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The DCMS cast of of one of my favorite childhood shows:Â The Addams Family!
From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
We blinked, and March is almost over😯 ! The first full week of the final quarter of the school year was very productive by all measures. As we wrap up the month of March, I cannot stress enough the urgency of the moment. Each experience of each day MATTERS! Let's take nothing for granted and let's leave nothing to chance!
Be sure to note the many upcoming items on the calendar. This is an extremely busy part of the school year, so we thank you in advance 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!
The Addams Family production was AWESOME!
The Addams Family production was AWESOME!
Congratulations to Mrs. Krull-Wendover (better known as Mrs. K-W) and her students for an amazing two days of performing The Addams Family for the community!
Teachers' Choice Youth Art winners from The Creek!
Teachers' Choice Youth Art winners from The Creek!
Congratulations to Art Teacher Mrs. Moore and the following students who were recognized on the March 20th for the art work, which was displayed in the district art show.
Aerin Weldon
Kai McClain
Connor Tarlton
Skyleigh Posey
Hollan Daniels
DCMS Award Winning Beta Club
DCMS Award Winning Beta Club
Congratulations to the DCMS chapter of the National Junior Beta Club for their hard work during the State Convention.Â
Finn Bigger-3rd Place in Health and Physical Education 8th Grade
Hannah Wyns-3rd Place 7th Grade Social Studies
Katelyn Hess-5th Place 7th Grade US History
Landon Tucker-4th Place Jewelry
Carmen Forte-2nd Place Performing Arts-Solo Vocalist (Premier Performer Bid for Nationals)
The students listed above has earned a spot to compete nationally in Orlando, Fl in June!Â
The future of Gator Nation is BRIGHT!
The future of Gator Nation is BRIGHT!
Rising 6th Grade Jump-Up Day was a major hit with the students, but also with the current members of DCMS who got a chance to meet the future of Gator Nation!
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.
Join us Monday evening at 6pm via Zoom to learn more about the upcoming grade level field experiences as well and events for the semester! Can't make it? Don't worry! We will record the meeting and have it uploaded into your child's canvas course DCMS Class of 2025.Â
Topic: 8th Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting
Time: Mar 24, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rockhillschools.zoom.us/j/82183743206?pwd=zCtBSICVmABBK6h3kVBjbSus3hNmFU.1
Meeting ID: 821 8374 3206
Passcode: 704802
Students will be focusing on fostering wellness this week! 6th- Learners will be able to explain the Daily Private Victory and make a plan for achieving it. 7th- Learners will be able to use synergy to create 3rd Alternatives to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. 8th- Learners will be able to design a plan to achieve the Daily Private Victory on a daily basis.
March is Developmental Dissability Awareness Month (1).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
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!
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
8th grade students who turned in their signed permission form will visit their zoned high school on Tuesday, March 25th from 9am-11am. All students must have a permission slip to attend. All permission forms were due last Wednesday.  We can no longer accept permission slips. Â
8th Grade Job Shadowing
Students who particpated in Job Shadowing on Friday, March 21st are reminded to turn in their Job Shadowing Worksheet by Thursday, March 27th. Students who do not turn in their forms, will receive an unexcused absence. Need another copy of the worksheet? Click on the link below. It can also be found in the canvas course DCMS class of 2025. 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!
The view from the front is always best!
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 24
Softball at Oakridge (5 pm)
8th Zoom Parent Meeting (6 pm)
Tues, Mar 25
Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day
Track at Oakridge vs Sullivan and Oakridge (5 pm)
Special Education Rally at the SC State House
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 home vs York (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
Bel Canto Choral Performance Assessment in West Columbia
Softball at Clover (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 1
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
Mon, Apr 14
Softball Make-up Game if needed (5 pm)
Tue, Apr 15
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 pm at Clover Stadium)
Mon, Apr 21
SPRING BREAK through Friday, April 26
Mon, Apr 28
6th Grade Whitewater Center Field Trip 1
Tue, Apr 29
6th Grade Whitewater Center Field Trip 2
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 30
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