21st Annual Dayspring Road Race to Benefit LSES 🏃♀️🏫
The 21st Annual Dayspring Road Race is taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, at Central Baptist Church. Funds from this year's race will be used to build a school playground at Lithia Springs Elementary School. Runner registration is $40. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit cbcdouglasville.com/sports for more information.
The 21st Annual Dayspring Road Race is taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, at Central Baptist Church. Funds from this year's race will be used to build a school playground at Lithia Springs Elementary School. Runner registration is $40. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit cbcdouglasville.com/sports for more information.
📚✨ Pre-K Parent Night: Join us for Fun, Resources and Community
Mark your calendars! Our next Pre-K Parent Night for the 2025-2026 school year is Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County School System Central Office.
What to expect:
• Fun, hands-on activities for families
• Take-home resources to practice skills at home
• Light dinner provided
• Interpreters available
Event flyers (click your language):
English: https://5il.co/3rxlx
Spanish: https://5il.co/3rxm0
Haitian Creole: https://5il.co/3rxly
Russian: https://5il.co/3rxlz
Please share with Pre-K families in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
#GreatnessGrowsHere #PreK #FamilyEngagement #DouglasCountySchools #CommunityMatters
Mark your calendars! Our next Pre-K Parent Night for the 2025-2026 school year is Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County School System Central Office.
What to expect:
• Fun, hands-on activities for families
• Take-home resources to practice skills at home
• Light dinner provided
• Interpreters available
Event flyers (click your language):
English: https://5il.co/3rxlx
Spanish: https://5il.co/3rxm0
Haitian Creole: https://5il.co/3rxly
Russian: https://5il.co/3rxlz
Please share with Pre-K families in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
#GreatnessGrowsHere #PreK #FamilyEngagement #DouglasCountySchools #CommunityMatters
🍎🛍️ Free Food Resources Available for Douglas County Families
Several organizations are providing free food assistance to families in our community this month.
Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta is hosting the Families Thrive Food Distribution Project at its Marietta Center location, 461 Manget Street, Marietta. November distribution dates include Thursday, Nov. 6 (3-6 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 13 (3-6 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 14 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 20 (3-6 p.m.) and Friday, Nov. 21 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). Quantities are limited and distributed on a first-come basis. For questions, contact Shannon Cade at scade@girlsincatl.org or visit girlsincatl.org.
Additional food assistance is available year-round through local pantries:
Atlanta Community Food Bank – Text FINDFOOD (or COMIDA for Spanish) to 888-976-2232 or visit acfb.org/get-help
Good Samaritan Center – Call 770-949-7335 or visit goodsamaritan-center.org
Midway Community Resource Center – Call 678-540-4420 or visit midwayresourcecenter.org
Please share this information with anyone who might benefit from these resources.
Several organizations are providing free food assistance to families in our community this month.
Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta is hosting the Families Thrive Food Distribution Project at its Marietta Center location, 461 Manget Street, Marietta. November distribution dates include Thursday, Nov. 6 (3-6 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 13 (3-6 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 14 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 20 (3-6 p.m.) and Friday, Nov. 21 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). Quantities are limited and distributed on a first-come basis. For questions, contact Shannon Cade at scade@girlsincatl.org or visit girlsincatl.org.
Additional food assistance is available year-round through local pantries:
Atlanta Community Food Bank – Text FINDFOOD (or COMIDA for Spanish) to 888-976-2232 or visit acfb.org/get-help
Good Samaritan Center – Call 770-949-7335 or visit goodsamaritan-center.org
Midway Community Resource Center – Call 678-540-4420 or visit midwayresourcecenter.org
Please share this information with anyone who might benefit from these resources.
🏈 Friday's Regular Season Finale Scores 🏈
New Manchester 52, Lithia Springs 0
Carrollton 55, Douglas County 22
South Paulding 43, Alexander 42
East Coweta 56, Chapel Hill 0
Douglas County and New Manchester both finish as No. 2 seeds in their respective regions and will host games when the state playoffs begin on Nov. 14.
Congratulations to all of our teams for fighting hard during the 2025 season. You all made #DCSSProud
🍎 Has your financial situation changed? You may qualify for free meals 🍎
If your household has experienced a job loss, furlough or reduced work hours, your children may now qualify for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025-26 school year.
The application process is confidential, quick and can be completed online at SchoolCafe.com.
