April 3, 2022
APRIL 4-8 -- NO SCHOOL -- SPRING BREAK
APRIL 4 -- TOCO HILL BRUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT
APRIL 11 -- BACK TO SCHOOL
APRIL 12 -- V Coed Golf @ County Championship, V Girls Lacrosse vs Chamblee, V Gymnastics @ County Championship
APRIL 13 -- V Coed Track @ Region Tune Up, V Boys Lacrosse vs Fayette County
APRIL 14 -- 8th Grade Interest Session, V Girls Lacrosse vs Lakeside
APRIL 15 -- V Baseball vs Stephenson, V Boys Lacrosse vs Maynard Jackson
APRIL 16 -- V Coed Ultimate @ Round Robin Tournament
APRIL 18 -- V Baseball vs Stephenson
APRIL 19 -- TOCO HILL BRUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT, V Boys Lacrosse vs Decatur
DCSD Calendar -- DHAA Calendar


DON'T FORGET!

DHHS Red Devil Task Force
Next Meeting

Monday, April 18, 2022  
7:00 pm
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Virtual Meeting details at
NEXT STEPS -- Red Devil Task Force to Advocate for DHHS Renovation & Modernization
 
Write each Board Member a letter to support the $52MM DHHS Remodel and Modernization as recommended by their hired professional agency 

Volunteer to speak at upcoming Board Meetings during the Public Comment Section (pre-taped) to advocate for DHHS (April 18, May 9, June 6, July 11)
  • Sign up by noon the Wednesday before a meeting date by emailing Dorthea Brown
  • Record 3-minute message the Friday before the Board meeting at 10:30 am Friday.
  • 20 speakers max. each session

Advocate for DHHS on social media with messages of support; combat misperceptions with FACTS
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We encourage all students and parents to send us nominations. Please let us know one or more specific ways in which your nominee demonstrates his or her excellence in the classroom and dedication to our students.

All nominations will be reviewed by the PTO Executive Board and will take into account the description(s) of the teacher's excellence and the number of nominations, among other factors.
2022-23 DHHS
Teacher of Excellence
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
It's time to nominate a special teacher who has made a difference in students' lives for the DRUID HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 2022 TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD! 

The selected teacher will receive $500 in cash, their name on the school marquee, and a certificate of appreciation. 

All nominated teachers will receive recognition, so this is an excellent way to spread the word about our amazing faculty and give teachers the praise they deserve.
 
Thank you for helping us with this selection!
 
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, April 20th
Chaperones Needed!
The Junior and Senior Classes need adult chaperones for Powderpuff Practices! There will be volleyball and football powderpuff practices the week of April 11-15th.

Use this SignUp Genius link to sign up for slots.

Adult chaperones are welcome to coach or sit on the sidelines!
8th Grade articulation session for charter and private schools on April 14th from 9:30-11:30 AM
8th Grade Interest & Information
Spread the word to your friends and neighbors who are in charter and private schools: If they are wondering about the high school experience at DHHS, our Counseling Department is hosting an information session with High School 101 tips & tricks and a school tour.
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
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE

To watch the recent PTO Parent Education Program "AP & Dual Enrollment: What to Know," click HERE
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. 
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
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
Jessica & Selby Neese
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
Colgate Mattress Atlanta
Dave & Kelley Basinger
Brosnan Bragg Family
Julie Dolan
Ebaugh Family
Eldridge Family
Elkon Family
Garber Family
Cassie Goodwin
Hart Family
MacKenna Family
Virginia Vickery McCartney '52
Whitney McGinniss
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
Carol S. Collard
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