February is Black History Month, and 3rd grader Cayson Blanchard has a direct link to an individual who played a key role in desegregating education. His grandfather James Hood was one of the first black students to attend the University of Alabama. Click the headline to read more about Cayson and his grandfather, and drop by the library to see a display about them.

Beginning in August, all schools at DMPS will have new hours. The new hours at our school will be 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM. The change is being made to better serve the educational needs of students, based on research into the sleep patterns of children and teenagers. Click the headline for more information.