College Course Registration

A representative from USC Salkehatchie will be at Dorchester Academy on Wednesday, January 5th at 9:00 a.m. to register for the English 102 and Computer Science 102 classes.

English 102 will use the same Handbook but you will need to purchase the text book for $60.00.
The Computer Science book is $65.00.
Please bring your money ( cash or check...no credit cards) for your textbooks to registration.

A week following registration the course tuition bill of $309.00 for each course will be mailed to you at your home address . The amount includes the internal USC Salkehatchie Scholarship. Without the scholarship the cost would be over $600.00 per course. The bill will list the courses you are taking and the total tuition due. Your payment may be mailed along with the bill back to USC Salkehatchie. Payment plans may be set up with the college business office.

B Team Boy's Basketball Practice

B Team Boy's Basketball will practice Wednesday, December 14th and Thursday, December 15th at 1:30 p.m..

B Team Girl's Basketball Practice

B Team Girl's Basketball will practice : Wednesday, December 14th from 12:00 to 1:30.
Saturday, December 17th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 .

There will be no practice on Thursday or Friday.

DA Athletic Awards Program January 26th 6:00 p.m.

DA Beauty Pageants

Wee Miss, Wee Master, Little Miss, Little Master, Junior Miss, Miss DA and Mister DA pageants will be held on Sunday, January 29th in the Shuler Gym beginning at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Junior Class.

School Office Hours

Normal School Office hours : Monday thru Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Holiday Office hours: December 12th thru 14th - 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
December 15th & 16th - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

School will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from December 17th thru January 1st.
Teachers will return Monday, January 2nd and students on Tuesday, January 3rd.

DA Christmas Program

Dorchester Academy invites you to our 2011 Christmas Program.

Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Place: Shuler Gym
Time: 8:15 a.m.

* Participating students should wear Chapel attire unless in costume.

High School Exam Schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 14th :
8:00 - 8:12 Homeroom
8:15 - 9:45 1st Period exam ( 8th Grade Eng. IH)
9:45 - 10:12 Lunch
10:15 - 11:45 2nd Period exam ( 8th Grade Alg. IH)
11:45 Dismissal

Thursday, Dec. 15th
8:00 - 8:12 Homeroom
8:15 - 9:45 3rd Period exam
9:45 - 10:12 Lunch
10:15 - 11:45 4th Period exam
11:45 Dismissal

Friday, Dec. 16th
8:00 - 8:12 Homeroom
8:15 - 9:45 6th Period exam
9:45 - 10:12 Lunch
10:15 - 11:45 7th Period exam
11:45 Dismissal

Bathroom breaks will be prior to starting exams. All students ( including seniors) are to remain quietly in the room until the time period ends.
All grades should be entered in computer and verified in PowerSchool by 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012.

Pajama Day

The Interact Club is sponsoring Pajama Day on Friday, December 9th. You may wear your appropriate pajamas to school if you bring either $5.00 or a new pair of pajamas (a complete set with top and bottom any size from newborn to adult). All money and pajamas will benefit the Scholastic Pajama Drive which is a non-profit organization that provides new books and new pajamas to children in need.

Sign up for Baseball & Softball.

Students interested in playing B-Team, Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball or Softball need to sign up by Mrs. Penny's room.

This Week's Basketball Games

We have two basketball games this week. We will host the Thomas Sumter Generals on Tuesday night. Games beginning at 4:00. The teams will travel to Holly Hill on Friday night. Please come out and support our Raider Basketball Teams.

Congratulations to our Varsity Basketball Teams !

The Varsity girls finished fourth and the boys finished second in the Warhawk Basketball Tournament. Congratulations to Elizabeth Brownlee, Grande Fender and Nick McAlhany for being named to the All Tournament Team !

High School Christmas Party

The high school Christmas Party will be on December 13th. The lunchroom will cook the meal and teachers will supply the desserts. Students that wish to participate in the gift exchange should bring a gift that costs at least $10.00 but no more than $20.00. Boys will purchase boy gifts and girls will purchase a gift for a girl.

B Team Girl's Basketball Practice

B Team Girl's Basketball will practice on these dates:

Friday, December 3rd - 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 4th - 4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 5th - 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Free Firewood !

Dorchester Academy is looking for volunteers to clean up the downed trees next to Josh Canady Dr. The wood is free for the taking and will make great firewood. Please let the school office know if you are interested.

Girl's Middle School Basketball

Girl's Middle School Basketball will practice Saturday, November 19th from 10 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. and Sunday, November 20th from 1:30 P.M. until 3:30 P.M.

Boy's B-Team Basketball

Coach Richard would like to meet with the boys interested in playing B-Team Basketball on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:00 in the cafeteria. He would also like to have parents at this meeting. He will speak about expectations and practice times.

Beta Club Induction Monday, November 14th at 5:30 P.M. in Shuler Gym.

Rada Cutlery Fundraiser To Go Home Today

The Rada Cutlery catalog and order form will be going home today with the students. Orders are due back by Monday, November 28th and will be delivered in time for Christmas.

Girl's Middle School Basketball Team Meeting

The Girl's Middle School Basketball Team and their parents will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10th in the cafeteria. At least one parent for each player must attend this mandatory meeting.

Varsity Football Round 2 Play-Off Game

Congratulations to our Varsity Football Team for making it to Round 2 of the Play-Offs. We will play Holly Hill Academy at home on Friday, November 11th. We need all the fan support we can get. Please come out and cheer our Raiders on to another State Game. Anyone interested in volunteering in the Concession Stand on Friday, November 11th, please contact June Brownlee or Beau Kennedy.

