Dyer County High School

This weekend is the annual DCHS band holiday mart. Mark your calendar and join us!

Beginning Monday, November 8, 2021, all Dyer County Schools will transition to Phase 4. Schools will operate with no restrictions. Enhanced cleaning procedures will remain in place at all schools.

All Dyer County schools will be closed next week, October 4-8, for fall break. Classes will resume Monday, October 11. We hope everyone has a fantastic break!

Daily Announcements Monday, April 12th 2021-2022 Football Gridiron Girls If you are interested in applying for the 2021-2022 Football Gridiron Girls Program, please pick up an application from Mrs. King in room 3011. Deadline to apply is April 16th. This roster is for the girls that will be working on next year’s program. Only incoming freshmen will be added in the fall. Seniors If you have ever considered a career as an electrician or in the electrical field, Amteck will be here tomorrow, April 13th to provide information about their electrical apprenticeship program. If you are interested or would like more details, please see Mrs. Mobley. amymobley@dcchoctaws.net Tutoring Opportunities DCHS offers both in-person and virtual tutoring options. In-person tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 3 - 4 pm. Virtual tutoring is available Monday - Friday morning from 7 - 8 and Monday through Thursday afternoon from 3 - 4 pm. A tutor request form is available in each grade level Google classroom. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Wednesday, April 7th 2021 Congratulations to the DCHS Soccer Team on their win against Gibson County yesterday with a game ending score of 6-4. Goals were made by Juan Garzon, Corey Piskorski, Luke Williams, and a hat trick by Will Steely. Their next game will be tomorrow at Martin Westview at 6 pm. Juniors If you are interested in being on the yearbook staff next year, applications are available in the concession stand at the beginning of each lunch shift. This is only for current juniors. DCHS Football Cheer Tryouts DCHS Football cheer will host tryouts on May 6th and 7th. Applications are found in your grade level Google classroom. All applications, physicals, and planet high school accounts must be completed by April 30th at 3:00. Please email Mrs. Powers or Mrs. King with questions. jillpowers@dcchoctaws.net michelleking@dcchoctaws.net DCHS Dance Tryouts DCHS Dance tryouts will be held May 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 3:30 - 5:30. Applications have been posted to your graduating class Google classroom. All applications, physicals, and planet high school accounts are due by April 30th in order to participate. Email Ms. Amy Morgan with questions. amymorgan@dcchoctaws.net Creative Writing There will be a Creative Writing Club meeting today from 3:15 - 4:15 in room 1018. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Libby, Mrs. Martinez, or Mr. Perea. Attention Seniors The DC Tribal Media is collecting pictures and video clips of high school events during your four years in high school. If you have video or pictures of Lip Sync, Talent Show, Pep Rallies, Sporting Events, friend groups, Powder Puff, or club activities, send them to Mrs. Kim Stewart. Deadline for submission is Friday, April 9th. kimstewart@dcchoctaws.net Seniors If you have ever considered a career as an electrician or in the electrical field, Amteck will be here April 13th to provide information about their electrical apprenticeship program. If you are interested or would like more details, please see Mrs. Mobley. amymobley@dcchoctaws.net Tutoring Opportunities DCHS offers both in-person and virtual tutoring options. In-person tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 3 - 4 pm. Virtual tutoring is available Monday - Friday morning from 7 - 8 and Monday through Thursday afternoon from 3 - 4 pm. A tutor request form is available in each grade level Google classroom. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

HOSA Awards

Congratulations to the Dyer County High School Football Team for advancing to the semi finals of the TSSAA State Playoffs after defeating Henry Co. 31-24. The Choctaws will travel to Summit High School on Friday, November 29th to play a semi final game at 7:00pm. The address for Summit High School is 2830 Twin Lakes Drive, Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174. GO CHOCTAWS!!!!!!

Health Science students learning how to take vital signs and perform venipuncture this week.

It’s American Education Week! We are all very fortunate and blessed to work for an amazing school system. It takes all of us working together to ensure our students arrive safely, have a great meal, learn in a safe and clean environment and are surrounded by caring adults. It is a privilege we get to teach and nurture the next generation. Our success comes from the admin, teachers, secretaries, bookkeepers, nurses, educational assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, bus drivers, and maintenance. Each group contributes and is important to our students well-being. Celebrate Education!! -courtesy of Dr. Carolyn Tyler

Congratulations to the Dyer County Choctaws Football Team on winning the second round of the TSSAA state playoffs. The Choctaws will be traveling to Henry County High School for a TSSAA quarterfinal game. The game will be at Henry County High School on Friday, November 22 at 7:00pm. The price of admission will be $8.00. The address of the school and stadium is 315 S. Wilson, Paris, Tennessee 38242. GO CHOCTAWS!!!

