Three DCSS students were among 154 graduating seniors across the state who were recognized as 2023 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced on March 27.

GreyStone Power has chosen two exceptional high school students from Douglas County High School, Chloe Blacknall and Isabel Yang, to attend the 56th annual Washington Youth Tour leadership experience as youth delegates.

A Douglas County high school student recently graduated from the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) youth leadership program along with 49 other high school students from across the area.

Two Chapel Hill High School seniors, Makaya Stubbs and Tehya Purifoy, signed college letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the next level.

Mount Carmel Elementary School students were the latest group to be introduced to a new culture through music and dance by the CAC's ARTSventure program. Presenter Akua Taylor gave the students a taste of Ghanaian culture through an interactive program.

The Douglas County School System, Douglas County Partners in Education (PIE), and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce gave the community a chance to go back to the classroom March 22 for “Principal 4 A Day.” The fun, annual event pairs community members with a principal or assistant principal to observe what our leaders are doing to prepare students for the future.

The Douglas County School System congratulates Douglas County High School, Lithia Springs High School, and Turner Middle School for earning being named Recognized American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Programs.

Douglas County Education Foundation (DCEF) Executive Director Angelia O’Neal announced the names of 25 scholarship recipients on Wednesday, March 22.

It was a night filled with talent and perfect harmony on Saturday, March 17, as the county’s Honor Chorus performed at Central Baptist Church.

Douglas County’s 21 elementary schools experienced the excitement of competition on March 21 during the elementary math competition. Over 500 students competed district wide with their schools and grade levels, and prizes were awarded for most points scored throughout the competition.

While many DCSS schools walked away with team and individual awards, the district's most prestigious honors went to Winston Elementary, recognized as the National Chapter of the Year, Holly Springs Elementary with the Superior Chapter of the Year, and Alexander High School with Second Place overall in the Reading Bowl.

Chapel Hill Elementary School is delighted that Cameron Sheldon has been awarded the title of Douglas County’s Library Media Specialist of the Year. The award honors K-12 library media specialists who have created instructional collaborations that improve student engagement and achievement.

Each year, the Douglas County Farm Bureau nominates a particular school to participate in their “Ag In the Classroom Rockstar Teacher” Contest! This year’s nominated school was South Douglas Elementary, and this year's winning teacher was Robin Bell.

Superintendent Trent North visited Douglas County's Head Start program this week, highlighting the importance of early childhood education. During a visit filled with smiles, laughter, and literacy, he learned about the program's impact on young learners.

At the Newnan School of Gymnastics, three DCSS students are making big names for themselves in the sport.

Arbor Station Elementary School's Kimberly Arnold was named a recipient of a PAGE Educator Grant last week.

SDES students had the opportunity to test their knowledge of famous historical figures in the school's first "Who Was?" Books History Bee.

This week marks School Social Work Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the important role that school social workers play in supporting the mental health and well-being of students in schools.

Two DCSS basketball teams have advanced to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Final Four with victories on Wednesday night.

For the second year in a row, all five high schools in Douglas County were among 273 schools around the state to receive AP Honor Schools recognition from State School Superintendent Richard Woods.

Twenty-three Douglas County School System high school students have been named semi-finalists for the 2023 Governor's Honors Program (GHP). The GHP is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors.

The Carrollton Douglasville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Community Diamonds Foundation visited Annette Winn Elementary on march 2 and presented a generous check to help pay off school lunch debt. The groups' donation will cover lunch balances of all 20 elementary schools, Stewart Middle School, and Douglas County High School.

Alexander High School Agriculture students and members of Future Farmers of America (FFA), along with their instructor Mr. Ryan Bragg, recently planted six American Chestnut trees on campus as part of the restoration efforts of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Superintendent Trent North threw out the first pitch at the Chapel Hill High School baseball team's region opener on Wednesday, March 1.

On March 7, DCSS will be hosting a teacher recruitment and transfer fair. The event will be held in Chapel Hill High School's gymnasium from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For information on family engagement opportunities in schools across Douglas County and tips on how to help your children succeed in school, take a look at The Parent Post, a parent newsletter that is published quarterly by the Douglas County School System.

