🏀 Douglas County Education Foundation Hosting Dville 3-on-3 🏀

The Douglas County Education Foundation will host the Dville 3-on-3 Annual Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 24, at Douglas County High School, 8705 Campbellton St. in Douglasville. Open to students in grades 4-8, the event features 3-on-3 basketball games, music, giveaways, food and vendors. Registration is available at www.dville3on3.com. View the attached flyer for more details.
3 days ago, DCSS
Flyer for the Dville 3-on-3 Annual Fundraiser, hosted by the Douglas County Education Foundation, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Douglas County High School, 8705 Campbellton St., Douglasville, GA 30134. Event is for students in grades 4-8 and includes 3-on-3 games, music and giveaways, food and vendors, and community activities. Includes a QR code and registration link at www.dville3on3.com. Text reads "Support Youth. Build Community. Make an Impact." and "Play. Compete. Change Lives." Photos show youth basketball players in Dville 3-on-3 jerseys competing and celebrating together.

Probe College Fair Returns to Legacy Arena Oct. 22

Douglas County School System students and families can meet representatives from colleges, universities, technical programs and the military at the Probe College Fair from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Legacy Arena, 9030 Highway 5 in Douglasville. The free event is open to all DCSS students, and eighth graders and parents can also learn about the district's high school magnet programs. Pre-registration is encouraged to save time at check-in and is available at registerprobe.com.

3 days ago, DCSS
Flyer for the Probe College Fair 2026, hosted by Douglas County School System at Legacy Arena, 9030 GA-5, Douglasville, GA 30134, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. Text lists representatives from colleges, universities, technical programs and the military, along with high school magnet program representatives for AHS, CHHS, LSHS, DCHS, NMHS and CCI. Includes a QR code and note that pre-registration at registerprobe.com is free and helps expedite check-in.
Volante en español para la Feria Universitaria Probe 2026, organizada por Douglas County School System en Legacy Arena, 9030 GA-5, Douglasville, GA 30134, el jueves 22 de octubre de 2026, de 6 a 8 p.m. El texto menciona representantes de colegios, universidades, programas técnicos y el servicio militar, además de representantes de los programas magnet de AHS, CHHS, LSHS, DCHS, NMHS y CCI. Incluye un código QR y una nota de que el registro anticipado en registerprobe.com es gratis y agiliza el proceso.
🏈 Friday Night Football Scores 🏈

• Douglas County 35, Douglass 24 (Final)
• Lithia Springs 26, Rockdale County 13 (Final)
• Cedartown 28, Alexander 14 (Final)
• Columbia 21, New Manchester 10 (Final)

Congratulations to Douglas County High School head coach Johnny White on securing his 100th victory as a head coach tonight.
6 days ago, DCSS

Applications Open for 2027 Middle School International Travel Essay Contest

DCSS Middle School students, this is your chance to turn your ideas into an unforgettable adventure!

Enter the 2027 Middle School International Travel Essay Contest for a chance to be one of 14 students selected for a FREE trip to Costa Rica!

✏️ Write your essay
🌎 Share your vision of global citizenship
📅 Submit by September 8, 2026

Apply online here.

📄 English and Spanish flyers attached.

#CostaRica #StudentOpportunity #EssayContest #DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere

7 days ago, DCSS
English flyer for the Douglas County School System's Middle School International Travel Essay Contest 2027. A toucan perched on a branch against a green background. Text reads "Explore Costa Rica with the Douglas County School System!" Fourteen students will be selected to travel to Costa Rica in February 2027. Eligibility: few or no discipline referrals, good attendance record and at least a C average. Deadline: September 8, 2026. Contact: Dr. Mitch Springer, mitch.springer@dcssga.org.
Volante en español para el Concurso Internacional de Redacción para las Escuelas Intermedias 2027 del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas. Un tucán posado en una rama con fondo verde. Texto: "¡Explorar Costa Rica con el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas!" 14 estudiantes serán seleccionados para viajar a Costa Rica en febrero de 2027. Elegibilidad: pocas o ninguna referencia disciplinaria, buen registro de asistencia y al menos promedio C. Fecha límite: 8 de septiembre de 2026. Contacto: Dr. Mitch Springer, mitch.springer@dcssga.org.

Young Performers Needed for NMHS Theater

New Manchester High School Theater is excited to announce open auditions for local elementary and middle school students for their upcoming production "Into the Woods." NMHS is looking for talented young performers from across Douglas County to fill key youth roles in this season's show. Audition dates are Sept. 7-12.

