Community Calendar

This year, the National Day of Prayer celebrates 73 years of prayer for America! This observance acknowledges the blessings of living in a country where, by law, every year on the first Thursday of May, the President proclaims a day of prayer for the nation.

The National Day of Prayer observance was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress and signed into law by President Harry Truman. Each year since then the president has called upon the citizens of the nation to pray, and in 1988 President Ronald Reagan established this day of prayer to be the First Thursday of May. The significance is that it enables everyone nationwide to recall and to teach the way in which the founders sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical challenges and decisions. It stands as a call for everyone to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for the nation’s leaders and His grace upon us as a people.

Local pastors and churches would like to invite you to join with them, others from your community, and people from across our nation, as they plead for God’s mercy and guidance in our country. Smithville will have a gathering on May 2, 6:00pm at Northside Elementary School gymnasium. They hope to see you there as we seek God together!

Decoration Day for the Cripps Cemetery located on Jackson Hollow Road in Temperance Hall will be on Sunday May 5, 2024 at 2pm. Donations/checks can be made to Tyler Cripps 3736 New Hope Road Alexandria, TN 37012.

On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the DeKalb Prevention Coalition and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two locations in DeKalb County. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Take Back locations locally are Smithville City Hall, 104 East Main Street and the Alexandria City Hall, 102 High Street. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 8,300 tons of medication from circulation since its inception.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. For more information visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

The DeKalb County Schools Art Exhibit will be Saturday, May 18 featuring works of local art students. The annual event, sponsored by the Smithville Study Club, will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex at 712 South Congress Boulevard. The public is invited to attend.

“The Art Exhibit features art from any student from five years of age and older in our county including home schooled students. Two students will be chosen to receive the “People’s Choice” and “Best of Show” awards,” said Art Chair Susan Hinton.

For more information contact Hinton at 615-597-9300 or Smithville Study Club President Dianne Hawkins.
Guidelines for entries:

Entries are accepted for students pre-school 5-year-old classes, grades 1-12

Student must be a resident of DeKalb County. One entry per student

The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will meet this Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 at the building at Snow Hill. Election of officers will take place. A meal of hamburgers and hot dogs will be enjoyed before the meeting.

Scholarships and other awards will be presented to members of the Class of 2024 at DeKalb County High School during the annual Senior Awards program Tuesday night, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the DCHS gymnasium.

Click on the link below to view the senior formals.
https://www.wjle.com/graduation-3/

Representatives of colleges, universities, branches of the armed services, businesses, civic groups, and other organizations will make the presentations.
Meanwhile, graduation for the DCHS Class of 2024 will be Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. on the high school football field.

It's a celebration! On April 28th at 6PM, Salem Baptist Church in Liberty will be honoring Gloria Hale for her many years of service in playing piano and organ and will also be honoring Robert Robinson for his many years of serving faithfully as a deacon. Come join us for this time of celebration on April 28th at 6PM and stay for the meal that will follow! For more information find us on the web at www.sbcliberty.com

Pre-K Registration forms for the 2024-25 school year can be picked up on Friday, May 3 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m at Smithville Elementary. This will be done in a drive-through fashion. Completed registration paperwork will need to be returned to Michelle Burklow at the Board of Education office.

COPIES of the following documents must be submitted with your registration forms in order for it to be complete:

- Certified copy of birth certificate
- social security card (requested but not required)
- Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor's office or the Health Department)
- Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)
- Proof of income for all household members

*First priority will be given to children that are 4 years old on or before August 15, 2024 and meet income eligibility.*

Empower Upper Cumberland to host Q&A and sign-up event for families

Saturday, April 20th, 10 am to 2pm - Arcade Room (across from the the gym & front desk) in DeKalb County Community Complex in Smithville

Come by to say hello to Empower Upper Cumberland DeKalb County Navigator Janna Palmer and learn more about this exciting program for families. Hear about successes in our own county and sign up in only a few minutes. (Children will be welcomed, but must be attended by a parent or guardian.) "Prosperity for All" is our goal in the communities we serve.

Empower Upper Cumberland is a FREE grant-funded program for low- to middle-income families with children in the home who are 0-17 years old (18 if still in high school). If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch at school, are receiving SNAP or TennCare, public housing assistance or make less than 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines then you may be eligible for this program. You do not need to be receiving public assistance to apply. In fact, a family of 5 making up to ~$80,000 per year could still be eligible. Some ways we might empower families are: Help with finding & keeping employment (or better, higher paying employment), transportation to/from work, healthcare costs, finding childcare/helping with costs, being successful through higher education or GED/HiSET attainment, financial coaching, credit recovery & much more. We work around your schedule so you don't have to take time away from your job or family to participate. It all starts with a short 5-minute form on our website or call 833-EMPWRUC to apply over the phone. There is nothing to upload at time of application. Call or Text Janna Palmer, DeKalb County Navigator, at 931-357-0721 for more information or if you need help applying. You can also reach Janna by email at JPalmer@uchra.com. Community partner referrals are welcome and Janna would be happy to speak at your event, group, church, school or business. (Volunteers and Donations are gathered through our website or let Janna know you're interested.) Learn More at www.empoweruppercumberland.org or by calling/texting Janna today. Have an Empowered day!

