Spotlight on Lithia:
LSHS Teacher Named Georgia Biology Teacher of the Year
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Congratulations to Lithia Springs High School teacher Diana Moore, who was recently named
2018
Georgia Outstanding Biology Teacher during a surprise visit to the school.
The National Association of Biology Teachers has given this award annually since 1961 and identifies a teacher from each state who has made valuable contributions to the profession. Criteria for the award include teaching ability, experience, inventiveness, initiative, inherent teaching strengths, and cooperativeness in the school and community.
To read the full article about Ms. Moore and her recent honor, please click
HERE.
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Pictured above are students working in the STEM lab at Lithia Springs High School. The Holly Springs Elementary students pictured below are excited about the school letters that LSHS STEM students made for their building!
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Chapel Hill, Douglas County, and New Manchester kicked off their 2018 season on August 17. All five schools will see action tonight! For a printable one-page PDF schedule for all teams, click
HERE.
On July 24, the school system hosted its first Media Day event. Athletes and head coaches from all five programs discussed their expectations for the season.
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Alexander High School
, Region 5 AAAAAA: "I am proud of the players in this program," said Head Coach Matt Combs. "The staff works to make them stronger citizens as well as players. We expect to challenge for a region title and make another run in the playoffs this season."
Pictured are
Quinton Brown, Camron McKinney, Kameron Frye, Head Coach Matt Combs, Garrett Collins, Blake Hembree and Isiah Holloway.
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Chapel Hill High School
, Region 5 AAAA: "Region 5 is one of the toughest in the state," said Head Coach Justin DeShon. "Each game is important as Chapel Hill looks to head back into the playoffs again this fall." Chapel Hill is off to a great start with a 10-7 WIN over Newnan on August 17!
Joshua Milfort, K. J. Burton, Kevin Burton, Miles Richardson, Cameron McLain, Tyler Shelton, and Head Coach Justin DeShon are pictured below.
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Douglas County High School
, Region 5 AAAAAA: "We plan to use the same schemes that led to last year's team making it into the second round of the state playoffs," said Head Coach Johnny White. "Our players are all college-bound material and are committed to becoming better players and students."
Pictured are players Dariyan Wiley, Shemar Andrews, Josh Slay, Marquise’ Collins, Parker Ball, and Mataio Soli.
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Lithia Springs High School
, Region 6 AAAAA: "We saw major improvement in players' strength levels as they worked through the summer," said Head Coach Kevin Hill. "We plan to make the playoffs this year and hope that the squad can remain injury free."
Ahmad Deeb, Jesse Bevins, Sir Charles Slade, Head Coach Kevin Hill, Jordan Daney, Davyon Dukes, Bryquice Brown, and Khylen Ward are pictured below.
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New Manchester High School
, Region 5 AAAAAA: "The number of players attending workouts this summer was encouraging," said Head Coach Myron Terry. "With that effort, we will see improvements on the field."
Pictured are Coordinator Ben Ford, Isaiah Carter, Tahj Smith Jr., Head Coach Myron Terry, Josh Anjorin, Quran Beacham, Markee Johnson, and Coordinator Steve Robinson.
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DCSS Supports the
Chamber of Commerce
The school system showed its support for the community during the Chamber's event on August 22. The Chamber unveiled its strategic plan and provided music and family-friendly entertainment for the crowd.
"After many months of planning, research and community input, I am excited to share the details of the Douglas County Strategic Plan," said DCSS Superintendent Trent North, who serves on the Chairman's Club for the Chamber. "This plan will allow us to cultivate new talent, invest with intention, build business success and celebrate the many strengths and resources in our community, especially the rich resources found right here in the Douglas County School System. "
Art Club members from New Manchester High School used their talents to paint faces at the event!
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September 3: Student/Employee Holiday
September 11: Progress Reports
September 27: Teacher of the Year Reception, Central Baptist Church, 4:30pm
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Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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