🏀🔥 Sweet 16 Bound! 🔥🏀Four Douglas County basketball teams are moving on to the Sweet 16 of the state playoffs after wins in the first round!
✅ Alexander High School's Boys – The Region 5-AAAAA champs took down Greenbrier 68-46 and will host Houston County on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
✅ Alexander High School's Girls – Also Region 5-AAAAA champs, they defeated Glynn Academy 52-31 and will host Veterans on Saturday at 4 p.m.
✅ Chapel Hill High School's Boys – Earned a hard-fought 70-64 win over Central Gwinnett and will travel to Wheeler on Saturday at 3 p.m.
✅ New Manchester High School's Girls – Dominated Evans 64-48 and will head to Coffee County tomorrow at 6 p.m.
KATIE BECKETT WAIVER SESSION: The DCSS Program for Exceptional Children Parent Mentor presents the Katie Beckett Waiver Session on Thursday, February 27, from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at the LEAP Shoals Building, Parent Resource Center, 2300 Shoals School Rd., Douglasville, GA 30135. Learn the process in completing the Katie Beckett Waiver,
a program for children up to the age of 18 based on the level of care required. Pre-registration is required. RSVP by 5 p.m. on February 25 to genevieve.harris@dcssga.org. See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information.
📢 WINTER BREAK REMINDER ❄️⛄: Winter Break is Next Week! Douglas County School System schools will be closed from February 17-21. Enjoy your time off!
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: Cobb & Douglas Public Health is partnering with Eastchester Family Services to provide preventative health screenings in the community. The event is open to the public. You do not need to have health insurance. The screenings will take place February 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunwestern Suites, 8462 Earl D. Lee Blvd., Douglasville, GA 30134. For more information, view the attached flyers in English and Spanish.
📢 PRE-K PARENT NIGHT IS FEB. 13: 📢 Join us this Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 PM at the DCSS Central Office for an evening of fun, learning, and resources to support your little one’s early literacy journey! Learn fun and easy ways to support early literacy, encourage a love of reading, and build essential skills for your little one!
A light dinner will be provided.
Interpreters will be available.
The early learning center with the most families in attendance wins an Amazon gift card!
📌 RSVP now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVXt5gD8qsWPN_gPJHvimUh9pM1ZnklGM4zzXkXHJoqr6L_g/viewform
See the attached flyers in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian for more details!
REMINDER: The Douglas County Schools 8th Grade Passport to Success at Legacy Arena on Thursday, February 13th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offers students a chance to explore their path to career success through exploring career pathways, touring career opportunities and imagining careers.
EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT FAIR MARCH 11: The Douglas County School System Educator Recruitment Fair will take place Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Legacy Arena. For more information, visit https://www.dcssga.org/page/employment
HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK! February 3-7, we recognize our dedicated school counselors who design and deliver school counseling programs aimed to improve student outcomes. Each day, they inspire students by leading, advocating and collaborating to promote equity and access for all.
8TH GRADE PASSPORT TO SUCCESS: The Douglas County Schools 8th Grade Passport to Success at Legacy Arena on Thursday, February 13th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offers students a chance to explore their path to career success through exploring career pathways, touring career opportunities and imagining careers.
FOCUS HBCU COLLEGE FAIR: On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will be hosting an in-person HBCU College Fair for high school juniors and seniors across the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The event will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. High school students are encouraged to preregister for the college fair at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjEdMzUgeViDblbWoOihWWon_0Fjy0IKF0fdga4fZmtLJkPg/viewform. For more information, view the attached flyer.
DCSS HONOR BAND CONCERT: Alexander High School is hosting the DCSS Honor Band Concert tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Let’s come together to celebrate the amazing talent and dedication of our students. See you there!
DCEF SCHOLARSHIPS: The scholarship application portal for Douglas County Education Foundation scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year is open through February 7, 2025. To view a list of scholarships and apply, visit: https://dcef.dcssga.org/o/dcef/page/available-scholarships.
STRETCH & FLEXIBILITY CLASS: A Stretch & Flexibility Class will take place Thursday, January 30 at 9 a.m. at the LEAP Shoals Building in the PEC Parent Resource Center, 2300 Shoals School Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. RSVP to genevieve.harris@dcssga.org. See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information.
NORMAL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025: The Douglas County School System will resume normal operations tomorrow, January 22, 2025. All students and staff are expected to report to their campuses at their normal times. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas reanudará sus operaciones normales mañana, 22 de enero de 2025. Se espera que todos los estudiantes y el personal se presenten en sus campus a las horas normales.
No School Tuesday, January 21, 2025: Due to severe weather threat The Douglas County School System will be closed 1.21.2025. Employes will work from home. Please monitor your email for any important weather related updates.
(Spanish)
NO HAY CLASES
Martes 21 de enero de 2025 Debido a la amenaza de tiempo severo, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas se cerrará el 1.21.2025. Los empleados trabajarán desde casa. Por favor, monitoree su correo electrónico para cualquier actualización importante relacionada con el clima.
(Russian)
ЗавТра Уроки Отменяются
Вторник 21 января 2025 Из-за угрозы суровой погоды Школьная система округа Дугласс будет закрыта 1.21.2025. Школьные работники будут работать из дома. Пожалуйста, следите за вашими электронными письмами для получения любых важных погодных новостей.
(French)
ÉCOLE annule pour Mardi Le 21 janvier 2025
A cause de la la menace due des conditions temporelles violentes le système scolaire du comté de Douglas sera fermé 1.21.2025.Les employés travailleront à domicile. Veuillez surveiller votre courriel pour toute mise à jour importante liée à la météo
(Japanese)
休校のお知らせ
2025年 1月21日 火曜日
2025年1月21日(火)ダグラス郡の学校は悪天候のため休校となります。雇用者は在宅勤務となります。天候に関する重要な最新情報については、Eメールをご確認ください
📢 Reminder for Douglas County School System Families 📢
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th.
This holiday honors the legacy of Dr. King and his contributions to civil rights, equality, and justice. We encourage everyone to take this time to reflect on his impactful work and consider ways to serve your community.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21st. Enjoy your day off, and thank you for being part of our school community!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Fair at NMHS: Douglas-Carroll-Paulding Counties Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Fair on Monday, January 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at New Manchester High School. See the attached flyers for more information.
AKA Day of Service at DCHS: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sigma Omega Omega Chapter will host a Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Douglas County High School. AKA program initiatives will provide workshops, free coats/school supplies, haircuts, voter education, and electronic recycling. See the attached flyer for additional details.
Dear DCSS Families: School will reopen Monday, January 13, including all before and after-school activities.
School Closure and Digital Learning Day on Friday, January 10th: See the attached flyers for information in English and Spanish.