Smithville Elementary School and DeKalb West School will have Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 school year on Friday, May 3rd from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. For West School students, registration will be at DeKalb West School. For Smithville Elementary School students, signups will be at the County Complex.

Please bring COPIES of the following documents to Registration:

– Certified copy of the birth certificate

– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor's office or the Health Department)

– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill), you must register at your zoned school

– Your child will need to attend (He/She will be assessed (tested) on registration day)

*Children who register to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August 15, 2024.

Can you run a mile????

Project Graduation will be hosting a last man standing race on April 20th RAIN OR SHINE at DCHS. The race will be a mile loop on the XC course. You will run 1 mile every 15 min until there is only 1 person remaining. If you can't complete your mile in the 15 min, you are out. The winner will receive a medal, gift cards, a swag bag from Vitality Fit, and $100 cash! Sign ups are underway through Saturday, April 20 the day of the race!  You can get a registration form from the front office or Mrs. Jenny Norris or Mrs. Melissa Ruch. Students fee is $20 to sign up and adults are $25. This is a fundraiser for the DCHS Class of 2024 Project Graduation event

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DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule

Regular Season:
March 11: Fentress County: 6:00 pm (JV)- AWAY
March 15-16: Red Raider Invitational: TBA- Manchester
March 19: Prescott: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME
March 22: White County: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME

April 3: Avery Trace: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME
April 8: Overton County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)- AWAY
April 9: Upperman: 6:00 p.m.-HOME
April 12: Jackson County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)-AWAY
April 16: Avery Trace (JV) 6:00 pm-HOME
April 17: Cumberland County: 6:00 pm (JV)-HOME
April 19: Smith County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)-HOME
April 22: Algood: 6:00 p.m (JV).-AWAY

Post Season
April 26: Play-In: TBA
April 29: First Round: TBA
May 1: Semi-Finals:TBA
May 3: Championship/Consolation

2024 DCHS Tigerette Softball Schedule:

Regular Season (Dates Subject to Change)
March 12: Macon County- Away : 4:30 p.m.
March 14: Cumberland County*-Home: 5:30 pm
March 15-16: Gordonsville Tournament- TBA
March 18: Gordonsville (JV ONLY)- Home: 4:30 p.m.
March 19: Stone Memorial-Away: 5:00 p.m.
March 21: White County*-Home: 5:30 p.m.
March 22-26: Southern Warrior Classic- Murfreesboro: TBA

April 2: Livingston Academy*- Home: 5:30 p.m. )
April 3: Watertown-Away: 5:00 p.m.
April 4: Stone Memorial*- Home: 5:30 pm
April 8: Cookeville-Away: 5:00 p.m.
April 9: White County-Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 11: Cumberland County*- Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 16: Upperman-Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 18: Livingston Academy- Away: 5:30 pm
April 19: Warren County*- Home: 5:00 pm
April 23: Upperman*-Home : 5:30 pm
April 24: Warren County*- Away: 6:30 p.m.
April 26-27: Farragut Tournament: Away: TBD
April 30: Cookeville (Senior Night)* : Home: 5:00 p.m.

May 3-10: District Tournament
May 13: Region Semi-Finals
May 15: Region Finals-TBA
May 17: Sectionals
May 21-24: State Tournament-TBA

2024 DCHS Tiger Baseball

Regular Season (dates subject to change)
March 7: Westmoreland- Away: 5:00 pm
March 11: Community- Away: 5:00 pm
March 12: Warren County-Home: 5:00 pm
March 14: Macon County- Away: 5:00 pm
March 15: Community- Home: 5:00 pm
March 18: White County-Home: 5:30 pm
March 19: White County- Away: 5:30 pm
March 21-23: WCI Tournament
March 25: Livingston Academy- Away: 5:30 pm
March 26: Livingston Academy-Home: 5:30 p.m.
March 28: Watertown-Home: 5:30 p.m.

April 2: Clay County @ Blackman- Away: 6:00 pm
April 4: Gordonsville-Home: 5:30 pm
April 5-6: Mountain Valley Classic
April 8: Upperman- Home: 5:30 pm
April 9: Upperman- Away: 5:30 pm
April 15: Stone Memorial- Away: 5:30 pm
April 16: Stone Memorial- Home: 5:30 pm
April 17: Westmoreland-Home: 5:00 pm
April 18: Franklin County- Away: 6:00 pm
April 22: Cumberland County- Home: 5:30 pm
April 23: Cumberland County- Away: 5:30 pm
April 25: Watertown- Away: 5:30 pm
April 26: Macon County- Home: 5:00 pm
April 29: Warren County- Away: 5:30 pm

POST SEASON
May 1-7: District Tournament
May 10-11: Region Tournament
May 15-18: Sectional Series
May 21-24: State Tournament