Tech Tip: Backing Up Files
Imagine all those cute photos of your children on your computer vanishing. How about all those pics of your little “furry baby” – just gone? Not to mention that wonderful paper you spent weeks writing. Do I have …
May 29: Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
School will be closed for students on Friday, May 29, 2020, due to the NHRA Nationals event being held at the Virginia Motorsports Park. Because this is a national race event, heavy traffic is expected in the area …
Mar. 3: Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
Due to the upcoming primary elections, Dinwiddie County Public Schools will now be closed for students on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Four of our seven schools will be used as polling locations. This will help to ensure the …
Senior Cheyenne Wray Going Semi-Pro
Dinwiddie County High School’s senior Cheyenne Wray is a lot like any other student athlete, giving her all to the sport she loves. What sets her apart is that she is the only female on the Generals Varsity …
Apr. 14-17: Preschool & Kindergarten Registration
Save the Date When: April 14-17, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Extended Hours: April 16, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Where: All Elementary Schools (Your child’s ZONED school) Dinwiddie Elementary 13811 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, …
Tech Tip: Windows 7 Reaches End of Life
Windows 7 reached its End of Life phase on January 14, 2020. Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches for the operating system. Without the updates, your Windows 7 computer is far more vulnerable to viruses, malware and hacking. Solution: Upgrade to Windows …
DMS Author: Finding Joy in the Journey
DMS Staff Member Writes Book on Her Journey as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver by Patty Massengill Jan 27, 2020 Laura Hancock, one-to-one paraprofessional at Dinwiddie Middle School (DMS), is all too familiar with the details of Alzheimer’s and the …
Franzyshen Named 2020 Division Spelling Bee Winner
On January 24 the 2020 Dinwiddie County Public Schools Division Spelling Bee was held at the School Board Office. This year’s bee went six rounds with the winning word “vacancy.” This year’s winner is Midway Elementary School’s fifth …
Jan. 24: Registration Deadline for Lead Well Summit
Lead Well Summit, February 1 The LEAD WELL SUMMIT is the signature event of the Dinwiddie County Faith-Based Initiative. The purpose of the Summit is to bring together leaders from all facets of the Dinwiddie community – faith, …
Dec. 3-9 National Computer Science Week
Many Dinwiddie County Public Schools teachers will be participating in National Computer Science Week and then taking part of the Hour of Code 2019 during December 9-15, 2019. Governor Ralph Northam has officially recognize December 3-9, 2019, as National Computer Science Week in …