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🩺 Honoring Our School Superheroes!
Happy National School Nurse Day, and we want to send a massive thank you to the incredible nurses across our district!

Our nurses do everything from managing daily health needs and chronic conditions to providing a comforting smile and a band-aid when it’s needed most, our nurses are the heart of our schools. They keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every single day. 🩹👩‍⚕️

The Drug Free Dickson Coalition, TN Department of Health, and local student support sponsors are proud to host "Break the Silence: Youth Mental Health Night." This event aims to equip families with local resources and practical tools for supporting youth mental wellness. We invite all community members to join us for an evening of connection and advocacy. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners!

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 250 Humphries Street, Charlotte, TN 37036

Refreshments and giveaways will be provided. Help us build a stronger, more supportive environment for our students.

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I hope all families enjoy the long weekend. We will not have school on Monday the 16th of February. On Tuesday the 17th we will have Parent Teacher Conferences from 3 pm-6pm. Progress reports went home today. We hope to see you all Tuesday evening. If you cannot attend please reach out to your child's teacher or the main office and we will get everyone connected.

Remote Learning Plan Information

Good Afternoon Parents,
Below is a link for elementary parents to complete about internet access at home. This is only in the event we would need to utilize remote learning days. Our elementary students will have paper pencil work to complete but their teacher will be available for a google meet if they needed help.

https://forms.gle/qGtoXzHb12d2xUwn7

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Remote Learning Plan Information As of February 6, 2026, Dickson County Schools has used all of our built-in inclement weather days. If we are unable to be in school due to weather moving forward, students will need to be ready for remote learning days. To help families prepare, students will have remote learning assignments already downloaded on their Chromebooks, so internet access is not required at home to complete the work. Assignments will be connected to what students are currently learning in class. Teachers will be available during scheduled office hours on remote learning days to answer questions and provide support for students. Information about how students can reach their teachers during these times is listed below. Please review remote learning details so families and students know what to expect. The link below will tell you when your child's teacher will be available for help. Student attendance will be taken based on completion of assignments provided by teachers for remote learning Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we work to keep learning - even when weather impacts our school schedule.

Due to the inclement weather, Dickson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th. All childcare sites will also be closed.

Stay warm and safe!

As we look ahead to next week, winter weather may impact our school schedule.

If we experience weather-related delays or closures, students are encouraged to use some of that time to stay on track academically by reading, reviewing class materials, or completing any missing or unfinished assignments. This will help make the transition back to school smoother once we return.

Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm

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