DCHS Graduation Date Set for Class of 2024 (View video here)

November 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The graduation date has been set for the DCHS Class of 2024.

It’ll be Friday, May 10.

The Board of Education made it official during Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting.

In his personnel report, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said Elizabeth Wright has been granted a leave of absence. In October, Director Cripps announced that Jonathan Jones, David Parker, and Emily Harville had also been granted leave of absence as requested.

Director Cripps also mentioned Veteran’s Day coming up this weekend.

“I want to recognize our veterans. Saturday will be Veterans Day. If you weren’t able to go to Smithville Elementary School and see the program they put on for the Veterans last week you missed something special. It tugs at your heart to see those veterans standing on the stage. We want to recognize those who have served and those who served and were not able to come back home. We thank you and your families for your sacrifices. We also want to thank the men and women who are serving our country today. Its because of what they do that we have the freedom that we have in this country. We are honored and blessed to have them serving us and protecting our rights. I say thank you to all veterans who are serving and have served,” said Director Cripps.

November 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Golf Team had their banquet on Monday, October 30, at Elizabeth’s Chapel Baptist Church. The food was provided by The Lipstick Pig.

The Girls’ Team finished the season 24-7, winning the District and the Region Tournaments and advancing to the State Tournament.

Emily Anderson was awarded the Most-Improved Player.

Alison Poss and Chloe Boyd were named Co-MVPs.

The Boys’ Team finished 19-14 and in 4th place in the District.

Abram Koegler was named New-Comer of the Year.

Carson Tramel was Most-Improved.

William Blair was the MVP.

Brayden Summers was awarded the Leadership Award.

November 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville First Baptist Church is hosting another Community Day on Saturday, November 11 from 9 am until 12 noon at the church’s Life Enrichment Center (gym).

The community is invited to turn out for great fellowship and a lot of freebies.

“This Saturday is our Community Day from 9 a.m. until 12 noon in our gym,” said Smithville FBC Pastor Chad Ramsey. “We will have a great time there. We will be passing out a Thanksgiving Food Box. That will include all the makings for a wonderful meal for you and your family. We have enough food for over 200 families”.

“We will also pass out vouchers where you can pick up sliced ham by the pound to make sure you have enough for you and your family for the holiday season. We will have some things from a large department store that went out of business like bedding, sheets and more and everything we’re offering is absolutely free. Just stop by the church. We will also have more than 80 winter coats for adults to give away. Its all first come first served. We invited anyone who is in need to come out Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at 101 West Church Street”, said Pastor Ramsey.