Studentsaregearingupfor wintercompetitions,state degrees,andFFAState Convention!
ShilohSchroederplaced1 inourdistrictinprepared publicspeaking.Sheplaced 6 intheRegion! st th
SophiaButtreyplaced4 in thedistrictinCreed Speaking.
JacobPritchettcompeted atthedistrictAgMechanics competitonandplaced1 in torchcutting!
2026Tennessee JuniorStateSwine Show
MembersofourSwine Showteamtraveledto TennesseeTech Universitytocapoff their2025show season.
Weareincredibly proudofalloftheir hardwork,dedication, andteamwork!
What’sHappeningin Business? SPRINGFEVER... HERE’SWHAT’S BLOOMINGINBUSINESS:
8THGRADETOURS EighthgradersfromBMSandDMS gottohearallthingsbusinessfrom currentDCHSBusinessstudents alongwithMr.L.,duringtherecent CTEDepartmenttour.
CougarSwag Forthe2026–2027schoolyear,we areexcitedtoannouncethereturn oftheCougarSwagBookstore The bookstorewilloffercustomCougar apparelalongwithotherschoolrelateditemstosupportour studentsandstaff.
Welookforwardtobringingthis opportunitybacktoourschool communityandproviding convenientaccesstoCougargear andessentialschoolneeds.
ExcitingnewsinCAD... 8THGRADECTE DEPTTOUR
StudentsfrombothDicksonMiddleand BurnsMiddlegottotakeatouroftheDCHS CTEDept.,andhearallabouttheexciting opportunitiesthatawaitthem,including theArchitecturalandEngineering Pathway.
LOCALSKILLSCOMPETITION PLAQUES
DCLaser studentsmadetheplaquesfor theLocalSkillsCompetition,hostedby CreekWoodHighSchoolandheldatthe DicksonCountyFairgroundsafewweeks back
LeadershipDicksonCountymadeastop bytheArchitecturalandEngineering classroom,andDCLaserDesignaspartof theirrecenttourofDicksonCounty School’sCTEDepartmentatbothDCHS andCWHS
LocalSkillsCompetition DCHSConstructionstudentsparticipatedatthe recent LocalSkillsCompetition,hostedbyCreek WoodHighSchool.
8thGradeNightontheHill CJStudentsparticipatedinthe recent8 gradenight,hosted byDCHS, heldforparentsand upcomingFreshmen.
8thGradeTours Thefutureclassof2030touredtheCTE Departmentandhadtheopportunitytoseeand hearwhatliesaheadforthosetaking theCriminal JusticePathwayatDCHS!
Digital Arts and Design I, II, & III Digital Arts and Design I, II, & III students designed and printed Christmas cards for local nursing home residents.
Digital Arts and Design students provided photography services for CareNet, CASA of Dickson, and DCHS Drama Department
Career Exploration & Planning 8th Grade Info Night and Tours Digital Arts and Design I students created infographics to present information about professional design careers. Digital Arts II students researched freelance vs salaried design careers They calculated cost and profit for a given project and presented their findings to the class.
Liah, a Digital Arts III student, did a great job presenting our program to upcoming 9 graders. Logan, a practicum student, spoke with parents and students at information night They represented our program so well!
A few of the great products made by Digital Arts and Design students this semester: Custom Mugs, Cork Backed Coasters, and XL Fatheads
Clinicalstudentsinaction Meridith&Mallory
DCHSClinicalStudentsaregettingto puttheirHealthScienceclassroom skillsintoaction,andgainreal-world experienceattheirclinicalsites!
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Intheclassroom Ms.FisherandMs.Bragg,alongwithstudentreps sharedabouttheDCHSHealthScienceprogram duringtherecentLeadershipDicksonCountyTour LeadershipDicksonCountyTours
MedicalValentines Ms.Spann’sHealthScience studentshadsomuchfuncoming upwithhealthcarerelatedpuns andgivingthemouttofriends.