Operation Christmas Child

Please support Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes are available in the office. Return boxes by Friday, November 18th. This is a great way to share God's love by helping a needy child.

Middle School One Act Play

The Middle School One Act Play actors performed their play " Miss Louisa and the Outlaws" at the SCISA Regional One Act Play competition at the Lourie Theater Wednesday, November 2nd. The cast received a rating of excellent and 1st runner-up. They will advance to the State competition on Nov. 16th.

Veteran's Day

The DA Interact Club will honor our Veterans with a Veteran's Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 9th beginning at 7:30 A.M. There will be a Chapel Ceremony following at 8:15 A.M. A Breakfast Registration Form has been sent home. Please fill out and return by Monday, Nov. 7th.

The Senior Beta and Interact Club will be taking up donations to send gifts to soldiers over the holidays. There will be a collection box for these items at the program. Suggested items: Shampoo/conditioner, Lotion, Chapstick, Envelopes, DVD - movies or TV shows, Brush/combs, Toothpaste, Black Socks, Magazines/books, Deodorant, Baby Wipes, Writing paper, Body wash/soap, Shaving Cream/razor blades, AA or AAA batteries.

2 Stadium Seats Found @ DA/Holly Hill Jr. High Football Game.

Booster Passes will not be honored for the playoff games.

DA will play Dillon Christian Friday in the first of the play-off games.
Admission for the Play-Off games will be : Adults $7.00 and students $4.00.
Only SCISA Athletic Passes will be honored.

Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball Team for being the Conference Runners Up !

Anyone willing to help in the concession stand during the playoff games PLEASE contact Beau Kennedy, June Brownlee, or call the school office.

Raider Varsity Football Team Conference Champions

Congrats to the Raider Varsity Football team for capturing the Conference Championship and being the #1 seed for the playoffs which start this Friday night at Wamer Field. We will be facing Dillon Christian. Please come support the Raiders.

Congrats to Nick McAlhany and Brandon Bair for being named to the Oasis All Star Shrine Bowl to be played Friday, November 25 in Charlotte!

Tuition Drop Off Box in School Office

There is a new Tuition Drop-Off Box in the office. Tuition payments may be dropped off either in the outside drop-box or inside in the front office in the new drop-box. All cash payments must be made with Ms. Susan.

Chili Cook Off

If you have a delicious chili recipe, please enter the Chili Cook Off competition at the Cow Drop on November 3rd ! If you are interested in entering the competition, please contact Tressa Sosebee ( 636-9858) before November 1st.

DA Volleyball Class AA Upper State Tournament

DA will play Cathedral Academy on Friday, October 21 at 11:00 am at the Sumter County Civic Center for the 2011 Class AA Upper State Tournament.

2011 Homecoming Spirit Days

Monday --- Favorite Team Day ( College, NFL,MLB)

Tuesday --- Career Day ( What do you want to be when you grow up?)

Wednesday --- Decade Day ( Dress in your favorite Decade Wear )

Thursday --- Wild, Wild West Day ( Please remember no guns !)

Friday --- Maroon and Gold Day ( GO all out!!! ) ( Wear everything Maroon and Gold)

Math Meet High Scorers

Congratulations to the Middle School Math Meet High Scorers Bailey Garrett and Elizabeth Hartzog ! We are proud of you !

Dorchester Academy Memorial Court Chairs

The Dorchester Academy Court Chairs are here !
We still have chairs available for $100 donation.
Stop by the school office to see one of these great chairs.

Volunteers Needed for Friday Varsity Football Game

The DA Radiers will be playing Holly Hill Academy at home on Friday, October 21st. The concession stand needs volunteers to help out during the game. All available help will be appreciated. Please check with June Brownlee about the volunteer list or you can contact the school office.

Substitute Teacher Applications Welcome

We are always looking for good qualified substitutes for all grades at Dorchester Academy. Please check with Bambi in the office about an application.

DA Bus to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church

Anyone who would like to follow the DA bus to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Thursday for Cameron Berry's service needs to plan on leaving Dorchester Academy at 12:00. The bus will return to DA at 3:00.

Homecoming T-Shirt Order Deadline Thursday, October 13th

11:45 Schoolwide Dismissal Thursday, October 13th

School will be dismissed at 11:45 on Thursday, October 13th for Cameron Berry's Funeral Service. The service will be held at 1:00 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Bowman.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Thompson's Funeral Home in Orangeburg.

All Make-Up Pictures Will Be Taken Wednesday, October 19th

Wee Poms/Jr. Poms & Raiderette Pictures

Wee Poms, Jr. Poms and Raiderettes will take group and individual pictures on Tuesday, October 18th at 2:30.

JV/Varsity Volleyball Games Rescheduled

The Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball games scheduled for Thursday, October 6th against Colleton Prep have been rescheduled. They will be played on Monday, October 17th at Colleton Prep. Game times are 4:00 for JV and 5:00 for Varsity.

Wee & Jr. Pom/Raiderette Pictures

All Wee Pom, Jr. Pom and Raiderette pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 18th.

Cameron Berry Buttons Available

Cameron Berry Buttons are available in the DA office. The buttons are free. Donations to the Berry Family will be accepted.

Wee Poms/Jr. Poms Practice Cancelled Today

Jr. High Football/Cheerleader Practice Cancelled This Week.

Thursday, October 6th Game Times

Volleyball game is at 5:00 pm.
Jr. High Football game is at 7:00 pm.

Student Government Bake Sale

Bake Sale on Wednesday, October 5th. All items will cost $1.00 and proceeds will go to "Miss" Winnie.

