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Dothan City Schools Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 PM at Rip Hewes Stadium. Gates will open at 6:00 PM.
- All attendees must have a ticket to enter.
- Both Home and Visitor sides will be available for seating.
- Extra parking options will be provided at the Colby Bottom Field lot off Selma Street and along Tate Drive.
- Accessible parking and wheelchair-friendly areas will be offered.
- No overnight parking is permitted.
- The Dothan City Schools Clear Bag Policy will be enforced, and weapon detection systems will be operational.
- Please refrain from bringing wagons.
The following items are prohibited
- alcohol
- air horns
- coolers
- umbrellas
- tents
- weapons
- fireworks
- illegal drugs
- laser pointers
- balloons.
The ceremony will also be live-streamed on the District's Facebook Page.
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From major milestones to meaningful moments, the May Edition of Inside the Pack highlights the many accomplishments, celebrations, and stories happening across Dothan City Schools!
Inside this issue, you'll find student achievements, military commitments, scholarship recognitions, fine arts showcases, STEM learning experiences, special events, staff and student spotlights, community partnerships, prom memories, and so much more. You'll also find a calendar section highlighting local summer camps, community events, performances, and opportunities for families as we head into summer break.
Thank you for supporting Dothan City Schools. We invite you to take a look at this month's edition of Inside the Pack and celebrate the students, staff, and moments that continue to make our Wolfpack proud.
View the Inside the Pack below or read it here.
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Dothan City Virtual School (DCVS) will host a series of upcoming Family Interest Meetings for families interested in learning more about the virtual learning opportunities available to students.
The meetings will provide an overview of DCVS programs, including flexible scheduling, dual enrollment opportunities, career technical pathways, and extracurricular activities. Families will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what it’s like to be a DCVS student.
Meeting dates and times are as follows:
- April 9 at 5:30 p.m.
- April 21 at 5:30 p.m.
- May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
- May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Meetings will be held at the DCVS campus located at 323 W. Selma Street.
DCVS serves students in 7-12 grades.
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Dothan City Schools Teachers,
As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to personally thank each of you for the work you do every day for our schools. Teaching is more than a profession, it’s a calling that requires patience, creativity, resilience, and selflessness. In classrooms across our district, I see the impact of your commitment in the way you connect with students, meet them where they are, and motivate them to grow. You create environments where learning is meaningful and where students feel supported, challenged, and valued.
Your influence extends far beyond academics. You are mentors, role models, and trusted adults in the lives of our students. You celebrate their wins, help them navigate challenges, and encourage them to believe in themselves. Those moments leave a lasting impression.
This work is not always easy. The long hours, the preparation, and the care you put into each day often happen behind the scenes. Please know that your efforts do not go unnoticed, they are reflected in the growth we see in our students and in our school communities.
Because of you, Dothan City Schools continues to be a place where students are empowered everyday and have a place to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for pouring so much into the next generation and for being a part of our Wolfpack, I am grateful to serve alongside you.
With appreciation,
Dr. Garrick Askew, Superintendent, Dothan City Schools