Dickson County School District

Bus Driver Day 2025 - Thanks to our brave bus drivers, navigating us to learning adventures!
Bus Driver Appreciation Day, September 11, 2025
Have you thanked a bus driver today?

Principal Highlight for August is @oes_cougarcubs Mrs. Misty Hodge. @DCS_TN is proud to have her leadership! 🧡💙

2025-2026 School Calendar


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Kindergarten Registration is now open! Just go to DCSTN.org and enroll online! Stay in the know! Register today!

Coming Soon! Exciting news is on the horizon for the Dickson County Schools' district and school websites! We're excited to announce an upcoming website and mobile app makeover, set to launch early July. The redesigned sites will offer a significantly improved experience, featuring a more responsive design that adapts seamlessly to all your mobile devices. Navigating the site will be a breeze, making it easier than ever to find the information you need. Parents will especially appreciate the enhanced features designed to keep them updated on all the latest school activities and news. Get ready for a more user-friendly and informative website and mobile app!

Leslie Christy, New Principal at Creek Wood High School With 25 years of service in Dickson County Schools, Leslie Christy brings experience, a passion for education, and a deep commitment to community. She began her career at Stuart-Burns Elementary, where she spent 12 years as a classroom teacher. She then served as an instructional coach for four years before joining Creek Wood High School as assistant principal, a role she held for seven years. For the past two years, Mrs. Christy has led White Bluff Elementary as principal. Mrs. Christy holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Bethel University. She and her husband, Brandon, are parents of twins, Carson and Anna Claire, who graduated from Creek Wood High School in 2023. A longtime resident of White Bluff, Mrs. Christy is excited to return to Creek Wood as principal. She looks forward to reconnecting with students, families, and staff and continuing the strong tradition of excellence at CWHS.

DICKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED SESSION Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm Central Office, 817 N Charlotte St., Dickson, TN 37055 For the purpose of: Facilities For any questions or additional information please contact the Director of Schools’ Office

🎉HUGE SHOUTOUT to our incredible Tennessee Reward Schools! We are bursting with pride to announce that Centennial Elementary, Charlotte Elementary, Dickson Elementary, Stuart-Burns Elementary, and White Bluff Elementary have all been recognized as Reward Schools by the state of Tennessee! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

🎉 HUGE congratulations to our amazing Level 5 Schools in Dickson County! 🎉We are SO incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, and staff at: 🍎 Elementary Division: Centennial Elementary, Charlotte Elementary, Dickson Elementary, Stuart-Burns Elementary, White Bluff Elementary 🍎 Secondary Division: Burns Middle School Your commitment to excellence shines brightly! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 #DicksonCountySchools #Level5Schools #Congratulations #EducationExcellence

The graduation ceremony for Dickson County High School will be moved to 6:00 pm this evening due to potential rain. All seniors need to report to Dickson County High School no later than 4:45 pm. The seniors will begin their traditional walk down the hill at approximately 5:45 pm. We will continue to monitor the weather. We appreciate your understanding to make this a memorable and enjoyable night for all of our seniors and their families.

Huge shoutout to our incredible 2024-25 District Level Support Staff of the Year! 🎉 Elementary: Misty Liberty (Charlotte Elementary) Middle: Rhonda Wilkes (William James Middle) High: Chrissy Green (Creek Wood High) Thank you for your amazing contributions to our schools! #SupportStaffOfTheYear #DicksonCountySchools #MakingADifference

Investing in the future of education! 🌟 Congratulations to Hali Braddy (CWHS) and Vaneza Garcia (DCHS), the recipients of the 2024-25 DCEA Scholarship! We're excited to support these hardworking students on their journey to becoming teachers. Your dedication is inspiring! #DCEA #Scholarship #FutureIsBright #AspiringTeachers #DicksonCountySchools

A huge congratulations to the top 3 district-level Green Apple Teacher Award winners! 🎉 We're so proud of these outstanding new teachers and the incredible impact they've had on their schools and students. Brett Jackson from Vanleer Elementary School, Lakyn Banks from Charlotte Middle School, and Gillian Hall from Dickson County High School. Thank you for your dedication! #GreenAppleAwards #NewTeachers #TeacherAppreciation #DicksonCountySchools

Celebrating the bright future of education! Last night at our End-of-Year Banquet, we proudly presented the Green Apple Teacher Awards to some truly outstanding new teachers who have already made a remarkable difference in their schools. Thank you for your passion and dedication! 🍏🌟 #GreenAppleAwards #NewTeacherImpact #DicksonCountySchools

Creek Wood High School Graduation Thursday, May 15th at 7 pm, Creek Wood High School Football Stadium

Dickson County High School Graduation Friday, May 16th at 7 pm, Dickson County High School Football Stadium