NORMAL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025: The Douglas County School System will resume normal operations tomorrow, January 22, 2025. All students and staff are expected to report to their campuses at their normal times. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas reanudará sus operaciones normales mañana, 22 de enero de 2025. Se espera que todos los estudiantes y el personal se presenten en sus campus a las horas normales.
DCSS Schools Closed Tuesday: Due to the State of Emergency declared for Winter Weather, the Douglas County School System will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Escuelas del DCSS cerradas el martes: Debido al estado de emergencia declarado para el clima invernal, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas estará cerrado mañana, martes 21 de enero del 2025.
Your voice matters! Join us at the next PTSA meeting to stay informed, get involved, and help make a difference in our school community. We’d love to see you there! 📚✨
#PTA #SchoolCommunity #GetInvolved
Let’s celebrate the FAME Visual Arts Dept. as these and other exemplary works by our students are currently on display at the district office.
Mrs. Houlihan, Mrs. Lavin and their students work incredibly hard, and we are proud of them.
It's finally here - The Winter Semi Annual Art Silent Auction will open TOMORROW at 9:30 AM in the New Manchester Library. The Auction consists of artworks created by students outside of their assigned class projects. There is a variety of mediums, subject matters, and sizes!
The auction is open to the public so please invite your family and friends! The auction will end at 3:30 on December 5th and we ask that everyone leave the library by 3:40 so we are able to quickly sort and tally the bids. The highest bid will be notified of their winnings and total by email Thursday evening or Friday morning. Upon payment your works will be available for pick up in A1300. We can accept cash at pick-up or cashapp at $NMVAB - Please include your name in the memo. Payment is due by December 10th or your piece will go to the next highest bidder.
The students make 80% of their final sale price and the other 20% goes back to support the artists in the program. The students have put in a lot of hard work so please come down and see what the students have created. They really look forward to this opportunity each semester and we truly appreciate and thank you for all your continued support!
Have a great week and happy bidding!
🏀New Manchester Boys Basketball! 🏀
Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined the New Manchester boys basketball team as their new head coach! We’re gearing up for an amazing season, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with these talented young athletes. To make this season a success, we need some help from our community. Your donations will go toward essential gear, equipment, nutrition and travel expenses for the team. Any contribution, big or small, will make a huge difference and help us give these players the resources they need to excel on and off the court. If you’d like to support our team, please visit https://tinyurl.com/NMHSBB. Thank you for helping us make this season unforgettable!
#NewManBasketball #jaguarstrong
Make it a Senior Year to Remember!
New Manchester High School seniors, get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! Join us for a day of thrilling rides, captivating shows, and magical experiences on April 11th and 12th. The total cost of the trip is just $289! Seniors can pay for the entire trip at once, or pay using the payment plan. Secure your spot with a non-refundable $100 deposit by November 22nd! Don't miss out on this epic trip!
WEATHER UPDATE: The Douglas County School System has been closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and the potential for heavy rain and strong winds in our area tomorrow in collaboration with the National Weather Service. According to the National Hurricane Center and our local emergency management agency, inclement weather will begin impacting our area on Thursday evening. At this time, schools will operate on a normal schedule on Thursday, September 26, 2024. However, all after-school activities and programs on that day will be canceled. In addition, all classes, after school events and activities will be canceled for Friday, September 27. Our top priority is to always maintain the safety of our students and staff. Therefore, we will keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions throughout the evening. If there are any further changes, we will promptly inform our school community. We will communicate this important information through email, text, and social media platforms. It will also be shared on social media and in collaboration with our media partners. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our focus on the safety and well-being of our school community.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for DCSS! It's
everything DCSS, in your pocket.
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Mark your calendars, DCSS families! The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to see all those smiling faces (new and returning!) back in our classrooms ✏️. Check out this graphic for more details about our Sneak-a-Peeks and Back-to-School Bashes coming up.
We're looking forward to welcoming our DCSS community for our annual Back to School Kick-Off on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please note the event will be held at the Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville, GA 30134, and the Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Current DCSS students and families are invited for food, games, prizes, school supplies, and more! Community agencies offering a variety of resources will also be onsite to provide information and assistance.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is currently taking place. Students must have completed registration by July 9 in order to attend Kindergarten Camp, the Douglas County School System's four-day camp that provides students with a preview of the school day and an opportunity participate in fun activities, learn routines, and become familiar with the places and faces within their new learning environment. View the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information about Kindergarten Registration.
Summer is the perfect time for students to dive into a great book! The Douglas County School System and the West Georgia Regional Library System have teamed up to provide students with P.L.A.Y.
(PINES Library Access for Youth) Cards that provide free access to public library materials so that reading can continue year-round.
For more information on how to utilize P.L.A.Y. Cards, visit the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17_5hUxiRl1vM6DIRyrgeKvhGncCuhiNeqVXEmEV1Ot8/edit
Captain Remoshay Nelson, a proud member of Douglas County High School Class of 2007 and a proud Howard University graduate, is making waves as the FIRST Black woman to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! ✈️
This incredible pilot is not only showcasing her talent with the elite demonstration team, but also inspiring young girls everywhere to reach for the skies.
Let's give Captain Nelson a round of applause for shattering barriers and representing excellence in the Air Force! #DCSSProud
Congratulations to Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, which has been selected as this year's GLMA Exemplary Library Media Program for Elementary! This honor is a testament to the hard work of media specialist Tracy Scaglione and media clerk Barbara Camacho, both of whom bring a love of books and reading to the students at DSES. #DCSSProud
