LSHS drops triple-overtime thriller in state championship |
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Lithia Springs High School’s (LSHS) flag football team fell just short of a Class 5A-6A state title Thursday, as they lost 6-0 to Dodge County High School (DCHS) in a triple-overtime thriller.
“I’m very proud of this team,” said LSHS head coach Kendra Pleasants. “I’m proud of their effort, I’m proud of the way they worked hard throughout the season, and I’m proud of their performance today.”
On a blustery afternoon at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium, the Lady Lions’ defense was locked in from the game’s first snap. On the second play from scrimmage, Aniya Moore recorded her first of two interceptions of the day to give LSHS the ball.
Unfortunately, the Lady Lions were unable to score and gave the ball back to DCHS after four plays.
The rest of the first half was a defensive stalemate until DCHS marched into Lady Lion territory with seconds remaining in the half. However, the Lady Lions' defense stood tall again, forcing a turnover on downs to end the half.
After halftime, both teams locked in again defensively until LSHS marched into Lady Indian territory late in the half. Unfortunately, LSHS was unable to find points on the drive and turned the ball over on downs to send the game to overtime.
The first two overtime periods mirrored regulation, with neither team able to find the end-zone. But after forcing an LSHS turnover on downs, the Lady Indians put together two nice runs before scoring on a fourth-and-goal play to win the game.
“It’s our inaugural season and first time playing flag football, but the ladies made it all the way to the state as state runners-up,” said LSHS principal Travis Joshua. “It’s not the goal that we wanted, but in terms of expectations, I can’t say at the beginning of the season I expected us to be here. So I’m extremely proud, and they fought hard all the way to the end.”
In their inaugural season, the Lady Lions finished 15-4, and head coach Kendra Pleasants is excited about the team’s future after having so much success in the first year.
“The best is yet to come, so I’m very excited,” said Pleasants. “We’re going back to the drawing board, and we’ll be back next year to play for the state championship.”
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Groundbreaking soon for DCSS multi-purpose arena
Venue will host graduations and other events
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The metal building that has housed the Douglas County School System (DCSS) central office for 35 years is scheduled to be razed on December 21, 2021. In its place will be a multi-purpose sports arena which will host high school graduations and other events.
The new facility will have seating for 6,000 guests, making it large enough to host graduation ceremonies, which are now held at the University of West Georgia Coliseum in Carrollton.
The versatile facility will host additional school system events and will be available for rent by outside organizations. Likely events include concerts, plays, trade shows, conferences and conventions. Sports-related activities include tournaments for wrestling, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, field hockey, gymnastics, cheer and dance. The facility will also be large enough to accommodate a gathering of all DCSS employees in one location.
To read more about this exciting project, please click here.
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"The Mimsies" celebrate success, visit with superintendent |
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Mrs. Staci Mims’ 1st grade class was hard at work this week but took some time to visit with Superintendent North and tell him all about their Scout Elf, Snowflake!
The “Mimsies,” as the class is known, recently finished their STAR tests and are celebrating meeting their benchmark goals. Now they are using their skills to navigate holiday math and literacy activities together.
"The way they love and encourage each other on a daily basis is inspiring and a true example of what it means to be a Bill Arp Patriot," said Mrs. Mims.
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Around the world at Arbor Station |
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Arbor Station Elementary celebrated "Holidays Around the World" at its social studies night on December 2. Each grade level sponsored activities and crafts for different countries, including Sweden, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico and Nigeria. All students carried a passport and received a stamp when they completed all of the activities.
The girls pictured above made a crown of candle to symbolize Saint Lucy's Day, which is celebrated in Sweden. According to the legend, a martyr wore a candle wreath on her head to light her way and leave her hands free to carry as much food as possible to those in need.
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Take a look at the 2021 annual report
The 2021 Douglas County School System Annual Report is now available. You will find financials, demographics, standardized test scores, capital projects and more in this comprehensive report.
Take a moment to reflect on the 2020-2021 school year and the accomplishments of our students and staff.
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Seniors, it's almost time to apply for DCEF scholarships! |
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Applications for the Douglas County Education Foundation scholarships will be available January 1 through January 21, 2022.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to receive funds for college, courtesy of local businesses and individuals. Listen to Angelia O'Neal, executive director of DCEF, explain the process of applying for scholarships.
Beginning January 1, you will find the scholarship application on the DCEF website. You can use the last few days of the upcoming break to complete your applications before returning to school on January 5! |
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Basketball Preview:
Chapel Hill High School
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Pictured left to right are Cheridan Sanders, Head Coach Lauren Revesz, Nadia Barbary and Maleah Rice.
