January 2, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP!
JANUARY 5-7 -- ONLINE SCHOOL DAYS. More information coming from Mr. Joyner in the coming days.
JANUARY 5-- FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL -- VIRTUALLY, 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, 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
JANUARY 18 -- V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Arabia Mountain
JANUARY 19 -- JV Boys Basketball vs Cross Keys
JANUARY 20 -- V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Clarkston
JANUARY 21 -- V Girls Soccer vs Meadowcreek, V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Miller Grove
JANUARY 22 -- V Swimming County Championships, V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Lagrange
JANUARY 25 -- V Co-Ed Wrestling vs Miller Grove, Cedar Grove, & Stone Mountain, V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Hapeville Charter
JANUARY 28 -- V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Marist, V & JV Girls Soccer vs Cross Keys
JANUARY 29 -- V Co-Ed Wrestling 6-AAAA Traditional Tournament
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar
An important note from Mr. Joyner
Happy New Year 2022!!

DCSD will host virtual learning this week. I will email you additional details in the next few days. Here are the current details:

  • No school on Monday, Jan 3 or Tuesday, Jan 4

  • Virtual Learning Wednesday, Jan 5 through Friday, Jan 7. Your child should have their DCSD Chromebook at home.

  • Teachers will email students with meeting links for virtual learning days.

  • Free breakfast and lunch can be picked up curbside at Druid Hills High School Jan 5 - 7

  • In-person learning is expected to begin Monday, January 10.

We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure everyone's safe return to school.  
DUE TO THE PROFOUND SURGE IN COVID-19, STUDENTS WILL LEARN VIRTUALLY JAN. 5-7
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) actively reviews the health data and Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance. We also consult with the Department of Public Health and the Medical Advisory Committee to inform decision-making pertaining to the health and safety of staff and students. Due to the rising number of positive cases within DeKalb County and the Metro-Atlanta area, students will engage in virtual instruction on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, through Friday, January 7, 2022.   

All 12-month and 11-month employees, and 10-month assistant principals will report to work on Monday, January 3, 2022. COVID-19 testing will be available for employees at the Administrative & Instructional Complex in Stone ​Mountain on January 3 and January 4, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students will return to face-to-face instruction on Monday, January 10, 2022.    

For students who did not bring devices home in advance of winter break, parents and guardians will be permitted to pick up learning devices for students on Monday, January 3, and Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Principals will provide the distribution times. Breakfast and lunch can be picked up curbside from January 5-7, 2022. 
  
DCSD has updated the Readiness Response Guide 2021 (Revised on December 30, 2021) to align with the CDC's guidance published on December 29, 2021. DCSD continues to implement the CDC's mitigation strategies and other strategies to lower the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in schools. You are encouraged to review this information and encourage your family to adhere to the guidelines and protocols shared.  
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. Following recommended guidance will also reduce further exposure. The current safety measures in place, combined with testing for staff and students, will lower the risk of transmission and allow more consistent access to in-person instruction for our students.

What is the test?
The testing is a nasal swab test (a short swab no longer than a typical Q-Tip) and takes only a few seconds to collect. The testing will be conducted by an approved testing provider through the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The Free Testing Program is available to all students, even if they are fully vaccinated.

If you have questions regarding the Surveillance Testing, please contact Mrs. JoAnn Harris, Coordinator of Student Health Services.
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. DHHS and DHMS are everyone's community public schools!


This year's venue is the cozy Lake House at Avondale. Coupled with increased spacing plans, that means that attendance numbers are limited. Don't put off purchasing your tickets and ensure you can attend the year's marquee DHHS party!

Tickets include dinner, open bar, and the live auction show, which you do not want to miss! Individual tickets are $60 and Couple tickets are $100. You can also buy your own ticket(s) and sponsor staff and faculty attendance at the auction.
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You can still make your individual and business donations! DONATE items for the auction itself! SPONSOR Auction party expenses! ASK your favorite businesses to DONATE to or SPONSOR the Auction!


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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
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.
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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