Since 1985, #RedRibbonWeek has inspired students, families & communities to live drug-free and make healthy choices. 💪 This week, schools are celebrating with spirit days & activities promoting awareness, wellness, and bright, drug-free futures! #WeAreDCS #RedRibbonWeek2025

We’re looking for amazing Substitute Teachers! Join us for our Substitute Teacher Workshop on Nov. 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Pilot Elementary to learn how to make a difference with DCS! 🍎 #WeAreDCS #SubstituteTeacher #DCSFutureFocused

It’s School Bus Safety Week!🚍 Each day, our dedicated DCS transportation team safely carries more than 7k+ students on over 170 buses, covering more than 10k+ miles daily! This week, we’re reminding everyone how important it is to stop for school buses & keep our students safe

Please see the images below for an important update regarding DCS Athletic Events.

Davidson County Schools students, don’t miss this opportunity! 📷 Free College Application Week is October 20–26. Visit https://t.co/rF4OkGvE7r to see which North Carolina colleges are waiving fees and apply today! #WeAreDCS #FreeCollegeApplicationWeek #dcsfuturefocused

📚 Reminder for families: Monday, October 20th, is a Teacher Workday, which means there will be no school for students. Our teachers will be hard at work planning lessons, reviewing data, and preparing for another great quarter of learning! 🍎 #dcsfuturefocused #teacherworkday

Two tasty ways to give back! Coffee & Waffles at The Factory (Lexington) Sat, Oct 18, 8 AM–1 PM Pizza & Pasta at Elizabeth’s Pizza (Thomasville) Mon, Oct 20, 5–10 PM (DCEF) who support student scholarships, summer academies, and mini grants for the students & staff of DCS

Northwest Elementary’s Spanish Immersion students hosted a wonderful Spanish Heritage Month celebration! 🇪🇸🌎 They showcased their language skills and cultural pride through songs, performances, and presentations honoring Spanish-speaking traditions. So proud of their hard work!

Join Smart Social TOMORROW at 7 PM for Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors 💻 🎙️ Featuring Superintendent Dr. Gregg Slate ✅ Spot & stop bullying ✅ Encourage positive online habits Register: https://t.co/kuMzkBfrvz #DCSFutureFocused #DCSSafeSchools

Our teachers made the most of their early release day with meaningful professional development—collaborating, learning, and growing to better serve our students. 🌟 DCS remains committed to growth and excellence, empowering educators to inspire success in every classroom! 💡📚

🎙️ Superintendent Dr. Gregg Slate joined Josh Ochs of Smart Social to discuss student safety, tech’s impact, and how schools & parents can work together to build empathy and responsible online behavior. 🎧 Watch here: https://t.co/PYpZbsiVBq #DCSFutureFocused #WeAreDCS

Last Friday, we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting for the new state-of-the-art Welding Shop at South Davidson! This space gives students hands-on training for high-demand careers in welding & skilled trades. 💪💙 Thank you to everyone who made the Wildcat Welding Shop a reality!

🎓 Big news! The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is now live! Apply now at https://t.co/LC804wWpwp to access grants, loans, and work-study that can help you pay for college or career training. The earlier you apply, the more opportunities you may unlock. Don’t wait — apply today! #FAFSA

🎄It’s time for the 7th Annual DCS Holiday Card Contest! All Pre-K–12 students can enter—one finalist from each level will be selected, and Dr. Slate will choose the overall winner for the official DCS holiday card. 🗓️ Entries due Nov. 3, 2025. #dcsfuturefocused

We’re so proud of our DCS students who attended NC Governor’s School this summer! Abigail Owens + Makinley Martin grew through new challenges, built lasting friendships, and found their voices. 👏 Congrats to them & all our students who represented DCS so well! #dcsfuturefocused

Great things are happening in DCS! At our monthly K–12 principals’ meeting, leaders from every school come together to hear important updates from departments, share ideas, and celebrate the amazing work happening across our district. Collaboration and communication are key💡

We are proud to celebrate Oak Grove HS being recognized as one of the top high schools in the Winston-Salem area & ranked #1 in Davidson County by U.S. News & World Report! This recognition highlights the commitment, hard work, & excellence of our students, staff, & families🩵

Want to help improve the FAFSA form? You can now request access to join the 2026–2027 FAFSA beta. 💻 If you’re selected, you’ll be able to complete, sign, and submit your 2026–2027 FAFSA form early. ✅ Request to join the FAFSA beta today at https://t.co/ZfwxjDSmoT

🎉 Congratulations to George Smith on his retirement after 43+ years of service with DCS! We are grateful for his dedication, hard work, and lasting impact on our schools and community. Thank you, George, and we wish you all the best! 💚

🌟 Davidson County Schools is proud to share our performance data, and the results highlight the hard work, dedication, & growth of our students, staff, and families! 📊 Together, we are building strong foundations, achieving excellence, and creating bright futures. #WeAreDCS