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Pictured left to right are Chi Shannon, Peyton Weathersby, Head Coach Rodney Latham, Khirus Doucet and Kelvin Hunter.
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Panthers eyeing region, state championships
Last season, Chapel Hill High School (CHHS) surprised many with a Final Four run after entering the state tournament as the No. 4 seed from Region 6-5A.
This year, the Panthers return several players from last year’s squad, and second-year head coach Rodney Latham is hoping to advance a step further and compete for a state championship in 2021-22.
“Our goal is to first and foremost win the region championship, and then we want to win the state championship,” said Latham. “Now that we’ve gotten to the Final Four, we know what it takes, and our expectations are high.”
Among those returning are senior forward Chi Shannon, who was an All-Region Honorable Mention selection last season.
Along with Shannon, CHHS will also lean on another senior in Peyton Weathersby and juniors Khirus Doucet and Kelvin Hunter.
“The team motto is ‘Be all in and go all out,’” said Latham. “That’s the definition of what we’re trying to do along with being high-character student-athletes on and off the court.”
Lady Panthers looking to get on the right track
Entering 2021-2022, the CHHS Lady Panthers are looking to find their new identity under first-year head coach Lauren Revesz.
“We’re very excited to get going with this season,” said Revesz. “We’re rebuilding this year after a COVID year.”
The Lady Panthers were unable to find their footing last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year the team is looking to make improvements that lay the groundwork for future seasons while also competing for a state playoff spot now.
To do this, the group will rely on three returning guards from last year’s team. Senior Nadia Barbary, junior Maleah Rice and sophomore Cheridan Sanders each bring a unique skill set that Revesz says the team will need to find success.
“We’ve got lots of numbers in the program, so we’re really just ready to get out there and take on these teams,” Revesz said.
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Chinelo Ireh is a senior at DCHS and an International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program candidate. Chinelo enjoys language studies and has further challenged
herself by taking IB French and IB Spanish concurrently and is a member of both
the French and Spanish National Honor societies. Chinelo is not only a talented
student, but is also a leader at DCHS, holding leadership positions in DECA, African
Student Association, French National Honor Society, and SADD, as well as
founding the DCHS Film Club. She is also a member of the DCHS varsity soccer and
swim teams. She is considering majoring in biology in college and is interested in a
possible career in the medical field.
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Job opportunities for high school students |
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Through Work-Based Learning (WBL), high school students who qualify may work during school hours in a position related to their career pathway. Students earn class credit, gain experience in the workforce and may earn a salary, depending on the placement.
To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be in grades 11 or 12 and at least 16 years old. Students should reach out to the WBL coordinator at their high school for more information.
For a current listing of local employment, internships and apprenticeship opportunities for high school students in Douglas County who are enrolled in Work Based Learning, please click the link below:
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Deadline to apply for magnet programs: December 13, 2021 |
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The deadline to apply for the magnet programs at all five high schools is quickly approaching! The deadline for eighth graders to apply for the magnet programs for the upcoming school year is Monday, December 13, 2021.
You will find the timeline, application links and contact information for each magnet program at the link below. You will also find information on the application process for the Academy at CCI.
For more information about each program, please listen to the podcasts.
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December 13: Deadline to Apply for High School Magnet Programs
December 16, 17: Half Days for High School Students
December 17: Last Day of Semester; Grading Period Ends
December 20, 21: Holidays (Except 240)
December 22-31: Holidays for All
January 1: DC Education Foundation Scholarship Application Opens
January 3: Holiday for All
January 4: Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day
January 5: Students Return; Report Cards for All Levels
January 10: BOE Work Session
January 17: Holiday for All
January 18: BOE Board Meeting
February 7: BOE Work Session
February 9: Progress Reports for Elementary and Middle Schools
February 14-18: Holidays (Except 240)
February 21: BOE Meeting
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Please scan the QR code to see all the details about the Fairplay Middle Rudolph Fun Run! |
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The New Manchester Choir would like to invite you to join us for our annual holiday concert, AcaChristmas. This concert will feature holiday classics sung along side contemporary Christmas hits! This is a beautiful concert lit entirely by Christmas lights. Come kick off your Christmas season with this holiday tradition. Tickets are on sale through www.freshtix.com. This concert sells out every year so get your tickets while they last!!! Concert dates are Dec. 9-11 @7pm. Dec. 11 @2pm.
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Check out the available opportunities in the Community Bulletin Board! |
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