February 27, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
FEBRUARY 28 -- JV Girls & Boys Soccer vs Tucker, V Girls Lacrosse vs Decatur
MARCH 1 -- V Coed Track @ Patriots FAT All Comers Meet, JV Boys Basketball vs Tucker, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Hapeville Charter
MARCH 2 -- V Boys Baseball vs Newton, JV Girls Soccer vs Stephenson, V Boys Lacrosse vs SW Dekalb
MARCH 3 -- FTE COUNT DAY #3 -- PTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & MR. JOYNER AMA -- V Coed Tennis vs North Springs, JV Boys Baseball vs Tucker, V Boys Baseball vs Towers, JV Boys Soccer vs Chamblee, V Girls Lacrosse vs Dunwoody, V Coed Ultimate vs Paideia
MARCH 4 -- V Boys Baseball @ Lakepoint MBP Classic, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Oconee County
MARCH 5 -- V Coed Track @ Atlanta Games, V Boys Baseball @ Best of Dekalb, JV Boys Baseball vs Columbia
MARCH 7 -- JV Boys Soccer vs South Gwinnett, V Baseball vs Maynard Jackson
MARCH 8 -- V Coed Track @ Grady Boys Challenge, V Coed Tennis vs Arabia Mountain, V Girls Lacrosse vs Greater Atlanta Christian, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Mays
MARCH 9 -- JV Boys Baseball vs Westlake, JV Girls & Boys Soccer vs Jefferson, V Girls Lacrose vs Mceachern
MARCH 10 -- V Boys Lacrosse vs SW Dekalb
MARCH 11 -- V & JV Girls Soccer vs Salem, V Boys Baseball vs Arabia Mountain, V Boys Soccer vs Benedictine Military
MARCH 12 -- JV Boys Baseball vs SW Dekalb, V Coed Track @ Running w/ the Devils Meet, V BAseball vs Newton
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar
DHHS Family,

You may have heard that the fate of a $53-million renovation project for our school building is at risk after a recent DCSD Board of Education meeting.

Principal Joyner and Principal Advisory Council (PAC) Co-Chair Tamara Shipley will join us at the PTO general membership meeting on Thursday 3/3 to share facts, answer questions, and discuss next steps we can all take together regarding this urgent matter.

Please spread the word!

RSVP HERE to receive the meeting Zoom link

--Your DHHS PTO
PTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MARCH 3rd
This week's auction spotlight is on

A Three-Month Flower Subscription from Pop Up Fowers

Treat yourself or a loved one to the indulgent gift of fresh flower arrangements delivered to your home for three months. Bank sunshine and smiles for three whole months.

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Plan to bid on this great item and also think of what other fabulous items you can DONATE for the auction itself! SPONSOR Auction party expenses! ASK your favorite businesses to DONATE to or SPONSOR the Auction!


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We are so grateful to our community
business & family sponsors! 

Their generosity allows us to cover event costs and direct all auction proceeds to academics, arts, and sports at DHHS and DHMS. 
Platinum-Level Sponsors
Clinebell Orthodontics
Green Orthodontics
Mike Terry
Gold-Level Sponsors
ATL Tribute Bands
Jennifer Glass Studio
The Lake House at Avondale
Silver-Level Sponsors
Dean & Amy Crownover
DH Aviation
Roshini & Subi George
Mark Hill Photography
Stoller Wine Group
Wild Heaven Beer
Zedd Realty
Red Devil Sponsors
The Arieh Family
Broadway in Atlanta
Dearborn Animal Hospital
Decatur Package Store
Double Zero Restaurant
Edison Prep
Nathan & Lorie Flacker
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Stephanie & Andrew Gewirtz
Scott & Lisa Gordon
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
DJ Grisewood
Hillary & Eric Kilfeather
Nathan's Driving School
David Neujahr & Maria Rosa Carrero
Pitch & Putt
Simply Admissions
Tricia Hernandez Watercolors
Jeanne Welsh & Van Biesel
AP EXAMS REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
All AP students' parents and guardians should follow this exam registration and payment information ASAP.

Questions? Contact Ms. Tamara Ross, AP Testing Coordinator
Enrollment is NOW OPEN for 2022-2023 Advanced Studies Courses at Fernbank Science Center! 
Advanced Studies at Fernbank Science Center (FSC) is a unique experience that offers hands-on investigations into a variety of specialized areas of science. Students will have the opportunity to study with expert instructors, work in well-equipped laboratories, or travel to the field. The courses are provided tuition-free to any high school student in the DeKalb County School District in grades 10-12. 

Fall 2022 Courses: 

AP Chemistry New! 
AP Physic C: Mechanics 
Ecosystems Alive! 
Engineering Applications 
Epidemiology 
Forensic Science 

Spring 2023 Courses: 

AP Chemistry  New! 
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 
Animal Science: Equine Studies New! 
Astronomy: Solar System Studies New! 
Engineering Applications New! 
 
Visit the FSC Advanced Studies site for course descriptions, prerequisites, and course schedules.  

To apply for a course, complete the 2022-2023 FSC Advanced Studies Student Application. Apply TODAY! Applications are accepted – on a first come, first served basis – until courses meet their capacity. 

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Vashonda Davis, FSC Program Coordinator. 
4-DAY VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER TO UPGRADE SCHOOL MARQUEE
We are hosting a Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser for several campus beautification projects and replacing our marquee with a new digital model.

Double Good has made this fundraiser double good by giving back 50% of every dollar sold. It's super-easy to order your popcorn through our DHHS pop-up store between March 7-11. 
DCSD School Visitor Restrictions Lifted
DCSD has adjusted their guidance re: visitors to schools. Please read :

In an effort to further recognize the importance of our parents and community members to the overall success of our schools, the District’s guidelines are being adjusted to allow visitors to enter facilities. The general district-wide restrictions are lifted. (Refer to Board Policy KM: Visitors to School.)

