September 28, 2018
Congratulations to Brittania Wright
2018-2019 Douglas County Teacher of the Year!
All eyes were on the stage as Brittania Wright from New Manchester Elementary School was announced as winner of the coveted title of Douglas County Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019! Finalists were Zanita Hartzog from Turner Middle School and Ted McMurtrie from Chapel Hill High School.

All 34 Teachers of the Year were celebrated with applause, accolades, and gifts from area businesses at the annual Teacher of the Year Celebration on September 27 at Central Baptist Church.

Ms. Wright will compete for Georgia Teacher of the Year later this year.

Pictured are Superintendent Trent North, Ms. Wright, Ms. Hartzog, and Captain Ted McMurtrie.
Marching Bands Strut the Field!

Marching bands from all five high schools in Douglas County presented their halftime programs to a cheering audience at the Marching Band Exhibition on September 24 at Alexander High School.

Pictured above are drum majors representing all schools.

Sibling Rivalry: Also pictured are siblings Carter and Emma Armstrong. Carter is a senior at the College and Career Institute (CCI) and marches with Chapel Hill High School. Sister Emma is a freshman band member at Alexander High School.

Enjoy the videos below from all five high schools!
Alexander High School
Chapel Hill High School
Douglas County High School
Lithia Springs High School
New Manchester High School
What'll Ya Have?
The Varsity Food Truck Surprises DCHS Stellar Students
The Varsity Food Truck cruised through the parking of Douglas County High Tuesday, delivering the Atlanta restaurant's popular comfort food to students who made the grade. Students who made straight “A’s” all school year last year were invited to the lunch treat and enjoyed their choice of hot off the grill hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, and onion rings.

More than 150 students at DCHS earned straight A’s last academic year. The lunch surprise for the school's academic all stars is a DCHS tradition that students anticipate every year. Principal Andre Weaver says this lunch treat is one way to recognize students for making academics their priority.

“We teach every Douglas County High School student that no goal is out of reach," said Mr. Weaver. "We want all of our students to learn that goal setting, making the grade, and working hard will pave the way to graduation success.” 
Giving Back to the Community through Mentoring
A record turnout of 150 people with big hearts attended the MATCH Mentoring Kickoff Breakfast on September 25! The current and prospective mentors were inspired by words from Casey Bethel, former Teacher of the Year for Georgia and for Douglas County. Casey now serves as Science Coordinator for Douglas County School System.

Do you have time in your schedule and room in your heart to spend one hour per week mentoring a student? Please contact Mitzi Teal to learn more about this wonderful volunteer opportunity: mitzi.teal@dcssga.org or 770-651-2039.
Spotlight on:
Ivon Barrera Dominguez, Annette Winn Elementary!
First Annual Superintendent's Gala: Save the Date
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), please visit 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 2: FTE Count (Important Day for Attendance!)
October 5: Grading Period Ends
October 8, 9: Student/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
October 12: Report Cards for Elementary and Middle; Progress Reports for High School
Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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