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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…
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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…
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Graduation Surprise – DCG Honors 98-Year-Old with High School Diploma
A 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…
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Phase One – Complete!
It’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.…
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DCG Preschoolers Arrive for 2026-27 School Year
Monday, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DCG Earns Above Average Score on Postsecondary Readiness Report
The 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…
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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…
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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…
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Solar Energy Unit Showcases Student Innovation
Fifth 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…
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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…
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Celebrating the DCG Class of 2026
The 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…
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DCG to France – Bryan Set to Make History
DCG 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…
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Game Day at DCG
Game 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…
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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…
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DCG High School Celebrates Decision Day
It’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.…
