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DCG Creators – March 2026
We are so excited to celebrate another great group of DCG Creators. These talented professionals were honored by their colleagues for living out our district’s core values! Congratulations to our DCG Creators! DCG Creators – March 2026
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Creating a Future with DCG Preschoolers
Categories: PreschoolThe DCG Preschool program held a special celebration this week! Our youngest learners traveled over to the DCG High School Auditorium for a day of singing, dancing and celebrating! Part of the celebration included an early look at their futures! Students were asked about their future plans! This is a great way to connect their
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2026-27 DCG CSD Registration Open!
Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year at Dallas Center-Grimes. Click here to start the process. Registering early provides our team with sufficient time to plan! Enjoy this fun reminder video with some of our youngest learners at Dallas Center Elementary.
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The Ava Smid Game – Incredible Comeback Sends DCG to State Finals
The Ava Smid Game! The DCG Girls Basketball team was down by four points with 35 seconds to go in a state semifinal matchup against Norwalk. Thanks to a never-say-die mindset, the Mustangs rallied back! These are highlights you have to see to believe. DCG will take on Carlisle for the Class 4A State Championship
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DCG Creators – February 2026
Categories: UncategorizedWe are so excited to celebrate our DCG Creators for February! These incredible professionals were nominated by their colleagues for living out DCG’s Core Values! DCG Creators – February 2026
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“Greatest Night of My Life” – DCG Senior Makes Incredible Shot
Namish Khatri played varsity basketball for the first time in his life in DCG’s postseason victory on February 23. “It was the greatest night of my life,” Khatri says. “I’ve never experienced anything like this before.” With time winding down in the 4th quarter, Khatri connected on a three-point basket, the first made basket of
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Adam Tjeerdsma Named New Principal at Heritage Elementary
Dallas Center-Grimes is excited to announce that Adam Tjeerdsma has been selected as the next Heritage Elementary Principal. Tjeerdsma’s contract was approved by the DCG CSD School Board on February 23. Tjeerdsma has spent 16 years serving students in Dallas Center-Grimes. He spent 14 years as a classroom teacher at North Ridge Elementary, followed by
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Senior Spotlight – Luke Lampe
When it comes to Dallas Center-Grimes High School Senior Luke Lampe, his ability and curiosity to try new things have worked in his favor. He is a school-to-work intern, working as an electrician at The Waldinger Corporation. After graduation, Luke plans to go to trade school to continue his electrical work. Luke Lampe is the
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DCG Celebrates 100th Day of School
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD celebrated the 100th day of the 2025-26 school year on February 5! This has been a year of high student achievement and extracurricular success! Here’s a photo gallery from the celebration!
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DCG Creators – January 2026
Categories: UncategorizedHelp us celebrate another incredible group of DCG Creators! We are grateful for all of the ways they are making an impact at DCG! Our recipients were honored for living out DCG’s Core Values. DCG Creators – January 2026
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DCG Transitional Kindergarten Moving to Full-Day Program
Categories: UncategorizedDallas Center-Grimes is excited to announce that Transitional Kindergarten will be a full-day program starting in the 2026-27 school year! Transitional Kindergarten will meet Monday-Friday at North Ridge Elementary and will follow the same bell schedule as all of our elementary schools. In addition to their classroom learning at North Ridge, students will also participate
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DCG Duo Heads to Normandy Institute
Categories: UncategorizedDCG High School Social Studies Teacher Katy Forsythe and student Sharla Benning were selected for the Albert H. Small Normandy Institute, an intensive study of the Normandy Campaign of 1944. Forsythe and Benning are one of only 15 student-teacher teams chosen from across the country. The group will meet bi-weekly with the other recipients to
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Celebrating Leaders – Cale and Williamson Announce Retirement
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD is announcing the retirement of two dedicated educators. Diann Williamson and Deb Cale will be stepping down from their positions at DCG at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Williamson is the principal at Heritage Elementary. Cale is the principal at Dallas Center Elementary and the DCG Preschool Director. About Cale
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Creating DCG – Family Edition
Categories: UncategorizedWhen families choose a school district, they are choosing a future for their children. This is an important decision, and it comes with a promise we don’t take lightly. Our goal at Dallas Center-Grimes is to empower every student to create their future. The future might be the next grade level. It might be a
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Oak View Mural Club Finishes First Design
Oak View has set a building goal of 100% of 7th and 8th grade students being involved in at least one club or activity. As the calendar turns to 2026, Oak View is getting closer to completion. 89% of 7th graders are involved in at least one activity. 85% of 8th graders are involved in
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Senior Spotlight – Grant Nore
While some people find fishing to be a fun weekend pastime, senior Grant Nore has shown major passion for fishing and will be attending Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois, in the fall to join their competitive fishing team! He also plans to major in Business Management in college. If there is one thing
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DCG Creators – December 2025
Categories: UncategorizedWe are so excited to celebrate our DCG Creators for December! The celebration was moved up a few weeks so we could hand out our awards before winter break. Enjoy this special video featuring difference makers at DCG! DCG Creators – December 2025
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Dallas Center-Grimes CSD Earns “High Performing” Rating
Categories: UncategorizedThe Iowa Department of Education released district ratings as part of the 2024-2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles. Dallas Center-Grimes CSD received a “High Performing” rating, placing our district in the top 25% of districts in Iowa! DCG’s score of 71.26% (641.38 out of 900 possible points) is 8% better than the statewide average in the
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DCG Creators – November 2025
Categories: UncategorizedCelebrating our DCG Creators is the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving Break! Thanks for helping us showcase all of the amazing things that happen each and every day! DCG Creators – November 2025
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Mustangs on the Move – Brynn Weydert
The Mustangs on the Move series highlights the Class of 2026 at DCG High School. Our first senior spotlight is Brynn Weydert. Brynn is involved in multiple building and district activities, most recently playing a key role in The Wizard of Oz, DCG’s spring musical. Her journey through our district and DCG High School is
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Dear Veterans, Thank You
Dallas Center-Grimes CSD would like to extend our immense gratitude to every Veteran in our community and across the country. Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have defended our nation’s freedoms — and our students, staff, and families joined in heartfelt gratitude. We also have