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CHES' Sheldon Named DCSS Media Specialist of the Year
03/17/2023
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.
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SDES' Bell Recognized as 2023 Agriculture Rockstar Teacher
03/17/2023
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.
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North Visit to Head Start Program Highlights Role of Early Learning
03/17/2023
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.
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Johnson Sisters Flying High in Gymnastics
03/15/2023
At the Newnan School of Gymnastics, three DCSS students are making big names for themselves in the sport.
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ASES' Arnold Receives PAGE Educator Grant
03/15/2023
Arbor Station Elementary School's Kimberly Arnold was named a recipient of a PAGE Educator Grant last week.
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SDES Students Test History Knowledge in "Who Was?" Books History Bee
03/15/2023
SDES students had the opportunity to test their knowledge of famous historical figures in the school's first "Who Was?" Books History Bee.
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DCSS to Honor School Social Workers March 5-11
03/06/2023
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.
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Cougars, Panthers Punch Tickets to Final 4
03/04/2023
Two DCSS basketball teams have advanced to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Final Four with victories on Wednesday night.
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All DCSS High Schools Receive AP Honors School Recognition
03/03/2023
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.
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DCSS Sees 23 Named to GHP Semi-Finalist List
03/03/2023
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.
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Fraternity Pays Lunch Debt for 22 Douglas County Schools
03/03/2023
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.
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AHS FFA Helps Restore American Chestnut Tree Population
03/03/2023
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.
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North Tosses First Pitch at CHHS Region Opener
03/03/2023
Superintendent Trent North threw out the first pitch at the Chapel Hill High School baseball team's region opener on Wednesday, March 1.
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DCSS Holding Teacher Recruitment Fair March 7
03/01/2023
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.
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Parent Post #3 Now Available
03/01/2023
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.
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Students Learn Rules of Etiquette with Superintendent
02/17/2023
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.
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MAES STEM Night Offers Fun Learning for Students and Parents
02/17/2023
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.
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Exhibit Teaches CHES Students About African American Inventors
02/17/2023
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.
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DCSS Announces New Administrative Appointments
02/15/2023
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.
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DCSS Says "Thank You" to School Counselors
02/14/2023
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.
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DCSS STAR Students and Teachers Honored by Rotary Club
02/10/2023
During last week’s meeting, the Rotary Club of Douglas County honored Douglas County School System’s STAR Students and Teachers.
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DCSS Sends Five to State Science and Engineering Fair
02/10/2023
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.
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System Young Georgia Author Winners Announced
02/10/2023
This week, the Douglas County School System announced its grade-level and district-level winners for the 2023 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) competition.
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Billingslea Striving to Positively Impact Students
02/10/2023
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.
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NMHS FBLA Gives Back in a Big Way
02/10/2023
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.
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MCMS Student Wins County Water Essay Contest
02/10/2023
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.
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Checkmate! DCSS Students Win Big at Annual Chess Tournament
02/03/2023
Despite it being a Saturday, over 70 DCSS students came out to compete in the annual Douglas County Scholastic Chess tournament.
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Cultural Arts Council ARTSventure Gives YMS Students a Multicultural Experience
02/03/2023
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.
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SDES Sports and Reading Club Encouraging Students to Love Reading and Athletics
02/03/2023
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.
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Narcan Now Available in All DCSS Schools
02/03/2023
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.
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NDES Students Chat with Sesame Street Puppeteer
02/03/2023
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.
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Community Gathers with Michelle Simmons
02/02/2023
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.
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TMS' Coner Wins County Spelling Bee
01/27/2023
After nine rounds of intense spelling, TMS' Gabriele Coner was named DCSS' Spelling Bee Champion on January 24.
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Top-Ranked Cougars Eyeing Region Crown as Regular Season Wraps
01/27/2023
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.
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CHES Stays Busy with STEAM Projects
01/27/2023
Chapel Hill Elementary School has been busy with several STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities over the past few weeks.
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DCSS Students Celebrate 100th Day of School
01/26/2023
On January 21, several students in DCSS' elementary schools celebrated the 100th day of school.
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DCSS Names District Science and Engineering Fair Winners
01/20/2023
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.
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Countdown to DCSS District Spelling Bee
01/20/2023
DCSS' best spellers are preparing to compete on January 24 for the title of District Spelling Bee Champion.
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Carnes Takes First at New Jersey Gymnastics Meet
01/20/2023
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.
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FSMS Gardening Club Receives McDonald's Golden Grant
01/18/2023
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.
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New Manchester High Author Inspires Teens to Live With Confidence
01/17/2023
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.
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After School Events Canceled for January 12
01/12/2023
The Douglas County School System has canceled all after-school activities and programs today because of possible inclement weather this evening.
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Learn More About Georgia's P-EBT Program
01/09/2023
On December 20, 2022, Georgia's Department of Human Services’ Division of Family & Children Services began issuing Summer P-EBT. These benefits cover the 2022 summer month time frame for free and reduced meal program eligible children.
