April 24, 2022
APRIL 25 -- V Golf @ Sugar Creek Tournament
APRIL 26-29 -- PTO ELECTIONS PERIOD
APRIL 28 -- V Coed Track @ Region Championships
APRIL 29 -- 13.5 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT AVAILABLE ON INFINITE CAMPUS
MAY 2-4 -- 9th & 10th Grades MAP Testing
MAY 7 -- PROM, V Coed Track @ Sectionals
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar
Red Devil Task Force
April 20th Meeting Slides

Next Meeting
Monday, May 16, 2022  
7:00 pm
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MAP Testing Dates: 

Mon (5/2) - ELA 
Tue (5/3) - Reading 
Wed (5/4) - Math 
MAP TESTING INFO
MAP testing for 9th and 10th grade students will take place 5/2 -5/4. Students who have conflicting AP tests during these dates, will be scheduled for MAP testing at a later date. For any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Nicholas Boone, DHHS Math Teacher. 

Virtual Learning Students: 
MAP testing must take place in a face-to-face environment. Students participating in virtual learning can contact Nicholas Boone to schedule tests. 
SAGA YEARBOOK
COVER PREVIEW!
The 2022 Yearbook is almost here! This is a sneak peek of the actual yearbook cover for this year! 

A VERY LIMITED number of extras remain. 

Click HERE to order before April 29 (or while supplies last)
SENIORS END-OF-YEAR INFORMATION!
Senior Parents & Guardians, if you are not following the @dhhs2022 Instagram account, you should because that is where the Class of 2022 is putting most of the breaking news on all end of the school year activities and news.
For those of you not on social media, this PDF of basic Senior information known up to now has been prepared by volunteers. Please remember that this is a static document and there is probably newer information out there! We are posting this PDF to be helpful but the PTO did not create it and are not maintaining it.
AP EXAMS REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW, 4/25!!
All AP students' parents and guardians should follow this exam registration and payment information ASAP.

Questions? Contact Ms. Tamara Ross, AP Testing Coordinator
For more information on how to become involved in the Work-Based Learning Program in your school, contact Mrs. April Smith

WBL information and application can be found on the DHHS Counseling Website link HERE
Work-Based Learning provides an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to start preparing/exploring careers while still in high school. Individual programs of study in the freshman and sophomore years prepare students for a successful Work–Based Learning experience. Rising juniors and rising seniors who are interested in WBL for the 2022-2023 academic year will need to apply by 4/29/2022.
GA VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE REMINDER!
The 2022 election cycle will be the deciding factor in a number of state and federal elections this year. However, for those who are turning/have turned 18 years old this year, you will first need to register to vote before you can cast your ballot in any elections.

Step-by-step instructions HERE
DHAA Looking for Volunteers
The Druid Hills Athletic Association is looking for volunteers to join our committee! If you are a parent of an athlete, or just interested in helping the parents of the Druid Hills cluster of schools advocate for the needs of students and coaches, we would love to have your participation! 

To volunteer or for more information, contact Laura Disque, DHAA Co-President
Summer Job Opportunities
DYNAMO POOLS hiring Summer Lifeguards
Contact Tina Ulett via email or at 678-480-3616

STEVE & KATE'S SUMMER CAMPS hiring Camp Counselors
Click here to apply and for more information
Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour Looking for Docents
Student volunteers can receive volunteer service hours and the organizers welcome you to sign up!

Looking for adults as well!
YOUR DHHS PTO IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT!
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
David Baird
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
Jessica & Selby Neese
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
Colgate Mattress Atlanta
Dave & Kelley Basinger
Brosnan Bragg Family
Julie Dolan
Ebaugh Family
Eldridge Family
Elkon Family
Garber Family
Cassie Goodwin
Hart Family
MacKenna Family
Virginia Vickery McCartney '52
Whitney McGinniss
Jack McFarland
Chuck & Kathie Palmer
Trey & Twyler Palmer
Robert Payne
Plemper Family
Schuler Family
Bronze Donors
($75-$149)
Mohamed & Carol Abdelhalim
Maria Arbatskaya & Kaushik Mukhopadhaya
Brinson Family
Michael & Donyelle Brooks
Chilcoat Family
Carol S. Collard
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
Robert Rohrer
Elizabeth Simpson
Greg & Gina Sims
Kristie Thornton
Molly Watson & John Burkett
Jackie Yasine
Rochelle Yasine
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.
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