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6 year Gatorversary gift from Mr. Laval and the "Good Morning, Gators!" crew!
#GoGators💚🖤🐊
From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Another great week at The Creek! We close out the month of January this week and look forward to carrying our momentum into the month of February.
On a personal note, I celebrated my 6th year Gatorversary this past Friday. Being trusted to be the principal of Dutchman Creek represents the highlight of my professional career, a position that I consider myself extremely blessed to hold. I cannot begin to tell you how much I have grown professionally and personally over the years, but in reflection, I am proud of the amazing things we have accomplished over that period of time and most importantly, I am grateful for the patience and support of Gator Nation as we continue to grow and develop together!
Father Time is undefeated so let's be sure to make each day count! Stay safe and healthy, and let's have another great week! GOOOOOOOOOOO GATORS!
Yours in service,
Principal Clayton B. Moton
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our Gator Nation students, staff, and community members!
Welcome to Gator Nation, Mr. Adkins!
Welcome to Gator Nation, Mr. Adkins!
Academic Challenge Team
Academic Challenge Team
Congratulations to the Academic Challenge Team for their big win over York Middle School by the score of 37-18! Gooooooooo Gators!
Way to go, Mrs. Vanstrien!
Way to go, Mrs. Vanstrien!
ESOL teacher Mrs. Vanstrien was featured in the York Extra section of the South Carolina Living magazine for her project "Cultural Books for Multilingual Students"!
Congratulations from Gator Nation, Mrs. Vanstrien!!!
DCMS Wrestling
DCMS Wrestling
Inspired by the powerful pre-match speech by 8th grader Mathew Martinez, our Gators competed well and several captured medals at the YCMSAC Season Tournament! The team finished runner-up in the conference!
Great job, Gators!
Conference medalists!
Conference Champions!
Joseph Khaled and Kyan Baxter
7th Grade Basketball
7th Grade Basketball
The 7th grade basketball teams completed their seasons as the boys team finished 5th in the conference after defeating York. The girls finished 2nd in the conference after battling Oakridge in one of the most exciting championship games in recent memory. Oakridge prevailed by the score of 19-18, but our Gators will definitely use this as fuel as they prepare to take the tournament title next year!
Great job, Gators!
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Dissecting cow eyeballs in Mrs. Funderburk's science class!
Dissecting cow eyeballs in Mrs. Funderburk's science class!
Practicing Jigsaw learning in Mr. Johnson's Social Studies class!
Practicing Jigsaw learning in Mr. Johnson's Social Studies class!
Assistant Principal Miller remains true to her roots: Teaching Math!
Assistant Principal Miller remains true to her roots: Teaching Math!
Gator Nation PSAs!
Gator Nation PSAs!
Important news and information to note!
Important news and information to note!
Rising 9th Grade Night
Rising 9th Grade Night
IMPORTANT! Are you excited about high school next year? Do you want to know more about what it will be like as a freshman Trojan, Bearcat, or Stallion? Please attend this year’s Rising Ninth Grade Orientation January 31, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m. Parents and rising ninth graders are welcome to attend the high school orientation for your zoned school. High schools will be sharing information about schedules, expectations for freshman, clubs and activities, athletics, and more! No tickets are needed – just come ready to meet the staff that will help make your freshman year a success!
-The three #RockSolid high schools of Rock Hill Schools!
StuCo Spring Craft Fair
StuCo Spring Craft Fair
Don't forget to order your yearbook!
Don't forget to order your yearbook!
New Health Care Options!
New Health Care Options!
The Rock Hill School District in partnership with Affinity Health Center is proud to announce the opening of a new school-based healthcare facility on January 18, 2024! This clinic will serve the students of Rock Hill Schools and their families. The following services will be offered:
· Sports physicals offered for $10 for all students
· Primary care services will be offered – sick visits, well child checks, vaccines, mental health support, and dental care
· Help with mental health medication management
Please visit the website for more information.
School-based testing for COVID 19 and influenza is available for students and employees of the Rock Hill School District. If your child is ill and you would like them to be tested, please call the COVID/Flu Call Center at (803) 980-2016.
DCMS Media Center
DCMS Media Center
Counselors' Corner
Counselors' Corner
Rising 9th Grade Individual
Graduation Plan (IGP) Conferences
Rising 9th Grade Individual
Graduation Plan (IGP) Conferences
8th grade students received their rising 9th grade course selection cards on Thursday, January 25th along with a parent letter/detail sheet during classroom guidance with Ms. Plantz. Please review this information and sign up for a IGP conference via Zoom with one of the DCMS school counselors to select your child's 9th grade classes. An IGP conference is required for each 8th grader. Dates are set by team - if you do not know your child's team or if you have any questions - please reach out to Ms. Plantz - 8th grade school counselor (CPlantz@rhmail.org).
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES
Got questions about sports at DCMS?
Contact Jason Werts, Athletics Director (jwerts@rhmail.org)!
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Mon, Jan 29: 8th Grade Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals
Tues, Jan 30: NWEA MAP testing begins (Math)
Tues, Jan 30: PTSA Meeting in the media center (5 pm)
Wed, Jan 31: NWEA MAP testing begins (Reading)
Wed, Jan 31: Rising 9th Grade Night at Zoned High School
Thurs, Feb 1: Black History Month begins
Thurs, Feb 1: NAEP Testing for select 8th grade students
Thurs, Feb 1: 8th Grade Basketball Tournament Semifinals (held at Saluda Trail Middle)
Mon, Feb 5: School Counselors Week begins
Mon, Feb 5: 8th Grade Basketball Tournament Finals (held at Saluda Trail Middle)
Tues, Feb 6: Special Olympics Bowling Day
Thurs, Feb 7: Academic Challenge Team at Castle Heights
Thurs, Feb 8: HBCU Fair at Rock Hill Sports and Events Center
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 21!
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