The school board approved accepting a $2 million state grant to create a pilot program that will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school safety, and approved starting the school year almost two weeks earlier next year.
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Schools close early and cancel events due to the possibility of inclement weather
A cold weather advisory is in effect for Davidson County and surrounding areas through Wednesday, with overnight lows expected to be near zero degrees.
Davidson County Schools Superintendent explains decision making for school closings
Dr. Gregg Slate, Superintendent of Davidson County Schools explains inclement weather decisions.
Local teachers can apply for scholarships
Applicants can obtain an award up to $5,000 by applying to the county’s scholarship for teachers.
Press Release: Davidson County Board of Education hires new superintendent
The Davidson County Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Gregg Slate as the next superintendent of Davidson County Schools (DCS). Dr. Slate will officially commence on March 1, 2024.
Davidson County Schools set to announce new superintendent live Dec. 21st
The Davidson County Board of Education will select and approve the new Superintendent of Schools December 21st at 7 p.m.
Davidson County Schools awards Superintendent's Holiday Card Contest winners
The winning entries were professionally framed and returned to the artist along with 20 cards featuring their artwork to share with family and friends.
Press Release: Davidson County Schools exceeds academic growth
The released test data showed that 74% of Davidson County Schools (26 out of 35 schools) met or exceeded student growth, which was an increase from 57% in 2021-2022.
Wallburg elementary teacher killed in car accident
Stephanie Schneggenburger joined Davidson County Schools as a first-grade teacher in March 2000.
Public Notice: Davidson County Schools special called meeting
Please use the link below to view the Davidson County Schools Called Board of Education Meeting agenda for Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Davidson County Schools Job Fair
The system has 76 job openings.
Fatal crash leads to 3 deaths, 1 in critical condition
Although names have not officially been released, family, friends and classmates mourn the deaths of three victims killed in a wreck on NC 109 in Davidson County.
Sonja Parks receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine
At the Davidson County Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 12, Senator Steve Jarvis presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award to retired Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sonja Parks.
DCS teacher receives NC Symphony Music Educator Award
Meredith Regan of Davidson County is the 2022 winner of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, named for the Symphony’s former Director of Education.
Davidson County Schools closed in observance of Veterans Day
Davidson County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, November 11, 2022, as we observe Veterans Day to honor all who have served.
DCS School Nutrition Press Release
Admittedly, discarding food as a means of addressing this complex issue was not the correct approach, and we regret that it was not considered more carefully before being communicated to child nutrition staff. It is not the expectation that meals will be thrown away; prior to the COVID-19 pandemic universally free benefits, our high schools were able to successfully implement this same policy.
Tropical Storm Warning issued, school systems closed on Friday
A Tropical Storm Warning has prompted local school systems to close and/or alter their normal routine on Friday in anticipation of inclement weather. Tropical Storm Ian is expected to bring heavy rains and wind gusts up to 55mph to the area.
DCS Board of Education Board Brief - August 1, 2022
Find out what took place at the latest DCS Board of Education meeting.
Local schools Go Outside (GO) Grant provides supports field trips
The North Carolina Schools Go Outside (GO) Grant was created to address the main barrier to getting kids outside during the school day – funding. Field trips and outdoor experiences offer students opportunities to explore and learn in hands-on environments. With limited dollars available from our local school systems, such engaging and active styles of learning are becoming things of the past.
DCS board brief for Monday, June 27
Find out what took place at the latest Davidson County Schools Board of Education meeting.