Volleyball Senior Night

Senior Volleyball Players and Parents will be recognized between the JV and Varsity Volleyball games on Thursday, October 6th. Please note the change of game times. Junior Varsity will begin at 5:00 and the Varsity will begin at 6:00 pm.

Sports Pictures

Jr. High Football Players and Cheerleaders will take individual and group pictures on Thursday, October 6th beginning at 5:30 pm.

Wee Poms, Jr. Poms and Raiderettes will take individual and group pictures on Tuesday, October 11th beginning at 2:30.

Charleston Wrap

Charleston Wrap orders will be delivered on Monday, October 3rd.

School Make-Up Pictures

Tumbleston will be at DA on Wednesday, October 19th for make-up pictures.

Dress Down Day

DA Student Government is sponsoring "Dress Down Day" on Wednesday, September 28th. This is a fund raiser for Mrs. Winnie Mraz, one of our school custodians, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is out having surgery & treatments. We feel this is a great way to show our love and support for her. To participate in " Dress Down Day" you will need to buy a special $5.00 sticker from your homeroom teacher . Only those students with special stickers will not have to wear "Wednesday Wear" on that day and may dress in casual wear with shirts untucked and hats ( no pajama pants or athletic wear).
The Student Government will also sponsor a Bake Sale on Wednesday, October 5th with the proceeds going to Mrs. Winnie. All items will sell for $1.00.
Thank you for supporting the Dorchester Academy Family.

Sports Sign-Ups

Golf : Any student interested in playing golf needs to sign up by Mrs. Penny's room.

B-Team Basketball : All students ( grades 5 - 8 ) interested in playing B-Team Basketball need to sign up by Mrs. Penny's room.

Sports Sign-Ups
Any boys interested in playing golf need to sign up by Mrs. Penny's room.

B-Team Basketball Sign-Ups
All students (girls and boys--grades 5-8) interested in playing B-Team Basketball need to sign up by Mrs. Penny's room

PSAT Registration

The PSAT will be given at Dorchester Academy on October 12th at 8:00 am.

Who should sign up for the PSAT ?

8th Grade Honors
All 9th Grade
All 10th Grade
11th Grade Honors

Cost is $13.00 to be given to Mrs. Ruth Anne by Oct. 11th.

Volleyball Pictures

Volleyball individual and team pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 27th before the games.

Junior Beta Club

Junior Beta Club elected officers for 2011-2012:
President - Benjamin O'Cain
Vice-President - Julia Smoak
Secretary - Elizabeth Hartzog
Treasurer - Hannah Hinton
Historian - Zachery Bozard

My Coke Rewards for Schools Program

Dorchester Academy has joined the My Coke Rewards for Schools Program. That means by drinking Coca-Cola products, we can all earn My Coke Rewards points and donate them to support our school. Donated points can be used to get rewards like sports equipment, art supplies and educational resources that help our students learn, play and have fun. Go to mycokerewards.com/schools for more information and details.

SCISA Art Contest

High School students: Mrs. G is looking for students that want to compete in this year's SCISA art contest. We have some very talented students that have never competed before. Don't let your talents go unseen.

If you are interested Mrs. Glidden will arrange for you to have time in the art room to work on your project and will also help you decide what to create for the competition.

Let's pull together and make this a real competition. We want to put Dorchester Academy on the map as an art school ! Help us bring home the gold !

PTO Meeting 6:00 pm Monday, September 12th in Cafeteria

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken at DA on Thursday, September 15th. Please come to school ready to have your picture taken. A color proof will be sent home in a few weeks for parents to choose a picture package.

Free Computer Monitors

DA has a supply of large, used computer monitors that we would love to send home with you. Check with the office for more information.

Grandparent's Day

Grandparents, please come join your grandchildren at Dorchester Academy for a continental breakfast on Wednesday, September 14th. The DA PTO will be serving breakfast from 7:15 am to 8:00 am in the cafeteria. Please make plans to stay for a special Chapel service in the gym starting at 8:10. A sign-up sheet has been sent home with each student,
We appreciate all that you do for your grandchildren and the school.

Junior Ring Ceremony

The Junior Ring Ceremony will be Wednesday, November 30.

Lower School Author Reading

October 5th at 9:00 am the Lower School will be treated to an Author Reading with Charleston author Cynthia Grosso. The book is titled " Proper Penguin".

Junior High Football Practice

The Junior High Football team will NOT have practice on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011.

Congratulations Boys !

Congratulation to our 2011 graduates who are playing collegiate ball: Jamie Collins who is playing baseball at Francis Marion, Michael Gruber who is playing football at Brevard College and Thomas McAlhany who is playing baseball at Florence - Darlington Tech. We are so proud of you all !

PowerSchool

We are continuing to have issues with the PowerSchool gradebook. The PowerSchool tech team is working on the issue and we hope to be up very soon. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

DA will have a regular school day Friday August 26th.

Dorchester Academy will not be closing early today. We will have a regular school day and the Varsity Football game will play as scheduled with 7:00 pm game time.

DA Varsity Football DVDs Available

The Dorchester Academy Varsity Football game DVDs are on sale each week in the school office for $10.00 each. See Mrs. Bambi to purchase yours.

Congratulations Emma Moorer and Madison Murray!

Congratulations go out to Emma Moorer and Madison Murray of Lowcountry Pony Cub for achieving their D3 rating in the United States Pony Club. The rating consists of an unmounted horsemanship knowledge phase as well 3 riding phases.

