Dothan City Schools

📚☀️ What a great start to our Backyard Summer Reading Program! Students and families gathered at Jamison Village for stories, activities, games, free lunch, free books, and plenty of summer fun as we kicked off this new Dothan City Schools tradition.

We can’t wait to do it again! Join us at our next session on June 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Crawford Village (602 S. Lena Street).

Parents and guardians, join us for Code of Conduct 101: What Every Parent Should Know on Tuesday, June 16, at 4:00 p.m.

During this virtual information session, Dothan City Schools will review student behavior expectations, disciplinary procedures, and answer any questions you may have.

Registration is required. To register for the Code of Conduct 101 virtual meeting, visit: https://tinyurl.com/CodeOfConduct101

📚✏️Here is the UPDATED Dothan City Schools Board of Education meeting schedule for June!

📍Board of Education meetings are held at the Central Office, 1665 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305.

💻📲Can’t attend in person? Tune in virtually on YouTube

Don’t forget! Our 1st Backyard Summer Reading Program session kicks off tomorrow, June 3, at 11:45 a.m. at Jamison Village. We hope to see you there!📚🐺☀️

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

📚✏️Here is the Dothan City Schools Board of Education meeting schedule for June!

📍Board of Education meetings are held at the Central Office, 1665 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305.

💻📲Can’t attend in person? Tune in virtually on YouTube

📢 Our Special Called school board meeting is happening tonight at 5:30PM!

Join us in person at the Central Office, 1665 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305 or tune in virtually on our Dothan City Schools Boardroom Youtube channel. The livestream will also be available to rewatch afterward.

👉 Watch live or later: https://www.youtube.com/

🚌 Lost something on the bus this school year? Families may pick up lost items Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dothan City Schools Transportation located at 430 Third Ave, Dothan, AL.

All unclaimed items must be picked up by June 4, 2026. After that date, remaining items will be donated.

Behind every safe ride to and from school is a bus driver committed to our students! 🚌💙

Last week, Director of Dothan City Schools Transportation Dr. Erica Hall, Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew, and DCS Chief Operations Officer Patrick Mallory recognized DCS bus drivers who completed the school year accident free. Each driver received a “Commitment to Safety” pin in recognition of their dedication to safely transporting our students each day.

Thank you to our transportation team for your continued commitment to student safety and for all that you do! 💙🐺

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

Join the Wolfpack! Dothan City Schools is excited to launch its new Special Education Incentive Program for certified special education teachers and SLPs.

Eligible educators may earn up to $6,000 over three years through structured annual incentive payments:
- 25% in August
- 50% in December
- 25% in May

The program is available for:
- Newly hired certified special education teachers and SLPs districtwide
- Current certified special education teachers and SLPs serving in DCS

Participation requires a three-year service commitment agreement. If you are passionate about serving students and building brighter futures, we would love to have you on our team.

Learn more and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/SpEdIncentive