Please join me in welcoming Molly Ball, our new English teacher at D. W. Daniel High School. "My name is Ms. Molly Ball, and I will be teaching English 1 and English 2 this upcoming school year at D.W. Daniel High School! I am a graduate of Walhalla High School, and I received my Bachelor's degree in English and Secondary Education from Clemson University. I enjoy reading and traveling in my free time. I am looking forward to joining Daniel's English department and helping students succeed and grow within my classroom!" Welcome, Ms. Ball!
Please join me in welcoming Mihkel Nelson, our new science teacher at D. W. Daniel High School. Ms. Nelson graduated from Western Governor's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education in Physics. She studied scientific inquiry-based learning directly through Pearson, where she obtained a certification in Principles of Learning and Teaching also known as edTPA. A resident of Oconee County since 2012, she loves being a mom, exploring new things, and enjoying nature – spending her free time hiking and camping across the upstate with her family. Ms. Nelson did her student teaching here at Daniel High School and genuinely grew to love and enjoy the beauty of Pickens County while there. She was born in Greenville, grew up in Tennessee, and lived in many different places, but South Carolina is her favorite. Ms. Nelson said, “I'm excited and honored to be a part of such an amazing community of educators and learners. I am very passionate about learning and meeting the needs of all learners. I take a humanistic and constructivist approach to learning. I enjoy teaching curiosity though inquiry-based activities in order to, not only teach the standards, but to help create a positive relationship between science and learning.” She looks forward to learning and growing as an educator at Daniel High School and cannot wait to get started. Welcome, Ms. Nelson!
Please join me in welcoming Lee Cory, our new math teacher at D.W. Daniel High School! Mrs. Cory is a proud Clemson Alumna, has her master’s degree from Southern Wesleyan University, and recently achieved National Board Teacher Certification. She has 21 years of teaching experience, including teaching the past 11 years at R. C. Edwards Middle School. Mrs. Cory has two daughters who graduated from Daniel, so she is excited to join the staff at DHS. Mrs. Cory enjoys walking and hanging out with her dog, gardening, and reading. She tells us, “I am most excited to re-connect with students I have already taught and also to get to teach some students that I missed out on when they were in 8th grade”. Welcome, Mrs. Cory!
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Colonel Curt Haase (Retired), our incoming Air Force JROTC Senior Instructor! Curt attended the United States Air Force Academy and began his operational Air Force career in 2004 at Charleston Air Force Base, SC as a C-17 pilot. Here he also met his wife and Clemson nursing grad Megan, thus sealing his connection to the upstate. He retired in 2022 after a 20-year career and returned to the area with Megan and their three children (5, 6, 11). After a two-year stint with Michelin, Lieutenant Colonel Haase is now thoroughly looking forward to working with the next generation of young leaders who aspire to serve their families, communities and nation. He is inspired by the mission of Daniel, the JROTC program, and the desire to give back to high school students in the same way his teachers and coaches did for him almost thirty years ago!
Place your order asap at www.thatsmybrick.com/DWDLegacy and create a permanent legacy at the Flagpole at the Daniel front entrance. This is a wonderful gift to honor a graduate, a student, an alumni, favorite teacher, sports team and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Daniel Foundation which serves ALL Daniel students! Please email dwdanielfoundation@gmail.com with any questions.
Please join me in welcoming Ivy Chastain. Mrs. Chastain will be teaching within the English Department this upcoming school year. She attended Spartanburg Methodist College and played on the women's soccer team. Then transferred to Clemson University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education English. She also has her master's degree in School Administration and Leadership from GWU. She has taught English at Walhalla High for six years. She loves spending time with her family on the lake, and they all enjoy playing ball every weekend. Mrs. Chastain tells us she is looking forward to serving the community she calls home, and is super excited for an awesome school year. Welcome Mrs. Chastain!
Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Julie Hock, our new math teacher at D. W. Daniel High School. Mrs. Hock and her family are moving to SC from Florida, where she has taught for the past seventeen years. Mrs. Hock graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelors degree in Secondary Math Education and graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with her masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Hock’s favorite math to teach is trigonometry and statistics, and she loves math jokes. The Hock family is excited to explore the area and become part of the Pickens County community. Mrs. Hock can’t wait to meet the students, help them reach their goals, and contribute to Daniel High School’s commitment to excellence. Welcome Mrs. Hock!
Class of 2025! It is time to schedule your Senior Portraits! CADY will be at Daniel High School to photograph your portraits on Wednesday, July 31 or Tuesday, September 17th. You MUST book an appointment before being photographed!
Hi! I am Beth Mosley, and I am a local to Central, SC. I graduated from the old Daniel High School in 2012 and earned my Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Master of Education in Administration from Southern Wesleyan University. I have taught for eight years at both the middle and high school levels. I am so excited to be teaching at my alma mater and to be able to educate our surrounding community. I enjoy gardening, thrifting, being outdoors, baking, attending church, quality time with my one-year-old, and playing card games with my family. I look forward to being at Daniel High School and being a part of the STEEP program. I cannot wait to enjoy the school spirit atmosphere and all the activities that Daniel offers, as well as to be able to see the students inclusively support each other regardless of their academic levels, status, or backgrounds. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Go Lions!
2024-2025 Daniel High School Registration Dates
Class of 2028 Freshman Orientation - this event is for students only from 8am-Noon. Parents/Guardians can join students for 9th Grade Registration on July 24 from Noon-5pm.
Daniel High School Summer Office Hours
Time to celebrate D.W. Daniel High School's Class of 2024. Graduation takes place tomorrow May 25, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson at 4:30pm. Clear bag policy will be in effect for all graduates and guests.
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Daniel's Athletic Booster Club is having its annual END OF YEAR sale on Wednesday 1-4 pm and Thursday 10am-1pm. All items are 20% off. Come by to stock up on Daniel swag at a great price, just in time for summer. We have adult tees, sweatshirts, polos, half-zips as well as kids and toddler styles. The Apparel Stand will be located at the Front Entrance Atrium. Cash, card and Tap-to-Pay accepted. All proceeds benefit the Daniel Athletic Booster Club. Thank you for your support and have a wonderful summer break!
Please check these slides for 2024-25 AP/Honors prep work.
EOC Makeup Schedule
Meet Katie Fox, the newest addition to our teaching staff at D.W. Daniel High School! Ms. Fox grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and is a proud alumna of Blue Ridge High School and Clemson University. After spending nearly two decades in Clemson, she brings a wealth of experience to our community, including a solid background in hospital administration and human resources, thanks to her BS degree in Health Services Administration.
Ms. Fox is not only passionate about her profession but also loves staying active and embracing the great outdoors. She is deeply involved in our local community through various volunteer activities and cherishes spending quality time with her sons and her partner, Nathan. Ms. Fox's dedication to teaching was profoundly influenced by her late father, James Fox, who remains a major inspiration in her life.
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Fox to our team at D.W. Daniel High School, where she will be teaching Computer Fundamentals. Let's give her a warm welcome as she embarks on this new journey with us and inspires our students with her dedication and enthusiasm!
This week is School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! We appreciate the very special kind of patience and love they have for our students as they bring them safely to school and safely back home each and every day. Thank you, Bus Drivers!!
