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DCG Creators – September 2026
We are excited to celebrate the first group of DCG Creators for September! These talented members of Team DCG were nominated by their colleagues for living out our district’s core values: passionate, inclusive, supportive, innovative and collaborative. Watch the video tab to watch the inspiring presentations! DCG Creators – September 2026
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Local Food Day at DCG
Wednesday, September 23, is Local Iowa Food Day, and we are excited to celebrate at Dallas Center-Grimes CSD. In addition to serving local food in our cafeterias, we wanted to share a quick and easy way of taking produce from area farms and create a delicious dish in your kitchen! DCG’s Culinary Educator Jozsef Grull…
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Graduation Surprise – DCG Honors 98-Year-Old with High School Diploma
Categories: High SchoolA surprise September graduation pulls out all the stops. The high school principal, the district superintendent, a packed house and an official diploma. This one-of-a-kind commencement is for a one-of-a-kind person, 98-year-old Paul Little. Little grew up in our community and attended Dallas Center High School until his junior year, but before graduation, he had…
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Phase One – Complete!
Categories: UncategorizedIt’s been an exciting summer and fall at Dallas Center-Grimes CSD! Voters overwhelmingly approved the 2025 Bond Referendum and we are committed to providing updates as the construction projects continue. Check out the video tab associated with this story as we close out phase one of the process. Phase One Major Projects Phase two is…
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DCG Preschoolers Arrive for 2026-27 School Year
Categories: PreschoolMonday, August 31 marked the first day of preschool at Dallas Center-Grimes CSD. Our preschoolers will attend school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We offer a morning and afternoon session for both three- and four-year-olds. Click here to learn more about our program. Here are the sights and sounds from our first day together.
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DCG Playgrounds Officially Open
It’s been an exciting start to the school year on DCG’s playgrounds. The new facilities at Dallas Center Elementary, Heritage Elementary, North Ridge Elementary and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School opened on Monday. Due to weather, students at South Prairie Elementary had to wait a few extra days before giving their new equipment a try. South…
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Day One at DCG
Day one at Dallas Center-Grimes is in the books! Our students returned to the classroom on Monday, August 24. Check out the sights and sounds from our first day of school by watching the video tab below.
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2026 DCG CSD Service Awards
We are excited to celebrate the 2026 DCG Service Award recipients at Dallas Center-Grimes. These individuals have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service in our district! Their dedication to our community is inspiring! 30 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 10 Years…
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DCG Welcomes 30 New Teachers
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD welcomed 30 new teachers for the 2026-27 school year. This incredible group of teachers started their journey on Tuesday, August 11. Please help us welcome them to our school community! New DCG Teachers Dallas Center Elementary Abby Borth – Counselor Claire Vandever – Special Education Heritage Elementary Kelsey Bohlke – 1st Grade…
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Construction Updates at Dallas Center-Grimes
Dallas-Center-Grimes CSD kicked off a new chapter of construction in June 2026. These projects align with the successful passing of the 2025 Bond Referendum. This page will be continuously updated with in-progress construction updates. June 12, 2026 – Construction updates at North Ridge Elementary and Dallas Center Elementary. June 25, 2026 – Construction updates at…
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Key Dates for 2026-27 School Year
Tuesday, August 4Schedules/class assignments available on Infinite Campus at 4:00. 2026 DCG Open House Schedule August 18 – Open House at DCG Middle School from 4:30-6:30. August 20 – Open House at Dallas Center Elementary, Heritage Elementary, South Prairie Elementary and North Ridge Elementary from 4:30-6:30. August 20 – Open House at Oak View and DCG…
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DCG Earns Above Average Score on Postsecondary Readiness Report
Categories: High SchoolThe Iowa Department of Education recently released its 2026 Postsecondary Readiness Reports for all public school districts in Iowa. The Postsecondary Readiness Reports include information on enrollment in colleges and universities, participation in registered apprenticeships and Iowa community college noncredit coursework, and postsecondary retention and completion rates for students who graduated from public high schools…
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DCG Welcomes Three New Administrators
July 1 marked the official first day of work for DCG’s three new administrators. Travis Mateer will be an assistant principal at DCG Middle School and Dallas Center Elementary. Adam Tjeerdsma is the new principal at Heritage Elementary. Jalen Raymond will be one of the assistant principals at DCG High School. Please help us welcome…
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Celebrating the 2025-26 School Year at Dallas Center-Grimes
The 2025-26 school year at Dallas Center-Grimes was a huge success! From high student achievement to extracurricular milestones, there is a lot to celebrate at DCG! Enjoy some of the sights and sounds from our final week of school by watching the video below! We are so excited to see our students return in August!
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Solar Energy Unit Showcases Student Innovation
Categories: Middle SchoolFifth grade students at DCG Middle School just wrapped up their unit on solar energy. As part of their learning, students designed a home that would test the impact of solar energy. They used stretches of sunlight and shade to heat and cool a home made out of cardboard. Watch the video tab associated with…
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DCG Creators – May 2026
We are so excited to celebrate the DCG Creators for May! This is our final group for the 2025-26 school year! This year, we’ve honored 177 DCG Creators!! These 177 talented professionals make our district better every single day! DCG Creators are recognized by their colleagues for living out our core values. From building relationships…
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Celebrating the DCG Class of 2026
Categories: High SchoolThe Class of 2026 at DCG CSD achieved incredible levels. They were involved in extracurricular activities. They made a difference in their community. They brought the best out of their classmates and friends. The DCG Class of 2026 will make a difference in this world! We celebrated their achievements at the DCG Graduation Ceremony on…
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DCG to France – Bryan Set to Make History
Categories: High SchoolDCG High School Junior Genevieve Bryan is getting ready to make history! In August, Bryan will be traveling to France as a foreign exchange student, the first-ever DCG High School student to participate in this experience. Bryan, a member of the DCG High School Class of 2027, will return to DCG ahead of next year’s…
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Game Day at DCG
Categories: UncategorizedGame Day is a proud annual tradition at Dallas Center-Grimes. Hundreds of students from across our district traveled to Oak View for DCG Game Day. This event showcases the power of teamwork, inclusion and joy. We are so grateful for a community that supports each other and creates incredible experiences for all of our students.…
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Successful Year for DCG School-to-Work Program
It was another incredible year for the DCG CSD School-to-Work program! Forty-five DCG High School seniors participated in the program this year, a new record. This community partnership forms long-lasting connections for our students and gives them a glimpse into their future! DCG CSD would like to thank our business partners for their continued support…
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DCG High School Celebrates Decision Day
Categories: High SchoolIt’s the start of a new tradition at DCG High School. The DCG High School Class of 2026 celebrated Decision Day with an all-class celebration. Our students heard from Dr. Scott Blum (DCG Superintendent), Matthew Blackmore (DCG High School Principal), took an all-class photo and made a declaration of their upcoming plans for a special…