" Player's Chairs"

Dorchester Academy is offering for a $100.00 donation "Custom Court Chairs". The chairs will be placed in the newly remodeled Shuler Gym. Names of the donors will be engraved on a wall plaque and can be made in honor or in memory of the individual or individuals.

Telephones

We are experiencing problems with our telephone lines from lightning damage. You may contact us by e-mail.

PowerSchool Issues

We are experiencing issues with PowerSchool at this time. Please give us until next week to get assignments posted and the kinks worked out. Some students may not be listed on the right courses at this time, but we are aware of this problem and are working to fix it.

Time For College

Time For College will be held on August 29th at 6:00 pm.

Freshman Focus

Freshman Focus will be on August 22nd at 6:00 pm.

August 31st will be the last day to drop/add classes.

Varsity Football Game Time

The Varsity Football Game Friday, August 19th against St. Andrews will be at 7:00 pm.

DA Athletes

The following athletes were listed on the 2011 Times and Democrat All-Area Teams:

2011 T&D All-Area Baseball First Team: Grande Fender, Jamie Collins, Thomas McAlhany

2011 T&D All-Area Baseball Second Team: Brandon Bair

2011 T&D All-Area Baseball Honorable Mention Squad : Jake Berry, Nick McAlhany

2011 T&D All-Area Softball First Team: Tayler Barcomb

2011 T&D All-Area Softball Second Team: Jordan Collier, Taylor Hall, Frankie Toney

We congratulate our athletes!

July Booster Club Meeting

The next Booster Club Meeting will be held on Monday, July 11 at 6:00 in the Conference Room. Everyone is invited to participate. Officers for the 2011-2012 schoolyear are: President--Beau Kennedy, Secretary--Karen Wimberly, and Treasurer--June Brownlee.

SCISA All-State Baseball Team Chosen

Congratulations to Jamie Collins, Grande Fender and Thomas McAlhany for being chosen for the High School Sports Report SCISA All-State Baseball Team for 2011.

Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball Practice/Try-Outs

Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Practice/Try-Outs will be held on June 7th, 8th & 9th. Times will be 6:00-8:00pm.

Summer Art Camp Registration Deadline Wed., June 1st

Summer Art Camp at DA

There will be a Summer Art Camp offered at DA for K4-2nd Grade on Monday, June 13 - Wednesday, June 15. Students will make clay beads, water color sunsets, pastel landscapes and still life.
Monday, June 27- Wednesday, June 29 will be for 3rd grade & up. These students will create an 11x14 wet on oil canvas and receive instruction in various art techniques.
Cost: $100 ( Snacks provided)
Class size is limited.
Form available in school office. Deadline for form & payment is Wednesday, June 1st.

2011 Senior Class Honor Graduates

Congratulations to the 2011 Senior Class Honor Graduates:
Valedictorian - Cody Williams; Salutatorian - McKenzie Ammons; 3rd Honor Graduate - Frankie Toney; 4th Honor Graduate - Emily Hardee and 5th Honor Graduate - Hannah Austin.

Junior Marshalls - Colleen Berry, Brenna Jackson, Connor Quattlebaum, Brianna Shuler, Abbie West and Peyton Westbury.

Winter & Spring Sports Awards Program Monday, May 23rd at 6:30 pm.

1/2 School Day Friday, May 20th

Exam week school dismissal & lunch schedule:

Friday, May 20th - 11:45 & Regular lunch
Monday, May 23rd - 11:45 & Regular lunch
Tuesday, May 245th -11:45 & Regular lunch

(There will be no Dollar Days)

2011 Boy's State

Congratulations to Logan Bell, Nick McAlhany, Reese Westbury, Brandon Bair and Grande Fender for being elected to Boy's State. The American Legion will honor them with a dinner on July 18th.

DA State Championship Baseball Game

DA will play their State Championship Baseball game against First Baptist on Thursday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Northwoods Academy. Please come out and support your team !

SCISA All-Star South Baseball Team

Congratulations to Brandon Bair, Grande Fender, Jamie Collins and Thomas McAlhany for being named to the SCISA All-Star South Baseball Team. Joey Canaday was selected as coach for this team. The game will be played Saturday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m at the Orangeburg Prep fields.

SCISA All-Star South Softball Team

Congratulations to Tayler Barcomb, Taylor Hall and Jordan Collier for being named to the SCISA All-Star South Softball Team. Alex Hall has been selected as the coach for this team. The game will be played on Saturday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Orangeburg Prep fields.

Baseball Game Monday, May 16th

Game time for the state conference game today against First Baptist is 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday's game will be played at the First Baptist field at 5:00 p.m.
Directions to First Baptist game:
Follow I-26 to 17 south. Left on Lockwood to James Island (SC-30). Take Harborview Rd. exit, turn right off bottom of ramp. Follow Harborview to the end, take right on Fort Johnson Rd. Pass James Island High School on right. Entrance to FBS complex will be next left. Follow road to the back of the property.

Libya Rentz Basketball Camp

The camp will be at DA from June 13th-16th. Grades 5-12 (girls & boys) from 9:30 to 12:30. Cost of camp is $160.00 per camper. Registration deadline is June 1, 2011.

DA Baseball Game Wednesday, May 11th

Congratulations to our DA Varsity Baseball team who beat Pee Dee Academy yesterday with a 7 to 0 victory. They will play them again today at DA at 5:00 p.m.

Baseball Game Directions

Directions for today's baseball game at Pee Dee Academy:
Address: 2903 E. Hwy 76, Mullins, s.C. 29574-6016

Route: 123.6 miles, 1hr 56 min.
I 95 north 104.8 miles
Exit 181A, take ramp right to SC-38 East toward Marion 4.2 miles
US-501 S/N Hwy 8.5 miles
Left onto US-76 East 1.6 miles
School on right.

