Davison Community Schools
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Davison Community Schools is a public school district located in Genesee County, MI
Genesee County, Michigan
-Interstates:* I-69* I-75* I-475-Michigan State Trunklines:* M-13* M-15* M-21* M-54* M-57-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 436,141 people, 169,825 households, and 115,990 families residing in the county. The population density was 682 people per square mile . There were 183,630...
. The district is nationally accredited through AdvancED
AdvancED
AdvancED is a private organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States. The organization is based in Georgia. AdvanceED was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of the pre-college divisions of two of the U.S...
. In addition, Davison Community Schools serves grades PK-12 among nine buildings and is a part of the Genesee Intermediate School District
Genesee Intermediate School District
Genesee Intermediate School District is an Intermediate School District in Michigan serving the school districts that primarily lay with Genesee County.-Charter School/Academies:*Academy Of Flint*Burton Glen Charter Academy*Center Academy...
as well as Big Nine Conference
Big Nine Conference
The Big Nine Conference, formerly the Big Eight Conference, is a high school sports conference in Genesee County, Michigan currently with four high schools.-History:...
for athletics.
Board of Education
The Davison Community Schools' Board of Education consists of seven members that serve four year terms. Elections for these positions are held each May and no more than two 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 5,500 students.Board of Education Members
| Position | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Kathleen Sudia | 2009–2013 |
| Vice-President | Dale Green | 2007–2011 |
| Secretary | Karen Conover | 2008–2012 |
| Treasurer | Kim Lindsay | 2008–2012 |
| Trustee | Larry Finkbeiner | 2007–2011 |
| Trustee | Mark McGlashen | 2010–2014 |
| Trustee | Doug Theodoroff | 2010–2014 |
Davison High School
Davison High School is home to the district's 9th though 12th grade students. The school has been recognized both state wide and nationally for its DECADECA (organization)
DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
and DTV broadcasting program. The high school offers many clubs and programs that include National Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
, Student Council, Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America is a career and technical student organization that is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. BPA aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community...
, Key Club
Key Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, SADD, drama, and many more.
The school's mission statement is:
It is the mission of Davison High School to effectively educate every student by creating a student centered institution that has a reputation for exemplary academics, exhibits shared core values, promotes cultural diversity, and provides equal access to technology as it cultivates life skills that transcend all areas of a student’s life.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Martha Morris | Principal |
| Jennifer Hall | Assistant Principal |
| Jerry Piger | Assistant Principal |
| Josh Wallberg | Athletic Director |
| Christina McWilliams | Secretary to the Principal |
| Ann Brand | Secretary to Jennifer Hall |
| Debbie Alderson | Secretary to Jerry Piger |
| Cheri Steinkraus | Attendance Secretary |
| Kim Duff | Athletic Department Secretary |
Davison Alternative High School
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.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.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sue Kenkel | Principal |
| Tammi Brandes | Secretary to Principal |
| Dorothy Swain | Secretary |
Davison Middle School
Davison Middle School or DMS is Davison Community Schools' home to seventh and eighth graders. The school offers programs such as band, choir, athletics, and many other clubs.
The school was renovated in 2004 adding additional classrooms to the west side of the building and updating technology throughout the building.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ken Nuss | Principal |
| Julie Malenich | Assistant Principal |
| Richard MacLachlan | Middle School Athletic Director |
Hahn Intermediate
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.The school's gymnasium is used every year for the Davison Expo which showcases the best of Davison businesses and activities.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Holly Halabicky | Principal |
| Verle Gilbert | Assistant Principal |
| Janice LaLonde | Secretary to Principal |
Central Elementary
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.Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Shelly Fenner-Krasny | Principal |
| Christine Gartee | Secretary to Principal |
| Michelle Wright | Secretary |
Gates Elementary
Gates Elementary houses first through fourth graders for students living in the southern part of the district.Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Theresa Wendt | Principal |
| Kellynn Bruns | Secretary to Principal |
| Shari Fredwall | Secretary |
Hill Elementary
Hill Elementary is a kindergarten through fourth grade school located near the center of the city. It is also the only school in the district that operates on an eleven month schedule (year around) with breaks scattered throughout the year.Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lance Harper | Principal |
| Ranee Ratliff | Secretary to Principal |
| Crystal Quaderer | Secretary |
Siple Elementary
Siple Elementary sits on the northern boundary of Davison Community Schools and serves grades first through fourth.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.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Pam Chedister | Principal |
| Sharon Hazard | Secretary to Principal |
| Marcia Fournier | Secretary |
Thomson Elementary
Thomson Elementary is the only building in the district to offer both kindergarten and junior first grade.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.
Staff Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sandy Hynes | Principal |
| Anna Wojciechowski | Secretary to Principal |
Athletics
Davison Community Schools is a member of the Big Nine ConferenceBig Nine Conference
The Big Nine Conference, formerly the Big Eight Conference, is a high school sports conference in Genesee County, Michigan currently with four high schools.-History:...
and the Michigan High School Athletic Association
Michigan High School Athletic Association
-About:The Michigan High School Athletic Association is a service organization for high school sports in Michigan and is headquartered in East Lansing...
.
Athletic Staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Josh Walberg | Athletic Director |
| Kim Duff | Secretary |
| Richard MacLachlan | Middle School Athletic Coordinator |
| Debbie Green | Secretary |
DTV Channel 99
DTV is Davison Community Schools' Education station that is located inside of Davison High School. DTV is run the students in the DTV class offered at Davison High School, it is supervised by Randy Scott and station manger Sandy Coots. The channel is aired locally on Charter Communications'Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 4.7 million customers in 25 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, behind Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Cox Communications...
channel 99 and has recently started streaming programs on MHSAA.tv.
DTV has been recognized many times by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters represents radio and television broadcasters across the U.S. state of Michigan. It gives out yearly awards to both of these categories, including "Lifetime Achievement", "Hall of Fame", and "Broadcast Excellence Awards."...
, Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, and the National Scholastic Press Association
National Scholastic Press Association
The National Scholastic Press Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. The association is membership-based and annually hosts high school journalism conventions across the country...
.
In January 2010 DTV released its special news production A Rx for Trouble. The program highlighted the dangers of prescription drug abuse in conjunction with the district's prescription drug task force. The video has been used at schools across the state of Michigan to highlight the dangers of prescription drug abuse as it tells the true story of how one student who experimented with prescription drugs was expelled from the district for experimenting just one time.