DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School
Address
1130 W. Broad Street
Smithville, Tennessee, DeKalb 37166
United States
Coordinates 35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225Coordinates: 35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225
Information
School type Public secondary
Established 1963
School district DeKalb County Schools
Superintendent Patrick Cripps
Principal Kathy Bryant
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 867[1] (August 8, 2015)
Average class size 20–30
Language English
Hours in school day 7
Color(s) Black and Gold
Slogan Tiger Pride
Sports Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf
Mascot Tiger
Team name DeKalb County Fighting Tigers
Rival Livingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
Yearbook The Tiger
Communities served Smithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
Affiliations Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
Website DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 867 as of August 8, 2015.[1] The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Kathy Bryant and the assistant principals are David Gash and Jenny Norris.[2] The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6-8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K-8).[3]

Clubs

DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Dwayne Page (August 8, 2015). "School Enrollment Numbers Keep Changing". WJLE. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "DCHS". Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  3. "DeKalb County Schools". Retrieved September 1, 2014.


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