Baseball Game will be at Pee Dee Academy Tuesday at 5:00

Fourth Grade Poetry Cafe'

On Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria the fourth grade will be performing a poetry play. They will be reading some of the poetry they have written this month. Everyone is invited.

Winter & Spring Sports Awards Program

The Winter & Spring Sports Awards Program will be held on Monday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. This will include Basketball, Softball and Baseball for B-Teams, JV and Varsity teams.

Congratulations to our JV Baseball Team #1 in the Conference !

Varsity Baseball Pay-Off Game

The Varsity Baseball Play-Off Game will begin at 4:00 on Friday, May 6th against Calhoun Academy. It will be a doubleheader. Booster Passes will not be honored for the baseball play-off games.

Friday, May 6th JV/Varsity Softball Games

The JV/Varsity Softball Game times have been moved up on Friday, May 6th to 4:00 for JV followed by Varsity.

No C Team Girls Softball

Since there were not enough students that expressed interest, we will not have a Girls C Team Softball Program this year. We hope next year to have enough interest for this great activity !

Autodialer Error

Please forgive the error with the autodialer this past weekend. There was a problem with the system and we regret the late night call.

Senior Softball Players will be recognized on Monday, May 9th.

All Student Government & Interact Members must bring their items for The Relay For Life Event to school on Friday.

We invite everyone to come out and visit the Raiders for a Cure tent Friday night.

5th, 6th & 7th Grade Boys Meeting

All 5th, 6th & 7th grade boys are to meet with Coach Robbie McClure in the gym on Wednesday, April 27th at 11:30.

C Team Softball

All girls in grades 1st thru 4th who are interested in participating in C Team Softball and have not already signed up, please let the office know. They are in need of a few more girls to have two complete teams.

B-Team Softball Game April 28th - Cancelled

Senior Baseball Players and Parents will be recognized at the home game on April 26th.

Strength Team At DA Wednesday, April 13th 8:15 A.M.

Tuition Checks

Tuition checks will be deposited after Spring Break. Mrs. Susan Hughes is busy processing the contracts for 2011-2012. As soon as all the contracts are in the checks will be deposited.

No Book Fair Tonight

The Book Fair will not be open tonight during PTO. It will be open during school hours tomorrow.

B-Team Softball Girls Game Tuesday, April 12th

B-Team Softball Girls will need to be at the school on Tuesday, April 12th dressed and ready by 3:15 for their game at Colleton Prep. All players will meet at the front of the school.

State Science Fair Winner

Congratulations to 4th Grader, Hannah Grace Reeves, for her 3rd place win in Biological Sciences at the State Science Fair.

DA's Dress Down Day Relay For Life Fundraiser Raises $ 894.00

Varsity Baseball vs Porter Gaud April 28th

The DA Varsity Baseball game against Porter Gaud on April 28th has been rescheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

B-Team Softball / JV Baseball Games April 7th

B-Team Softball Girls and JV Baseball Boys will be dismissed from school Thursday, April 7th at 2:00 for their away ballgames.

B-Team Softball Game Tuesday, March 5th at 4:00 P.M.

Easter Book Fair Starts Tuesday, April 5th

The Easter Book Fair will open Tuesday, April 5th and go through Monday, April 11th. There will be a drawing held everyday for a chance to win a free gift from the Book Fair. Don't forget to bring your Ticket To Read for a chance to win the free gift.

Wanted: 2 Liter Soda Bottles for Art

Original Art Works Deadline Extended Till Monday

Student Government Bake Sale

Student Government will sponsor a Bake Sale on Wednesday, April 6th. All money from this sale will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. All items will sell for $1.00.

B Team Softball Game Cancelled Thursday, March 31

Senior Cap and Gown Pictures

Senior Cap and Gown pictures will be taken on Friday April 1st. Attire: Girls are to wear white shoes. Boys need to wear white shirt, tie ( DA tie would be great), dress pants & dress shoes . Don't forget to bring your cap and gown !

2011 Summer Job Application

Dorchester County Government Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is looking for applicants for summer employment. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 22 and must be residents of Dorchester County. The Program begins on June 6th and ends on August 5th, 2011. Applications due back to coordinator by April 29, 2011. Applications are available on DA High School Hall Bulletin Board and in the office.

No JV Baseball Practice Wednesday, March 30th

No B-Team Softball Practice Wednesday, March 30th

Dress Down Day

DA will be having a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, April 6th. DA's Interact Club will donate the Dress Down fees to Raiders for a cure Relay For Life. If you would like to participate the fees are: $3.00 to dress down and an extra $2.00 to wear a hat.

B - Team Softball Practice Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

No B Team Softball Practice on Monday, March 28th

There will be no B Team Softball practice Monday, March 28th or Tuesday, March 29th. Practice will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at 4:00 p.m.

No JV Girls Softball Game Monday, March 28th.

Please refer to the updated schedule on the website.

Girls' State

Congratulations to Junior's Colleen Berry and Brianna Shuler and alternates Trelli Westbury and Elizabeth Brownlee for being selected to go to 2011 Girl's State.

Gold Wire Frame Glasses Found

A pair of gold wire frame reading glasses were found at the Main Street Bar-B-Q in Branchville on Sunday, March 13th after the Sports Program . Please check with the school's office .

