Your Weekly DHHS PTO Newsletter

August 29, 2021

UPCOMING DATES

AUGUST 30 -- V Softball vs. Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1 -- Counseling Department Senior Meeting, V Softball vs. Stephenson

SEPTEMBER 2 -- SCHOOL PICTURES FOR 9th G-10th G-11th , V Softball vs. Southwest Dekalb

SEPTEMBER 3 -- V Football vs. Riverside Military

SEPTEMBER 6 -- NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 7 -- V DCSD Cross Country, V Volleyball vs. Mays, V Softball vs. Stephenson

SEPTEMBER 8 -- JV Volleyball vs. Paideia, V Softball vs. Miller Grove

SEPTEMBER 9 -- ONLINE Curriculum Night, V & Freshman Volleyball vs. Galloway, V & JV Volleyball vs. Salem

SEPTEMBER 10 -- V Football vs. Chamblee

SEPTEMBER 11 -- V Cross Country

SEPTEMBER 13-15 -- DHHS Spirit Days @ Dragon Bowl

SEPTEMBER 13 -- V Softball vs. Lithonia

SEPTEMBER 14 -- V Volleyball vs. Stephenson, V Softball vs. Miller Grove

SEPTEMBER 15 -- Freshman Volleyball & V Softball vs. Lithonia

SEPTEMBER 16 -- Freshman & V Volleyball vs. Lithonia

SEPTEMBER 17 -- SENIOR PORTRAIT DAY, V Football vs. Madison County

SEPTEMBER 18 -- V Cross Country

SEPTEMBER 20 -- JV Softball vs. Tucker

SEPTEMBER 21 -- V Cross Country, JV Softball vs. Lakeside, V Volleyball vs. Marist

SEPTEMBER 23 -- JV & V Volleyball vs. Paideia, V Softball vs. Arabia Mountain

SEPTEMBER 24 -- HOMECOMING/SENIOR NIGHT, V Football vs. Miller Grove High School, V Softball vs. Stone Mountain

SEPTEMBER 27 -- JV Softball vs. Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28 -- V Softball vs. Arabia Mountain, V Volleyball vs. Miller Grove

SEPTEMBER 29 -- V Softball vs. Southwest Dekalb

DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

FOR 9TH, 10TH, & 11TH GRADES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND

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SENIOR PHOTOS @ SCHOOL

Remember that appointments are required for Senior Portraits. Visit the Cady website HERE.

***Attention Class of 2022 and parents***

You all are invited to attend DHHS' Counseling Department's Senior presentation.We will be discussing how to sign up for your senior meeting, credits, post-secondary options, and the college application process. Also, Mrs. Brandi Beavers, Region Two's Post-Secondary Specialist, will be discussing all things Naviance, financial aid, college applications, and Common Application. Please, mark it on your calendar(s).

Date: Sept. 1, 2021

Time: 6pm

Location: Live on Microsoft TEAMS

Link to the Live event: Druid Hills Senior Presentation

RELAUNCHED DHHS NEWSPAPER THE SPOTLIGHT IS COMING!

Did you know that DHHS has a student newspaper, The Spotlight?

Faculty sponsor Mr. Pierson Bauer said "In the last couple of years, the paper really struggled, but this year we hope to get things back up and running. This is my second year teaching at Druid Hills, but I am also an alumnus, and I was actually Editor-In-Chief of The Spotlight when I was a student. I'm really thrilled to have this opportunity to bring it back for the Druid Hills community and I know first-hand what a great, unique opportunity it provides for the students and school."

If you have a business that would like to advertise in The Spotlight or would like to purchase a subscription for your family, see the forms below!

Subscription & Patronage Form for The Spotlight DHHS Newspaper

Ad Rates for The Spotlight DHHS Newspaper

LAST WEEK TO DECLARE CANDIDACY FOR PAC ELECTIONS

The candidate declaration window for your school’s Principal Advisory Council (PAC) will be open through Friday, September 3rd. Complete the form below to run for an elected parent/guardian position on your school’s Council. If you are a current PAC member whose term ends September 30, 2022, you do not need to reapply.

Parent/Guardian Candidate Declaration Form

Principal Advisory Councils bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.

What is the role of the Principal Advisory Council?

Act as a link between the school and the community
Encourage the engagement of parents and other stakeholders within the school community
Work to increase student achievement through transparent operations and shared best practices
Review the Continuous School Improvement Plan and monitor progress toward goals
Participate in the selection of the school principal

To learn more about the work of Principal Advisory Councils, visit: http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/principal-advisory-councils.

Learn more about the District's policies here.

As always, if your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. DO NOT SEND SICK STUDENTS IN TO SCHOOL.

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.

All people age 12+ 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

Easy Ways to Make Easy Money for DHHS!

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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