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Faculty and Staff

Dayton High School Vision Statement
Dayton High School is committed to creating an academically focused, student-centered environment that prepares all students to become responsible and contributing lifelong learners in a diverse society. 

                                       DHS Digital News

 

Dayton High School Mission Statement
Dayton High School educates, develops, and empowers all students to adopt a growth mindset and be college, career, or military-ready.

 

Dayton High School Announcement Board

A Note from Principal Johnson

Welcome to Dayton High School. We are here to help you. Please reach out with any questions: shayann.johnson@daytonisd.net

Semester Exam Schedule

2025 Fall Exam Schedule-Click link for the fall semester’s final exam schedule. 

End of 3rd Six Weeks

The 3rd six weeks ends Friday, December 19, 2025, and the 4th six weeks begins January 7, 2026.

No Backpacks Dec. 17, 18, 19, 2025.

School Holidays

DHS Students do not have school Monday, December 22, 2025, through Tuesday, January 6, 2026. School resumes Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

HB 1481

The HB 1481 law prohibits students from using cell phones (earbuds, smartwatches, headphones, etc.) from the time they arrive on campus until the end of the school day. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more detailed information.

DHS Tipline

Please use this form to report incidents of or by Dayton High School students/staff. You may report for yourself or for someone else. Please include as much information as possible, so we can fully investigate your report. You are not required to submit your name, buy you may do so if desired. 

Student IDs

Students are required to wear their ID on a lanyard around their neck at all times. 

Report Bullying

Dayton ISD takes all reports of bullying seriously. If you know of someone who has been or is being bullied, please report it. Click “More Info” to use our anonymous reporting form. Another resource is StopBullying.gov.

Mesh or Clear Backpacks

Parents: Remember that only mest or clear backpacks are allowed at Dayton High School. 

Dayton High School Calendar

Jan
05
Staff Development
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan
15
Automotive Program Facility Visit
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jan
05
Staff Development
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan
15
Automotive Program Facility Visit
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
View Full Calendar

A colorful December calendar with festive decorations and a '12 Days of Christmas Sale' theme.

Counselor Request Form

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