Double Churches Elementary
Learning to Live. Living to Learn.
Paula Shaw-Powell, Principal
Lorri Valentini, Assistant Principal
Beverly Smith, Secretary
Persevere – Be Respectful – Be Kind
School Information
DCE Hours
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Student Early Arrival Hours: In Bus Loop 7:00 AM Front Entrance 7:15 AM
Tardy Bell Rings: 8 AM (Students in classroom)
Student Dismissal Time: 2:30 PM
No Student Check-out after 2:00 PM
Teacher Work Day: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
DCE Student Handbook
Please click on this link for the DCE Student Handbook.
DCE Student Improvement Plan
Please click on this link for the DCE School Improvement Plan.
DCE PBIS Expectations
DCE Three PBIS Expectations are 1 – Persevere (Keep Trying) 2 – Be Respectful 3 – Be Kind Please click on the link for DCE’s PBIS Expectations.
MCSD School Supply List
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Student Registration - How do I enroll my child
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Congratulations to DCE Educators of the Year
DCE 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year – Ms. April Gallahair
DCE 2017 – 2018 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher of the Year – Ms. Meghan Davis
MCSD and West Central Georgia Region 2018 Library Media Specialist of the Year – Dr. Kimberly Scott
Wildcats In The News
DCE Alumni are Top of their Class
Northside High School 2017 Valedictorian: Tia Grey Northside High School 2017 Salutatorian: Kendra Henthorn
Eric Crouch Named 2017 Lowell Milken Center Fellow
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to 5th Grade Teacher, Eric Crouch, of Double Churches Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia. Eric Crouch will arrive in Fort Scott on June 18 for a week of collaboration with LMC staff. Please click here to read article in Ledger Enquirer.
KJ's Journey to Broadway
Kefauver Wilson, Jr. is an 11-year-old lover of dance and he’s won numerous dance competitions across the nation. He’s recently been selected to be part of “Be Discovered”, an intense summer program for dancers in New York City. Please click here for more information about KJ’s journey to Broadway.
Kinetic Golden Apple Winner
Melissa Davies was presented with Kinetic’s Golden Apple on April 26, 2017. Click on this link to watch her being presented with the award.
Month of the Military Child
Mr. Eric Crouch’s classroom projects are featured on the Milken Educator Awards website in an article titled “Simple Classroom Projects with Big Impact”.
State Winners of PTA Reflections Art Contest
Congratulations to Clark Zanella and Caroline Kelley. They both represented Muscogee County in Photography at the State PTA Reflections Art contest and they won.
District Winner of Young Georgia Authors Award
Kenidee Luther is the 3rd Grade District Winner for the Young Georgia Authors Writing Award. Her writing will be sent to the state level competition.
Mr. Crouch - Milken Educator Award
Please view this brief reaction video, “30 Years of Milken Educator Award Surprises: Georgia” highlights video featuring Mr. Eric Crouch, and photo gallery capturing the day’s best moments with DCE’s school community including students, staff and parents, as well as MCSD and community leaders. Also, please view Mr. Crouch’s profile on the MEA website.
Principal Shaw-Powell - District PTA Outstanding Principal
Principal Shaw-Powell won the District PTA Outstanding Principal award for 2015-2016. As the past GA PTA President said “She is the Queen of all Principals for always going above and beyond to support her students, staff and PTA. “