DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School
Address
1130 W. Broad Street Smithville, Tennessee, DeKalb 37166 United States
Coordinates	35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225Coordinates: 35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225
Information
School type	Public secondary
Established	1963
School district	DeKalb County Schools
Superintendent	Patrick Cripps
Principal	Kathy Bryant
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	867[1] (August 8, 2015)
Average class size	20–30
Language	English
Hours in school day	7
Color(s)	Black and Gold
Slogan	Tiger Pride
Sports	Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf
Mascot	Tiger
Team name	DeKalb County Fighting Tigers
Rival	Livingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
Yearbook	The Tiger
Communities served	Smithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
Affiliations	Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
Website	DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 867 as of August 8, 2015.^[1] The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Kathy Bryant and the assistant principals are David Gash and Jenny Norris.^[2] The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6-8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K-8).^[3]

Clubs

DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".^[2]

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