Inside DCS

As summer winds down, we are thrilled to welcome you to the highly anticipated back-to-school issue of the Inside DCS e-newsletter! This edition is packed with all the essential information you need to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year. Let's make this school year the best one yet!

Before the start of each school year, families must complete the Annual Update. Items that can be confirmed or changed as part of the Annual Update include street address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts. Parents will also acknowledge our district handbooks, student code of conduct, and technology/network use agreements during the Annual Update process.

STEPS
To access the Annual Update, please follow steps 1-7 below.

1. Log-in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal

2. Click “More” in the Main Menu or “Annual Update” under district announcements

3. Select “Online Registration Update”

4. Click “24-25 (Current School Year) Existing Student Registration.” Please make sure you select Existing Student Registration, not New Student.

5. Under Action, click “Start”

6. Click “Begin Registration”

7. Fill out your back-to-school forms
   

THINGS TO NOTE

• For best results, complete the Annual Update from a computer or tablet.
• A change of address requires two proofs of residency. A list of acceptable residency documents can be found on our Enrollment Required Documentation page.
  

Thank you for completing this very important back-to-school process. The information gathered as part of the Annual Update supports the efficient operation of our district and is critical regarding our ability to communicate with parents in the event of an emergency.

If you are having issues accessing Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please reference the tutorials and frequently asked questions on our website.❗For help with password resets, adding parents, updating contact information, and missing students , please contact the building your student attends.❗

As we gear up for the new school year, here are the essential dates and information you need to know:

• First Day of School:

  • Grades K-12: August 15 (kindergarten students will follow the phase-in schedule for their building)
  • DCS Preschool: August 21
    
    

• Schedules and Classroom/Homeroom Assignments:

  • Posted in Infinite Campus: August 5
  • To Access:
    • Students in grades 6-12: Use district Google credentials to access the Infinite Campus Student Portal via single sign-on. Instructions are linked below.
    • Students in grades K-5: Parents can view teacher assignments using their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
    • Preschool Students: Teacher assignments will be shared directly from the Preschool.
      
      

• Bus Route Information:

  • Posted in Infinite Campus: Approximately August 8-9 (one week before the start of school)
    

School supply lists and dates and times for open houses/schedule pick-ups/walk-throughs are currently being populated to our BRAND NEW Dublin City Schools website! All of this information will be featured on the front page of each school's website tomorrow by 5 pm. We will also post links to this information on our district social media this week. We appreciate your patience as we work through some migration hiccups with recently-added content.

Check a back-to-school box off your list by going ahead and filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application for your students. Apply online through PaySchools Central or use one of our printable forms (translated in multiple languages) to submit your information.

We are excited to announce that in two weeks, Vanderbilt University admissions representatives will be visiting Dublin Jerome High School for their annual road show. This event is open to all students in the central Ohio area and provides a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Vanderbilt University.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
• Location: Dublin Jerome High School - CPA
  
  

Admissions officers will present on academic and student life at Vanderbilt, the admissions process, and available financial aid and scholarships. There will also be plenty of time for questions. To attend, please register using the registration link.

Please help the Dublin Food Pantry stock their shelves this summer by donating most needed items from their Amazon Wishlist.

See You at the Dublin Irish Festival!
Ignite your Irish spirit Aug. 2-4 at the 37th Dublin Irish Festival! Here's how to make the most of your time in Coffman Park:

• Download the DIF App for the latest updates on your favorite acts!
• Register for your FREE admittance to see the Irish play, "Moby Dick's Gone Missing" at the Abbey Theater of Dublin. Your DIF ticket gets you into the show; registration is required due to limited seating.
• Hydration Stations are located across Coffman Park during the festival. Bring a refillable water bottle to reduce waste in our landfills and stay hydrated!
• Take a break in the Sensory Area. The Autism Society of Central Ohio and City of Dublin offer a calming place with sensory-friendly activities and equipment for everyone.
• Bike, scooter, drive or shuttle. Get $10 off a ride to and from the Festival using Lyft code DUBLINIRISH24.
• Separated parents and their children, caregivers can stop by the Dublin Police Safe Space/Identi-Kid tents located at the North, East, Southwest and Southeast entrances to obtain a free wristband that will display the child’s name, age and parent’s phone number. The tents also operate as Safe Space locations.

Nobody wins when you speed! As we gear up for back to school, our Slow Down Sloth reminds drivers it's not about being first. Get where you're going safely and slowly and join our campaign to support safer, more comfortable streets for all road users in Dublin. WATCH > www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbJZxYOnqo4

All ages are welcome to join the Dublin Police for a community cookout Aug. 6! Enjoy free food, music, games, a fitness competition, drone demo, Touch-A-Cruiser, doughnut decorating and more at the Dublin Justice Center. Get the details > https://bit.ly/46h6YY5

Looking for fun in the sun? We're bringing games, fitness and movies to Riverside Crossing Park for the whole month of August with the Dublin Summer Fun Series! Take your family and friends to Downtown Dublin for exciting summer evenings along the Scioto River. List of Activities

• August 12: Board of Education Meeting
• August 15: First day for K-12 students
  
• August 21: First day for preschool

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