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.