A Tradition of Success
Our highly-ranked, top-rated schools provide unparalleled educational opportunities from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Dawson Springs Independent School District has a long tradition of excellence as our schools have provided an outstanding education for our students. We recognize that the education we provide will shape the success of our students, community and state in the future. For that reason, we take education serious as we constantly work to improve our professional performance for the benefit of our children’s education.
Our Mission
The mission of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is to educate, equip, and empower every student to be transition ready, college and/or career ready, and life ready.
Our Vision
The Vision of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is that every student and family become lifelong learners and that each grows and flourishes as a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within our complex, ever-changing world.
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We offer a range of programs to support diverse student needs, such as, but not limited to:
Safety is our top priority. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, and on-site staff trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.
Our doors open at 07:20 a.m. for breakfast, and students are expected to be in their first period classes when at bell rings at 07:50 a.m.
School dismisses at 02:50 p.m. and after school detention releases at 03:20 p.m.
Registration is straightforward and can be done online or in person at the school office. Required documents include proof of residence, birth certificate, and immunization records.
We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTA, participate in family nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience.
Technology is integrated to enhance learning, with resources such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software that support students' digital literacy and engagement.
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November 25, 2025
With a recommendation from the Center for School Safety, and in an effort to keep our students and campus safe, we will be implementing a new afternoon pick up traffic flow system in front of the e...
January 30, 2026
Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor, Jacqueline Coleman, is currently touring the Commonwealth, lending an ear to educators.
December 12, 2025
You are invited to join the DSHS band for the Sounds of the Season craft fair on December 13 from 9:00-1:00, with over 20 vendors for all of your seasonal craft needs!!Come join us!
December 2, 2025
Due to deteriorated road conditions, there will be no school today, December 2, 2025, for Dawson Springs Independent Schools. Our dual credit students will also not attend MCC today. This is not an...
Hear firsthand from our students and faculty members what they love about our district!
“As someone who has walked the halls of Dawson Springs High School as a student, stood in front of classrooms as a teacher, and now serves as principal, I can say with full confidence that greatness lives here.”
- Elizabeth Robinson, DSHS Principal
"I love teaching in the same school that I attended--being a Panther is very important to me as I have been a Panther my whole life, and having the ability to make an impact on my community is a huge blessing."
- Erin Woolsey, DSES Teacher
"My favorite part of my job is to love on all the littles in my classroom and help foster their love for learning while making the best memories with the children and families of this community."
- Courtney Trimble, Little Panther Academy Teacher