Davenport Community Schools

Celebrating our student successes is one of our favorite things to do! Have you heard of Cory's Produce? A Davenport West High School student isn't just excelling in his studies but has also made a significant mark in our community with his entrepreneurial spirit. Cory Carter started his own fresh produce stand at the age of 13. What started as a passion project has flourished into a thriving small business, celebrating its fifth successful year of providing locally-grown produce to our community. At DCSD, Cory is known for always having his cowboy hat on and now his produce has made a name for itself in our community. We're proud to see how far his hard work has brought him.

We are proud to highlight Gabriella Pieczynski, a shining example of ambition and dedication at Davenport Community School District! Gabby, a student at North High School, recently represented the state of Iowa at the National Educators Rising Conference, showcasing her passion for education and leadership. Gabby's commitment to her future as an educator is truly inspiring. She embodies the qualities we strive to nurture in all our students: perseverance, creativity, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. #DCSDEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureEducators #GrowingExcellence

Join our Team! Are you passionate about communications and community engagement and ready to make a meaningful impact in education? We're seeking a talented Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your creative flair and strategic thinking to communicate effectively with stakeholders and foster strong ties within our community. Apply now - https://bit.ly/3z3DqRp #GrowingExcellence #Communications #Education #CommunityEngagement

The school year may be over but we are not done celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our students! Congratulations to Angela Chen who was selected as a National Merit Scholarship winner! The program starts when juniors take the PSAT/NMSQT, which serves as an initial screening of entrants. The highest-scoring participants in each state, representing less than one percent of the nation's high school seniors, are named semifinalists. Winners were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 high school Finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Angela on earning the National Merit Scholarship and the prestigious title of Merit Scholar!

👏 Today the John Deere Foundation announced a generous $6.6 million commitment for DCSD students to pursue a college education at the University of Iowa. 🤝 This groundbreaking partnership will provide 60 full-ride scholarships for our students over the next three years, making the dream of attending college a reality for our students! At DCSD, we believe every student deserves access to quality education and a chance to pursue their dreams. We work tirelessly to create a supportive learning environment that prepares our students for success in college and beyond. This partnership exemplifies our community's commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to pursue higher education and together we are shaping a brighter future for our students and our community! University of Iowa Center for Advancement #growingexcellence

#CelebratingExcellence! Congratulations to Rhianna from West High School and Dazhia from Central High School for their outstanding achievements at the recent iJAG Skills Development Conference! Rhianna showcased her remarkable skills by securing the top position in the Prepared Speaking competition, while Dazhia's exceptional proficiency in Employability Skills earned her top finish recognition as well. The conference provided an enriching platform for students in grades 10-12 to dived into career exploration and professional growth. Through employer-led workshops, networking sessions, and a career fair, participants gained invaluable insights and experiences to fuel their future endeavors. #iJAG #SkillsDevelopment #StudentAchievements #growingexcellence

Come celebrate #studentsuccess with us! A group of 16 Davenport students spent half their day throughout the school year building a home from the ground up through the Career and Technical Education program offered at DCSD! It's been an incredible journey, and now it's time to unveil the finished masterpiece and celebrate our students! 📅 May 30, 2024 ⏰ 4:30-6:00 PM 📍 3125 W 34th St Davenport, IA 52806

We're thrilled to celebrate the achievements of sixteen DCSD students who have embarked on their professional journeys through the Youth Apprenticeship program in the Quad Cities! From welding to software engineering to electrical work, these students are stepping into promising roles: ▪️ Carter Booker, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Owen Burk, Welder, McLaughlin Body Company ▪️ Memphis Cress, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Arianna Dolph, Software Engineer, John Deere ▪️ Hailey Finken, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Mahki Hubbard, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Jackson Hughes, Software Engineer, John Deere ▪️ Karsten Hulme, Software Engineer, John Deere ▪️ Honesty Johnston, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Carter Osborne, Welder, McLaughlin Body Company ▪️ Toni Reimers, Welder, John Deere ▪️ Greyson Schneider, Software Engineer, John Deere  ▪️ Hannah Schreiber, Welder, McLaughlin Body Company ▪️ Brody Stock, Welder, McLaughlin Body Company ▪️ Hunter Strong, Electrician, Davenport Electric Contract Company ▪️ Josh Strothers, Welder, Allredi For Davenport students, access to such opportunities is facilitated through the Davenport Schools Career Tech Ed (CTE) initiative. With guidance spanning sixteen distinct pathways, CTE ensures students are equipped with the academic prowess, technical finesse, and industry-aligned training imperative for thriving in their chosen careers.

Growing Excellence, one pair of glasses at a time. We want to say thank you to the community partners who helped bring the Vision To Learn initiative to students at DCSD! Recently, we celebrated 110 students from Fillmore Elementary who have received the gift of clearer vision. “It was the best day of my life,” is how Fillmore Elementary student Shawn Mukabane described the moment he received his new pairs of glasses. Thank you United Way Quad Cities for providing a vision for success to local elementary school students through the Vision To Learn program. Since the August 2023 launch of the program in Davenport, it has provided over 1,900 vision screenings and two pairs of glasses each to 515 local students at no cost to students or their families.

As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, we can't help but express our immense gratitude once more to all the remarkable educators at DCSD! 💗🍎 Students, families, and buildings showed their love and appreciation throughout the week by creating heartfelt notes and thoughtful goodies! Enjoy a few photos of some of the activities. 🥰🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #DCSDPride