Dallas County Schools

Dallas Co. School District will soon need a new superintendent

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson has asked the school board not to renew his contract at the end of the school year. Sampson informed the school board that this school year will be his last leading the district. “I gave the board that notice so that they had adequate time to make the appropriate…

Dallas County Schools Get Ready for First Day of School

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County School officials make final preparations for the first day of school. Students head back to school Thursday. The optimism at the start of a new school year — can only be matched by the excitement of the first day of school. “I’m actually very excited for the first day. I’m ready to see…

One on One with New Dallas Co. School Superintendent

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County School system is getting ready for the upcoming school year — under the leadership of a new superintendent. Superintendent Anthony Sampson is fired up about his new job. And he’s moving forward with a three point focus. He says student achievement is the number one priority and goal of public education. “We…

Dallas Co. School District Prepares for Face to Face Learning

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County School officials continue to get ready for the start of the new school year — amid COVID-19. The school district is preparing to bring some students back to school for face to face learning. So officials are now taking the necessary precautions — to bring students back safely. Face shields, sneeze guards and…

Dallas Co. Schools Finalizing Plans to Reopen Amid COVID-19

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Schools is finalizing it’s plans to reopen for the upcoming school year. The school district is providing options for student learning this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. First, there’s the face to face option — which puts students back in the classroom for some instruction. The second option available for students — is…

Schools Implement Feeding Programs During Coronavirus Crisis

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County and Selma City Schools — have set up feeding programs — to provide food security for children during the Coronavirus crisis. Alabama schools have been shut down because of Coronavirus. But since some students — don’t get enough to eat at home. Dallas County Schools is providing free meals — so children don’t…