2011 DA Science Fair Winners

3rd -5th Grade (1st and 2nd places will go to State):
1st Place - William Roberts Does Temperature and Color Affect How Quickly A Candle
Burns?
2nd Place - Hannah Grace Reeves Hand Sanitizer Does Not Kill E. Coli Bacteria
3rd Place - Gabriel Marchant Deep Freeze Seeds: Can Seeds Freeze and Germinate to
Produce a Plant?
6th-8th Grade (1st and 2nd places will go to State):
1st Place - Hannah Hinton Which Pain Reliever Provides the Quickest Relief?
2nd Place - Alex Canaday and Jacob Reeves Death Rays: What Duration of Ultraviolet
Exposure Kills Bacteria?
3rd Place - Ashlyn Fralix and Elizabeth Hartzog Here's The Beef..Where's The Mold?
High School ( All three places will go to State):
1st Place - Zoe Bartholomew and Peyton Westbury Warning: Indoor Tanning May Cause
Internal Baking
2nd Place - Alli Wimberly and Jana Bradley Are you Really Going to Drink That?
3rd Place - Elizabeth Johnston, Lauren Scruggs and Logan Smoak Hyper Heartbeats

Thursday, March 24th Ball Games

Games on Thursday, March 24th at Dorchester Academy:

B-Team Girls vs Patrick Henry - Game time 4:00
JV Boys vs Clarendon Hall - Game time 4:00
Varsity Boys vs Porter Gaud - Game time 6:30

Varsity Girls Softball will play at Pinewood Prep - Game time 7:00

No School on Friday, March 18th

Flip Flop Season

Flip Flop Season starts April 1st ! You must wait until then to wear them to school. Remember that thong, beach or pool wear types are not allowed.

Senior Invitations & Cap/Gowns

Seniors may pick up their Cap & Gowns on Monday, March 28th and their Graduation Invitations on Friday, April 1st. Both will need to be paid for in full before being picked up.

Senior & K5 Cap & Gown Pictures

Cap and Gown pictures for Seniors and K5 students will be taken on April 1st. K5 pictures will be taken first.

Want To Go Green For St. Patrick's Day ?

Carolina Cuts has joined with the PTO to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Wednesday and Thursday they will be at DA offering Green Glam Strands ( small glitter strands that are tied in the hair lasting up to 1 month ). Cost $5 for 2 strands and $10 for 4 strands. These will be done during lunch. Please send the correct money with your child.

Volleyball Awards

Congratulations to these Volleyball players on their awards:
Junior Varsity Volleyball
Best Defense - Caroline Burns
Best Offense - Ashlyn Fralix
Most Improved - Grace Neil
Varsity Volleyball
Best Defense & All Conference- Jordan Collier
Best Offense, All Conference & A-AA South All-Star Volleyball Team - Anna Myers
Most Valuable & All Conference - Tayler Barcomb

DA Fall Athletic Awards

Congratulations to the DA Fall Athletic Award winners:
Varsity Football Awards
Best Defensive Lineman, Robbie Byron Sportsmanship Award & All Region - Jake Berry
Best Offensive Lineman, Charlie Murray Award & All Region - Jamie Collins
Best Defensive Back & All Region - Michael Gruber
Best Offensive Back & All Region - Thomas McAlhany
Special Teams & All Region - Reese Westbury
Most Improved - McKenzie Ammons
Coaches Award & All Region - Nick McAlhany
All Region - Brandon Bair, Joey Shieder, Grande Fender
Junior High Football Awards
Best Defensive Lineman - Zachery Bozard
Best Offensive Lineman - Brody Taylor
Best Offensive Back - Stokes Brownlee
Best Defensive Back - Austin Mizzell
Varsity Cheerleader Awards
Coaches Award - Jordan Collier
Outstanding Varsity Cheerleader - Kayla Fralix
Junior High Cheerleader Awards
Coaches Award - Ashley Ammons
Outstanding Junior High Cheerleader - Madelyn Fender

All Baseball & Softball Games Today are Cancelled Due to Rain.

Congratulations Mrs. Jeanne Caron and Mrs. Melissa Moorer !

Congratulations to Mrs Jeanne Caron for her nomination for SCISA Middle School Teacher Finalist of the Year and Mrs. Melissa Moorer for her nomination for SCISA High School Teacher of the Year ! The winner will be announced sometime in April.

March 17th B-Team Softball Game Rescheduled to April 5th at 4:00

Spring Pictures

Tumblestons will be here March 30th to take Spring Pictures.

Easter Book Fair

Hop on over to the Easter Book Fair in the DA Library. The Book Fair will open Tuesday, April 5th and run thru the PTO meeting on Monday, April 11th. Start off the Spring season with a good book !

Stanford Testing

Dorchester Academy will begin Stanford Testing on Monday, March 7, 2011 for all students in grades 1-8. Testing will continue every morning through Friday, March 11. It is very important that your student be present and on time each day. Studies have shown that getting adequate rest and eating a good breakfast helps students do their best. Please encourage your student to do his/her best, because Stanford results are very important. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about testing.

Softball and Baseball Have Begun

Thank you to all the coaches, parents, players, and supporters who worked so hard last weekend to get our fields, dugouts, and bleachers in tiptop shape for our first home baseball and softball games. Everything looks great! Thanks also to the families of Edward Jordan, Bryan Jordan, Shirley Westbury, and Grady Jordan who donated the lovely baseball scoreboard in honor of their father, Cecil Jordan. What a great addition to our baseball field. If you haven't joined us for a game, come out and join the fun here at the Academy.

