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Join Dothan City Schools this summer for free books, free meals, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with school leaders right in the community. ☀️📚

Check out the full schedule below and come see us!

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

We want to send a massive congratulations and an even bigger THANK YOU to the incredible Career Prep team at Carver 9th Grade Academy!

​Career Prep is where the journey begins. These educators are instrumental in providing our 9th graders with the foundational skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to earn their College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator—a crucial milestone and graduation requirement.

​Oftentimes, the quiet, daily grind of Career Prep can go unnoticed, but let's be clear: the future success of our students in high school, at Dothan Tech, and beyond would be incredibly difficult without the groundwork these four lay every single day.
​Helping 9th graders secure an overall CCR rate of over 80%— by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications—is nothing short of phenomenal.

They aren't just teaching computer skills; they are unlocking doors to the workforce and post-secondary success before these students even step foot into a high school building.

​Thank you, team, for your relentless dedication, your leadership, and for setting our students up to win from day one. Dothan Tech is ready to keep building on the incredible foundation you've created!

Celebrating educators who are making a lasting impact! 👏

At last night’s board meeting, the Dothan City Schools Board of Education recognized the outstanding teachers of Carver 9th Grade Academy Career Prep for their dedication to student achievement and College and Career Readiness.

Thanks to their hard work and leadership, students continue to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications that provide valuable workforce and technology skills. Their efforts have helped students achieve an overall CCR rate of more than 80%, with 159 certifications earned during the Spring 2026 window alone.

Congratulations and thank you to Itaya White, Illana Freeman, Quadarian Broome, and Steven Welch for your commitment to helping students succeed in school and beyond!

A large shout-out and thank you to Wallace Community College for hosting ourl students last week!

​Our students had an amazing time touring the labs at Dothan Tech and exploring the main Wallace campus. Because of this strong partnership, our Wolves are discovering that dual enrollment is more than just a head start on college—it’s a pathway to total career freedom.

​The instructors shared a powerful message: when you graduate with these high-demand skills, the world opens up. You don't just find a job; you find the freedom to choose your own path.

​We are so grateful to have partners like Wallace who are dedicated to making our students !

From the classroom to the frontline of healthcare! Our 5th Annual Southeast Health Showcase was a resounding success, giving our juniors and seniors a front-row seat to the diverse career paths available right here in our community.

​Whether it’s Nursing, Lab Services, Plant Operations, or Nutrition, our students are seeing firsthand how their Dothan Tech training translates into high-demand careers.

A huge thank you to the team at Southeast Health for investing in our students and helping shape the workforce of tomorrow!

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