Downsville Central School District

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce some of our new teaching staff here at DCS! Meet Mrs. Pringle 📚📝 🦅 Hello Downsville School Community!  My name is Ellen Pringle, and I will be teaching 7-12 ELA. I have been teaching for 22 years and cannot wait to extend my enthusiasm for what I teach, with the kids of DCS. One of my favorite things about teaching is building relationships with the students and encouraging them as they grow and learn. I love reading with my classes and embarking on journeys to places we have never been and meeting characters who become our companions.   Currently, I live in Delhi with my two incredible kids. I am originally from New Jersey. I absolutely love kayaking, hiking, swimming, cooking, and spending time with my kids. Oh yes, and do not forget ice cream. I love ice cream!   I am thrilled to be a part of the DCS community! It is wonderful to be surrounded by people who are welcoming and eager to build connections. The prospect of contributing positively to the students of Downsville fills me with such joy for what the future holds for all of us!  Here is to a fantastic 2023-2024 school year! 

No School - Happy Labor Day

Mark your calendar! Here’s the James Campbell & Jane Flannery Soccer Tournament schedule: Tuesday, September 5, 2023  4:30pm      Liberty vs BG -Girls Game 7:00pm      Delaware Academy vs. LM/Roscoe -Girls Game 7:00pm      A/H vs. BG -Boys Game  Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:30 pm    Sullivan West vs. Liberty -Girls Game 7:00 pm    Walton/Downsville vs. LM/ Roscoe -Girls Game 7:00 pm    Margaretville vs. A/H -Boys Game  Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:30 pm   BG vs. Margaretville -Boys Game 4:30 pm   BG vs. Sullivan West -Girls Game 7:30 pm   Walton/Downsville vs. Delaware Academy -Girls Game 7:30 pm   Walton/Downsville vs. Delaware Academy -Boys Game  Saturday, September 9, 2023 10:00 am  Girls Consolation Game  10:00 am  Girls Consolation Game 10:00 am  Girls Championship 12:00 pm  Boys Consolation Game 12:00 pm  Boys Championship Game

Attention!! Late Bus Updates/Changes! There will only be one late bus this fall. It will depart at 5:30pm. There will be no late buses after away games. Students must be picked up from the game or the school. Due to the Welcome Back Party and Parade of Athletes, there will be no late bus on Thursday 9/7.

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce some of our new staff here at DCS! Meet Mrs. Barnes 🦅 Hi DCS! My name is Meghan Barnes, I am an alumni of DCS and currently live in the Downsville area with my husband and three children. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return to DCS as the Crisis Intervention Specialist. I have experience in the human services field and I am looking forward to taking what I have learned over the last 16 years and utilizing it to help DCS students, faculty and families in any way I can.  Here’s to a great year ahead!

Modified Sports players be sure to get your sports interval forms to Mrs. Odell in order to practice at your first practice. Head to the DCS Health Page - scroll down and locate the message and click of form link! https://www.dcseagles.org/page/health-office Athletes - REQUIRED HEALTH FORM -You need this form completed to participate in any athletic team --> Interval Health Exam Form for Athletes

Affordable Connectivity Program

Don't forget to download the DCS Eagles APP! It's everything DCS Eagles, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3nfnKAG Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3DUZjPZ

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce some of our new DCS Teaching Staff! Meet Mr. Bussiere 🦅✏️📚 (though he's no stranger to the DCS hallways 🦅) Hi DCS! My name is Shane Bussiere. As a former student and teaching assistant here, I'm incredibly grateful for all the school and community has done for me over the years. I look forward to continuing my time at Downsville as a 7-12 Special Education teacher. I'm excited to bring the same spirit and commitment that Downsville has shown to me to all our current and future students! Besides my passion for education, I have a wide variety of interests that keep me busy. I enjoy travel, nature, basketball, beekeeping, music, reading, and any good project I can build with my hands. I've had a blast showing students beekeeping and hope to keep bringing new experiences to our school! Here's to a great 23-24 school year!

Mark your calendar!

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce some of our new DCS Teaching Staff! Meet Mrs. Geer 🦅✏️📚 Hi DCS Community! My name is Rebecca Geer.  I currently live in Starlight, PA with my husband and 4 cats.  I will be a first-time grandma in November of this year and am very excited.  I have been a Teacher for 28 years.  I have worked in schools in Delaware and Sullivan County as well as in Florida and Arizona.  I have worked as a Special Education Teacher and Elementary Education Teacher.  I have worked in many areas as a Special Education Teacher as well.  I worked in Downsville many years ago as a Special Education Inclusion Teacher and am looking forward to working here again as a Special Education Self-Contained Teacher.

Curious about what NY Thursday means when you see it on our school meal menus?

September Meal Menus -- https://www.dcseagles.org/page/dcs-cafeteria ALSO make sure you have our DCS APP downloaded for easy daily menu checks!

Attention 7th Grade Students/Parents/Guardians: Mrs. Derick will be available from 4 - 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 31st. Students can pick-up their schedules, find their lockers, and ask questions or share concerns. Please only the 7th grade student and their parent/guardian come. If you have questions please email jderick@dcseagles.org

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce some of our new DCS Teaching Staff! Meet Ms. Balser 🦅✏️🧮 Hi DCS community! My name is Jade Balser and I’m so excited to be the new 7-12 math teacher this year!  I grew up in Liberty, and earned my Bachelor’s Degree through SUNY Potsdam in 2022. I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn’t until high school that I knew I wanted to be a math teacher. This will be my first year teaching and I can’t wait to get started! Some fun facts about me are that I love photography and have been a photographer for about 8 years now. I started in high school using a film camera and have never stopped taking pictures since. I also love to read. Even though I’m a math person through and though, you will always find me reading in any spare moment I can get. 

Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Opportunity

Employment Opportunity: Custodial Worker https://www.dcseagles.org/page/employment

As the 23-24 school year approaches we are excited to introduce you to some of our new DCS Staff members! Meet Mr. Green 📚✏️🦅 Hello DCS! My name is Daniel Green, and I am very excited to start teaching several agriculture-based classes this year! I will mostly be teaching 5th-12th grade. This will be my 3rd year teaching, and I hope to bring novel and interesting experiences to your students. This includes chartering Downsville’s first FFA chapter, a national organization centered around agriculture education, career exploration, and leadership development. I have already started working with some students over the summer, and I am greatly looking forward to working with all the DCS students, staff, and parents this fall!

Student/Classroom Supply Lists: https://www.dcseagles.org/page/student-class-supply-lists

Reminder: Fall Varsity Sports Players! Bring your sports interval forms to the first day of practice!