CHOCTAWS WIN!!! Dyer County beats Southwind 34 - 7 to advance to the 3rd round of the TSSAA Playoffs!!!! First 10 win season since 2007!!! First time since 1976 that the Choctaws advance to the 3rd Round!!! Dyer County will travel to Henry County next Friday for the third round!!! -Courtesy of Robert Whitson

DCHS BAND is hosting Milk & Cookies with Santa, a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!

Daily Announcements Thursday, November 14th National Honors Society National Honors Society induction ceremony is today at 3:30. Lifeline Blood Drive Today is the last day to sign-up to give blood for the Lifeline Blood Drive (3010). STEM Night DCHS will be hosting a STEM Night TONIGHT from 6-7:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend!! -build your own make & take STEM kit -Try to escape from the Escape Room -Tour the STEM lab -Explore the new media lab -Watch the robots in action -Play student-created video games Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning is today from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Spirit Bus If you would like to ride the DC Spirit Bus to Southwind on Friday for the football playoffs, there are forms in the Front Office. You must have a parent signature and return the form to Ms. King (3011) by 3:00 pm today, November 14th. You must have $13 at the time you turn in the form. The bus leaves on Friday at 4:45 and will return at approximately 11:00 pm. Thescon Any Drama Club student who is interested in attending the State Thespian Conference, please see Mrs. Reachel or Ms. Hilary. Forms must be turned in by tomorrow, November 15th. The cost to attend is $150. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Wednesday, November 13th DAR Representative Congratulations to Emma Robbins for being selected as this year’s DAR Representative. Emma was selected based upon the following characteristics: DEPENDABILITY: truthfulness, honesty, punctuality SERVICE: cooperation, helpfulness, responsibility LEADERSHIP: personality, self-control, initiative PATRIOTISM: unselfish loyalty to American Ideals. National Honors Society National Honors Society induction ceremony is November 14th at 3:30. All inductees please check your google classroom for more information concerning the ceremony. Current members- we need help with the ceremony! Please sign up in your google classroom. Lifeline Blood Drive Today is the last day to sign-up to give blood for the Lifeline Blood Drive (3010). STEM Night DCHS will be hosting a STEM Night on Thursday, Nov 14th from 6-7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend. -build your own make & take STEM kit -Try to escape from the Escape Room -Tour the STEM lab -Explore the new media lab -Watch the robots in action -Play student created video games FCA FCA will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 in room 1003! Everyone is invited to attend! HOSA HOSA will be selling Pepsi products and popcorn until Thursday, November 14th for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Spirit Bus If you would like to ride the DC Spirit Bus to Southwind on Friday for the football playoffs, there are forms in the Front Office. You must have a parent signature and return the form to Ms. King (3011) by 3:00pm on Thursday, November 14th. You must have $13 at the time you turn in the form. Bus leaves on Friday at 4:45 and will return at approximately 11:00pm. Football The Choctaws will be traveling to Southwind High School for the TSSAA second round playoff game. The game will be at Southwind High School on Friday, November 15 at 7:00pm. The price of admission will be $8.00. The address is 7900 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38125. GO CHOCTAWS!!! Thescon Any Drama Club student who is interested in attending the State Thespian Conference, please see Mrs. Reachel or Ms. Hilary. Forms must be turned in by Friday, November 15th. The cost to attend is $150. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Congratulations to our DCHS Football team for the big win Friday night! They will travel this Friday, Nov. 15th, to Southwind High School and play at 7pm. Price of admission is $8. The address of the school and stadium is 7900 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38125. GO CHOCTAWS!!!!

