March 6, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
MARCH 7-11 -- DOUBLE GOOD POPCORN VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOOL MARQUEE UPGRADE
MARCH 7 -- JV Boys Soccer vs South Gwinnett, V Baseball vs Maynard Jackson
MARCH 8 -- V Coed Track @ Grady Boys Challenge, V Coed Tennis vs Arabia Mountain, V Girls Lacrosse vs Greater Atlanta Christian, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Mays
MARCH 9 -- JV Boys Baseball vs Westlake, JV Girls & Boys Soccer vs Jefferson, V Girls Lacrose vs Mceachern
MARCH 10 -- PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES, PROBE COLLEGE FAIR, V Boys Lacrosse vs SW Dekalb
MARCH 11 -- NO SCHOOL -- TEACHER WORKDAY, V & JV Girls Soccer vs Salem, V Boys Baseball vs Arabia Mountain, V Boys Soccer vs Benedictine Military
MARCH 12 -- JV Boys Baseball vs SW Dekalb, V Coed Track @ Running w/ the Devils Meet, V Baseball vs Newton
MARCH 14-16 -- DRAGON BOWL SPIRIT DAYS FOR DHHS FUNDRAISER
MARCh 14 -- V Coed Tennis vs Marist, V Baseball vs Arabia Mountain, JV Baseball vs Westlake, V Girls Lacrosse vs Meadowcreek, JC Girls & Boys Soccer vs Heritage
MARCH 15 -- V Coed Track @ Midtown Midseason Classic, V Girls Lacrosse vs North Springs
MARCH 16 -- V Boys Baseball vs Hapeville Charter, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Stephenson
MARCH 17 -- V Coed Tennis vs Miller Grove, V Boys Lacrosse vs Maynard Jackson, V Girls Gymnastics @ Dunwoody
MARCH 18 -- PAINT THE TOWN RED ONLINE AUCTION OPENS, V Baseball vs Hapeville Charter, V Girls & Boys Soccer vs Tucker
MARCH 19 -- V Coed Track @ Roswell Relays, JV Baseball @ Playoff First Round, V Coed Ultimate @ Round Robin Tournament
MARCH 26 -- PAINT THE TOWN RED! AUCTION TO BENEFIT DHHS PTO & DHAA
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar
We are only twenty days away from our amazing auction party.

It's time to purchase your auction tickets!

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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
Green Orthodontics
Michael B.Terry
Gold-Level Sponsors
ATL Tribute Bands
Jennifer Glass Studio
The Lake House at Avondale
Silver-Level Sponsors
Dean & Amy Crownover
DH Aviation
Roshini & Subi George
Mark Hill Photography
Stoller Wine Group
Wild Heaven Beer
Zedd Realty
Red Devil Sponsors
The Arieh Family
Broadway in Atlanta
Clairmont Heights Civic Association
Dearborn Animal Hospital
Double Zero Restaurant
Edison Prep
Nathan & Lorie Flacker
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Stephanie & Andrew Gewirtz
Scott & Lisa Gordon
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
DJ Grisewood
Hillary & Eric Kilfeather
Landis Sculpture Studio
Mediterranean Grill
Nathan's Driving School
David Neujahr & Maria Rosa Carrero
Pitch & Putt
RMG Landscapes Solutions
Simply Admissions
Tricia Hernandez Watercolors
Jeanne Welsh & Van Biesel
CORRECTION: The Druid Hills Cluster Alliance meeting tomorrow, Monday 3/6 is not a public meeting
We apologize for sharing incorrect information -- the Druid Hills Cluster Alliance meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Monday 3/6 is not open to the public.

Stay tuned for information from our DHHS PAC on how we can assist them in advocating for DHHS' many infrastructure needs.
We still need help to feed our hard-working teachers and staff next week!

Our teachers are doing double duty for our kids next week: Staying late for conferences on Thursday, March 10 AND coming in the following morning for a whole-day workday on Friday, March 11. Let's help them stay nourished so they can focus on their work!

We are going to treat them to a BAKED POTATO BAR with all the works on Thursday night before and after parent-teacher Spring conferences. Bring on the veggies, sour cream, and other goodies to top the baked spuds we're providing!

And we are going to set up a BREAKFAST BUFFET on Friday morning that they can snack on all day. Send on your favorite breakfast treats

Please contact PTO Hospitality Committee Chair Susan-Anne MacKenna with any questions.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to support our teachers as they continue to work hard for our students!

We especially need help with set up and clean up and more chili crackpots and pastries.