Steak Supper Support

Thanks to all the parents, grandparents, community members, and Academy supporters who attended our Booster Club Steak Supper this year at the Klauber building. Thank you also to all the people who sold tickets, setup the building, ordered and cut the steaks, cooked the food, decorated, served, cleaned up afterwards, and to Jamie and Lawanna for donating their talents to support Dorchester Academy. Thanks to the PTO and teachers for the baskets and the items for the silent auction. They were lovely. What a great night!! If you missed it...there's always next year!

B-Team Softball Game

The B-Team Softball game against Coastal Christian will be at DA on Thursday, March 10th at 4:30 p.m.

DA State Championship Rings

We are in need of sponsors to help pay for our Dorchester Academy State Championship Rings. Sponsors will be announced for each player at the Ring Ceremony on Sunday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. Each ring/necklace costs $200.00. Please help us by supporting our players. Each $100.00 sponsor will be given a State Championship License Plate.

DA vs Cathedral Academy Softball Game

The Softball game at Dorchester Academy on March 4th vs Cathedral Academy will be JV only. The game starts at 5:00 p.m.

Student Government Bake Sale Wednesday, March 2nd

Fall Sports Award Program

The Fall Sports Award Program will be held on Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 p.m.
Junior High & Varsity Football & Volleyball players & Cheerleaders are included in the Program.

Look On The College Guidance Info Blog For New Information on 2011 Scholarship Opportunities

Congratulations to Coach Gruber - SCISA A Coach of the Year !

HS Sports Report SCISA All State Football Team

Congratulations to Nick McAlhaney, Grande Fender and Jamie Collins for being named to the High School Sports Report SCISA All State Football Team !

Congratulations to Michael Gruber - SCISA Football Player of the Year !

DA Varsity Boy's Basketball

DA Varsity Boy's Basketball team will play on Saturday, February 19th at Wilson Hall against Byrnes at 4:00 p.m.

DA Varsity Girl's Basketball

The DA Varsity Girl's Basketball team will play on Friday, February 18th at 6:30 against Richard Winn. This game will be held at Heathwood Hall.

Student Government Spring Conference

The Student Government Spring Conference will be held in Myrtle Beach , March 6th - 8th.

2011 DA Pageant Winners

Congratulations to the 2011 DA Pageant Winners :

Miss DA - Elizabeth Brownlee
1st runner up - Ansley Mimms
2nd runner up - Cayce Craven
Photogenic - Ansley Mimms

Mister DA - Reese Westbury
1st runner up - Grande Fender

Wee Miss DA - Anna Reeves O'Cain
1st runner up - Paige Marie Shelton
2nd runner up - Peyton Lee Taylor
Photogenic - Miley Kennedy

Wee Master - Caleb Byron
1st runner up - Kenly Waggoner

Little Miss - Katelyn Toto
1st runner up - Cassidy Gruber
2nd runner up - Logan Weathers
Photogenic - Darla Kirven

Little Master - Harley Waggoner
1st runner up - Noah Byron

Junior Miss - Hayley Mizzell
1st runner up - Ashlyn Rawls
2nd runner up - Maggie Steinbronn
Photogenic - Ashlyn Rawls

Teen Miss - Annsley Judy
1st runner up - Ashley Ammons
2nd runner up - Tori Berry
Photogenic - Tori Berry

CDL License Class

A CDL Licensing Class will be held at Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday, February 28. Anyone interested in getting a CDL to help drive our buses is encouraged to participate.

Student Government Bake Sale Wed. Feb. 16th

Region Basketball Tournament Schedule

Thursday, February 10th - 5:00 p.m. - DA Varsity Girls vs Calhoun Academy

Friday, February 11th - 6:30 p.m. - DA Varsity Boys vs Calhoun Academy

Saturday, February 12th - 2:00 p.m. - DA JV Girls vs Thomas Sumter Academy
3:15 p.m. - DA JV Boys vs Thomas Sumter Academy

All Star Basketball Games - March 5th

PTO Valentine Orders Extended

The DA PTO has extended the date for the Valentine's Day Orders until Friday, Feb. 11th.

Help Fund Rings for our State Champs

We need your support and assistance helping to reward our State Championship football team. As has been the tradition at Dorchester Academy, State Championship Rings have been ordered. Help us reward our team! Please help sponsor our Ring Ceremony by donating $100.00 to help reward our team. For each $100.00 donation you will receive a Dorchester Academy State Champs license plate.

Seniors Accepted At Colleges

Congratulations to these Seniors on their College Acceptances:

Hannah Austin - USC
Mckenzie Ammons - USC
Jake Berry - Newberry
Madison Bishop - Tri-County
Jamie Collins - CSU, Francis Marion
Emily Hardee - CSU
Rebecca Jarrett - Midlands
Ashley Milligan - USC Columbia , Winthrop, College of Charleston
Tyler Pugh - Anderson
Frankie Toney - USC
Davi Wagers - Clemson Bridge
Jacey Wagers - Anderson
Dalton Walters - Tri-County Tec
Cody Williams - USC , Aiken , Newberry

Soccer Program

The Dorchester Academy Athletic Program has decided there is not enough interest at this time to have a Soccer Program. The idea may be revisited again in the fall. Thank you for your continued support of the athletic program.

Condolences to the Soard Family

The Dorchester Academy family sends condolences to Ryan Soard and his family on the death of Ryan's father, Barry on Monday, January 31. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at Bryant Funeral Home.

