STAR Students and Teachers Honored by Rotary
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Congratulations to the amazing STAR Students and Teachers in Douglas County! The Rotary Club of Douglas County recognized the honorees at its meeting on February 11.
Jennifer Liu from Douglas County High School was named STAR Student for the county, meaning her SAT score was the top score for all students in Douglas County. Jennifer plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall.
STAR Students must be an enrolled senior in an accredited Georgia public or private high school. The program is designed to recognize high school seniors who have the highest SAT score in their graduating class. STAR Students select a teacher who has meant the most to them in their educational journey as their STAR Teacher.
Last year's STAR Student for Douglas County, Devon Boatright, won the state honor as STAR Student for Georgia. Jennifer will continue on to the state competition this year.
Pictured left to right are: C.J. Davenport and teacher Jennifer Mastin from Alexander High School; Jennifer Liu and teacher John Cunningham from Douglas County High School; Ethan William Lodge and teacher Barbara DeLozier from Harvester Christian Academy; Jonathan Myles and teacher Patrick Krouba from Lithia Springs High School; Karen Lindstrom and teacher Cassandra Edwards from Lithia Springs High School; Josey Smith and teacher Sherri Adams from Chapel Hill High School; and Mark Essien and teacher Eric Mulkey from New Manchester High School.
Please note that two students from Lithia Springs were named STAR Students as a result of a tie.Thank you to the Rotary Club for the photo.
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Water, Water Everywhere!
WSA donates mobile water lab.
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Students in grades 3 and 4 will soon know all about drinking water – where it comes from, how it’s treated, and ways to conserve it. The WSA recently donated a mobile water lab for 3rd and 4th grade teachers to use with their students. Through the books, games, and lab activities provided on the mobile cart, students will learn many science standards in a fun and engaging way. Teachers can check out the mobile lab through the district’s office of student achievement.
The mobile water lab is valued around $1,500, and Lyndsey Sargent, Communications Coordinator for the WSA, said that the WSA will replenish supplies as needed. “We are committed to supporting the teachers and students of the Douglas County School System through the Partners in Education program,” said Sargent. “Projects like this are a great way that we can make resources available to more than one school at a time.”
“These books and activities cover the features of the water cycle and the effects of water pollution, all the way to assessing water quality and careers in the water industry,” said DCSS Science Coordinator Casey Bethel. “As such, they provide invaluable relevance to the concepts students are taught. We are eager to see the materials used in our classrooms and the incredible impact they will have on our students’ learning.”
“We are grateful for our partnership with WSA and appreciate all they do for our students,” said Mandy Johnson, who heads up the Partners in Education program for the school system. “The mobile lab will allow teachers and students to expand their lab skills as well as work on literacy skills with all of the wonderful supplies.”
The WSA has been supplying Douglas County with the highest quality drinking water possible since 1986 and has never had a water quality violation in its history. WSA draws its drinking water from the
Dog River Reservoir
, and over the past 24 years has received multitudes of
awards.
Pictured perusing material in the new mobile water lab are Casey Bethel, Science Coordinator for DCSS, and Lyndsey Sargent, Communications Coordinator for the WSA.
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Check Out the District Fine Arts Calendar!
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Now it will be easier than ever to discover which schools will be presenting your favorite musical this spring! Check out the new Fine Arts Calendar on the DCSS website. Click "Calendars" at the top of the home page and then click "Fine Arts Calendar."
You will find middle and high school performances listed. Click on the event to see further information on ticket prices and times. A few schools have listed upcoming events, and more will be listed soon.
Our students love a full theater for their performances. We appreciate the support of our parents and community.
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Wall Art Celebrates Black History at
Mason Creek Middle School
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Students and faculty at Mason Creek Middle School learn something new about Black History Month every time they walk down the hall of their school. Staff member Mr. Willie Pinkney, who works with special needs students, created a fascinating mural using butcher paper, newspaper, and tempera paint. The mural features African American historical figures who have made significant contributions to the United States and the world. Several students assisted with the work of art.
"We are so proud of Mr. Pinkney for his amazing ability to demonstrate such depth in his Black History mural," said Principal Dr. Tiffany Boyle. "With so many significant people, places, and events represented, teachers and students can find something new each time they go to visit the mural."
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Great Opportunities for High School Students!
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Youth Leadership Douglas
Students who will be high school juniors in the 2019-2020 school year should check out this great leadership opportunity through the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce!
In Youth Leadership Douglas, students will make friends across the county, learn about businesses and agencies that are vital to our community, and form leadership skills. Please click
here
and go to the section for "Youth Leadership Douglas" where you can download an application. Deadline to apply is March 15.
Scholarships through the Douglas County Education Foundation
The Douglas County Education Foundation is pleased to offer $51,000 in community-funded scholarships to graduating seniors from the Class of 2019! The online application period is open now through March 4. Click
here
to read to read about the available scholarships and to access the link to the application.
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Did You Know? Spotlight on CTAE
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February is CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Month!
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How long has it been since you were in a classroom? Would you like to take a peek in a classroom and see what teachers and students are experiencing today? If so, sign up to be a Teacher 4 a Day. The Douglas County School System and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce invite members of our community to be teachers for a day and see for themselves some of the exciting things and challenging lessons taking place in classrooms across the county. Applications are being accepted now through March 12. Click here for an
application
.
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Spotlight on:
Ethan Miller,
New Manchester Elementary School!
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March 20: Report Cards
March 21: Freshman Expo for Rising 9th Grade Students at All High Schools
March 27: Teacher 4 A Day
April 8-12: Holiday for All; System Closed
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Lithia Springs High School will celebrate Black History month with an electrifying showcase of art, music, dance, and spoken word. This year’s theme is "Black Excellence: Still We Rise." Please join us on
Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 2:15 pm and 6:00 pm in the auditorium as we celebrate the achievements of African Americans. The program will feature special guest Sheriff Tim Pounds of the Douglas County Sheriff’s office at the evening showcase and various student performances at both events. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
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Check out the opportunities that are listed on our Community Bulletin Board.
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