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All Dothan City Schools students and staff will operate on a two-hour delay on March 16, 2026.

DOTHAN, Ala. - Due to the forecasted severe weather conditions in the Wiregrass, all Dothan City Schools students and staff will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, March 16th. All school start times will begin two hours later than their normal schedules.

 

School Start Times:

  • Dothan City Early Education Center - 9:45 a.m.

  • Head Start Center - 9:45 a.m.

  • All Elementary Schools - 9:40 a.m.

  • Dothan City Virtual School - 10:00 a.m.

  • Dothan 6th Grade Center - 10:30 a.m.

  • Dothan Preparatory Academy - 10:30 a.m.

  • Carver 9th Grade Academy - 10:00 a.m.

  • Dothan High School - 10:15 a.m.

  • Dothan Tech - 10:15 a.m.

  • PASS Academy - 10:15 a.m.

 

School buses will run their normal routes 2 hours delayed.

 

This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution to help protect the safety of our students, staff, and bus drivers while traveling during hazardous weather conditions.

 

The Dothan City Schools Central Office will open two hours delayed from its normal time.

 

We encourage families to plan accordingly and continue monitoring local weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety for our DCS community.

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The image is of the Kindergarten Registration flyer. The flyer explains when enrollment starts, age requirements, and other information helpful for registration including zoning and documents needed for registration. 

Dothan City Schools Kindergarten Registrations will begin on

March 10, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Children registering for Kindergarten

must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026.

 

Parents should bring proof of birth, a current Alabama Certificate of Immunization (blue card), and proof of residency.

 

All new students to Dothan City Schools must register at their zoned school. For more information, please contact your zoned school, or visit our website for school zone listings. Please refer to the current School Zone Map.

For more information, visit our website at www.dothan.k12.al.us

 

COMUNICADO DE INTERÉS PUBLICO

5 de marzo de 2026

 

La Inscripción para el Kindergarten de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Dothan

para el año escolar 2026-2027 comienza el 10 de Marzo de 2026.

 

Los niños deben tener 5 años de edad

el o antes del 1º de Septiembre del 2026.

 

Los padres deben proporcionar el certificado de nacimiento, certificado de vacunas de Alabama

actualizado (tarjeta azul), y comprobante de domicilio.

 

Todos los estudiantes que van a asistir a las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Dothan por primera vez, deben de ser inscritos en la escuela de su zona. Para más información, por favor contacte la escuela de su zona o visite nuestra página de internet para una lista de las escuelas por zonas. Consulte el mapa de zonas escolares actual.

 

Visite nuestra página de internet www.dothan.k12.al.us

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Inside The Pack - March Newsletter. Features a table of contents, photos of students, teachers, and other staff.

In March’s edition of Inside the Pack, you’ll find stories celebrating student success, staff excellence, and meaningful learning experiences across Dothan City Schools. As we recognize achievements and highlight important moments throughout the district, we invite you to explore the continued progress happening across our Wolfpack.

Click here to read Inside the Pack!

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En la edición de marzo de Inside the Pack, encontrará historias que celebran los logros estudiantiles, la excelencia del personal y experiencias de aprendizaje significativas en todas las escuelas de Dothan City. Al reconocer los logros y destacar momentos importantes en todo el distrito, le invitamos a explorar el progreso continuo que está ocurriendo en nuestra comunidad Wolfpack.

Haga clic aquí para leer Inside the Pack.

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