The DCLA School Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 football season due to a significant drop in player participation. Although 13 students participated in spring practice, unforeseen circumstances have caused that number to fall by the beginning of the school year, making it impossible to field a team safely and competitively.
The Board explored all available options to ensure our students could continue participating in football this season. One potential solution was to form a cooperative (co-op) team with a neighboring district. Unfortunately, due to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) rule stating that once classifications have been established for the next two-year cycle in football, only co-ops whose combined Average Daily Memberships (ADMs) do not place them into a higher classification will be approved, this was not possible. After thorough research and discussions with nearby districts, it was determined that a co-op would result in each of the districts moving to a higher classification, thus making the option unfeasible.
The decision to cancel the season was not made lightly. The safety and well-being of our student-athletes is our top priority. With fewer than the necessary players, the risk of injury and the inability to have a fully functioning team made it clear that moving forward with the season was not in the best interest of our students.
We understand the disappointment this may cause our athletes, their families, and our community. The DCLA School Board and administration are committed to ensuring that our athletes remain engaged and active in other ways during the fall season.
We thank our community for their understanding and continued support as we navigate this challenging situation.
BIG NEWS FROM National FFA this morning!!
ATTENTION all students who drive to school: all student vehicles are to be parked in the parking lot north of the high school. Students should then enter through the front doors.
Thank you,
Dale Bledsoe, Superintendent
🎉📚 Tomorrow marks the first day of a new school year! We're excited to welcome our students back and can't wait for all the learning and fun ahead. Let's make this year unforgettable! #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings #LetsDoThis
During our first day of professional development, faculty and staff received a refresher course on CPR and AEDs. We pray we never need these skills, but we are ready if necessary.
DCLA Elementary is looking for a custodian. 8 hours daily. If interested contact the office at 580-267-3241. The office will be closed on Monday, August 12 from 8:00-1:00 for meetings.
Bryan Mendenhall generously volunteering to install our new sign!
📚✨ Join us for Meet the Teacher Day at DCLA Elementary! ✨📚
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 13
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Deer Creek
🌈 PreK families, don't forget to bring your nap blankets and extra clothes! 💤💖
We can't wait to see you there! 🎉👩🏫👨🏫
📄🖊️ Reminder to all parents: Please return your child's enrollment paperwork if you have not done so already. You can drop it off at the school office or speak to our office staff or an administrator for assistance. Thank you! #SchoolReady #ImportantReminder
🗓️ Check out the new DCLA 24-25 school calendar! 📚 Mark your calendars for all the events, holidays, and important dates. You can find the calendar and all school events on our website www.dcla.k12.ok.us and our new app. Let's make this upcoming school year memorable! #DCLA
THANK YOU TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION for giving the AG room a much needed face lift!! Our new floor is beautiful!! We are so excited to set everything back up!!
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
*If you could not make it to high school enrollment last week, Mrs. Bledsoe will be at the elementary enrollment and can help you.
They are at work again!! These three FFA members have been working hard with their new projects and took the opportunity to go to a showmanship clinic yesterday to learn from some of the best! Way to work for it girls!!
The first day of school will be here soon! #FirstDay #DCLA #GoEagles
We cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow! #DCLA #Enrollment #BacktoSchool
FFA Members, mark your calendars! Join us for an end-of-summer FFA POOL PARTY! Tuesday, August 6th from 7-9 at the Medford swimming pool!
Pizza will be provided, please feel free to bring other snacks and desserts.
🌟 Mrs. Bledsoe and Ms. Carly are at Catalyst 2024, presented by Sylogist, to dive deep into our gradebook and Student Information System! 📚🎓 Stay tuned for all the amazing insights and updates they bring back to our school community! 🙌 #Catalyst2024 #Sylogist #EducationInnovation #AlwaysLearning 📊🔍
✏️What Students Need to Bring:✂️
Elem. & JH/HS
* Backpack 🎒 * Gym shoes 👟 * Non-spillable water bottle 💧 * Pre-K students will also need: -Small nap blanket 🧸 -Change of clothes (in a ziplock bag) 📦 •Thank you to the Lamont Christian Church for providing all the school supplies for this year! 📝
These two DCLA FFA members are spending the day at the Farm Bureau Communication Conference to learn new ideas and meet new people!
DCLA FFA members competed in the Big 3 Field Days at OSU this week!
599 junior and senior FFA individuals and 549 8th grade through sophomore FFA members who judged 21 classes of livestock over 3 days! We had some success and several lessons along the way! Way to go ladies!!
