October 5, 2018
Help New Manchester High School
Win the HOPE Jingle Contest!
New Manchester High School was named a top 10 semifinalist for the HOPE Jingle Contest sponsored by the Georgia Lottery! Help the award-winning InToneNation a cappella group from NMHS win by going to the link below. Watch New Manchester's video and cast your vote. Be sure to hit vote at the bottom of the page after clicking for New Manchester. You can vote once every day until October 22 when the winner is named. New Manchester has a great chance to win it all with your help!

Chantz Sorrows, CHHS Senior and
Marketing Assistant at Local Chick-fil-A
Chantz Sorrows began working for Douglasville Chick-fil-A operator Mike Moore last year while a junior in the Work Based Learning (WBL) program at Chapel Hill High School. He quickly moved from team member to marketing assistant.

In his current role, Chantz coordinates social media marketing as well as special events promotions for the local Chick-fil-A stores. The knowledge he gained in his Marketing Management Pathway classes at Chapel Hill High School motivated Chantz to look for opportunities at Chick-fil-A to apply what he learned at school. After graduation, Chantz plans to major in marketing at Georgia Southern University and hopes to one day work for Chick-fil-A in their corporate marketing department.

High school juniors and seniors at all schools in Douglas county can participate in the WBL program. Students build on-the-job skills that help prepare them for their future in the workforce. Having experience as a marketing assistant for a top national brand will certainly enhance Chantz's future opportunities!
Sign Up Now for Operation Christmas!
Parents, please sign your children up for a great opportunity! Children ages birth to 16 in Douglas County may once again receive a free Christmas gift through the generosity of the folks at Operation Christmas Douglas County. Last year, the group provided gifts for 8,800 children.

"Although Operation Christmas is a community effort and not sponsored by the school system, we are honored to partner with the organization to promote their efforts," said Superintendent Trent North. "We encourage our families to take advantage of this outstanding program."

To register your children to receive gifts, please click one of the links below.


Pictured are Superintendent North, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Renee Davis, and Superior Court Judge Beau McClain. Judge McClain heads up Operation Christmas Douglas County. This year, numerous lucky children will win a bike in addition to a Christmas gift!

Stewart Middle School Students Benefit from Increased Technology

Stewart Middle School students are enjoying 27 new computers they received from Project Lead the Way. The grant provides over 500 students increased access to technology with the goal of preparing students for STEM fields and increasing reading skills.

The $20,000 grant was written by Dr. Sherry Sutton, an ESOL/Science teacher at Stewart for several years. Dr. Sutton now teaches at Factory Shoals Elementary.

Calling All Runners for the Foundation Fun Run!

One of the community's favorite fun runs is coming up! Register now for the Foundation Fun Run which will take place at New Manchester High School beginning at 9:00am on November 3.

Children from pre-K through middle school will compete in this high energy family event. Medals will be awarded to the top 10 male and top 10 female runners in each age category. The event raises money for Classroom Impact Grants which are awarded to teachers in the Douglas County School System for classroom projects. The Douglas County Education Foundation was formerly know known as the Public Education Trust. For a registration form, click here.

Pictured is one of last year's first place winners with Jerry Hall, event sponsor and president of Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing.
Spotlight on:
Jeri Smith, Winston Elementary School!
Order Your Tickets Online for the Superintendent's Gala!
Join us on November 3 for a fun evening of fellowship and an opportunity to assist students with special needs!

The Inaugural Superintendent's Gala will take place at the Douglasville Conference Center and promises an evening of fun with music, dinner, dancing, and a Great Gatsby theme.

All proceeds will benefit our students with special needs by funding community-based programs and activities that are not fully covered by local, state or federal funds. Job skills, leisure activities, enhancement of Special Olympics, and celebrations of achievement are just a few of the ways your attendance and your dollars will help our students.

To purchase tickets ($100 per ticket or $1,000 for a table of ten), click here .

You may also buy tickets at the following locations in Douglasville: Douglas County Board of Education Central Office, 9030 Hwy. 5; Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, 6658 Church Street; or Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, 2866 A Chapel Hill Road.

For additional information about the Superintendent's Gala and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Stroud, 770-651-2035.
Upcoming Events
October 8, 9: Student/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
October 12: Report Cards for Elementary and Middle; Progress Reports for High School
November 3: Superintendent's Gala, Foundation Fun Run, Georgia Gravity Games
November 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day (Election Day)
November 14: Progress Reports
November 19-20: Student and Staff Holidays (Except 240 Employees)
November 21-23: Holidays for All
Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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