Carver 9th Grade Academy

🐺📰We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

The June edition of Inside the Pack is out now! This month’s newsletter highlights student achievements, celebrates outstanding students and staff, and captures many of the moments that brought our Wolfpack together as the 2025-2026 school year came to a close. We invite you to take a look inside and celebrate the accomplishments, milestones, and memorable moments made across the Wolfpack.

You can read Inside the Pack by visiting the “Inside the Pack Newsletter” section of our website or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/JuneInsideThePack

☀️ Summer Office Hours ☀️

Dothan City Schools district offices will operate on summer hours Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through July 23.

Please note: District offices will be closed on Fridays during summer hours.

Join the Wolfpack! Dothan City Schools is excited to launch its new Special Education Incentive Program for certified special education teachers and SLPs.

Eligible educators may earn up to $6,000 over three years through structured annual incentive payments:
- 25% in August
- 50% in December
- 25% in May

The program is available for:
- Newly hired certified special education teachers and SLPs districtwide
- Current certified special education teachers and SLPs serving in DCS

Participation requires a three-year service commitment agreement. If you are passionate about serving students and building brighter futures, we would love to have you on our team.

Learn more and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/SpEdIncentive

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

Join Dothan City Schools this summer for free books, free meals, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with school leaders right in the community. ☀️📚

Check out the full schedule below and come see us!

Dothan City Schools is bringing reading, learning, and summer fun directly into the community with the launch of the district’s brand new Backyard Summer Reading Program, the first program of its kind for DCS.

The Backyard Summer Reading Program is designed to keep students engaged throughout the summer through read-alouds, interactive games, hands-on activities, literacy enrichment, free books for students to take home, and free meals for children 18 and under. Meals are first-come, first-served.

District and school leaders will lead read-alouds for students and families, giving them the opportunity to connect with school principals and district leadership in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly environment ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“This program is about creating memorable and educational experiences for our students, encouraging a love for learning, and bringing families together in a positive way throughout the summer,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “We are excited to take learning beyond the classroom and right into our own backyards.”

The Backyard Summer Reading Program will take place at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Jamison Village, 705 N. Lena Street

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crawford Village, 602 S. Lena St.

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crimson Ridge, 105 Booker St.

Dothan City Schools invites families to come out, enjoy a free meal, and join Dothan City Schools for an afternoon of reading, learning, and summer fun.

Want to know which principals and administrators will be at each event? Visit the News & Announcements section on our website homepage to view the full schedule.

May 18th was Speech Pathologist Day. We celebrate our amazing Speech Pathologist, Mrs. Marie Stanley and all the incredible work she does for our students each and every day! 💙

Thank you for helping our students find their voices, build confidence, improve communication skills, and reach their full potential. Your patience, kindness, dedication, and encouragement make a lasting difference in the lives of so many children and families.

We are so grateful for the care and support you bring to our school every day. Happy Speech Pathologist Day