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What are we voting on? $60 million bond issue without raising the school millage rate for DeSoto County Schools in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Why you need to vote FOR the DeSoto County School bond issue FAQ:

Why did DeSoto County School District place this bond referendum on May 20th instead of a “Special Election” ballot?

Answer: We would have loved to have been on a “Special Election” ballot because the Desoto County School District has to pay for the election. We gave the state legislature every opportunity before we took another course of action. Now we have to adhere to state law and justice department guidelines. Continue reading »

All those who are planning to raise money by working the fireworks stand this summer are required to attend a meeting to be held Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm. THIS IS A MANDATORY MEETING, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to fund raise for youself. YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON THURSDAY TO PARTICIPATE!

Have you been wondering what happened to the copies of the 2008 Band Video that were promised after the banquet? Well wonder no more! We have finally finished the complete update and have begun burning DVDs!  The original 30 minute program is now enhanced with nearly one-and-a-half hours of extras, including  the complete band night performances, student interviews, staff moments, humorous happenings and a final walk down memory lane.

You can begin picking up your copy from the band hall on Friday, May 16th. If you are a senior and cannot make it back to the band hall, email me at dwofford@dcspride.com with your mailing address and I will send it to you. For those who placed an order at the band banquet, you will need to bring your payment (if have not previously paid) when you pick up your DVD. The cost is $20 per copy. Make checks payable to ‘DCHS Band’. Thanks for your patience and enjoy the show!

Brandon McCoy Percussion / Snare Drum

Age: 18 Classification: Senior Nickname: “Bam” Hometown: Olive Branch Favorite Music Genre: R & B Church: Grace Christian Fellowship Band Longevity: 3 years Favorite Aspect of Band:“The fun-filled environment and the warm hearted friends and peers.” College Plans: University of Memphis (Pre-Law) Career Plans: Lawyer Hobbies: Listen to music, play the drums, play “Madden” Favorite Academic Subject: English Last Book Read: “1984″ People would be surprised to learn, “…that I am a spirit-filled Christian who is very involved at church.” Favorite Quote: “Everybody loves everybody.”

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INTERVIEW PODCAST

Click the audio link below to hear this week’s interview!

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Go to the Member of the Week page other interviews, or the Member of the Week Archives for past year’s features.

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DCHS Band Cookbooks are now available to sell. They are $12.00 each and $7.00 goes into your students account. If you have any questions please contact Chris Urlacher at 662-253-5503 or 662-812-6996. Download the Cookbook Order Form here.

NEXT ORDER DATE WILL BE MONDAY, May 19th! 

There is a box in Mr. Cox’s office for Scrip Orders. The box will be picked up after school on Monday, May 19th.

Are you planning to give any gifts for: ~ GRADUATION ~ TEACHER’S APPRECIATION ~ FATHER’S DAY ~ BIRTHDAYS ~ WEDDINGS ~ BABY SHOWERS?  Why not give a gift card and get a little kick back into YOUR CHILD’S BAND ACCOUNT!

Please remember to . . . . log on to www.shopwithscrip.com and place your order, print off your receipt, write your phone numbers on it and bring it with your money (cash or check made out to DCS Scrip) + $2.00 S&H.

 Your Scrip Coordinators now have an email address: dcscrip@comcast.net.  Please contact us with all of your questions, concerns and suggestions.

Thanks!  Julie, Karen, Debbie & Leigh