Audition Packet and Registration are available online.

7 days ago, DCSS
Poster for New Manchester High School's Fine Arts Magnet Education spring musical auditions for 'Into the Woods,' 2026. Features stylized 'Into the Woods' title art with a dark forest background and an illustrated cast of storybook characters gathered around a fire. Text reads: 'Join us for our exciting musical auditions! Spring Musical. Into the Woods Auditions 2026. 09/7-12. Scan the QR code for full packet! Auditions are open to all NMHS students!' Includes the New Manchester High School FAME logo and a QR code.
DCSS Marching Band Exhibition Taking Place at AHS on Sept. 28

All five DCSS high school marching bands will take the field for the DCSS Marching Band Exhibition on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Alexander High School.

Tickets are available now on GoFan. Middle school band students get in free with their band shirt.

🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/6865125?schoolId=GA4814_1
10 days ago, DCSS
Marching Band Exhibition flyer for Sept. 28 featuring five DCSS high school logos and a ticket QR code.
🏃 South Douglas Elementary's Fastest Feet Run Is Back!

🐻👟 The South Douglas Elementary School DCSS GA Fastest Feet Run returns Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Fairplay Middle School/South Douglas Elementary — rain or shine! ☀️🌧️

🕗 Race times by grade:
K: 9:05 a.m. (1/4 mile)
Grades 1-2: 8:50 a.m. (3/4 mile)
Grades 3-5: 8:30 a.m. (1.2 mile)
Middle School/Open: 9:15 a.m. (2 miles)
💵 $20 per registrant (includes a T-shirt!) for entries received by Thursday, Sept. 3. Race-day registration is available for $25.

🏅 Top finishers earn awards, and proceeds support the SDES Physical Education program.

👉 Register online now: https://southdouglses.revtrak.net/clubs-and-activities/...
#DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere
11 days ago, DCSS
Fastest Feet Run flyer with race details and a QR code for registration.

🏈 Week 2 Football Scores 🏈

Paulding County 26, Alexander 7 (Final)
New Manchester 23, Northgate 7 (Final)
Sandy Creek 21, Douglas County 0 (Final)
Woodward Academy 28, Chapel Hill 0 (Final)
Lithia Springs (Bye)

13 days ago, DCSS

New Manchester High School Hosting Car Show and Band Battle

New Manchester High School is hosting its 2nd Car Show and Band Battle on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include food trucks, vendors and live band performances. Car entry fee is $20 for early birds and $25 at the gate. Battle of the Bands is $15. Register online.

14 days ago, DCSS
Flyer for NMHS 2nd Car Show and Band Battle taking place Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

🏈 Week 1 Football Scores 🏈

• Chapel Hill 43, Lithia Springs 27 (Final)
• Villa Rica 29, Alexander 27 (Final)
• Mays 19, New Manchester 16 (Final in OT)
• Newton 34, Douglas County 27 (Saturday Final)

20 days ago, DCSS
🌟 Fostering Family Leaders: Strengthening Families Through Parent Leadership 🌟

In partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the Douglas County School System offers Fostering Family Leaders — a program that builds on your current strengths and takes you to a new level of leadership in your home, school and community. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We offer:
✅ 10 group sessions
✅ Networking with other parents and lasting relationships
✅ Personal & professional coaching
✅ Goal-setting strategies
✅ Support for the parent/caregiver-child relationship
✅ Tools for successful school experiences
✅ Skills to make a difference in the community

Stronger leaders make stronger communities. Since 2013, the FFL program has helped parents use their voice and take action to make their families and communities stronger. In the past 12 years, over 100 Douglas County parents and caregivers have completed the program.

📈 95% of participants have a better relationship with their child
💪 100% of participants have more confidence

📲 For contact information and more info about Fostering Family Leaders for the upcoming school year: https://bit.ly/46auaYI

🗣️ Flyers available in English, Spanish, Russian and Haitian Creole — see attached!

#DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere #FosteringFamilyLeaders #ParentLeadership
25 days ago, DCSS
Flyer titled "Fostering Family Leaders: Strengthening Families Through Parent Leadership." Icons show a path from "Me" to "Family" to "School" to "Community." Text describes a Douglas County School System program, in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta, offering 10 group sessions with coaching, goal-setting and community-building skills for parents. Stats show 95% of participants report a better relationship with their child and 100% report more confidence. A QR code and logos for Douglas County School System, Communities In Schools and United Way appear at the bottom.
Flyer titled "Cultivando Líderes de Familia: Fortaleciendo Familias por medio del Liderazgo de los Padres" — the Spanish version of "Fostering Family Leaders." Icons show a path from "Yo" (Me) to "Familia" (Family) to "Escuela" (School) to "Comunidad" (Community). Text describes the same Douglas County School System program with United Way of Greater Atlanta, offering 10 group sessions with coaching and goal-setting skills. Stats show 95% of participants have a better relationship with their child and 100% have more confidence. A QR code and program logos appear at the bottom.
Flyer titled "Lidè Fanmi Adopte: Ranfòse Fanmi Yo Atravè Lidèchip Paran Yo" — the Haitian Creole version of "Fostering Family Leaders." Icons show a path from "Mwen" (Me) to "Fanmi" (Family) to "Lekòl" (School) to "Kominote" (Community). Text describes the same Douglas County School System program with United Way of Greater Atlanta, offering 10 group sessions with coaching and goal-setting skills. Stats show 95% of participants have a better relationship with their child and 100% have more confidence. A QR code and program logos appear at the bottom.
Flyer titled "Поддержка лидеров в семьях: Укрепление семьи посредством родительского лидерства" — the Russian version of "Fostering Family Leaders." Icons show a path from "Я" (Me) to "Семья" (Family) to "Школа" (School) to "Сообщество" (Community). Text describes the same Douglas County School System program with United Way of Greater Atlanta, offering 10 group sessions with coaching and goal-setting skills. Stats show 95% of participants have a better relationship with their child and 100% have more confidence. A QR code and program logos appear at the bottom.

Parent Power Summit Taking Place Aug. 21-22 at DCSS Central Office

The Parent Power Summit is taking place Aug. 21-22 in the Magnolia Room at the Douglas County School System Central Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Douglasville. View the Summit's Instagram page for the registration link or join the email list for a direct registration link. For vendor and sponsor opportunities, email: parentpowersummit@gmail.com.

28 days ago, DCSS
Flyer for the "Parent Power Summit 2026" taking place August 21–22, 2026, at the Magnolia Room, Douglas County School System in Douglasville, GA. Includes schedule details, registration info (@parentpowersummit), and partner logos.
Reminder: When the new school year begins on August 5, Douglas County school buses will be traveling our roads each morning and afternoon, transporting our most precious passengers.

Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or heading home, slowing down for a stopped school bus isn't just the law. It protects children.

Take a minute to refresh yourself on Georgia's school bus laws, including when drivers must stop, what flashing lights mean, and how to help keep students safe around buses.

Together, we can help every Douglas County student arrive safely at school and back home again
about 1 month ago, DCSS
Community infographic titled "Share the Road: School Bus Safety for Drivers" by Douglas County School System Transportation. It outlines six key bus safety rules and Georgia laws, highlighting stopping for red flashing lights, maintaining a 12-foot danger zone around buses, watching for loading children, and obeying Addy's Law.
Douglas County School Nutrition is excited to announce that for the 2026–2027 school year, several schools in our district have qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

If your child’s school is listed below, all students will receive school meals at no cost, and no meal application is required.
Please review the list of qualifying schools below to determine how to proceed for the upcoming school year.

If your school is not listed, students may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals by completing a meal benefits application. We encourage all families to apply to determine eligibility.

For additional information, please contact April Meeks at 770-651-2305 or 770-651-2300 or april.meeks@dcssga.org.
about 1 month ago, DCSS
Official Douglas County School System press release flyer for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2026–2027 school year, listing eligible elementary and middle schools with free meals and contact details for April Meeks.
Alt text: Spanish flyer for Douglas County School System announcing free breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Provision (C.E.P.), featuring a photo of diverse children eating lunch and listing approved elementary and middle schools.
Douglas County School System C.E.P. flyer announcing no-cost student meals (breakfast and lunch) with a photo of children eating lunch, featuring a list of participating elementary and middle schools where meal applications are not required.

📣✨ New Manchester Hosting 2nd Annual Junior Jag Youth Cheer Camp

New Manchester High School is hosting its 2nd Annual Junior Jag Youth Cheer Camp June 16-18 in the school's gymnasium. The camp is for ages 7-14 and will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $100 per athlete and includes a daily meal, T-shirt, cheerleading clinics and tumbling clinics.

Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5oJK9-X8RGLsa5rkIc78rSDLsQWMgPyC8575__TQC0JsWrQ/viewform

Contact Katrina Nelson at katrina.nelson@dcssg.org for more information.

