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Greeting the upcoming members of Gator Nation at Rising 6th Grade Night!
From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Thank you for your focus and attention last week. This week, we will administer Quarter 3 District Benchmark Assessments in math, ELA, science, and social studies. Remeasuring our progress helps us to strategize how to give our students the best opportunity to do well on our state assessments in May. We have high expectations for ourselves and our students and plan to do whatever it takes to optimize all efforts.
This week, Spring Sports begin with softball opening their season at home vs Rawlinson Road on Monday and on the road vs Sullivan on Wednesday. and the first flag football games in school history at home on Friday! Speaking of Friday, there is no school on Friday, so enjoy the day off and plan to come out to the flag football games later that evening!
Thank you for your continued efforts in making Dutchman Creek a special place to grow and develop! Let's have another #RockSolid week at The Creek! GO GATORS!
Yours in service,
Principal Clayton B. Moton
Academic Excellence
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Academic Excellence
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
As a National School to Watch, we demonstrate Academic Excellence!
DCMS Academic Challenge Team
DCMS Academic Challenge Team
The DCMS Academic Challenge Team concluded a very successful season at the regional meet! Congratulations to the students and sponsors Mrs. Rollings and Mrs. Knowles! You all made Gator Nation proud!
Gator Coffee took to the road!
Gator Coffee took to the road!
The Gator Coffee crew visited Knowledge Perk for a hands-on tour of the coffee house. Knowledge Perk and the Foundation of Rock Hill Schools funded a grant to turn Gator Coffee from a vision to a reality! We appreciate their partnership and support!
Authentic Experiences
Authentic Experiences
Gators Supporting Gators!
Gators Supporting Gators!
Whether it is volunteering to help with after school clubs and competition or cheering wildly in the stands as fans, we understand the importance of supporting each other inside and outside of the classroom! We are unapologetically PROUD to be Dutchman Creek Gators! Gooooooo Gators!!!
Parent PitstopÂ
Parent PitstopÂ
Parents we need YOU!
Parents we need YOU!
Parents, we are soliciting your continued support! We are in the process of planning for several events, and would appreciate your donations.
Teacher Appreciation Days
Teacher Appreciation Days
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is Monday, May 5th, 2025. Please consider signing up to contribute to this breakfast, just use the QR code! Thank you :)
Testing Day Snacks
Testing Day Snacks
Testing days can be very stressful for students and teachers. We would like to have snacks on hand for teachers since they are unable to leave their room until testing is complete each day. Please sign up to bring in Testing Day snacks which run the course of multiple days. The QR code will bring you directly to the signup. Thank you, again!Â
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Parents, remember you can access parent portal to review students' attendance and grades. Access the portal here
For PowerSchool questions, email: askpowerschool@rhmail.org
Canvas
Canvas
A reminder that Q3 ends this week! Please encourage students to finish strong and review any missing assignments.Â
Parents, you can observe your students to monitor student assignments and grades, as well as to receive important announcements from your child's team. If you already have an account, nothing has changed. If you need to login or set up an account, access canvas here. To see directions for setting up a Parent Observer Account, see the directions here. For pairing code, please contact your child's team teachers or Mrs. Rainey at AMRainey@rhmail.org
Come out and support your local vendors or become a vendor! There are still spots available.
Come out and support your local vendors or become a vendor! There are still spots available.
Students will be focusing on their Q3 benchmark this week. They will continue to exhibit the LiM qualities and we encourage families to continue this work at home as well!
Winwin DCMS.mp4THE DEAN'S LIST
THE DEAN'S LIST
Gator Shout-Outs
Gator Shout-Outs
"If you build it, they will come"
-Field of Dreams
Mrs. Knowles students love shout-out! Positive recognition goes a long way!Â
February's Great Gators
February's Great Gators
Kind
Here
In Control
Respectful
Prepared
Celebrating History and Building a Brighter Future
Celebrating History and Building a Brighter Future
Congratulations
Congratulations
Coloring Contest
Coloring Contest
Winners!!!
Winners!!!
Gators Got Talent
Gators Got Talent
Job well done! So proud of the way we showcased the talent of our students and the closing celebration of Black History Month.
Organizational Structures and Processes
Gator Nation PSAs!
Organizational Structures and Processes
Gator Nation PSAs!
As a National School to Watch, we understand the importance of quality Organizational Structures and Processes!
The Addams Family Musical!
The Addams Family Musical!
DCMS Choir!
DCMS Choir!
Paint the Rock!
Paint the Rock!
Media Center
Media Center
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
8th Grade Jump Up Day
Students have now received permission slips for jump up day at all 3 high schools. Please ensure your child has returned their permission slip.   We cannot accept permission slips, emails or hand note permission forms after the March 19th due to the need to plan for transportation. Â
8th Grade Job Shadowing
On Friday, March 21st, 8th grade students will participate in Job Shadowing. Students are reminded to complete the Job Shadowing worksheet that was included in their Job Shadowing packet. Students will be marked absent if the form is not turned in by Thursday, March 27th.Â
Order your OFFICIAL Gator Gear!
Order your OFFICIAL Gator Gear!
When you buy OFFICIAL products from our website, the proceeds will go back to kids! Other shops online do not invest back to us! Visit our website (www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/DCMS) or directly at DCMS Gator Gear Online!Â
Gator Athletics
The Quest for the District Cup continues!
