Dorris Intermediate School

DIS Presents “Influential Women in History”

Dorris Intermediate School students in Mrs. Darr, Mrs. Blaylock and Mrs. Weiss’ classes presented “Influential Women in History” for visitors to their classroom. The classes spent two weeks learning about women’s suffrage and rights. Each student chose one influential woman to research and present during the event. The project will culminate in a field trip […]

Dorris Intermediate STEM Students Attend Junior Olympiad

A team of Dorris Intermediate School STEM students competed in the Madison County Regional Office of Education Junior Olympiad on March 7,2018 at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Sixth grade teacher Chris Comrie said, “The event is comprised of a variety of tasks in which students have to use their problem solving skills. This year, tasks […]

Dorris Intermediate Class Publishes Book

Fifth graders in Sue Cross’ class at Dorris Intermediate School celebrated the publication of a book written and illustrated by their class: “The Escapades of Henry the Elf – According to our 5th Grade Class.”

DIS Presents Living Museum for Black History Month

The last day of Black History Month was the setting for the Living Museum at Dorris Intermediate School. Throughout February, students in Ukyah Rawls and Denise Gruber-Cigliana’s 5th grade classes researched African Americans who have made a significant contribution to American culture. Today the students became their research subjects as they took part in a […]

CMS & DIS Decorated Trees Will Benefit New Scholarship

Collinsville Middle and Dorris Intermediate Schools showed holiday spirit and generosity by decorating trees for the 2017 Festival of Trees fundraising event at Gateway Center. Proceeds from the 24th Annual Festival of Trees benefit Collinsville Masonic Lodge #712 and 712 Charity which established a new scholarship fund for CUSD 10 graduating seniors in “vocational and academic areas” who […]