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From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
We certainly put in the work last week. The students took their benchmark assessments and engaged in quality work the entire four days. Remember, Monday is a workday for teachers, so there is no school for students.
There will be plenty of chances to support our students after school this week. The softball team will host Castle Heights on Wednesday and Saluda Trail on Thursday. Also on Thursday, the track team will host Saluda Trail and Castle Heights for their opening meet of the season. On Friday, the flag football team will travel to Pleasant Knoll to take on Forest Creek and York. On Friday and Saturday, DCMS Theatre Arts will perform The Addams Family at 7 pm both nights.
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!
National History Day Regional Winners!
National History Day Regional Winners!
On March 7, 2025, the following students participated in the Regional National History Day Competition and were selected as state qualifiers. We are extremely proud of their hard work and excited to see them move on to the next level. Please congratulate them when you see them!!
See students below:
Documentary: Madylin Stowe
Exhibits: Lillianne Carter and Jack Gainey
Historical Papers: Elizabeth Batson and Andrew Rollings
Performance: Katherine McGehee
Websites: Julia McMichael
Regional Winners can choose to participate in the state level competition to be held on May 3, 2025 at Coastal Carolina University. The registration deadline for the state competition is April 20, 2025. As soon as additional details are provided for registering students, that information will communicated. Congratulations!!!
National History Day School based Winners!
National History Day School based Winners!
On February 18, 2025, Dutchman Creek Middle School held our school level National History Day. Students worked extremely hard to present their semester long research in support of this year's theme: Rights & Responsibilities. Congratulations to the following students:
Honorable Mentions:
Exhibits: Virginia Allen, Ansley Baskins, Lilly Krause, and Aiden Wilkes
Historical Papers: Brycen Hammond, Caroline Knowles, Natalie Martinez, and Hannah Robinson
Websites: Ryan Colquhoun, Gianna Gonzales, and Chamari Harrison
Students who qualified to move on to Regionals:
Documentary: Madylin Stowe
Exhibits: Lillianne Carter, Jack Gainey, Lilly Monczynski, Lucas Neely, Anna Quintero, Savannah Beasley & Shai May, and Sury Escandon & Isabella Filliaggi
Historical Papers: Elizabeth Batson, Piper Lumsden, and Andrew Rollings
Performance: Katherine McGehee
Websites: Julia McMichael, Kylie Patton, and Molly York, Andrew Bigger & Alex Hingle, Daniel Delehanty & Yendel Castano Sanchez, Prestin Miller & Aiden Swearingen,
Additional details will be provided after announcements regarding students who quality for state competition.
SC Junior Scholars
SC Junior Scholars
On Thursday, March 13th, our 14 Junior Scholars visited Winthrop University for a taste of the college experience!!
Are you smarter than a middle schooler?
Are you smarter than a middle schooler?
The Students vs Staff Challenge capped off a great season for our Academic Challenge Team!
Congratulations to top scorer, Mrs. Funderburk!
Flag Football kicked off at The Creek!
Flag Football kicked off at The Creek!
Dutchman Creek was the home of the York County Girls Flag Football League inaugural kickoff event, complete with pregame festivities and a generous donation courtesy of the Carolina Panthers!
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 Pitstop
Parent Pitstop
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!
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.
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 collaboration this week! 6th Learners will be able to explain the relationship between creativity, imagination, and synergy and will be able to design 3rd Alternatives. 7th-Learners will be able to create an environment that celebrates and optimizes differences in a variety of settings. 8th- Learners will be able to empower others through training, mentoring, or coaching approaches.
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!
February's Great Gators
February's Great Gators
Kind
Here
In Control
Respectful
Prepared
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.
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.
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!
Gator Athletics
The Quest for the District Cup continues!
Gator Athletics
The Quest for the District Cup continues!
MOSSED! The first touchdown in Gator Flag Football history!
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 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
Track at Sullivan vs Sullivan and Clover (5 pm)
Wed, Mar 26
Be Pro, Be Proud Truck for select 8th Graders based on their SCOIS career cluster
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
Student Lighthouse, Leadership Day
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 29
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