DeKalb County High School explained

DeKalb County High School
Streetaddress:1130 W. Broad Street
City:Smithville
State:Tennessee
County:DeKalb
Zipcode:37166
Country:United States
Schooltype:Public secondary
Established:1963
District:DeKalb County Schools
Superintendent:Patrick Cripps
Principal:Bruce Curtis
Principal Label:Principal
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:814 (2023–24)[1]
Avg Class Size:20–30
Language:English
Hours In Day:7
Colors:Black and old gold
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Slogan:Tiger Pride
Sports:Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country
Mascot:Tiger
Team Name:DeKalb County Fighting Tigers
Rival:Livingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
Yearbook:The Tiger
Communities:Smithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
Affiliations:Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association

DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 814 as of August 10, 2023.[1] The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Bruce Curtis and the assistant principals are Thomas Cagle and Jenny Norris.[3] The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6–8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K-8).[4]

Clubs

DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Total Start of School Student Enrollment in DeKalb School District Down From Last Year. WJLE. August 10, 2023. August 23, 2023. Dwayne Page.
  2. Web site: DeKalb County High School. 2024-03-20. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. en-US.
  3. Web site: DCHS. August 18, 2013. September 14, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130914204526/http://dchs.dekalbschools.net/. dead.
  4. Web site: DeKalb County Schools. September 1, 2014.