--The DHHS Hospitality Committee
PROBE College Fair
All Grade Levels are Welcome

It is never too early (or too late) to speak with College Representatives!

Register to attend the DeKalb County School District's Probe College Fair and meet over 75 college representatives. Learn about college majors, speak about their admission process, inquire about financial aid, ask about scholarships, and so much more! On-site FAFSA assistance is available.

Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center - 495 N Indian Creek Dr. Clarkston, GA 30021

Registration:
  • You MUST pre-register at DCSD PROBE College Fair or scan the QR within the attached document (scroll down to the bottom of the email)
  • You will receive a code that is needed during the PROBE event
  • All college reps will have a Mobile App to scan your information
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Reminder: It is March Madness and many of the attending colleges offer application fee waivers. Please visit this webpage to learn more: Free College Applications – flyer attached.
Dual Enrollment season is now upon us!

To learn about your student's eligibility, please click HERE.
 
(*Please note, current 10th graders will still be considered 10th graders until July. Therefore, this will limit their ability to participate in dual enrollment for Summer 2022)
 
If your student is interested in taking dual enrollment classes for the Summer and/or Fall Semesters, the steps to take are below.
 
Step 1: Apply to the college of your choice. Here is a list of participating colleges.

Step 2: Fill out the Funding Application on GA Futures

Step 3: Find the course(s) you’d like to take and fill out the SUMMER 2022 or the FALL 2022 form so that they can be approved.

Step 4: Once you’ve been admitted into the college, register for the course(s) with the college. If you make ANY changes to your requested course list, let your counselor know.
 
Druid Hills’ Deadlines: Fall & Summer: April 15th Spring: October 15th
AP EXAMS REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
All AP students' parents and guardians should follow this exam registration and payment information ASAP.

Questions? Contact Ms. Tamara Ross, AP Testing Coordinator
Enrollment is NOW OPEN for 2022-2023 Advanced Studies Courses at Fernbank Science Center! 

Advanced Studies at Fernbank Science Center (FSC) is a unique experience that offers hands-on investigations into a variety of specialized areas of science. Students will have the opportunity to study with expert instructors, work in well-equipped laboratories, or travel to the field. The courses are provided tuition-free to any high school student in the DeKalb County School District in grades 10-12. 
Fall 2022 Courses: 

AP Chemistry New! 
AP Physic C: Mechanics 
Ecosystems Alive! 
Engineering Applications 
Epidemiology 
Forensic Science
Spring 2023 Courses: 

AP Chemistry  New! 
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 
Animal Science: Equine Studies New! 
Astronomy: Solar System Studies New! 
Engineering Applications New! 
 
Visit the FSC Advanced Studies site for course descriptions, prerequisites, and course schedules.  

To apply for a course, complete the 2022-2023 FSC Advanced Studies Student Application. Apply TODAY! Applications are accepted – on a first come, first served basis – until courses meet their capacity. 

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Vashonda Davis, FSC Program Coordinator. 
4-DAY VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER TO UPGRADE SCHOOL MARQUEE
We are hosting a Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser for several campus beautification projects and replacing our marquee with a new digital model.

Double Good has made this fundraiser double good by giving back 50% of every dollar sold. It's super-easy to order your popcorn through our DHHS pop-up store between March 7-11.
YOUR DHHS PTO IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT!
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. The Free Testing Program is available to all students, even if they are fully vaccinated.

Please click HERE to access the Student COVID-19 Testing link for surveillance testing on our campus Wednesday mornings. If you choose to participate, please answer YES on the survey, and you will be prompted to register by completing a Consent Form. A Consent Form must be on file to take advantage of testing services. At DHHS, testing is completed in our Math/Science building by an outside group, 7:30-10:00 am on Wednesdays. Students are excused from class by their last name.   

If you have questions regarding the Surveillance Testing, please contact Mrs. JoAnn Harris, Coordinator of Student Health Services.
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
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
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
Dave & Kelley Basinger
Brosnan Bragg Family
Julie Dolan
Ebaugh Family
Eldridge Family
Elkon Family
Garber Family
Hart Family
MacKenna Family
Jack McFarland
Chuck & Kathie Palmer
Trey & Twyler Palmer
Plemper Family
Schuler Family
Bronze Donors
($75-$149)
Mohamed & Carol Abdelhalim
Maria Arbatskaya & Kaushik Mukhopadhaya
Brinson Family
Michael & Donyelle Brooks
Chilcoat Family
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
Greg & Gina Sims
Kristie Thornton
Molly Watson & John Burkett
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.
MAIN: 678-874-6302