August 9, 2019

A Message from Superintendent North

Let's Join Together in Celebrating the Beginning of the 2019-2020 School Year "We are committed to making sure that your child receives the highest level of instruction in the Douglas County School System. We are committed to getting it right. We want our families to join us as part of #TeamDouglas."

First Day Photos

Children and teachers were all smiles as they began the 2019-2020 school year on August 7! Both Coach Chet Forsh and Madame Corinne Barnes began their 47th year of teaching at Douglas County High School!

Arbor Station Elementary and Douglas County High School

Mason Creek Middle School

DCSS in the News WSB-TV features inspirational artwork on bathroom stalls at North Douglas Elementary

On the first day of school, WSB-TV featured the positive and beautiful messages that were painted on bathroom doors at North Douglas Elementary over the summer. "To have these quotes on their stalls is going to help to encourage students to continue to believe in themselves and know they are worthy because they are," said North Douglas Principal Karna Kelly. "Our scholars deserve the best." Artist Sharanda Wilburn painted all 48 doors in two weeks. The grant work for the art was coordinated through the Douglas County Cultural Arts Council.

How Did Our Students Spend Their Summer?

NMHS Students Attend Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive More than 15 FAME students from New Manchester High received full scholarships to attend the Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive held in Atlanta this summer. See the video for an example of the great learning experience they had with Broadway veterans Alex Newell, Quentin Earl Darrington, and more. Broadway Dreams is a non-profit performing arts education organization that tours America year-round to encourage students to strengthen and discover talents.

Students Travel to Area Attractions During DCSS Summer Camps

This summer students from 12 elementary schools, six middle schools, and two high schools sharpened their academic skills at summer camps sponsored by the Douglas County School System and funded by the Georgia Department of Education. In addition to extending learning opportunities into the summer with various academic enrichment activities, the camps provided engaging experiences outside the classroom on field trips for approximately 121 students. In this photo, students enjoyed seeing the Eternal Flame at the King Center in Atlanta.

Stay in the Know!

Download "Here Comes the Bus!" App We are excited to offer the app "Here Comes the Bus!" When fully functional, this technology delivers real-time bus location information and sends alerts to parents and students. Ask your school for the district code needed to register for the app. We appreciate your patience as the new system is fine-tuned!

School system information is now available at your fingertips! The school system's free mobile app is designed to give parents, students and employees instant access to school system news, system-wide events, high school athletic scores, school and department contact information, and more. Downloading the app is easy. To begin, search in your phone's app store for "Douglas County Schools" and look for the familiar blue and yellow five-star logo. After downloading the app, users will then have the option to choose the schools, information, and alerts that they would like to receive. The new app is available for both Apple and Android users and works on any tablet or device with a web browser.

Check Out This Map of All Schools and Office Locations If you are traveling to a Douglas County school or office that is in an unfamiliar location, this map is just what you need! It shows locations on the front and a list of schools and with address, phone number and website on the back. The calendar is available on the school district website under About -- Who We Are -- District Maps -- Map with All School and Office Locations. You may also click here.

Opt In to Receive Text Messages If you are not already receiving text messages from your school or from the district, please text  67587  and type  Yes  to begin receiving messages. We hope all of our parents will opt to receive text messages! According to a survey conducted last year regarding communications, text messaging was the preferred method of communication during an emergency.

Update Your Phone Number in Infinite Campus   Parents, it's easier than ever to stay "in the know" if the school system has your correct phone number. For most schools, parents now have the ability to update their phone number in Infinite Campus. The phone numbers are used to send important reminders and emergency information from schools via voice and text.   To update your information, log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal as you usually do and then follow these steps: Click the person icon in the right corner Click Settings Click Contact Preferences Click Make Changes and Save To request that your email be changed, please email Parent@douglas.k12.ga.us .   If you are new to Infinite Campus, please click here for directions on setting up your account.   The link to Infinite Campus is available on the district website, dcssga.org . Go to Resources, Parents, and look for Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Upcoming Events

August 19: Board of Education Meeting September 2: Holiday for All September 3: Board of Education Work Session September 6: Progress Reports, Elementary and Middle Schools

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