DCHS Class of 2020 to Graduate June 19

May 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Graduation for the Class of 2020 at DeKalb County High School is scheduled for Friday night, June 19 at 8:00 p.m. on the high school football field. Due to COVID 19 concerns and social distancing guidelines public attendance will be limited.

(Click Link Below to View Senior Photos)

https://www.wjle.com/graduation-2/

According to Director of Schools Patrick Cripps and DCHS Principal Randy Jennings graduates will be limited to six guests so that social distancing can be observed. Each senior will be issued six tickets including two for family seating on the football field and four tickets for guest seating in the stands. Guests are asked to sit 6 feet apart to ensure social distancing guidelines, with the exception of those who come together.

The commencement program will feature the presentation of the White Rose and Citizenship Awards to members of the Class, recognition of honors, distinction, top rank and service students, remarks by the Class Valedictorian Anna Chew and Class President Hannah McBride, and presentation of diplomas. The band and chorus will not be making an appearance this year.

May 27, 2020
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The 2020 Tiger Yearbook will be distributed to those who have reserved a book at DCHS on Wednesday, June 3, from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

If you have purchased your book on layaway, you may pay the balance with Cash when you pick up your book. After 12:00pm, the extra books will go on sale, first come, first served, for $85.00 Cash. The reserved list will be posted on the DCHS website and in each Google classroom.

Please contact advisers Debi DePriest or Donna Emmons if you have any questions.

May 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

New hours have been announced for COVID 19 testing at the DeKalb County Health Department on Tiger Drive in Smithville.

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, May 28th testing will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every day, Monday through Friday.

No appointment is necessary and there is no charge to you for this service.

Additional information about Tennessee’s testing sites is available for each county on the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov/remote-assessment-sites.html.

There are many things DeKalb County residents can do to reduce the impact of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water (or alcohol-based hand rub) for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing;

•Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands;

•Stay home when you are sick;

•Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm or a tissue;

•Clean and disinfect objects (e.g., cell phone, computer) and high touch surfaces regularly; and,

•Practice social/physical distancing from others.

•Wear a facemask when in public.

TDH has additional information available at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated information and guidance available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Visit the Tennessee Department of Health online at www.tn.gov/health.