to take a “break from the screens” and read together. The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is partnering with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) to provide at-home reading resources for all Tennessee families of K–2 children for free. Based on a child’s grade level, they will receive an At-Home Decodable 7 Book Series and age-appropriate high-quality books from Scholastic. Order yours here: https://readingresources.mybrightsites.com/ #DecodablesTN #BookersBookClubTN

October 17-21, 2022, is #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek! 🚍 Our school bus drivers are kind, caring, encouraging, and supportive; they go above and beyond to ensure our students get to where they're going safely. Thank a bus driver today! Driving a school bus is more than a job - it's an adventure!

It’s officially Fall Break, Choctaws! We will see you back on Monday, October 10, 2022. Enjoy your break.

UPDATE:We have worked closely with law enforcement. They were able to determine that the threat had nothing to do with our school system. We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation.

The Dyer County School System takes the safety and security of students very seriously and are committed to keeping them safe while receiving an education at school. This morning we received information pertaining to a perceived threat. Dyer County Schools implemented our security procedures to keep students safe. We will be adding extra safety precautions to our day. The Dyer County Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate any issues. We will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day.

Congratulations to Seth Baker and Conner Liddell on being named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program! - These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. - NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 340 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC's goals of honoring the nation's scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. - “To say that we are very excited about Seth and Conner being selected as Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program is an understatement!” stated Dyer County Schools Director, Cheryl Mathis. “Both young men have a strong academic record and demonstrate their leadership in school activities. Being chosen as Semifinalists is such an honor since less than one percent of graduating seniors are chosen for this award. We will be anxiously awaiting news in February to see if they are awarded National Merit Scholarships.” - Read the full press release here: https://dchs.dyercs.net/news

Don’t forget! School will not be in session today due to Fair Day inservice! We hope our students have the best day at the Dyer County Fair.

Dyer County Schools is grateful for the dedicated faculty and staff who work hard to make our school system so great! We believe we have the best, and they make a huge impact every day. Happy Labor Day, Choctaws!

Reminder! Dyer County Schools will not be in session Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of #LaborDay. - Enjoy your Holiday weekend, Choctaws!

Attendance is important! This chart displays the impact absenteeism has on your student when they’re not in class. Every day counts, Choctaws!

We're hiring School Bus drivers! We need drivers, but more than that, our students need drivers! ⭐️Must be at least 25 years of age ⭐️20 hours a week ⭐️CDL NOT required to apply (required to drive) ⭐️Benefits Visit link for detailed information/ application! https://dyercs.mysmarthire.com/jobs/6319.html

Heads up, Choctaws! 👀 …… The DCHS football team, cheerleaders, and band are making their way to YOUR school Friday morning! They’ll be at Trimble Elementary School, Newbern Elementary School, Holice Powell Elementary School, Finley Elementary School, Three Oaks Middle School, and Northview Middle School bright and early, so make sure you’re on time! …… We’re starting game day off with a bang! Let’s goooooooo! 🏈 #dchsvsdhs #letsgochoctaws #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights #tribe4life #dyercountyschools #gameday #homegame

Thank you to Dot Foods for donating school supplies to Dyer County Schools Family Resource Center! We are incredibly fortunate to have such strong community support. Pictured from left to right: Lonnie Montgomery and Corey Criswell from Dot Foods and Lisa Traverse with Dyer County Schools. #GoChoctaws