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A Holiday Message to DCSS' Families
12/19/2022
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Local Heroes Bring Holiday Cheer
12/19/2022
On December 15, police officers from throughout the county got an opportunity to give back to the community through the Douglas County School System's annual Shop with a Cop event. The event, which was made possible by several community sponsors, allows students to select Christmas presents for themselves and their families while accompanied by local police officers.
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Five REACH Scholars Celebrated During Signing Ceremony
12/19/2022
During a statewide Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship signing event, the Douglas County School System welcomed five students to the Georgia program. The REACH Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship that exists to increase the academic persistence and achievement of Georgia’s academically promising middle and high school students and increase college access and success.
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Beulah Elementary TOME Donates to a Worthy Cause
12/19/2022
As a club that meets for weekly book discussions, Beulah Elementary School's TOME Club also joined together to serve others this holiday season.
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Lions Capture Flag Football State Title
12/14/2022
Lithia Springs High School's flag football team capped off an undefeated season on December 8 by winning the Class 5A-6A State Championship 14-0.
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AHS JROTC Raider Team Finishes Second in State
12/14/2022
Alexander High School's JROTC Raiders team is celebrating a second-place finish at their annual state competition. This marks the fourth year in a row that the team has finished in the top-two at the state competition.
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Most Wonderful Art of the Year on Display at CAC
12/14/2022
The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville and Douglas County was ablaze with excitement and talent from students throughout Douglas County last week. DCSS art teachers held school contests among their students and submitted top "Winter Wonderland" themed artwork to be hung in the gallery.
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12-14-22 Parent Post Newsletter
12/14/2022
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.
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Lions Flag Football Team Returns to State Championship
12/06/2022
Lithia Springs High School's flag football team punched its ticket to the state championship after defeating St. Pius X High School 7-0 Monday afternoon.
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Real Men Read at Eastside Elementary
12/05/2022
An Eastside Elementary School literary tradition returned this year for a day filled with reading and inspiration. Real Men Read brings males from across Douglas County to read from the pages of their favorite books.
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Read All About It in the DCSS Digest Magazine
12/05/2022
The fall edition of the DCSS Digest Magazine is now available! Click "Read More" to access a digital copy of the magazine.
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World Series Trophy Makes Final Stop at Sweetwater Elementary
12/05/2022
In September, Sweetwater Elementary School teacher Anita Outlaw was welcomed as the Atlanta Braves' 3 millionth fan, and on November 18, the team declared the day Anita Outlaw's Braves Day.
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DCSS Schools Celebrate Parent Involvement in November
12/05/2022
November was National Parent Involvement Month, and several schools around Douglas County took time to thank parents for all the ways that they support learning each day.
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North Named 2023 Georgia Superintendent of the Year
12/01/2022
On December 1, DCSS Superintendent Trent North was named 2023 Georgia Superintendent of the Year.
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No In-Person Classes on Dec. 6
11/29/2022
In-person classes will be canceled for students on Tuesday, December 6. Teachers and staff will be on campus for a teacher work day.
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Family Engagement Night Scheduled for November 29
11/28/2022
The Douglas County School System will be hosting a Family Engagement Night and Proportionate Care Consultation for Douglas County parents of public, private and home schooled students on Tuesday, November 29.
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High Schools Getting Basketball Seasons Underway
11/28/2022
As fall turns to winter, basketball season is heating up around Douglas County. Several teams enter the season with lofty goals and expectations, while others are looking to continue building on a culture of success.
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A Thanksgiving Letter from Superintendent North
11/24/2022
Click to read a letter to DCSS' families from Superintendent Trent North.
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DCSS Celebrates Veterans Day
11/21/2022
On November 11, many of DCSS' schools took time out of their days to honor our veterans and the sacrifices that many have made for our country.
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DCHS Alumni Becomes Member of Elite Navy Honor Guard
11/21/2022
Airman Durand Byssainthe, a 2020 Douglas County High School graduate, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.
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CHHS Students Compete in Peach State Classic Debate
11/21/2022
Three Chapel Hill High School students put on great showings at the Georgia's largest speech and debate competition at Carrollton High School. Although this was each students first debate competition, two advanced to the quarterfinals of their event, while another received a third-place honorable mention award.
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NDES Resource Officer Spreads Joy on Campus
11/21/2022
North Douglas Elementary School Resource Officer Quinta Lossa delights in serving students and keeping them safe.
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FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Ryan Beesley Visits NMES
11/14/2022
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Ryan Beesley helped students at New Manchester Elementary School learn more about the science of weather forecasting with a surprise visit last week.
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Eight Elementary School Counselors Receive Grants from Office Depot
11/14/2022
The Douglas County Education Foundation recently secured a grant from Office Depot/Office Max that gave eight elementary school counselors $2,000 eGift cards to purchase needed items for their schools and students.
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AHS Performing Arts Center Scheduled for Spring Completion
11/14/2022
After breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art performing arts center at Alexander High School in 2021, construction on the school's newest facility is slated to wrap in April 2023.
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ASES Holds Family Curriculum Night
11/14/2022
Arbor Station Elementary School gave parents a firsthand opportunity to learn about what their students are learning in school at the school's curriculum night.