August 3, 2018
From Superintendent Trent North
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community,

Welcome to a new school year!

The enthusiasm our 270 new teachers displayed during our New Teacher Orientation and the excitement in the air at our Launch Party for all teachers and staff on August 2 convinced me that 2018-2019 will be a stellar year for our school system. I am confident that our teachers will be ready on August 8 to lead our students to great academic achievement.

Members of our Operations Department have worked tirelessly this summer to improve our facilities. In particular, the beautiful addition at Lithia Springs Elementary is ready for students, and the exterior "facelift" at Lithia Springs High School has given the building a new, fresh look. We know that parents want to feel good about the facility where their students spend their day, and well-maintained campuses are a source of pride for the community.

I appreciate all the support from the community for our school system. Douglas County is truly a great place to live, work, and learn.
New Website, New Email Addresses!
The Douglas County School System debuted a new website on August 1! We hope parents will find it useful and user-friendly. Please be aware that school websites are still a work in progress. We appreciate your patience as we tweak them over the next few weeks.

We also have a new and improved (and shorter!) web address! You will now find us at: dcssga.org

Sending an email to your favorite teacher will now be quicker! The new and shorted format for email addresses for all employees is: First.Last@dcssga.org
Early Dismissal for Elementary Students First Three Days
Elementary schools will release students early on the first three days of school. Dismissal time for August 8, 9, and 10 will be 2:15pm.

The early release allows bus drivers extra time to set their routes for younger students riding a school bus for the first time and allows younger students an opportunity to acclimate to the school day.

On Monday, August 13, elementary students will be dismissed at the regular time of 2:45pm.
2018-2019 Calendar

The complete 2018-2019 calendar is ready! Students achieve more academically when they are at school every day, so please use the calendar to plan your family activities. Click below for a printable PDF.

Upcoming Events
August 3: High School Back-to-School Bash (times vary)
August 6: Sneak-a-Peek, Elementary School 4:30-6 and Middle School 5:30-7
August 8: Students Return!
September 3: Student/Employee Holiday
September 11: Progress Reports
September 27: Teacher of the Year Reception, Central Baptist Church, 4:30pm
Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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