Welcome to Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

Announcements

2022-23 Key Dates

  •  9/26 – No School – Staff Development
  • 10/5 – Early Dismissal
  • 10/19 – Early Dismissal
  • 10/24 – No School – Teacher Workday
  • 11/2 – Early Dismissal
  • 11/4 – No School
  • 11/16 – Early Dismissal
  • 11/23-25 – No School – Thanksgiving Break
  • 11/30 – Early Dismissal
  • 12/14 – Early Dismissal
  • 12/22 – Early Dismissal
  • 12/23-1/2 – No School – Winter Break

2022 Picture Days

  • High School – Thursday, October 27 – Retakes – November 17
  • Oak View – Thursday, October 27 – Retakes – November 17
  • Middle School – Thursday, October 6 – Retakes – November 3
  • DC Elementary – Thursday, September 22 – Retakes – October 12
  • Heritage – Thursday, September 29 – Retakes – October 18
  • North Ridge – Thursday, September 1 – Retakes – October 6
  • South Prairie – Wednesday, October 12 – Retakes – November 2

The Mustang Message

The Mustang Message is the official podcast of the Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District. The conversations feature staff, students and community members and feature topics that give our listeners an inside look at what’s going on at DCG!

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Small District Feel, Big District Accomplishments

1:1
Device to Students in grades K-12
84%
Highschool Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
97%
Graduation Rate
13
Career Academy Programs through DMACC
116
Certified Staff with Master's Degrees or higher
13
AP Courses Offered
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Our District Model

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Mission

Empowering All Students to Take Charge of Their Future!

District-Wide Areas of Focus

Curriculum is guaranteed and viable.
Environment is safe and positive.
Relationships are professional and respectful.
Technology is infused throughout the system.

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