Douglas County School System

🎉 Chapel Hill High School's Jr. Panther Cheer Camp is coming June 25-27 from 9 a.m. to noon! Open to ages 4-13. Early registration (before 6/6) is $100, or $125 if registered between 6/7-13. Contact Jasmin Ellis, Program Director, at Jasmin.Ellis@dcssga.org for more information or scan the QR code on the flyer to register. #ChapelHillHS #PantherPride #CheerCamp

✨ DCSS Classified Job Fair set for June 12 ✨ Job applicants searching for a team-oriented workplace should bring their resume and positive energy to the classified recruitment fair being hosted by the Douglas County School System! The event is being held June 12, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the DCSS Central Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Douglasville, GA 30134. We hope to see you there! #TogetherWeShapeTheFuture

MCES' Coletta Warren named DCSS 2026 Counselor of the Year 🏆👏 Mount Carmel Elementary's Coletta Warren has been selected as the Douglas County School System's 2026 Counselor of the Year. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Ms. Warren! 🎓❤️

Alexander High School To Host Junior Softball Camp June 23-24 🥎⚾ Young softball players entering grades 2-8 this fall can develop their skills at the 2025 Junior Cougars Girls Softball Camp hosted by Alexander High School's softball program. The two-day camp runs June 23-24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alexander High School Softball Field. Registration costs $75, with all campers receiving a T-shirt, snack and drink. The camp will be led by members of the 2025 Alexander softball team. Parents are encouraged to pre-register by June 2 to guarantee their child receives a T-shirt. Registration and payment can be completed by scanning the QR code on the flyer. #AlexanderSoftball #JuniorCougars #SummerCamp

Young athletes invited to Jr. Cougar Football Camp June 10-11 🏈🔴 Robert S Alexander High School will host its annual Jr. Cougar Football Camp next month, offering elementary and middle school students an opportunity to develop football skills under varsity coaching staff. The two-evening clinic runs June 10-11 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and welcomes boys and girls in grades 1-7. Head Coach Cody Neal will lead sessions focused on building foundational skills and developing techniques in a fun environment. Registration costs $70 per player and includes a camp T-shirt. Parents can register children online at www.alxcougarfootball.com/payments.

MFM Market Returns This Saturday to Support Local Schools 🌱 The annual MFM Market returns this Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alexander High School in Douglasville, bringing together farmers, artisans and community members to support local agricultural education. Proceeds will directly benefit agricultural programs at Robert S Alexander High School and Bright Star Elementary . This year, the event will host over 240 vendors including livestock, arts and crafts, raffles, food trucks, laser tag, an art show and the BSES chorus. For more information, view the attached flyers, visit maesfrmmkt.com or contact maesfrmmkt@gmail.com.

📣 Summer Cheerleading Camp at Alexander! 🎀 Young cheerleaders can learn chants, dances, stunts and tumbling from Alexander High School cheerleaders during a summer camp May 29-30. The two-day workshop for ages 4-12 runs 9 a.m. to noon at the Alexander Auxiliary Gym. Cost is $80 per child. Coach Leah Mathis will lead the camp alongside high school cheerleaders. Register online using the QR code. Questions? Contact leah.mathis@dcssga.org #AlexanderCheer #SummerCheerleadingCamp #DCSSProud

Free Summer Meals Available for Children 18 and Under! 🍎🥪 Douglas County School System will provide free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under at multiple locations from June 2-17 (M-Th). Douglas County High and Lithia Springs High will have extended service through July 11. All sites closed Fridays, June 19, and June 30-July 4. View the attached flyer and visit https://www.dcssga.org/page/special-programs for more details. Help us spread the word to ensure no child goes hungry this summer! #FuelingOurFuture

Thank You, DCSS Nurses 👩‍⚕️🏫💙 Happy National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National School Nurse Day (May 7) to our incredible Douglas County School System nurses! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student health, safety and success.

👁️ Free vision screenings available for Douglas County students 🔍👓 Douglas County students can receive free eye exams and prescription glasses during June and July at local libraries. The Vision To Learn program will provide no-cost vision screenings for students in grades Pre-K through 12th at Douglasville, Dog River and Lithia Springs libraries. The service is available to all students ages 5-18. Appointments are required and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is available at https://bit.ly/DouglasCountyLibrary. The schedule includes: • Douglasville Library: June 10 and July 1 • Dog River Library: June 11 • Lithia Springs Library: June 17 and July 23 Parents will receive confirmation for all confirmed appointments. For more information, visit the West Georgia Regional Library System website. #VisionToLearn #DouglasCountySchools

👐 Happy Occupational Therapy Month! 💙 Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor the vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our students! School-based occupational therapy practitioners are occupational therapists (OTs) who use meaningful activities (occupations) to help children and youth participate in what they need and/or want to do to promote physical and mental health and well-being. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory components of performance. We love and appreciate our DCSS OTs! #DCSSProud

⚽🏆 Fairplay Middle School Sweeps County Soccer Championships 🏆⚽ The Fairplay Middle School girls and boys soccer teams swept the county middle school soccer championships on Tuesday. The boys edged out Turner in penalty kicks, while the girls earned a 3-1 win over Chapel Hill. 👏 Congratulations to all county teams on a great season, and thank you for representing your schools with heart and sportsmanship. #DCSSProud

2025 SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP: The 2025 Scholastic Chess Championship will take place at Turner Middle School on May 3 beginning at 10 a.m. Win trophies and medals for your school at the chess tournament of a lifetime. Cost is $15. Deadline to register is April 30. To register and pay, visit: https://turnerms.revtrak.net/Student-Fees/#/v/Chess-Tournament

THE LIGHTNING THIEF AT CHHS: Tickets are now available for The Lightning Thief — The Percy Jackson Musical being presented by the Chapel Hill High School Drama Club April 18th at 7 p.m. and April 19th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. Visit the CHHS website at https://chhs.dcssga.org/o/chhs/article/2105296 to learn more and purchase your tickets.

PIE AND COFFEE: Partners in Education is hosting PIE and Coffee on Wednesday, April 2 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the DCSS Central Office. Join PIE board members, school faculty and PIE partners for a great event networking, brainstorming, and learning more on how to get involved with Partners in Education. Visit https://www.piedc.org/ to RSVP and register.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE NIGHT: Autism Acceptance Night will take place Tuesday, April 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Mason Creek Elementary. Presenters will share helpful information and resources related to autism. Age-level activity rooms for school-age children will also be provided. Visit https://bit.ly/43OhSFA to register to attend.

DOUGLAS COUNTY ANIME CON 2025: Douglas County Anime Con is set for Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Turner Middle School. Discover the amazing world of Japanese animation, share your passions with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in the enchantment of Anime Fest! Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at: https://bit.ly/3FoBJko

AHS PRESENTS SOMETHING ROTTEN: Alexander High School presents Something Rotten! Shows are March 14-16 and March 21-23. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/4ivlPTF

📢 TEACHER WORK DAY REMINDER 📚✏️: Douglas County School System schools will be closed for students on Monday, March 10 for a Teacher Work Day. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, March 11.