Basketball Tournament Information

Region Tournament:

Thursday, Feb. 10th - Varsity Girls
Friday, Feb. 11th - Varsity Boys
Saturday, Feb. 12th - Jr. Varsity Girls & Boys
Monday, Feb. 14th - Varsity Girls & Boys
Tuesday, Feb. 15th - Championship Games
Jr. Varsity Girls & Boys / Varsity Girls & Boys

2011 State Basketball Tournament Schedule:

Friday, Feb. 18th - Girls' Games ( All Classifications)
Saturday, Feb. 19th - Boys' Games (All Classifications)
Monday, Feb. 21st - AA Girls / A Girls
Tuesday, Feb. 22nd - AAA Girls / AA Boys / A Boys
Wednesday, Feb. 23 - AAA Boys
Thursday, Feb. 24th - AA Semi-Finals / A Semi-Finals
Friday, Feb.25th - AAA Semi-Finals
Saturday, Feb. 26th - Championship Saturday

Middle School Quiz Bowl on Feb. 8th

Literary Meet on Wednesday, Feb. 2nd

Senior Basketball Players Recognized

Senior Basketball players will be recognized at the Home game on Wednesday, Feb. 2nd.

Sat. Jan. 29th C-Team Basketball Game

C-Team Basketball will have its last game on Saturday, January 29th. They play following the B-Team games against Thomas Heyward on Saturday.
B-Team games begin at 10:00 a.m. The C-Team game will begin following the Boy's B-Team game. Players need to be at the gym by 11:00 a.m.
The C-Team players will also receive their certificates on Saturday.
Please remind your players they are not to go on the stage during the games.

DA Beauty Pageants

The Junior Class will be sponsoring the DA Beauty pageants on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13th. Divisions include:

Wee Miss/Master K-4 - 1st
Little Miss/Master 2nd-4th
Jr. Miss 5th-7th
Teen Miss 8th-9th
Miss 10th-12th
Mr. 9th-12th

All information will be sent home on Friday.

Congratulations To Our Middle School Drama Team

The Middle School Drama Team received an Excellent Rating at the SCISA State Drama Festival at the Sumter Opera House in Sumter on January 25th, 2011. Cole Cleland received the Best Actor Award and Zachery Bozard received the award for Most Outstanding Performance. A big "Thank You" to Mrs. DeeDee Hartzog for all her hard work in getting these young actors prepared for their competition.

DA Welcomes 6th grader Samuel Shuler To Our School

High School Math Meet

Congratulations to Zoe Bartholomew, T.J. Rogers and Connor Quattlebaum for being high scorers in the High School Math Meet yesterday at Colleton Prep.

We Need Old Damaged Photos

If you would like to have your old damaged photos repaired, send them to DA's Computer 2 Class. The class is working on a project to restore them . Please scan and e-mail to sandi.wimberly@dorchesteracademy.org or bring to the office.

Box Tops / Soup Labels

DA is still collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels. Please clip & send in your Box Tops & Labels with your children. Last year we earned $ 629.00 !

SCISA Music Festival

All students interested in participating in the SCISA Music Festival, please let Mrs. Penny know by Friday, January 21st. Students may participate by singing or playing instruments.

Parent/Softball Player Meeting

Sunday, January 16th, there will be a parent/softball player meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the field.

Practice for softball will begin Monday, January 17th at 5:00 p.m.

Welcome, Jackson & Savannah !

Dorchester Academy welcomes 2 new students to our family.
We are happy to have Jackson Thorpe in the 6th grade and Savannah Silvers in the 8th grade.

Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to our Regional Spelling Bee winners !


3rd grade - Elizabeth Huff - 3rd place
6th grade - Jacob Reeves - 3rd place
6th grade - Meg Garris - 1st place
8th grade - Tori Berry - 4th place

Dorchester Academy won 3rd place overall.

Baseball Practice Starting

Baseball will practice on Wednesday, January 19th at 5:00 p.m.

Baseball/Softball Physicals

All athletes playing baseball or softball must have a physical turned in to Mrs. Penny before they can practice.

Basketball Games for January 11

All basketball games for today, January 11, have been cancelled due to school cancellations.

School Closing January 10

Due to the wintry weather and icy conditions, Dorchester Academy will be closed on January 10. The Headmaster and Board do not wish to put student drivers or parents on the road with the icy conditions.

Jan. 10th PTO Rescheduled

The Jan. 10th PTO meeting has been rescheduled to Jan. 17th due to a large number of basketball games scheduled for that day. Mrs. Ruth Anne O'Cain will have information targeted for high school parents concerning timetables for college planning, scholarships, and SAT/PSAT.

" Relay for Life"

The Student Government and Interact Club will be sponsoring a " Relay for Life " team. If you are interested in being on our team, please call the office. We want to have a very successful team this year. We will be selling T-shirts and will send information home in the next few weeks. Please help support ou TEAM !!!

Junior Miss Workday

There will be a Junior Miss workday this Saturday, January 8th at the Taps Studio from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring a parent or guardian to the meeting . Parents will be dismissed around 10:30 a.m. Various phases of competition will be discussed and the aerobic fitness routine will be rehearsed so wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

DA to host a Civil War Exhibition Day on January 7th

All students of DA will step back in time to the 1860's on Friday, Jaunary 7th. Reenactors from all over the Lowcountry will camp on DA's soccer field the night of Thursday, January 6th. Students will arrive at school the morning of Friday, January 7th and be greeted with the sights and sounds of the War Between the States. Students will tour exhibition tents that specialize in topics such as medical care, artillery, clothing and candle making. Keep an eye on the weather and be sure to have your child dressed appropriately.

Soccer Coordinator Needed

Wanted :

Someone who is interested in coordinating the Intramural Soccer Program at Dorchester Academy.

Soccer Coaches

Please call the school if interested.