November 16, 2018
DCHS Student Named Heisman State Winner
Marquise Collins, who sports a 3.8 GPA in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Douglas County High School and a score of 34 on the ACT, has another honor to add to his resume. Collins was named Wendy's High School Heisman state winner for leadership in his school and community, his academic record, and his success on the football field and basketball court.

"I'm definitely excited for Marquis, but I'm not surprised," said Douglas County High School Principal Andre Weaver. "He is a hard worker and it shows in the classroom and on the athletic field."

Collins is the first Heisman state winner from the Douglas County School System. He plans to take his talent on the football field and in the classroom to the highly selective Davidson College in North Carolina.
Fairplay Students Tour University of West Georgia
It's never too early to plan for college! These 7th grade students from Fairplay Middle School made a college visit to the University of West Georgia on Friday, November 2. Students toured classroom buildings, the library, the campus radio station and enjoyed lunch in the UWG dining hall.
Reading under the Stars at ESES
Students and parents at Eastside Elementary enjoyed an evening of reading books under the "stars" at a recent Title I parent night. K'Asha Davis, reading content specialist for the school system, read to students and offered tips to parents. Afterwards, students and parents enjoyed time reading together under "stars" that were projected on the ceiling of the media center by media specialist Amy Shadix.
Dot Day at Dorsett Shoals Is Delightful!
Art, Reading, and Creativity Celebrated with Special Events
Reading and art came together on Dot Day at Dorsett Shoals Elementary! Dot Day is a celebration of the book "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Media Specialist Tracy Scaglione and Art Teacher Sarah Luhr collaborated on the event. Students painted dots on the new table purchased for the outdoor classroom, and art students studied the artist Wassily Kandisky in preparation for the celebration. Students created concentric circles using dots cut from paper and learned about warm and cool colors.

Art teacher Sarah Luhr is pictured above with students. To learn more about Dot Day, click here.
Basketball Spotlight on: Douglas County High School
Basketball season kicked off with a media day on October 24. Head coaches gave a preview of their upcoming season and introduced key players. Each week we will feature one school.
Long time Douglas County Girls Head Coach Chet Forsh is looking forward to building on his team's recent success on the hardwood. With new faces replacing players who graduated, he expects to repeat as region champs. The Lady Tigers are a favorite in Region 5 and were highly ranked in preseason polls among AAAAAA teams.

Coach Forsh is counting on seniors Michalea Cope and Amari Robinson, pictured left to right, for leadership this season.

While the Tigers are young, they are talented and ready to compete for a region title this winter. The Tigers enjoy competing in the always tough Region 5 AAAAAA.

Head Coach Hollis Bethea looks for leadership from senior Jeremiah Smith and sophomore Omarion Smith, pictured left to right. The duo will be defending and executing the Tiger offense as they prepare for a Region 5 championship!
Spotlight on:
Adriana Bailey, Sweetwater Elementary School!
Upcoming Events
Please note that last week's DCSS Digest had incorrect information regarding December holidays. The information below is correct. Thank you!
November 19 and 20: Student and Staff Holiday (Except 240 Employees)
November 21-23: Holidays for All
December 20: Student Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees)
December 21-January 1: Holidays for All
January 2: Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day; All Staff Returns
January 3: Second Semester Begins; Students Return
Kick off your season of Thanksgiving with a Dinner Concert on November 17! Delight in the beautiful sounds of the Alexander High School Mastery Choir and enjoy a delicious dinner. Proceeds from the event's silent auction will help fund the choral group's upcoming trip to NYC where they will perform in Carnegie Hall! Purchase tickets here .
You are invited to attend a presentation by Board of Education Vice Chair Michelle Simmons on Saturday, November 17, 12:30 pm at the Douglas County Library. She will report on her experience in Ghana last summer as part of the Fulbright-Hayes Group Projects Abroad program.
To register for the 2018 Douglas County Scholastic Chess Tournament, click here .
Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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