#PhoenixFam 8th grader, Isaiah Korpella, was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2020 Veterans of Foreign War youth essay contest! Isaiah wrote an essay that addressed the prompt "What Patriotism Means to Me". Congratulations, Isaiah!
Tom Doppe has been part of the DTSOI team for two years as one of our great Assistant Principals! He currently serves 7th, 9th, and 11th grades by providing the students and their families with supports they need to be successful.
Mr. Doppe helps improve the efficiency of our school and our students flourish by overseeing our ACT testing, Parent Engagement, Facilities, Master Schedule, and athletic programs. Mr. Doppe is multifaceted and quite the wordsmith! His calm vibe and reassuring nature makes it easy for anyone to see he is all in for our #PhoenixFam!
Dr. Shay Hopper has worked for DTSOI the last three years. Her first year at DTSOI, Dr. Hopper was the social studies Instructional Facilitator and coordinator for the virtual school. The last two years Dr. Hopper has led the VIA program and this year was promoted to Assistant Principal. She provides the students and their families with support they need to be successful while learning from home.
Dr. Hopper helps our school thrive and our students flourish by overseeing our RTI, Registration, Advisory/College and Career Readiness, and Student News programs through our Virtual Innovation Academy. Dr. Hopper is a visionary with a super power of delegation! Her dedication makes it easy for anyone to see she is all in for our #PhoenixFam!
The following buses will not be running from school to home.
Bus # 119 from SHS & Lakeside to Home
Bus # 108 from CJHS & HBHS to Home
Please contact parents to make arrangements for pick up this afternoon.
Please call if you have any questions.
Thank you for a great drop-off this morning for grades 3,4,5 and 8. For this afternoon & tomorrow, we are asking families to approach DTSOI from Don Tyson Rd. instead of 412. This will help keep traffic flowing quickly. Thank you!
Aurelian Sennett has worked at DTSOI for three years. His first year he served as the Science and Math Instructional Facilitator and the past two years as one of our great Assistant Principals! He currently serves 6th and 8th grades by providing the students and their families with support they need to be successful.
Mr. Sennett helps improve the efficiency in our systems and our students flourish by expanding and refining our ELPA/ESL coordination, MAP testing for 6th-8th grades, Gifted and Talented, Bus/Transportation, and technology programs. Mr. Sennett is always willing to jump in to help when needed! His kindness and intentionality makes it easy for anyone to see he is all in for our #PhoenixFam!
It's National Assistant Principals’ Week, and we want to spotlight our amazing APs and all they do for our students, staff, and community!
Amy Harrison has worked for DTSOI for 4 years. Her first year she served as our Virtual School Coordinator and the past 3 years as one of our great Assistant Principals! She currently serves 10th and 12th graders through providing the students and their families with supports they need to be successful. As a loving mother of two, Mrs. Harrison makes juggling it all seem easy!
Mrs. Harrison helps our students flourish by overseeing our Advanced Placement, College and Career Readiness, CTE, RTi, and PSAT programs. Her warm and caring vibe makes it easy for anyone to see she is all in for our #PhoenixFam!
Reminders about dismissal for those taking the ACT Aspire this week.
It was a beautiful afternoon for our Industrial Maintenance students to show off their newly created bike rack. Our #PhoenixFam is proud to see the results of skills being taught by Mr. Higginson!
Bus 175 will be Bus 147 for today, 4/2/21.
DTSOI is gearing up for ACT Aspire Testing next week! Please see the graphics for detailed information.
For today, 4/1/21, bus #185 will be bus #149. Thank you
Congratulations to Allison Dolan for being nominated as DTSOI's teacher of the year. We are so lucky to have you!
Bus # 158 will not be running this afternoon from Lakeside Junior High this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
Congrats to DTSOI Choir students for earning Superior-I ratings at regional Choral Performance Assessment. This is the highest possible rating given and the first time each choir at DTSOI has participated in CPA. Way to go Choir #PhoenixFam!
We think our #PhoenixFam is the best, too! Thank you to all of NWA for the surprise of being nominated and the support of your votes! We are honored to be able to serve our students and community.
ADDITION TO BUS CHANGES:
Bus #148 will be #168 today.
Bus #127 will not be running today.
Bus #157 will be Bus #106 today. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Bus # 127 and bus # 157 will not be running this afternoon from SWJH.
Save these dates for ACT Aspire testing! All 3rd-10th grade students will take the test during the week of April 5th. Please review the schedule for testing and remote learning.
VIA #PhoenixFledgling, Kora, got a surprise lunch break visit from her parents to celebrate her top reader success! #PhoenixFam, We want to hear a huge CONGRATULATIONS! to our Read-A-Thon Reading Stars. These students have read the most minutes in their grade!
KG - Kora Malone Coleman, Dawn Loomis - 651 minutes read
1st - Aiden Hernandez, Erin Glover - 1603 minutes read
2nd - Madison Paige Hernandez, Sarah Stanton - 590 minutes read
3rd - Austyn Marie Betz, Lauren Johnson - 2100 minutes read
3rd - Cristen Angela Lopez Marin, Lisa Mason - 2100 minutes read
4th - Charielyz Baez-Rosado, Erin McGarrah - 1174 minutes read
5th - Kaylin Alyse Nix, Brenda Marks - 1180 minutes read