To see a list of local food pantries and other resources, visit: https://5il.co/3rtx3
Please share this information with friends, family and community members who could benefit from these programs.
If your household has experienced a job loss, furlough or reduced work hours, your children may now qualify for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025-26 school year.
The application process is confidential, quick and can be completed online at SchoolCafe.com.
To see a list of local food pantries and other resources, visit: https://5il.co/3rtx3
Please share this information with friends, family and community members who could benefit from these programs.
Football Finals - October 24
Douglas County 42
Chapel Hill 3
Rome 38
New Manchester 7
Lithia Springs 27
Alexander 20
Douglas County 42
Chapel Hill 3
Rome 38
New Manchester 7
Lithia Springs 27
Alexander 20
October 17th Football Final:
Westlake 42 Chapel Hill 10
Westlake 42 Chapel Hill 10
Football Finals - October 10
Douglas County 25 Westlake 20
New Manchester 36 Villa Rica 0
East Paulding 49 Alexander 20
Carrollton 56 Chapel Hill 7
Rome 65 Lithia Springs 0
Douglas County 25 Westlake 20
New Manchester 36 Villa Rica 0
East Paulding 49 Alexander 20
Carrollton 56 Chapel Hill 7
Rome 65 Lithia Springs 0
FALL BREAK REMINDER 🍂: Fall Break is Next Week! Douglas County School System schools will be closed from October 13-17. Enjoy your time off!
🏃♀️ West Georgia Linked Up to Run 5K 🏃♂️
The West Georgia Linked Up to Run 5K Run & Walk takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, at New Manchester High School. This Peachtree Road Race Qualifier supports West Georgia Scholarships and Programs. 🎓✨
Register now at www.runsignup.com 👟 View the attached flyer for more info.
The West Georgia Linked Up to Run 5K Run & Walk takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, at New Manchester High School. This Peachtree Road Race Qualifier supports West Georgia Scholarships and Programs. 🎓✨
Register now at www.runsignup.com 👟 View the attached flyer for more info.
O.N.F.I.Y.A. presents a Community Trunk N Treat Festival on Oct. 31, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. There will be a costume and best trunk contest, live music, giveaways, a bouncy house, food, and resources for the entire family. The event will take place at 8277 Connally Dr., Douglasville, GA 30134. View the attached flyer for more information.
Football Finals October 3rd
Douglas County 42
East Coweta 17
Alexander 28
Kennesaw Mountain 21
East Paulding 49
Lithia Springs 0
New Manchester 31
South Paulding 28
🎺 6th Annual NMHS Jaguar Classic Set for Oct. 11 🎶
The 6th Annual NMHS Jaguar Classic is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at 10 a.m. at New Manchester High School Stadium. Food trucks, vendors and concessions will be available. The day promises excitement as the best bands in the land compete for top awards, with an exhibition performance by the New Manchester High School Mighty Marching Jaguars. Tickets are $10 and parking is $5 and can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/new-manchester-high-school-band/jaguar-classic-vi
The 6th Annual NMHS Jaguar Classic is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at 10 a.m. at New Manchester High School Stadium. Food trucks, vendors and concessions will be available. The day promises excitement as the best bands in the land compete for top awards, with an exhibition performance by the New Manchester High School Mighty Marching Jaguars. Tickets are $10 and parking is $5 and can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/new-manchester-high-school-band/jaguar-classic-vi
🎓 Celebrating Our Principals! 🍎👏
Throughout October, we are honoring Douglas County School System principals during National Principals Month for their outstanding leadership and dedication to student success. These educational leaders make a difference every day in our schools. Thank you for all you do!
#DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #EducationalLeadership #StudentSuccess #DCSSLeaders
Throughout October, we are honoring Douglas County School System principals during National Principals Month for their outstanding leadership and dedication to student success. These educational leaders make a difference every day in our schools. Thank you for all you do!
#DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #EducationalLeadership #StudentSuccess #DCSSLeaders
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 21st Annual Dayspring Road Race to benefit LSES 🏫🎯
The 21st Annual Dayspring Road Race is taking place Saturday, Nov. 15 at Central Baptist Church. Funds from this year's race will be used to build a school playground at Lithia Springs Elementary School. Runner registration is $30. Sponsorship Opportunities are also available. Visit cbcdouglasville.com/sports for more information.
#GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #DCSSProud
The 21st Annual Dayspring Road Race is taking place Saturday, Nov. 15 at Central Baptist Church. Funds from this year's race will be used to build a school playground at Lithia Springs Elementary School. Runner registration is $30. Sponsorship Opportunities are also available. Visit cbcdouglasville.com/sports for more information.
#GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #DCSSProud
Football Finals 9/19/2025
New Manchester 23
East Paulding 22
Kennesaw Mountain 37
Lithia Springs 29
Rome 59
Alexander 7
Manchester 47
Chapel Hill 13
New Manchester 23
East Paulding 22
Kennesaw Mountain 37
Lithia Springs 29
Rome 59
Alexander 7
Manchester 47
Chapel Hill 13
Fostering Family Leaders: Strengthening Families Through Parent Leadership
The Douglas County School System, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta and Communities In Schools of Douglas County, is offering an eight-month program called the "Fostering Family Leaders Cohort."
This program is a leadership series for parents. It aims to help parents by building on their current strengths, providing them with resources, and connecting them with other parents in the community. The goal is to provide a new level of leadership that will help parents enhance resiliency and skills in their home, school and community.
The program features 10 total sessions across the eight months. Since 2013, more than 100 Douglas County parents and caregivers have completed the program, with 95% reporting better relationships with their children and 100% gaining more confidence.
Flyers are available in multiple languages:
🇺🇸 English (EN): https://5il.co/3prft
🇪🇸 Spanish (ES): https://5il.co/3prfw
🇷🇺 Russian (RU): https://5il.co/3prfv
🇭🇹 Haitian Creole (HT): https://5il.co/3prfu
Contact information as well as more information about the program is available at: https://www.dcssga.org/page/fostering-family-leaders-parent-leadership-class
Please share with anyone who might benefit from this program.
#GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #ParentLeadership #FosteringFamilyLeaders
The Douglas County School System, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta and Communities In Schools of Douglas County, is offering an eight-month program called the "Fostering Family Leaders Cohort."
This program is a leadership series for parents. It aims to help parents by building on their current strengths, providing them with resources, and connecting them with other parents in the community. The goal is to provide a new level of leadership that will help parents enhance resiliency and skills in their home, school and community.
The program features 10 total sessions across the eight months. Since 2013, more than 100 Douglas County parents and caregivers have completed the program, with 95% reporting better relationships with their children and 100% gaining more confidence.
Flyers are available in multiple languages:
🇺🇸 English (EN): https://5il.co/3prft
🇪🇸 Spanish (ES): https://5il.co/3prfw
🇷🇺 Russian (RU): https://5il.co/3prfv
🇭🇹 Haitian Creole (HT): https://5il.co/3prfu
Contact information as well as more information about the program is available at: https://www.dcssga.org/page/fostering-family-leaders-parent-leadership-class
Please share with anyone who might benefit from this program.
#GreatnessGrowsHere #TeamDouglas #ParentLeadership #FosteringFamilyLeaders
Football Finals - September 12
New Manchester 48
Kennesaw Mountain 14
Buford 34
Douglas County 26
Central Gwinnett 47
Chapel Hill 0
Villa Rica 27
Alexander 6
South Paulding 32
Lithia Springs 21
New Manchester 48
Kennesaw Mountain 14
Buford 34
Douglas County 26
Central Gwinnett 47
Chapel Hill 0
Villa Rica 27
Alexander 6
South Paulding 32
Lithia Springs 21
🏀 Calling all 4th & 5th graders in Douglas County! 🏀
Join us for the Dville 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - a fun, free community event promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition!
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 Mason Creek Middle School | ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
✅ Open to all DCSS 4th & 5th grade students
🎁 Early registrants eligible for door prizes!
🔗 Register your team today: www.dville3on3.com
Presented by the Douglas County Education Foundation
Join us for the Dville 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - a fun, free community event promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition!
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 Mason Creek Middle School | ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
✅ Open to all DCSS 4th & 5th grade students
🎁 Early registrants eligible for door prizes!
🔗 Register your team today: www.dville3on3.com
Presented by the Douglas County Education Foundation
Football Finals - 9/5
Langston Hughes 44
Douglas County 31
Etowah 31
Chapel Hill 12
Carrollton 63
Lithia Springs 0