Due to bus driver shortage, the following change will be needed for
Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Students who ride Bus 30 will be picked up by Bus 22 and will be approximately 25-30 minutes late.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Students who ride Bus 30 will be picked up by Bus 22 and will be approximately 25-30 minutes late.
Dickenson County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The instructional day will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dickenson County Public Schools will be closed today Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Dickenson County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Dickenson County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Monday, November 10, 2025.
The instructional day will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The instructional day will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
A VDSS flyer about the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program is attached.
DCPS is sharing this as information for our parents. We do not know any other details. More information can be found at dss.virginia.gov or by contacting your local Social Services Department.
DCPS is sharing this as information for our parents. We do not know any other details. More information can be found at dss.virginia.gov or by contacting your local Social Services Department.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Special Called meeting of the Dickenson County School Board that was scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM has been cancelled.
The Special Called meeting of the Dickenson County School Board that was scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM has been cancelled.
Dickenson County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th in observance of Election Day.
Schools will reopen on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 5th.
Schools will reopen on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 5th.
Public Notice
Dickenson County Public Schools bus drivers are often the first and last smiling faces our students see each day. They navigate winding roads, changing weather, and early morning routes with professionalism, patience, and care. Their dedication ensures that our students arrive safely, ready to learn, and return home to their families each afternoon.
Behind the wheel, our drivers do far more than drive—they greet each child with kindness, watch over them like family, and help set the tone for a positive school day. Their vigilance and commitment to safety make them true heroes on wheels.
As we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, we also remind our community to stay alert around school buses, obey all traffic laws, and help us keep every student safe.
To our bus drivers—thank you for your steady hands, big hearts, and daily dedication to the students of Dickenson County. You truly keep our schools moving.
Behind the wheel, our drivers do far more than drive—they greet each child with kindness, watch over them like family, and help set the tone for a positive school day. Their vigilance and commitment to safety make them true heroes on wheels.
As we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, we also remind our community to stay alert around school buses, obey all traffic laws, and help us keep every student safe.
To our bus drivers—thank you for your steady hands, big hearts, and daily dedication to the students of Dickenson County. You truly keep our schools moving.
At the 2025 Awards Banquet and Gala sponsored by the Appalachian Council for Innovation on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Dickenson County Public Schools and Ridgeview High School's CTE Staff received the first Innovation Award from John Bebber, Executive Director at the Appalachian Council for Innovation.
During Tuesday's Gala, Mr. Bebber introduced the award with these words;
"Our First Innovation Award Winner is being recognized for being an inspiration and taking a risk before anyone else in the region. Truly the definition of being a pioneer and an INNOVATOR in the realm of education, this award winner jumped headfirst into the simulated workplace model, putting emphasis on project-based and student -led learning. They are creating and running actual businesses from the classroom and developing the skills necessary to be successful in today's workforce.
By being the first school system in the region to have the courage to step out and try something new, these folks paved the way and made it easier for other school systems to see that change isn't always bad and that the Simulated Workplace model really works.
It is my pleasure to present the first Innovation Award of the night to Dickenson County Public Schools. Would all those in attendance from Dickenson County Schools (students, teachers, and administrators) please come forward and join us on stage to accept your award?"
Nicole Sutherland, Culinary Instructor, and her Sweet Rose Catering students provided the delicious desserts for the Gala, and were present to receive the award on behalf of the CTE Staff!
Again, congratulations on a job well done!
During Tuesday's Gala, Mr. Bebber introduced the award with these words;
"Our First Innovation Award Winner is being recognized for being an inspiration and taking a risk before anyone else in the region. Truly the definition of being a pioneer and an INNOVATOR in the realm of education, this award winner jumped headfirst into the simulated workplace model, putting emphasis on project-based and student -led learning. They are creating and running actual businesses from the classroom and developing the skills necessary to be successful in today's workforce.
By being the first school system in the region to have the courage to step out and try something new, these folks paved the way and made it easier for other school systems to see that change isn't always bad and that the Simulated Workplace model really works.
It is my pleasure to present the first Innovation Award of the night to Dickenson County Public Schools. Would all those in attendance from Dickenson County Schools (students, teachers, and administrators) please come forward and join us on stage to accept your award?"
Nicole Sutherland, Culinary Instructor, and her Sweet Rose Catering students provided the delicious desserts for the Gala, and were present to receive the award on behalf of the CTE Staff!
Again, congratulations on a job well done!
Dickenson County Public Schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, for Kids Day at the Dickenson County Fair.
Bus Route Change for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Bus 22 needs to load on Bus 30 for the afternoon bus run, Bus 22 kids will be approx. 35-40 mins later arriving home.
Bus 22 needs to load on Bus 30 for the afternoon bus run, Bus 22 kids will be approx. 35-40 mins later arriving home.
Important Bus Changes for Friday, September 12, 2025
Bus 30-Students will be approximately 30 minutes earlier being picked up Friday morning and will be approximately 35-45 minutes later arriving home. These students will be transported by Bus 33.
There are four students from Bus 30 that will be picked up and dropped off by Bus 22 on Friday. They will need evening bus notes. The individual schools should have let these students know.
Bus 33-Students will be approximately 15 minutes later being picked up on Friday morning.
Bus 30-Students will be approximately 30 minutes earlier being picked up Friday morning and will be approximately 35-45 minutes later arriving home. These students will be transported by Bus 33.
There are four students from Bus 30 that will be picked up and dropped off by Bus 22 on Friday. They will need evening bus notes. The individual schools should have let these students know.
