December 26, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP!
DECEMBER 27 -- V Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions
JANUARY 4 -- FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL, Girls & Boys V Basketball vs Cross Keys
JANUARY 6 - V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Lithonia & McNair, V Swimming vs Tucker
JANUARY 7 -- V Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic Tournament
JANUARY 8 -- V Boys Basketball vs Towers, JV Boys Basketball vs Clarkston, V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Marist
JANUARY 11 -- V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Stephenson
JANUARY 12 -- JV Girls & Boys Basketball vs Columbia
JANUARY 13 -- V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Redan & Towers
JANUARY 14 -- First semester report card available in Infinite Campus, V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Mays
JANUARY 17 -- NO SCHOOL -- Martin Luther King Jr Day
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar
Help the PTO get our teachers ready to begin the new school year on Monday, January 3rd!

While we are enjoying one last day of Winter Break on Monday, January 3rd, our faculty and staff will be back in school to get ready for the students' first day of Second Semester on Tuesday, January 4th.

Chick-fil-A at Decatur Crossing has generously donated chicken biscuits and plain biscuits for our teachers and staff to enjoy on their second semester workday. We will supplement this generous donation with fruit, juices, cold drinks, and coffee. Please sign up to provide these few extra items or to help with setup on January 3 at 7:15 am.

We look forward to welcoming our teachers back, and we greatly appreciate the generous support of Chick-fil-A at Decatur Crossing!
Schedule change requests can be made for 21-22 2nd semester now!


  • The deadline for ALL schedule change requests is 1/7/22

Schedule changes will only be made for graduation purposes, empty periods, incorrect class placement, classes where credit has already been earned, and teacher-approved classes (ie WBL, Cross Keys, Dual Enrollment, etc.)

Please see the counseling website for the lists of Core and Non-core classes by period, in order to request the appropriate classes according to periods.
The Federal Communication Commission Emergency Connectivity Fund has allocated funding to help schools cover the cost for devices and internet connectivity for students who lack sufficient access for remote learning. Please complete the following survey to help the DeKalb County School District further determine needs for the 2021-22 and 2022 – 23 school years. The district will use this information to purchase devices and connectivity that will continue to support our students.
When you support the DHHS Auction with your item donations and event sponsorships, you directly support ALL of our students' academic and athletic experiences. You help level the odds for ALL of our students, in the classroom and on the field. You directly help ALL of our students have more exciting and memorable classroom experiences and sporting opportunities.

Get your Auction contributions out of the way before the Winter Break!

  • DONATE items for the auction itself -- gift cards to favorite businesses; unique experiences such as dinner parties, vacations, and backstage tours; sporting items or memorabilia; jewelry pieces or artwork.

  • SPONSOR Auction party expenses so that every last penny of the auction proceeds goes to supporting student needs.

  • Are there community businesses you love and regularly patronize? It's certain others love them too! ASK your favorite businesses to DONATE to or SPONSOR the Auction! DHHS and DHMS are everyone's community public schools!


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A very warm "THANK YOU!" to all of the community members who have already donated items and signed up as event sponsors!

We appreciate your generosity AND your early support of the event!
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Another fun giving opportunity for the Auction is that each class will be able to contribute items to create fun themed Gift Baskets!

  • 9th Grade: Beach Bum Basket Sunscreen, beach towels, beach umbrella, shade tent, shovel & bucket set, water frisbee, snorkel & flippers, boogie boards, disposable waterproof camera, cooler, beach reads, beach bag. Anything for fun in the sun!

  • 10th Grade: Wine Basket Selection of red, white, & rosé wines, pairing snacks like nuts & crackers; bottle opener; wine reference book; wine & food pairing book; voucher to local winery or tasting event; insulated wine glasses/tumblers. What do you enjoy or find useful with your wine?

  • 11th Grade: Weekend Getaway Voucher to a hotel or bed & breakfast; champagne, wine, cheese, and other snacks; weekend luggage bag; vouchers for activities near popular vacation spots -- spa, tours, hiking, riding, cycling, museums. Think of what you like to do on vacation. 

  • 12th Grade:  Braves Basket Game tickets, blankets, travel cups, banners, shirts, jerseys, caps, snacks, memorabilia. Anything and everything to celebrate your love of the Bravos.

Drop off your item with THIS FORM at the following locations or contact Sandy Dean for pickup:

Fernbank/Druid Hills Area -- Dean Home (433 Burlington Road)
Medlock/Clairmont Heights Area -- Schuler Home (815 N Superior Avenue)
Laurel Ridge/Shamrock/Leafmore Area -- Donovan Home (3308 Sanden Ferry E)
Avondale Estates/Scottdale/Clarkston Area -- Geddes Home (12 Exeter Road)
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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
Decatur Package Store
Gold-Level Sponsors
ATL Tribute Bands
The Lake House at Avondale
Silver-Level Sponsors
Dean & Amy Crownover
DH Aviation
Mark Hill Photography
Zedd Realty
Red Devil Sponsors
Broadway in Atlanta
Double Zero Restaurant
Edison Prep
Nathan Flacker
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
DJ Grisewood
Nathan's Driving School
Mala Sharma
Simply Admissions
Tricia Hernandez Watercolors
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
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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