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.

'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.

Dothan City Schools 2021-2022 Open House Schedule

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dothan High School Sideline Store

Dothan City Schools Continues Mask Mandate For All Employees/ Optional for Students

Dothan City School named as a 2020 CLAS School of Distinction

Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School was recently named as a 2020 CLAS (Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools) School of Distinction for their program, the Bulldog Positive Behavior Support. This award recognizes school programs that serve as outstanding models for other schools in Alabama.

Dothan City Board of Education Approves 2021-2022 School Calendar

On February 16, 2021, the Dothan City Schools Board of Education approved Dothan City Schools 2021-2022 School Calendar.

Dothan City Schools Announces Partnership with the NFHS Network

Dothan City Schools (DCS) and Dothan High School are proud to announce their partnership with the NFHS Network. Fans from anywhere can now support Dothan High sports from the comfort of home.

Southeast Gas Announces 2021 Give Back to Schools 

Southeast Gas recently announced its 2021 Give Back to Schools contribution of almost $109,000 to 20 public school systems in Alabama. Dothan City Schools received $5,190 this year and Houston County Schools received $5,580. The Give Back to Schools initiative was established by Southeast Gas and its Board of Directors in 2010, and provides dollars to public schools based solely on their natural gas usage for the previous year. So, the more natural gas a school system uses, the more dollars that system will receive.

Dothan City Schools Announce 2020-2021 Principal of the Year and Support Person of the Year

Dothan City Schools is proud to announce their 2020-2021 Principal of the Year and Support Person of the Year.

Dothan City School named as Alabama State Department of Education Legislative School Performance Recognition Program School

Carver School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology was recently named as 2021 Legislative School Performance Recognition Program School by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). The Legislative School Performance Recognition Program is created within the State Department of Education

Dothan City Schools Announce 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Dothan City Schools is proud to announce their 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year. The Alabama Teacher of the Year Program seeks annually to honor and recognize excellence in the teaching profession by identifying outstanding Alabama classroom teachers at local, district and state levels. School nominees are:

Superintendent Student Advisory Council

Dothan City Board of Education believes it is important to seek out and consider students’ ideas, viewpoints, and reactions to the District’s educational program. To provide student input and involvement, Dothan City Schools is proud to announce the formation of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC).

Dothan Technology Center Students Build Showers of Blessings

The Showers of Blessings project was a collaborative effort across different concentrations at Dothan Technology. Students from programs like Building Construction, Graphic Arts, Welding, Engineering, and Education and Training came together to partner with Grandview Baptist Church and The Harbor to create a place that will serve the homeless community by providing more showers for more people in less time.