Selma Street Elementary School

Our crew couldn’t be prouder of Ms. Gene’a Mitchell, Kindergarten Teacher, for completing all requirements for her Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Walden University! ❤️🎓 Target Engaged, Focus Set, Mission ACCOMPLISHED! 🎉💫

Join Dothan City Schools this summer for free books, free meals, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with school leaders right in the community. ☀️📚

Check out the full schedule below and come see us!

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.

Class Dismissed! 🎉❤️💫 From your favorite third grade crew, have an amazing summer! 🏖️☀️

Our Best Buds enjoying the last week of school! 🥰☀️💫

Happy National Speech Language Pathologist Day to our Mrs. McCoy! 🎉💫❤️ We truly appreciate all she does to support our students in building essential communication skills.

Mrs. Hooten is still feeling love and appreciation from her students. 💖🎉 Impact through a positive, caring relationship truly matters! 🍎🍏

End of the year student gifts. We are a CLASS FAMILY!🏡📚✏️

All Dothan City Schools will dismiss early on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the last day of school for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Below are the staggered early dismissal times for all schools:

11:30 a.m.
• All Elementary Schools
• Head Start (Transportation will not be provided for Head Start on early dismissal days.)
• Dothan City Early Education Center

11:45 a.m.
• Carver 9th Grade Academy

12:00 p.m.
• Dothan High School

12:15 p.m.
• Dothan 6th Grade Center
• Dothan Preparatory Academy
• Dothan City Virtual School
• Pass Academy

For questions or additional information, please contact your child’s school.

Fifth graders, YOU all DESERVED to celebrate the year by continuing to make lasting memories with friends during your graduation field trip to Axtion Air! 🎉❤️💫

Today was the best Fun Day Celebration for Ms. Collins Pup Pack! 🛝☀️🧁 Our crew LOVED this for them! ❤️🥰