Daily Announcements Tuesday, November 5th ACT Additions Congratulations to the following students on their recent ACT accomplishments ACT Wall of Honor Jon Mark Castleman Additions to the Class of 2020 Benchmark Club Addison Colvin Felicity Lindberg Additions to the Class of 2021 Benchmark Club Emery Bevis Kaleb Petty Additions to the +3 Club Addison Colvin Kayla Lemons Additions to the +3 Club Anna Hall August Haynes Kelsey Sweat *If you have recently received any of the above accomplishments, but your name was not listed, please see Mrs. Sanders. Powderpuff Powderpuff 2019 has been moved to tomorrow, November 6th at 4:30 pm. We are expecting a lot of rainfall after midnight tomorrow and would not be able to play on the scheduled date of Nov. 7th. Admission is $5. Concessions will not be served. Student tickets will be on sale during break and lunch for $3. Student tickets will be $5 at the door. Senior Meeting There will be a mandatory senior meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 8:15 in the theater. All seniors will report to their 1st block class and will be released by an announcement to report to the theater. Football Dyer County High School will be hosting a first round TSSAA football playoff game on Friday, November 8. The Dyer County Choctaws will host Kirby High School Cougars. The game time is 7:00pm and the price of admission is $8.00. Come out and support the Choctaws in the first round of the state playoffs. GO CHOCTAWS!!! ACT The next ACT test will be given on Saturday, December 14. The registration deadline for this test is Friday, November 8. Students will register online at http://www.act.org/ Students please refer to your google classroom to see the incentives available for students who take the December test to this announcement. National Honor Society Dues for new members need to be paid by Friday, November 8th. Please see Mrs. White or Ms. Tickle for a form. Dual Enrollment & FAFSA Meeting There will be an informational meeting on Monday, November 11th at 5:30 for any student taking a Dual Enrollment course through DSCC next semester. This meeting will cover basic information about classes offered and financial aid for dual enrollment. There will also be some financial aid representatives available for seniors that still need help applying for the FAFSA. Orange Madness Orange Madness will be held at Dyer County High School on Tuesday, November 12th beginning at 5:30 PM. Admission is $3. Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Hey everyone! Please help us spread the word! Powderpuff 2019 has been moved to tomorrow, November 6th at 4:30 pm. We are expecting a lot of rainfall after midnight tomorrow and would not be able to play on the scheduled date of Nov. 7th. Please let your students know. Thanks in advance for all your help. :) Jill Powers

The boys XC team ran in the TSSAA state cross country meet today in Nashville. Congrats on a great season.

Daily Announcements Tuesday, October 29th Art Club Art Club will meet TODAY from 3 to 4:30 PM in Mrs. Sanderson’s room (4002). NHS National Honor Society applications are due tomorrow, October 30th. Please check google classroom for more information ASVAB All Sophomores and the Juniors/Seniors that signed up for the ASVAB will report to their 1st block class in the morning and be dismissed to the Theater for the test. The test will last until lunch tomorrow. FCA FCA will have a meeting on Thursday, October 31st at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Melissa Hart’s room (1003). Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net PRICES GO UP AFTER this Friday, NOVEMBER 1ST Fall Dance We will have a Fall Dance on November 1st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM in the Commons. Please see any Coed Cheerleader or Coed Coach to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5 and the dress is casual Out of school forms are available in Mrs. Wendi’s classroom (2005) or in the Front Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to buy a set. Sets are $15 ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. Soccer Conditioning Soccer Conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams. Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!

Daily Announcements Monday, October 28th DCHS Band Congratulations to the DCHS Marching Band! For the last two Saturdays, they have traveled to Arkansas State University and Paragould High School to compete with over 38 other bands! They earned the following ratings: Superior Colorguard Superior Field Commander Superior Band Excellent Band In Class Awards They also earned the following distinctions: 2nd in Percussion 2nd in Band 1st in Colorguard 1st in Field Commander In division, they earned the highest visual score and the 2nd highest music score, as well as, earning the Small Division Reserve Grand Champion Fall Dance We will have a Fall Dance on November 1st from 9:00-11:00 PM in the Commons. Please see any Coed Cheerleader or Coed Coach to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5 and the dress is casual Out of school forms are available in Mrs. Wendi’s classroom (2005) or in the Front Office. ACT Seniors: please check with Mrs. Tiffany Rice in the Guidance Office for your ACT scores from the October 1st Senior Retake Test. Freshmen-Juniors: If you would like to know your score from the October 1st Practice ACT, please see Mrs. Lorri Riddick in the Library. Juniors There will be a class meeting for all Juniors tomorrow, October 29th during 2nd block in the Theater. ASVAB The ASVAB will be offered for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at DCHS this Wednesday, October 30th. The test is FREE and provides excellent information on student’s strengths and weaknesses in several academic and vocational areas, and it is good practice for the SAT and ACT. The ASVAB is required for entrance into the military, but there is NO military service obligation from taking the test. All Sophomores will be required to take the test; Interested Juniors and Seniors need to sign up in the Guidance Office. Puravida Bracelets Puravida Bracelets are back! Please see Coach O to purchase a set. Sets are $15 Yearbooks 2020 yearbooks are on sale in the concession stand at break. SENIORS, check your google classroom class of 2020 for new information about yearbooks and senior ads. All grades can order yearbooks!!! For any questions please contact Mr. Hooper, danielhooper@dcchoctaws.net PRICES GO UP AFTER this Friday, NOVEMBER 1ST Soccer Conditioning Soccer conditioning will be November 12th, 13th, and 14th from 3:15 to 5:00 PM. You must have a completed Arbiter Account in order to participate. If you have any questions see Coach Williams (room 2017). Dyer County High School, let’s be our best and do our best every day!