Bus 33-Students will be approximately 15 minutes later being picked up on Friday morning.
Please see the attached school flu flyer for Dickenson County. Families can register online, or by paper forms.
Important Bus Changes or Thursday, September 11, 2025
Bus 36- Students will be 30 minutes later being picked up on Thursday morning. These students will be combined with Bus 31
Bus 31-Students will be approximately 30 minutes later arriving home and the route will be run from Dollyshouse to Backbone, then Turner Rd
Bus 31 -Students that live on Road Branch, Raspberry Hill and Jack Childress will need to ride Bus 43 Thursday morning AND evening. They will be picked up between 7:10 AM-7:20 Am and arrive home between 3:20 PM and 3:30 PM
Bus 31-Students that live at Squirrel Camp and Old Triple T will be transported by Bus 27 Thursday morning AND evening. They will be picked up 5-10 minutes later and arrive home 5 minutes earlier.
Bus 36- Students will be 30 minutes later being picked up on Thursday morning. These students will be combined with Bus 31
Bus 31-Students will be approximately 30 minutes later arriving home and the route will be run from Dollyshouse to Backbone, then Turner Rd
Bus 31 -Students that live on Road Branch, Raspberry Hill and Jack Childress will need to ride Bus 43 Thursday morning AND evening. They will be picked up between 7:10 AM-7:20 Am and arrive home between 3:20 PM and 3:30 PM
Bus 31-Students that live at Squirrel Camp and Old Triple T will be transported by Bus 27 Thursday morning AND evening. They will be picked up 5-10 minutes later and arrive home 5 minutes earlier.
We are looking for Substitutes!!!!
SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH
September is here, and it brings with it the exciting opportunity to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month! This nationwide initiative beautifully highlights the essential connection between consistent school attendance and academic success. This month, we can all come together—schools, families, and community partners—to foster an environment that encourages regular attendance through tailored support systems and personalized interventions aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism.
Did you know that missing just two days each month—about ten percent of the school year—can have a real impact on a student's academic journey? Research shows that when students miss even a few days in September, they may struggle with attendance for the rest of the year. That's why it's so important to keep a close eye on attendance right from the start and take swift action to keep our students on track.
Together, we can make a difference!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18t2Mf8zim1EV6ZXJk1iPiDKK6sCPXkXu/view?usp=sharing
September is here, and it brings with it the exciting opportunity to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month! This nationwide initiative beautifully highlights the essential connection between consistent school attendance and academic success. This month, we can all come together—schools, families, and community partners—to foster an environment that encourages regular attendance through tailored support systems and personalized interventions aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism.
Did you know that missing just two days each month—about ten percent of the school year—can have a real impact on a student's academic journey? Research shows that when students miss even a few days in September, they may struggle with attendance for the rest of the year. That's why it's so important to keep a close eye on attendance right from the start and take swift action to keep our students on track.
Together, we can make a difference!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18t2Mf8zim1EV6ZXJk1iPiDKK6sCPXkXu/view?usp=sharing
Important Bus changes for Friday, September 5, 2025
Bus 43
Students that normally ride Bus 43 in the morning will be picked up 20-30 minutes later and will return home from school approximately 20-30 minutes later. They will be transported on Bus 31 on Friday which is a first run bus.
Bus 31
Students that live on Road Branch will be 20-30 minutes later being picked up on Friday morning. This includes Jack Childress, Raspberry Hill and Buttercup Hill areas. This also includes the students that catch the bus at Triple T and Squirrel Camp area (They will be 20-30 minutes later being picked up in the morning).
The students that live on Road Branch above Turner Road turnoff will arrive home 20-30 minutes later. This included Jack Childress, Raspberry Hill and Buttercup Hill areas)
Bus 27
Students that live on Burrhead, Hadley and Basin Branch will be transported by Bus 27 on Friday morning with pick up at approximately 7:10 AM and will arrive home between 3:20 PM and 3:30 PM.
Bus 43
Students that normally ride Bus 43 in the morning will be picked up 20-30 minutes later and will return home from school approximately 20-30 minutes later. They will be transported on Bus 31 on Friday which is a first run bus.
Bus 31
Students that live on Road Branch will be 20-30 minutes later being picked up on Friday morning. This includes Jack Childress, Raspberry Hill and Buttercup Hill areas. This also includes the students that catch the bus at Triple T and Squirrel Camp area (They will be 20-30 minutes later being picked up in the morning).
The students that live on Road Branch above Turner Road turnoff will arrive home 20-30 minutes later. This included Jack Childress, Raspberry Hill and Buttercup Hill areas)
Bus 27
Students that live on Burrhead, Hadley and Basin Branch will be transported by Bus 27 on Friday morning with pick up at approximately 7:10 AM and will arrive home between 3:20 PM and 3:30 PM.
Two Important Bus changes for Thursday, September 4, 2025
During the morning run, Bus 30 students will be picked up 30 minutes earlier than usual and during the evening run, will be 35-45 minutes later arriving home.
During the morning run, Bus 33 students will be picked up 15 minutes later than usual.
On Thursday, September 4th , Bus 30 students will be riding Bus 33.
During the morning run, Bus 30 students will be picked up 30 minutes earlier than usual and during the evening run, will be 35-45 minutes later arriving home.
During the morning run, Bus 33 students will be picked up 15 minutes later than usual.
On Thursday, September 4th , Bus 30 students will be riding Bus 33.