To mitigate the risks of transmission of COVID-19 in our community, the DeKalb County School District is committed to maintaining safety and health policies and protocols throughout the school district. Visitors accessing school facilities are expected to adhere to these policies and protocols. 

In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance, all visitors are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and must adhere to DeKalb County School District’s established safety protocols and wear a mask appropriately covering the mouth and nose while on campus. Prior to entry, all visitors should be free of COVID-19 symptoms. 

Definition of Visitor: Visitors, in general, are not active members of DeKalb County School District’s faculty, staff, or student populations.

Disclaimer: The District will continue to monitor conditions and data provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH), the DeKalb County Board of Health (DBOH), and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Decisions will be made in collaboration with the Medical Advisory Committee and Learning and Leading with Excellence Team (formerly the COVID-19 Think Tank). 
Free Paper Shredding Event
The Druid Hills Civic Association wants to thank Fernbank Elementary for hosting their FREE drive-up document shredding event this Saturday, March 5th, from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm!

Anyone from the DHHS community is welcome to take advantage of this awesome service. There are more details on their website.
If you live in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, your DHCA membership helps support great community events like these. Consider joining if you aren't already a member!
YOUR DHHS PTO IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT!
We Encourage You to Consider Signing Up for FREE Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Testing
The Department of Student Health Services in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health is excited to bring Surveillance Testing to our district! Surveillance testing is a safe, effective way to limit the spread of COVID -19 and continue to keep schools open for in-person learning. COVID-19 testing is not mandatory and is being offered to protect students, staff, family members, and our community. Weekly school-based and district-wide testing will quickly detect, trace, and isolate COVID-19 positive individuals. The Free Testing Program is available to all students, even if they are fully vaccinated.

Please click HERE to access the Student COVID-19 Testing link for surveillance testing on our campus Wednesday mornings. If you choose to participate, please answer YES on the survey, and you will be prompted to register by completing a Consent Form. A Consent Form must be on file to take advantage of testing services. At DHHS, testing is completed in our Math/Science building by an outside group, 7:30-10:00 am on Wednesdays. Students are excused from class by their last name.   

If you have questions regarding the Surveillance Testing, please contact Mrs. JoAnn Harris, Coordinator of Student Health Services.
COVID-19 Health & Safety
Please IMMEDIATELY call the school at 678-874-6302 if your child tests positive for COVID-19, which will allow the school to initiate its procedures for notifying close contacts. As always, if your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. DO NOT SEND SICK STUDENTS TO SCHOOL.

Learn more about the District's COVID-19 policies here.
  • All people age 5+ are eligible for free vaccinations -- the single best way to prevent infection, sickness, and hospitalization. Find a vaccine here.
  • Free COVID-19 tests are available at Viral Solutions, Walgreens, and many other places.
  • In accordance with CDC guidelines, wear a mask consistently and correctly.
  • Let's work together to keep our children, families, and community as safe as possible
THANK YOU to our 2021-22 School Year Enrichment Fund Donors
Your generous donations allow the PTO to continue meeting our amazing teachers' needs and creative ideas to keep instruction fresh and engaging for our students.
Gold Donors
($300+)
Anonymous
Catherine & Kevin Barfield
Boelhouwer Family
Julia Byrne & Chris Bauer
Charles Clark
Deschenes-Worboy Family
Feagans Family
Fishbein Family
Reeder Glass
Robert & Kristen Hampton
Leeth Family
Ellen & Tommy Marshall Family
David Neujahr & Maria Rosa Carrero
Ken & Ann Schroeder
Lisa Tang
Taylor Family
White-DeFrancisco Family
Zedd Family
Silver Donors
($150-$299)
Anonymous
Basheda/Markiewicz Family
Dave & Kelley Basinger
Brosnan Bragg Family
Julie Dolan
Ebaugh Family
Eldridge Family
Elkon Family
Garber Family
Hart Family
MacKenna Family
Jack McFarland
Chuck & Kathie Palmer
Plemper Family
Schuler Family
Bronze Donors
($75-$149)
Mohamed & Carol Abdelhalim
Maria Arbatskaya & Kaushik Mukhopadhaya
Brinson Family
Michael & Donyelle Brooks
Chilcoat Family
Corkran Family
Bruce & Dawna Daniel
Brad & Laura Disque
Patrick J. Encalarde ‘25
Gedi Family
Ted & Cynthia Golden
David Huntington & Sherri Kornfeld
Isbell Family
Bill & Dianne Joy
Jill Joyner & Mark Williams
June Neal
Karen O'Leary & Jim Riel
Pisani Family
Greg & Gina Sims
Kristie Thornton
Molly Watson & John Burkett

Make Money for DHHS Without Really Trying!
Publix has donated over $22,000 to DHHS through this program! Go to Publix Partners (create an account if you don't yet have one) and search for "Druid Hills High School PTO." Just give your phone number every time you check out at Publix!
Go to Kroger Community Rewards and (create an account if you don't yet have one) and search for "XL230" or "Druid Hills High School". DHHS will get a donation every time you use your card or phone number!
Shop through the AmazonSmile portal & Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to DHHS. Search "Druid Hills High School PTO" & set smile.amazon.com as your default page so all of your purchases count!
This DHHS PTO Newsletter is published weekly during the school year, usually on Sundays. To share school-related news or announcements, please EMAIL US. Any items sent by close of business Friday will be included in the following week's issue of the newsletter, unless you specify a different future publication date. The DHHS PTO reserves the right to decide whether submissions are appropriate for inclusion in the school newsletter. We also reserve the right to edit all submissions for clarity and brevity.
MAIN: 678-874-6302