Physics Field Day

Several of our students recently participated in Physics Field Day during their science or math class. It was a great opportunity to spend some time out of the classroom and put some of the laws of physics into motion. Check out the pictures of our students in action! Thank you to Ms. Skimehorn for organizing this great hands on activity, and thank you to all who helped to make it a great learning experience for our 9th graders!

Faculty Spotlight--Ms. Simmons

· Name

Jenny Simmons

· Family

My husband Justin is currently working on his student teaching at DCHS. I come from a family full of educators. My father, W.H. Rightmyer, is a retired science teacher who can still be seen walking the halls of DC-he loves to substitute teach! My mother, Rebecca Rightmyer, has worked at Kentucky Wesleyan College for over 40 years. Both of my sisters are elementary school teachers, Pam Croft-Eastview Elementary and Marjie Pippin-Highland Elementary. Oh, and I can’t forget about my pets! I have a dog named Max and two cats, Baylee and Gracie.

• What do you teach?

College Prep English I

Accelerated English I

• Teaching experience/education

This is my eighth year at DC. I graduated from DC in 1997. I completed my bachelor’s degree as well as my Master’s degree through Western Kentucky University and then went on to complete my Rank I certification through the University of the Cumberlands.

• Favorite part of your subject

I love the fact that the area of language arts incorporates so many areas of study. We work on literature, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, etc. We are constantly transitioning in class and working on skills that are valuable throughout life.

• Interests/hobbies

During my free time I love playing golf, reading mystery novels, watching movies, and especially attending the many sporting events involving my niece and nephews. And though I hate to admit it…I love watching UFC fights!

• One other interesting fact about you

A few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Jerry Seinfeld. And yes, he is just as funny in person as he is on TV!

• A story about an educator that left an impression on you

Amazingly, the teacher that has left the greatest impression on me is my 3^rd grade teacher, Ms.

Kaufmann. Even as a 3^rd grader I could tell that she cared about each and every one of her

students. She was always willing to help and was the first teacher that showed me learning

could be fun. I recently saw her again after all these years and she still remembered my name.

It really does mean a lot when you know someone cares.

TAILGATE PARTY IS A HIT!

Sorry for the delay in posting about our Freshman Tailgate Party last Thursday. It was a great night for football, and we had a great turnout. A special thanks to Ms. Kimbrell for organizing the event, and Mr. Smith for being the grillmaster! All who attended had a great time. Check out the pictures of our tailgaters in action.

Open House

A big thank you to all who attended our Fall Open House. Also a big thank you to The 9th Grade Academy teachers who relayed such great information about their courses.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER!! Let's Make a difference!

I can't believe this show is actually coming to Owensboro! See below for an announcement from Carrie Kimbrell, DCHS Youth Service Center Director, about how we can contribute to this worthy cause.

DCHS Panther Leadership Camp and FCCLA are sponsoring the

EXTREME FOOD DRIVE in honor of EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION coming to Owensboro! The food drive will take place this week,

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4

We are asking DC students and families to bring in non perishable items as well as paper products and household cleaning supplies. These items will be donated to local food banks !

Our goal is to FILL the MEDIA CENTER full of canned goods and KICK THE LIBRIANS OUT! While at the same time supporting our community in this AWESOME project to HELP a OWENSBORO family fulfill their dreams!

Please SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY and DCHS by participating in the FOOD DRIVE!