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Davison Community Schools is a public school district located in Genesee County, Michigan. The district is nationally accredited through AdvancED. In addition, Davison Community Schools serves grades PK-12 among nine buildings and is a part of the Genesee Intermediate School District as well as Saginaw Valley League for athletics.
| Davison Community Schools | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| , Genesee County, Michigan, 48423 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°01′52″N 83°31′01″W / 43.03111°N 83.51694°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Where Kids Come First and Futures Begin |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | 1907 |
| Superintendent | Matthew Lobban |
| Schools |
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| Budget | $71,870,000 (as of 2022–23 school year)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 2611430[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 5,582 (as of 2022–23 school year)[1] |
| Teachers | 348 (as of 2022–23 school year)[1] |
| Staff | 352 (as of 2022–23 school year)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16:1 (as of 2022–23 school year)[1] |
| Athletic conference | Saginaw Valley League |
| District mascot | The Cardinal |
| Colors | Maroon Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | davisonschools |
Board of education
editThe Davison Community Schools' board of education consists of seven members that serve six-year terms. Elections for these positions are held in the general elections and no more than three positions are open at one time. The board is responsible for handling a budget worth close to $45,000,000, 700 full-time & part-time employees, as well as planning and programming curriculum for its 5,800 students.[2]
| Position | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Karen Conover | 2019–2024 |
| Vice-president | Granger Stefanko | 2021–2026 |
| Secretary | Alicia Hensley | 2023–2028 |
| Treasurer | Holly Halabicky | 2022–2024 |
| Trustee | Matthew Smith | 2019–2025 |
| Trustee | Kurtis McMahn | 2023–2028 |
| Trustee | Diane Rhines | 2023–2024 |
Schools
editDavison High School
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Davison High School is home to the district's 9th through 12th grade students. The school has been recognized both statewide[4] and nationally[5] for its DECA and DTV News broadcasting program. The high school offers many clubs and programs that include National Honor Society, Student Council, Business Professionals of America, Key Club, Common Ground, SADD, Drama, and many more.[6] The average ACT score is 21.3[7]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jerry Piger | Principal |
| Andrea Ferguson | Assistant Principal |
| Julie Malenich | Assistant Principal |
| Jacqueline Addison | Secretary to Principal |
Davison Alternative High School
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Davison Alternative High School serves students who are at risk of not graduating from a normal high school. The program at DAE runs on trimesters as opposed to four periods allowing students to regain credits that they may have lost not completing courses in a regular program.[9]
The building that houses 150 students was renovated during the summer of 2009 which added windows and updated technology throughout the building. The renovation cost the district $1.42 million.[10]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| TJ Fischhaber | Principal |
| Connie Trombley | Secretary to Principal |
| Robin Ostrander | Secretary |
Davison Middle School
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Davison Middle School or DMS is Davison Community Schools' home to seventh and eighth graders. The school offers programs such as band, orchestra, choir, theater, athletics, and many other clubs.[12]
The school was renovated in 2004 adding additional classrooms to the west side of the building and updating technology throughout the building.[13]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Josie Paquette | Principal |
| Cayla Dowdall | Assistant Principal |
| Megan Lasley | Secretary to Principal |
Hahn Intermediate
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Hahn Intermediate is the district's newest building. Completed in 1998, the building now houses all of the district's fifth and sixth grade students. Students are able to start taking music classes while in fifth grade and are also able to participate in physical education and art courses. Hahn is also connected to Davison Middle School.[15]
The school's gymnasium is used every year for the Davison Expo which showcases the best of Davison businesses and activities.[16]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Verle Gilbert | Principal |
| Keri Collins | Assistant Principal |
| Charlotte Colbert | Secretary to Principal |
Central Elementary
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Central Elementary is the district's oldest building having once served as the district's high school. Today the building houses some of the district's first and fourth graders. The building also houses the district's school nurse, psychologist, social worker, and therapist.[18] The school received a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in April 2015, thanks to an $11.9M bond.[19]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christine Kuzinski | Principal |
| Jennifer Leask | Secretary to Principal |
| Michelle Upper | Secretary |
Gates Elementary
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Gates Elementary houses first through fourth graders for students living in the southern part of the district.[21]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Natalie Miller | Principal |
| Kellynn Bruns | Secretary to Principal |
| Meagan Harpst | Secretary |
Hill Elementary
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Hill Elementary is a kindergarten through fourth grade school located near the center of the city. It also used to be the only school in the district that operates on an eleven-month schedule (year around) with breaks scattered throughout the year. Now however all of the schools run on a year round schedule.[23]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Burke | Principal |
| Debbie Alderson | Secretary to Principal |
| Julie Talaska | Secretary |
Siple Elementary
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Siple Elementary sits on the northern boundary of Davison Community Schools and serves grades first through fourth.[25]
The school is known throughout the district for its Super Science Day which is held annually. The program introduces elementary students to some of the basic elementary elements of science.[26]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christy Flowers | Principal |
| Suzette Jewell | Secretary to Principal |
| Runisha Conway | Secretary |
Thomson Elementary
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Thomson Elementary is the only building in the district to offer both developmental kindergarten and kindergarten.[28]
Students at the school have been recipients for several years of free bike helmets that are given away in an effort to promote bicycle safety.[29]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Melissa Williams | Principal |
| Anna Wojciechowski | Secretary to Principal |
| Sue Dorman | Secretary |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Davison Community Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Board Members". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- ^ "Board of Education 2023" (PDF). September 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "2011 Michigan High School and College Broadcast Awards". Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Archived from the original on January 24, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ Fish, Eric (November 28, 2008). "Davison's DTV earns national honors". The Flint Journal.
- ^ "Davison High School". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ "Educational Outcomes". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "Davison High School / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Davison Alternative High School". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ Raymer, Marjory (October 4, 2009). "Public checks out newly renovated alternative education building". Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ "Davison Alternative High School / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Davison Middle School". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ "About Us". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Davison Middle School / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Hahn Intermediate". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ Jaska, George (March 5, 2011). "Hundreds show up for Davison Community Expo". Flint Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Hahn Intermediate / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Central Elementary". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Renovation". mlive. May 14, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Central Elementary / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Gates Elementary". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Gates Elementary / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Hill Elementary". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Hill Elementary / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Siple Elementary". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ Fish, Eric (May 29, 2009). "Siple Elementary School students participate in Super Science Day". The Davison Flagstaff. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Siple Elementary / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Thomson Elementary". Davison Community Schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ Index-Staff (April 3, 2008). "Kindergarten students to get free, fitted bicycle helmets". The Davison Index. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ "Thomson Elementary / Homepage". www.davisonschools.org. Retrieved March 19, 2023.