A recent Superintendent’s Advisory Forum discussed the ins and outs of dining etiquette. Nia Brown of Majestic Etiquette welcomed high school and elementary students by instructing them in the finer points of dining etiquette.

Mason Creek Elementary School enjoyed their last Extreme STEM Night of the year on February 9. The night featured several opportunities for students and their parents to participate in STEM activities involving animals, telescopes, robots, and much more.

Students at Chapel Hill Elementary were able to have a hands-on experience honoring a variety of inventors for Black History Month. The experience, called the African American Inventors Exhibit, exposes the students to various inventions and cultivates conversation about how these inventions impact society today.

The Douglas County Board of Education and Superintendent Trent North are pleased to announce two new administrative appointments. Alexander High School Principal Dr. Christopher Small will be the district’s Executive Director of Operations, and New Manchester Elementary School Principal Keith Racine will be an Area Executive Director for the district.

This month we salute our school counselors as part of National School Counseling Week. All year long, we salute them for making a difference in the lives of Douglas County students.

During last week’s meeting, the Rotary Club of Douglas County honored Douglas County School System’s STAR Students and Teachers.

Several students presented at the West Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair on February 3, and five students from DCSS placed well enough to advance to the state fair in March.

This week, the Douglas County School System announced its grade-level and district-level winners for the 2023 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) competition.

At Lithia Springs High School, Chris Billingslea is a familiar face for all students at the school. Billingslea has served as a school resource officer (SRO) for just over one year. In that role, his mission has always been to help the students he sees in any way possible.

NMHS' FBLA is giving back to its community by donating 100 kits to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta. The kits will be used by families housed at the local Ronald McDonald house during short and long-term stays.

In December, Isaac Riley, an eighth grader at Mason Creek Middle School was recognized at the Georgia State Capitol as Douglas County’s winner in the 2022 Annual Metro Water District Middle School Essay Contest.

Despite it being a Saturday, over 70 DCSS students came out to compete in the annual Douglas County Scholastic Chess tournament.

Students at Yeager Middle School got to learn about music from throughout the world on January 13 thanks to the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County. The CAC presented "Oceans of Rhythm," which takes students across the world through music, singing and dancing.

Reading is a vital skill for all students to be successful in school, and South Douglas Elementary School is working to help students develop a love of reading and physical activity through its Sports and Reading Club.

The nation’s opioid crisis is growing at an alarming rate. In Douglas County, our school system is working to be part of the solution by stocking all schools with medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.

North Douglas Elementary School students were paid a visit by Megan Piphus Peace last week. Piphus Peace is the first African-American female puppeteer for the television show Sesame Street.

For parents wanting to learn about board governance, DCSS Board of Education member Michelle Simmons is hosting a community event on February 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Mirror Lake Elementary School.

After nine rounds of intense spelling, TMS' Gabriele Coner was named DCSS' Spelling Bee Champion on January 24.

AHS' men's basketball team has been the top-ranked team in Class 6A for the past eight weeks. Despite the top ranking, the team still feels it has unfinished business from last season as the postseason nears.

Chapel Hill Elementary School has been busy with several STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities over the past few weeks.

On January 21, several students in DCSS' elementary schools celebrated the 100th day of school.

Several students from throughout the Douglas County School System received recognition for their projects in the Douglas County Science and Engineering Fair on January 13 during a virtual ceremony.

DCSS' best spellers are preparing to compete on January 24 for the title of District Spelling Bee Champion.

Braelynn Carnes has had a knack for gymnastics since beginning the sport at two-years-old. Last weekend, the MCMS' eighth grader took first place in the all around competition at the Star Struck Invitational in New Jersey.

Factory Shoals Middle School's garden club began with a $500 grant from Farm Bureau, and last month, the club received a $1,000 McDonald's Golden Grant to help it continue growing.

New Manchester High School senior Zaki Roshell says being a teen can be like riding a rollercoaster, but she's written a book that she hopes will help young people navigate the most difficult parts of their teenage years.