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March 1, 2019

Douglas County Students Wow Judges at West GA Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Over half of the projects selected to advance to state are products of Douglas County students.

At the West Georgia Regional Science & Engineering Fair on February 15, judges selected 24 projects to advance to state competition. Sixteen of the projects are from students in Douglas County.

Of the twelve middle school projects selected to compete at state, 10 are from Douglas County. Of the 12 high school projects selected to compete at state, six are from Douglas County. Students in Douglas County competed at the regional level against students from Coweta, Troup, Carrollton City, and Oak Mountain Academy.

“The quality of science projects produced by our students is just amazing,” said Pam Walker, STEM coordinator for the Douglas County School System. “I can’t say enough about the work that our teachers and parents do to help our students. To compete at the state level will be an unforgettable experience for our kids.”

The Georgia Science & Engineering Fair will take place in Athens, GA, on March 28-30. It is the state’s premier forum for students to showcase their original research, compete for awards, and interact with top-level professional scientists.

Projects that placed 1 ^st, 2 ^nd, or 3 ^rd in “super categories” in the regional fair were selected to advance to state competition. Pictured are students from Douglas County who placed 1 ^st in the “super categories." Meagan Greene and Christopher Manchiraju, Mason Creek Middle School, are pictured above. Sydney Roe and Michael Manchiraju, Douglas County High School, are pictured below.

Click here for the entire list of projects that will advance to the state fair.

Coming Soon: New Playground at AWES

Principal Dr. Sherritta Abell and the entire Annette Winn Elementary family is grateful for a recent donation to renovate the school's playground.

Community member Celine Garcia won a $15,000 grand prize sweepstakes to go towards a park cleanup or renovation of a school playground of her choice. She chose nearby Annette Winn Elementary!

Safety 1st, the sponsor of the sweepstakes, along with Ms. Garcia, presented the check to Dr. Abell on February 22. The $15,000 prize, along with the money AWES families have worked to raise over the last few years, will soon transform the playground with new play equipment!

Pictured holding the check are Ms. Garcia and Dr. Abell. Also pictured are Ms. Garcia's mother-in-law and children and Assistant Principal Juan Bell.

Factory Shoals Steppers Take the Stage!

The Factory Shoals Middle School Magnificent Steppers stole the hearts of audience members as they performed at the UniverSoul Circus preshow on February 16 in Atlanta! Many Douglas County fans showed up to support them in this unforgettable experience.

Take a look at their fancy footwork and moves!

Factory Shoals Middle School Magnificent Steppers at UniverSoul Circus

Teacher Recruitment Fair: March 14 at NMHS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent teacher in Douglas County?

The Douglas County School System is looking for educators ready to impact and inspire the next generation of leaders! The system will host a Teacher Recruitment and Transfer Fair Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 4:30pm-7pm in the New Manchester High School Gymnasium located at 4925 Highway 92/166 in Douglasville.

Recruiters will be on hand at the event to answer job applicant questions about the school district and current openings. Job candidates must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teacher Certification.

Help us spread the word and recruit the BEST teachers for our students!

High School Students: Half Days May 21-24

We previously announced that the last two days of this school year, May 23 and 24, will be half days for all students. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:30 and middle and high school students at 12:30.

In addition, it has been determined that May 21 and 22 will be half days for high school students only. They will be dismissed at 12:00.

For links to the revised calendar, please click below:

2018-2019 Text Calendar 2018-2019 Grid Calendar

Check Out the District Fine Arts Calendar!

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.

Our students love a full theater for their performances. We appreciate the support of our parents and community.

Fine Arts Calendar

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 .