3 months ago, DCSS
Flyer for the 2nd Annual Junior Jag Youth Cheer Camp at New Manchester High School, June 16-18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for ages 7-14 at $100 per athlete. Camp includes daily meals, a T-shirt, and cheerleading and tumbling clinics. Registration deadline is June 9. Contact Katrina Nelson at katrina.nelson@dcssga.org. Two photos show New Manchester cheerleaders performing and posing in the gym.
📚 Unearth a Story This Summer With WGRLS's 2026 Summer Reading Program

Come "Unearth A Story" by participating in the West Georgia Regional Library System's 2026 Summer Reading Program. The program runs May 18 through July 31 at all library branches, including the Douglas County Public Library, Lithia Springs Public Library and Dog River Public Library.

Register online at https://bit.ly/3Qh2RYu

WGRLS is a proud partner with DCSS in our annual Summer Reading Challenge.

#DCSSProud #GreatnessGrowsHere #WGRLS
3 months ago, DCSS
Georgia Regional Library System promotional flyer for the 2026 Summer Reading Program. The flyer features a colorful illustrated jungle scene with oversized plants, mushrooms and insects. A cartoon pterodactyl holds an open book in the lower right corner. Text reads: "Unearth a Story — Summer Reading Program — Sign-Up Today! May 18–July 31." The WGRLS logo appears in the lower left corner.

🌟 DCSS Principals, Staff Earn Top Honors From PAGE

Several Douglas County schools were recently recognized with awards from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE).

Dr. Bob Heaberlin, District 6 Membership Services Representative for PAGE, presented the PAGE Meritorious Award — given to individuals who have shown exemplary leadership in their positions at their schools — to the following principals for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Lora McAdams, Alexander High School
• Minda Trexler, Annette Winn Elementary
• Christy Shackelford, Bill Arp Elementary
• Heather Fields, Bright Star Elementary
• Anitra Paige, Eastside Elementary
• Catherine Westbrook, Chapel Hill Middle
• Daryl Holman, Chestnut Log Middle
• LaVar Hickerson, Factory Shoals Middle
• Fhonda Strong, Fairplay Middle
• Tonia Small, Lithia Springs Elementary
• Kristin Martin, Mason Creek Elementary (also pictured: MAES Teacher of the Year Ryan Marshman)
• Dr. Tiffany Weaver, Mason Creek Middle
• Dr. Ikyra Robinson, Turner Middle
• Heather George, Winston Elementary

Heaberline also recognized Alexander’s Rob Alford for being named the 2026 GHSA Region 5-AAAAA Athletic Director of the Year, and Bright Star’s Elizabeth Shadix for being named the DCSS and West Georgia Regional Media Specialist of the Year.

Congratulations to all of these well-deserving award recipients!

3 months ago, DCSS
A collage of 15 photos on a blue background shows Douglas County School System principals and educators receiving PAGE Meritorious Awards from Dr. Bob Heaberlin, District 6 Membership Services Representative for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Each photo features an award recipient posing with their certificate at their respective school. Bold yellow text at the top reads: "DCSS Principals, Educators Receive Top Honors from PAGE.

✨ Our Next Pre-K Parent Night is June 9✨

We are excited to announce our next Pre-K Parent Night as we end the 2025-2026 school year! Please join us for an evening of learning and community as we discuss how to best support our youngest learners.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: DCSS Central Office (Address included on the attached flyer)

What to Expect:
✏️ Interactive Learning: Fun, hands-on activities for parents and students.
🏠 Home Resources: Take-home materials to keep the momentum going at home.
🍽️ Dinner: A light meal will be provided for all attendees.

Attached is the event flyer in English, Spanish, Russian, and Haitian Creole. To ensure all families feel welcome, we will have interpreters available on-site for the meeting.

Please help us spread the word to your Pre-K families! We truly appreciate your partnership in making these events a success. 🎒🍎

#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud #PreKParentNight #ParentEngagement

