Dyer County Schools

We hope you all have a GREAT spring break!! 🧡 #dyercountyschools #happyspringbreak

Attention: Due to a shortage of drivers, Bus 91 will be running late this morning. We anticipate the route not starting until 7:45am. We will keep you updated about the end-of-the-day route. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

Reminder: no school Monday, February 20, 2023!

After continually assessing the road conditions, all Dyer County and Dyersburg City Schools will be back in session today, Friday, February 3, 2023. Bus drivers will use their discretion in the few areas that may still be hazardous. Let’s make it a great day, Choctaws! 🧡

Due to the possibility of the re-freezing of roads overnight, a decision on school closures for Dyer County and Dyersburg City Schools will be made by 5 a.m. tomorrow.

Parent-teacher conferences for all Dyer County elementary schools have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 3:30 pm — 6:30 pm.

Due to hazardous road conditions, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 2, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!

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