BLSCertified
Ms.Donegan’sstudent’srecentlyearned theirBLS(BasicLifeSupport)certification.
Dietetics and Nutrition SERVSAFE FOOD HANDLER INDUSTRY CERTIFIED! Nutrition students recently had the opportunity to take the ServSafe Food Handler Exam, and we’re proud to share that 100% of participating students passed. This achievement reflects their hard work and commitment to food safety standards.
JAG OurDicksonCountyJAGTNstudents competedagainst20otherhighschools intheRegionalCareerDevelopment CompetitioninMurfreesboroin November!StudentsfrombothCreek WoodHighSchoolandDicksonCounty HighSchoolearnedtophonorsacross multiplecategories.
TAP Students... TAP1andTAP2studentsdesigned andbuiltclassroomdioramasthat requiredthemtoapplytheir understandingofclassroom management,safetyregulations, workingwithspecialpopulations, learningstyles,andotherkey educationalconceptsinahands-on, practicalway.
IntrotoTAPstudentshave learnedallaboutthepartsof thebrainandhowtheywork togethertohelpuslearn.
CollegeVisits TAP1
Technology Upcomingfreshmanfrom BurnsMiddleSchooland DicksonMiddleSchoolgotto seeandhearthemany thingstheRoboticsand Technologyprogramhasto offer,aswellasthejob opportunitiesitcanleadto, attheirrecenttourofthe DCHSCTEDepartment.
8thGradeTours Cougarsinthecommunity... Work Based Learning Khloe isinamiddleschoolSocialStudies classroom,gainingreal-world classroomexperience.
Jordyn isinterningat SelectPhysical Therapy.
Irma isatTitleGroup ofTNforherWBL internship.
Hendrik
isputtinghis automotive classroomskills intoactionat JoelsBodyShop forhis internship.
LOCATION
DCSTransportation Jackisatthebusgarage, puttinghisAutomotive classroomskillsintoaction!
Developdigitalcontent thathighlightsgreen initiatives.
Showcasesustainability effortsthroughcreative designsolutions.
Work Based Learning Cougarsinthecommunity... HouseofStyle Fromobservingdailysalon operationstobuilding professionalskills,Marlie’s gettingafirsthandlookat thebeautyindustry!
Jaiden islearningaboutessentialpublicservices& buildingprofessionalskillswhileconnecting classroomlearningtotherealworldattheWADC
Developdigitalcontent thathighlightsgreen initiatives.
Showcasesustainability effortsthroughcreative designsolutions.
Centennial Elementary
Aubreeisina4thgrade classroomatCENT,gaining classroomexperience helpingyounglearners.
isexploringtheinsurancefieldwhiledeveloping professionalskillsatDicksonTitle,LLC.
Jordan isexploringthebusinessandfinancefieldwhile developingprofessionalskillsat StateFarm-MicahBlount,Agent.
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GuestSpeaker-KellyGrigsby Studentshavebeenactivelyengagedinhearingfrom localtitlebusinessonentrepreneurshipandreal estateinDicksonCounty Sheprovidedopportunities forthemtomakerealestatedecisionsbasedonthe countyhomesforsale
Criminal Justice CriminalJustice BusinessPitch
Studentsgavetheirbusinesspitchfortheir inventionsintheDragonversionofSharkTank.
Studentsalsoshared theirbusinessplans forgrowthand marketingduringthe BusinessCTEunit.
Studentshadanopportunitytohear fromaRegisteredDieticianduringthe NutritionandDieteticsunit.She spokewiththestudentsoncareer opportunitieswithNutritionthrough theUTExtensionofficeandhospitals
Studentswereabletolearnhandson experienceduringtheCriminal Justiceweekthroughthedirectionof SROBear Theywereabletousethe impairedvisiongoggleswhile completingfieldsobrietytest sites.google.com/dcstn.org/dmsctecareers/home
ArchitecturalEngineeringDesign Careersclassescreated travelbrochuresfor DigitalArts. They presentedtheirtravel brochurestotheclass.