Gator Athletics
The Quest for the District Cup continues!
Spring Sports 2025
Spring Sports 2025
Got questions about DCMS Athletics? Contact co-Athletic Directors Coach Tawander Armstrong! tarmstrong@rhmail.org or Coach Ron Tyson rtyson@rhmail.org!
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Mon, Mar 10
Softball home vs Rawlinson Road (5 pm)
Tues, Mar 11
Kona Ice on sale during lunch
Wed, Mar 12
Softball at Sullivan (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 13
Jr Scholars Field Trip to Winthrop for select students
Fri, Mar 14
DISTRICT CLOSED: NO SCHOOL
Flag Football home vs Fort Mill (5:30 pm)
Flag Football home vs Rawlinson Road (7:00 pm)
Mon, Mar 17
TEACHER WORK DAY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Wed, Mar 19
Softball home vs Castle Heights (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 20
Softball home vs Saluda Trail (5 pm)
Track home vs Saluda Trail & Castle Heights (5 pm)
Fri, Mar 21
Rising 6th Grade Jump Up Day (Time TBA)
8th Grade Job Shadowing Day
Addams Family production (7:30 pm)
Flag Football vs York (6:15 pm at Forest Creek Middle)
Flag Football vs Pleasant Knoll (7:45 pm at Forest Creek Middle)
Sat, Mar 22
Addams Family production (7:30 pm)
Mon, Mar 24
Softball at Oakridge (5 pm)
Tues, Mar 25
Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day
Tues, Mar 25
Department Meeting (3:30 pm)
Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day
Track at Sullivan vs Sullivan and Clover (5 pm)
Wed, Mar 26
Be Pro, Be Proud Truck for 8th Grade
Softball home vs York (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 27
Band CPA at Fort Mill High School
Track at Sullivan (5 pm)
Fri, Mar 28
Early Release Day (11:45 am dismissal)
Orchestra Trip to Carowinds
LLC Lock-in (12:15 pm)
Flag Football home vs Saluda Trail (5:30 pm)
Flag Football home vs Fort Mill (6:15 pm)
Sat, Mar 29
StuCo Craft/Vendor Fair (8 am)
Mon, Mar 31
Softball at Clover (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 1
Bel Canto Choral Performance Assessment in West Columbia
Track home vs Rawlinson Road and Clover (5 pm)
Wed, Apr 2
Softball at Indian Land (5 pm)
Thurs, Apr 3
Track at Oakridge vs Saluda Trail and Oakridge (5 pm)
Fri, Apr 4
Flag Football vs Castle Heights (5:30 pm at Pleasant Knoll Middle)
Flag Football vs Oakridge (6:15 pm at Pleasant Knoll Middle)
Mon, Apr 7
Softball home vs Sullivan (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 8
MAP (ELA)
Kona Ice on sale during lunches
Track City Meet at Rawlinson Road (5 pm)
Thurs, Apr 10
MAP (Math)
Fri, Apr 11
8th Grade Trip to Carowinds
Area Eleven Special Olympics
Music in the Parks field trip for Concert Choir at Winthrop and Carowinds
Mon, Apr 14
Softball Make-up Game if needed (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 15
Carowinds Festival of Music trip for 6th Grade Beginner Chorus
Track Conference Meet at Dutchman Creek (5 pm)
**POSSIBLE** Softball Conference Tournament Quarterfinal vs Sullivan, depending on seeding (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 16
Softball Conference Tournament Quarterfinals hosted by the Higher Seeds (5 pm)
Wed, Apr 17
Chorus in the Auditorium
Spring Choir Concert (6 pm)
Fri, Apr 18
Flag Football vs Forest Creek (5:30 pm at Clover Stadium)
Flag Football vs Gold Hill (7:00 pm at Clover Stadium)
Mon, Apr 21
SPRING BREAK through Friday, April 26
Wed, Apr 30
SCReady ELA (TDW)
Orchestra in the Auditorium
Thurs, May 1
Orchestra in the Auditorium
Orchestra Concert (7 pm)
Fri, May 2
Student Assemblies
Careers Field Trip to Carowinds for Engineering Day
Flag Football vs Clover (6:15 pm at South Pointe Stadium)
Flag Football vs Banks Trail (7:45 pm at South Pointe Stadium)
Sat, May 3
Softball Conference Tournament Semifinals and Finals at York (Times TBA)
Mon, May 5
Band in the Auditorium
Tues, May 6
Band in the Auditorium
Band Concert (7 pm)
Wed, May 7
SCReady ELA (A)
Thurs, May 8
SCReady ELA (B)
Fri, May 9
8th Grade Trip to Great Wolf Lodge
Tues, May 13
SCReady Math
Kona Ice on sale during lunches
Thurs, May 15
SCPASS Science
Algebra 1 EOC
Fri, May 16
High School Seniors Grad Walks (11 am)
8th Grade Formal (6 pm)
Tues, May 20
8th Grade Awards Program (10 am)
Wed, May 21
8th Grade Cookout
Early Release Day for Students (11:45 am dismissal
Fri, May 23
LAST DAY of SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Early Release Day for Students (11:45 am dismissal
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 28
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