4 months ago, DCSS
Flyer for a Douglas County School System Pre-K Parent Night event, co-sponsored by Waterford.org. Headline reads "Understanding Others: Building Social Awareness Skills." Event details: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Douglas County School District Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134. Activities include practicing introductions, learning about other cultures and family traditions, with a light dinner served. Illustrated with colorful handprints with hearts, three young children playing together and a cartoon raccoon mascot. QR code and link to register included. "New Event!" badge in upper right corner.
Flyer an kreyòl ayisyen pou yon Pre-K Parent Night nan Sistèm Lekòl Konte Douglas, ko-patwone pa Waterford.org. Tit la di "Konprann lòt moun: Devlope Konpetans Konsyantizasyon Sosyal." Detay evènman: Madi 9 jen 2026, 6:30 pm pou rive 7:30 pm, Douglas County School District Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134. Aktivite yo enkli pratike prezantasyon, aprann sou lòt kilti ak tradisyon familyal, ak yon dine lejè. Ilustrasyon gen anprent men koulè ak kè, twa timoun ki jwe ansanm ak yon maskòt raton lavè karikati. Kòd QR ak lyen pou enskri enkli. Badj "Nouvo Evènman!" nan kwen anlè adwat.
Flyer an kreyòl ayisyen pou yon Pre-K Parent Night nan Sistèm Lekòl Konte Douglas, ko-patwone pa Waterford.org. Tit la di "Konprann lòt moun: Devlope Konpetans Konsyantizasyon Sosyal." Detay evènman: Madi 9 jen 2026, 6:30 pm pou rive 7:30 pm, Douglas County School District Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134. Aktivite yo enkli pratike prezantasyon, aprann sou lòt kilti ak tradisyon familyal, ak yon dine lejè. Ilustrasyon gen anprent men koulè ak kè, twa timoun ki jwe ansanm ak yon maskòt raton lavè karikati. Kòd QR ak lyen pou enskri enkli. Badj "Nouvo Evènman!" nan kwen anlè adwat.
Volante en español para una noche de padres de Pre-K del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas, copatrocinado por Waterford.org. El título dice "Comprender a los demás: Desarrollar habilidades de conciencia social." Detalles del evento: martes, 9 de junio de 2026, de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m., Douglas County School District Office, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134. Las actividades incluyen practicar presentaciones, aprender sobre otras culturas y tradiciones familiares, con una cena ligera. Ilustrado con huellas de manos coloridas con corazones, tres niños pequeños jugando juntos y una mascota de mapache de dibujos animados. Se incluyen código QR y enlace para registrarse. Insignia "¡Nuevo evento!" en la esquina superior derecha.

Chapel Hill High School Hosting Youth Cheer Camp June 16-18

Calling all rising kindergarten through 8th-grade students!

Chapel Hill Cheer is excited to invite you to its Youth Cheer Camp! Join the school for three fun-filled days of learning cheers, building skills, making new friends, and showing your Panther spirit.

• Camp Dates: June 16–18
• Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noon
• The $85 registration fee includes a camp T-shirt, cheer bow and snacks.
• Registration deadline: June 5

Register today at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl5OC_9jJIY9dlMwYYEMobqhhEG4-IGpl4EWFUSSQA1GfsbQ/viewform

4 months ago, DCSS
Event flyer for the CHHS Cheer Youth Camp featuring a photograph of a large high school cheerleading squad in camouflage shirts posing with purple and white pom-poms on a track field. Below the photo, against a purple gradient background, stylized text reads "CHHS Cheer Youth Camp." The flyer states the camp is for rising K through 8th graders, runs from June 16th–18th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and takes place in the Chapel Hill High School Aux Gym. The registration fee is $85 (includes a t-shirt, bow, and snacks) with a deadline of June 5th. Contact information is provided for Coach Ellis at jasmin.ellis@dcssga.org, and a QR code for registration sits in the bottom left corner next to a megaphone graphic.
Hoops for Inclusion Fundraiser Planned for June 6 at Stewart Middle

Streetz 94.5, Grateful Hands Inc. and Fit For The Future are teaming up for the Hoops for Inclusion Fundraiser Celebrity Basketball Game on Saturday, June 6, at Stewart Middle School's Lovejoy Gymnasium. Proceeds benefit scholarships and inclusive programming that help build more accessible, supportive environments in our community.

Pre-party kicks off at 1 p.m., with tip-off at 3 p.m. Admission is just a $5 donation — first come, first served.
4 months ago, DCSS
Flyer for the Hoops for Inclusion Fundraiser Celebrity Basketball Game, hosted by Streetz 94.5, Grateful Hands Inc. and Fit for the Future on June 6, 2026, at Stewart Middle School's Lovejoy Gymnasium, 8138 Malone St., Douglasville, GA 30134. A pre-party runs 1–3 p.m., with tip-off at 3 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation; seating is first come, first served. The event brings together community members, radio listeners and basketball fans to raise funds for scholarships and inclusive programming that supports accessible, supportive environments throughout the community. Logos for Fit for the Future, Grateful Hands Inc. and the Douglas County School System appear at the bottom alongside a photo of District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III. The Streetz 94.5 logo appears on the flyer as well.