News
April 15, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
It truly has been a Good Friday for the DCHS Class of 2022
During a three-hour WJLE radiothon which was also LIVE streamed on the DCHS 2022 Project Graduation facebook page, the community rallied in support of the class with pledges and donations totaling a record breaking $12, 785 for the 2022 Project Graduation event which will be held following the graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 13. The fundraiser not only exceeded the goal of $10,000 but broke the previous Project Graduation radiothon record of $11,609 in 2020.
The radiothon was hosted by DCHS Teacher John Pryor and many members of the class and parents took part in the program either on air or from behind the scenes. A special thanks to Jordan Atnip and Daniel Leslie who set up the LIVE facebook streaming broadcast from the WJLE Studios which was telecast on the DCHS 2022 Project Graduation facebook page and shared by others.
To add extra fun and excitement, members of the class agreed to take challenges to sing, rap, and to gulp down a few sardines, pickled pigs feet, spoonfuls of baby food, and even to sample spicy and sour rockaletta lollipops.
Chana Roller, Chair of the Project Graduation Committee said she could not have been more pleased with the outcome of the radiothon.
“We appreciate all the support. We couldn’t have done it without the community and the parents,” said Roller.
In addition to the radiothon, other fundraisers have been held for Project Graduation throughout the year.
“Project Graduation is a safe, fun event for the graduates as they wrap up their school year. We are having it at the high school this year and there will be plenty of things for them to do such as laser tag, archery tag, games, movies, deejay, karaoke, and other fun activities. It gives them an opportunity to spend their last night together. They will arrive around 11 p.m. Friday, May 13 and won’t leave until 6 a.m. Saturday morning, May 14. Its all about keeping our kids safe on graduation night,” said Roller.
Board of Education changes bereavement policy (View video here)
April 15, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Full time employees of the DeKalb County School District will be allowed up to three paid bereavement days per school year for their absence due to the death of an immediate family member under a policy change by the Board of Education.
The school board voted to make the change on second and reading during Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting effective with the 2022-23 school year.
The current policy provides for one paid bereavement day.
Early Voting Update
April 15, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
The turnout for early voting on Thursday in DeKalb County for the May 3 primaries was 187 including 4 by absentee. That brings the two-day total of early voting (Wednesday and Thursday) to 293 including 275 in person and 18 by absentee.
According to the election commission office, 109 voted in the DeKalb County Republican Primary and 78 in the Democratic Primary on Thursday. For the two days combined, Wednesday and Thursday, 180 have voted in the GOP Primary and 113 in the Democratic Primary.
Here’s how the total breaks down for each of the first two days (Wednesday and Thursday)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:
TOTAL—106
In person—92
Absentee—14
Republican—71
Democrat—35
THURSDAY, APRIL 14:
TOTAL-187
In person-183
Absentee- 4
Republican-109
Democrat-78
TOTAL FOR BOTH DAYS COMBINED:
TOTAL-293
In person-275
Absentee-18
Republican-180
Democrat-113
Early voting will run through Thursday, April 28 at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Smithville with limited hours at the Fairgrounds in Alexandria for the DeKalb County Democratic and Republican Primaries. This is the first time both political parties are having a local primary to select nominees for the general election.
“Voters are reminded these are primary elections and they can only vote in one of the elections,” said Dennis Stanley Administrator of Elections. “Under state law, a voter cannot vote in two primaries which are held at the same time, such as is the case on May 3rd.”
Stanley encouraged voters to study the ballots and make their decision which primary they wish to vote in before heading to the polls, either for early voting or election day.
Early voting hours in Smithville are as follows: Mondays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon.
Early voting hours in Alexandria will be Tuesday April 19th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday April 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
All properly registered voters can vote early at either location. Early voting will not be held on Good Friday.
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