• Awards & Recognitions

    “Schools to Watch” designation by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, 2008

    • Redesigations in 2020, 2017, 2014, 2011

    Moved from a "C" school to a "B" school as measured by the state in 2019

    Exceeded Expected Growth 2014

    DPS Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) Model School (2013)

    Public Schools of NC "School of Distinction" 2013, 2012

     

    Academic Awards

    • Battle of the Books
      • District Champions 2019, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2006, 2003
      • Regional Champions 2019, 2016, 2015
      • Battle of the Books State Champions 2015
    • MathCounts District Champions 2013
    • Geography Bee Regional Champions 2016
    • History Bee National Competition 2015, 2014
    • Quill Regional Champions 2016
    • NC Science Olympiad
      • Spirit Award 2012
      • JV Science Regional Champions 2015, 2014, 2013
    • US Treasury "Save Out Loud" Contest Grand Prize Winner 2012
    • Stock Market Competition Regional Champions 2013
    • Chorus Champions at Kings Dominion's Festival of Music 2016

     

    Athletic Awards

    • DPS Boys Track & Field Champions 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007, 2003
    • DPS Football Champions 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008
    • DPS Girls Track & Field Champions 2015
    • DPS Volleyball Champions 2014, 2008, 2001
    • DPS Boys Basketball Champions 2020, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2003
    • DPS Cross Country Champions 2011
    • DPS Girls Basketball Champions 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003
    • DPS Boys Soccer Champions 2020, 2019, 2009
    • DPS Girls Softball Champions 2004
    • DPS Boys Baseball Champions 2019

     

    Teacher Leaders

    • Presented at the NCMLE Conference
    • Participated in the NCCAT Holocaust Education Program
    • Presented at the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators
    • Presented at the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning
    • Presented at UNC Worldview
    • Presented at District Out of the Box Sessions
    • Presented at DPS Beginning Teacher Sessions
    • Presented in-house Professional Development focused on differentiation