Basketball games for Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7 have been cancelled. Friday nights game has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022.
DeWitt School Board Member Kenneth Graves is a 2021 ASBA Boardsmanship Award Recipient. Mr. Graves received the Platinum Award for having 400+ School Board Training Hours. Mr. Graves is a long standing board member on the DeWitt School Board and we are thankful for his service.
It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On December 3rd, Kyler Counce, an 8th grade student was in an accident in which he lost his life. This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially our students.
On Monday, December 6th, we will have counselors available for any student who may need or want help or any type of assistance surrounding this loss. If you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our counselor, Courtny Barnett at 870-946-3814, or cbarnett@dewittdragons.net.
We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help your child.
The Dragons are hosting the Malvern Leopards this Friday in Round 1 of the Playoffs!
Tickets for this Friday's home playoff game against Malvern will be $6 each. Everyone must purchase a ticket - no passes other than AAA passes will be honored. Everyone attending the game must enter through the main gate. The link to purchase tickets is below. Go Dragons!
https://gofan.co/app/school/AR86474
The Gillett In town bus route will be 15-20 minutes late Thursday and Friday morning,
10/21 and 10/22.
The Gillett In town bus route will be 15-20 minutes late in the morning, Wednesday 10/20/21.
Gillett In town route will be 15-20 minutes late tomorrow morning, Tuesday, October 19.
Due to current COVID-19 data within our school district boundaries, effective 10/13/21, the district will transition to a new method of determining whether face coverings are required. The new method will be based on criteria published by ACHI and the number of quarantines within the district. Detailed criteria can be found on our webpage. Based on the current data, effective tomorrow, 10/13/21, masks will be optional but recommended inside school buildings.
Good evening, please be advised that the Gillett in town morning bus will run approximately 15 minutes late tomorrow, Tuesday, September 21
Parents, please be advised that the St. Charles/Ethel Bus 42 E will be approximately 20-25 minutes late this afternoon, Monday, September 13.
Parents, please be advised that the St. Charles/Ethel Bus 42 E will be approximately 20-25 minutes late this afternoon, Monday, September 13.
Good evening, please be advised that the Gillett in town morning bus will run approximately 15 minutes late tomorrow, Monday, September 13.
School portraits will be taken on the following days at the following locations:
DeWitt Middle School = Tuesday, September 14th
DeWitt Elementary School = Wednesday, September 15th
DeWitt High School = Thursday, September 16th
Picture order forms have been sent home with the students and must be completed and submitted to the photographer on picture day.
The DeWitt School District is currently accepting applications for an English Learner Paraprofessional, job duties include working with students who speak English as a second language.
For more information or to apply for this position, please visit the link below.
https://www.dewittdragons.net/page/employment
Good evening, please be advised that the Gillett in town morning bus will run approximately 15 minutes late tomorrow, Tuesday, September 7.
Mrs. Hill's Biology classes are collecting data on our community's use of antibiotics. They would be grateful for your participation in answering the questions in this survey.
https://forms.gle/5SR7SUEu13av9bX89
Football Season Tickets are ready for pick up at the District Administration Office. We are open Monday-Friday from 8a-4p. There are a few remaining season tickets available. If you would like to purchase or would like more information, please contact April Herring. 870-946-3576 or aherring@dewittdragons.net
New menu options are showing up in our Cafeterias this school year.
Be on the look out!
Dragon Fans: the Jr. Dragons will take on the Barton Bears in a benefit game this coming Thursday, August 19 at 6p. ALL *home* Dragon Sport Ticket sales will go through Go Fan during the 21/22 School year. Visit https://gofan.co/search or download the Go Fan app in your App Store and search DeWitt School District to purchase your tickets!
Go Dragons!
Reminder: The first day of school will be Monday, August 16.
Face coverings will be required for students in grades K-12 when indoors and when social distancing cannot be maintained. The district will also continue to implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies including social distancing, reduced class sizes, disinfecting and hand washing. Please click the following link to view the full Q&A document regarding this school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVWZJk6msUB8UrhGTSgJ6hCXZ4cllsLT7D_W59N2vMs/edit?usp=sharing