From the Superintendent: Upcoming School Closure
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
After consulting with health agencies and leaders in the Douglas County School System,
I have made the decision to close all schools and school system offices beginning Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27. All students and employees will return on Monday, March 30.
Most extracurricular activities, field trips and athletic events are also canceled during this time. If you have questions about a particular activity, please check your school’s website or email the principal.
During the closure, employees will work from home and students should follow the digital learning plan. Parents and students should check their school’s website to access assignments. Teachers will be available by email and other electronic platforms to assist students and parents.
While no cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Douglas County, we will take advantage of the closure to deep clean all schools and buses.
We realize that closing schools will place a hardship on many families, but we feel we must make a decision based on the health and wellbeing of our students, their families, our school system employees and our community. We are hopeful that the closure of schools will contain the spread of coronavirus.
If you have any questions, I encourage you to contact your teacher or principal by email. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Trent North, Superintendent
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Mason Creek Middle School Student Wins State Braille Challenge, Advances to National Competition
Congratulations to Christopher Morgan, 6th grade student at Mason Creek Middle School. He recently won the State Braille Challenge for his age group AND had the highest score overall.
Christopher will travel to the National Braille Challenge in California.
He is pictured with his Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), Ms. Sadisha Clarke, and his paraprofessional, Ms. Kristen Exum. Good luck in California, Christopher!
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ESPLOST Update: Debt Elimination
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Forty-five percent of current ESPLOST V collections have been used to pay off debt. Up to $84 million of funds from the proposed ESPLOST VI will go toward debt elimination.
The Douglas County School System will be DEBT FREE by the end of ESPLOST VI on December 31, 2026.
Learn more about plans for ESPLOST VI from Superintendent Trent North.
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InToneNation Qualifies for National Competition
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New Manchester High School not only hosted the semifinal competition for the International Championship of High School A Cappella, but its award-winning a cappella group, InToneNation, also won the competition and now qualifies to defend its national championship title. InToneNation also won the award for outstanding arrangement for "Gravity."
The semifinal competition featured a cappella groups from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the Carolinas.
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DCSS Observes Board Appreciation Week
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The Douglas County School System joins in a statewide celebration this week saluting the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 16-20, 2020, has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The weeklong observance sponsored by Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education.
Superintendent Trent North celebrates the contributions the board members have made and acknowledges their role supporting student achievement. “I am proud of the role our board members play in our community. Citizens elect board members to represent the community’s voice on education matters and to set the vision for the school district,” says North.
The men and women serving the Douglas County School System school are District One Board Member Devetrion Caldwell; District Two Board Member D.T. Jackson; District Three Chair Tracy Rookard; District Four Vice Chair Michelle Simmons; and District Five Board Member Rita Fasina-Thomas.
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Isabella Italiano is a standout student at Mason Creek Middle School. She’s a Wolf Pack leader in academics and athletics. Isabella was a part of the district softball championship team this school year.
In basketball, she was named the 7th grade team MVP. As a 6th grade student, she led the team in scoring and assists. Isabella has just begun her third sport of the year – soccer. Her teachers report
she's hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic and always positive. Great job, Isabella!
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March 16-27: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL SYSTEM OFFICES CLOSED
March 24: Election Day
April 6-10: Holidays for All; System Closed
April 15-May 1: GMAS End of Grade Testing for Elementary and Middle Schools
April 20: BOE Work Session
April 25: DC Education Foundation Fun Run
April 27-May 12: GMAS End of Course Testing for High Schools
April 27: Progress Reports, Elementary and Middle Schools
April 27: BOE Meeting
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Please note that some or all of the following events may be canceled. Please consult your school for information.
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The New Manchester High School award-winning Fine Arts Magnet Education (FAME) program is proud to present its spring musical
Cinderella
. This timeless classic will run from March 12 - March 14 at the NMHS Fine Arts Theater located at 4925 Highway 92/166, Douglasville, GA 30135. Tickets can be purchased at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/FAMEEVENTS
or at the door. Tickets are $10 for students and $15/for adults.
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Tickets to Les Miserables are available by visiting the Alexander Performing Arts Booster
website
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Click
here for a PDF of the registration form for the Holly Springs Elementary Hawks Fun Run.
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Are you looking for a Spring Break Camp for your child? Check out opportunities that are available in our area by clicking the Community Bulletin Board below!
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