At Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, we believe that good communication is an important tool in sharing our story. It also builds credibility, improves relationships, and supports teaching and learning. The Communications Department is responsible for keeping internal and external audiences informed of school events and district news. Check out the links below to make finding and staying updated with DCG news easier.
The Dallas Center – Grimes Community School District has developed a strong brand and visual identity both internally and externally. It consists of a common visual system with independent trademarked logos representing the district, and all schools within the district.
It is important that these logos be used consistently and correctly. The district has taken steps to protect its trademarked logos and ensure proper use. It is important to become familiar with these rules and guides before using the logos of the district.
To become a licensed vendor, please fill out and submit a Trademark Agreement along with the required $10 fee (cash or check), to the attention of the Communications Department at the district office – 2405 W 1st St., Grimes, IA 50111
For information about licensing, call (515)992-3866.
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD has launched ParentSquare—a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform—to reach and engage every parent, helping ensure all parents have the opportunity to actively participate in their children’s education. ParentSquare is now available for staff and parents to use on their computers or mobile devices.
By unifying multiple tools into one communications app and service, ParentSquare provides a seamless experience for parents and staff. Parents will be able to keep track of news, activities and events from all their children’s schools in one place.
Student contact information is collected from parents/guardians during registration and imported into Infinite Campus. If your contact information has changed, you will need to contact your building secretary to have this information updated in Infinite Campus. If you would like to remove a phone number or email address from your contact information in Infinite Campus, please contact your building secretary.
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD previously used a platform called Thrillshare. Our district transitioned to ParentSquare in July of 2023.
The Dallas Center-Grimes CSD eBackpack is an environmentally friendly approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations. Anything from registration materials to local event information is uploaded to DCG’s eBackpack, so it is a great resource to subscribe to or check frequently!
In the event that severe weather conditions dictate the need to delay the beginning of school or cancel school entirely, the following procedures will be used:
How families and staff are contacted:
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD uses a notification system called ParentSquare. ParentSquare is a fully hosted notification platform used to connect parents, students and staff through voice, SMS text, email and social media.
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD will be using ParentSquare for emergency and general notifications. This includes notifications such as building and district newsletters, early release reminders, late starts or other emergency situations that may arise during or after school hours.
If you would like to add or remove a phone number or email address for your contact information in Infinite Campus, please contact your building secretary.
If you have questions regarding ParentSquare, please contact AJ Ellingson at aj.ellingson@dcgschools.com
If school must be cancelled, delayed or dismissed early due to weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements will be made through Thrillshare and the first and second priority contacts noted in Infinite Campus will receive an email, phone call and text message. In addition the following stations are contacted:
TV Stations:
State and Federal regulations, as well as some DCG school district policies, require the district to annually post certain notifications to the public. Many of these notifications are distributed in several ways, including email. Annual notifications from DCG are listed below.
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Policies Code 105
Homeless Children and Youth Publication
Private Instruction (Home School) Students Publication
Release for Student Information
Communicable and Infectious Diseases
Corporal Punishment, Restraint, and Physical Confinement and Detention
Board Support of Discipline Procedures
Health Records and Finding Medical Help
Identification of Gifted and Talented Students