Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday
Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences.
Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips
Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education will have a meeting Friday, October 11, 2024 at International Studies Elementary Charter School at 11:30 a.m. You can view the agenda here: https://bit.ly/3zSfqBy
Did you catch what the staff and students at Sherwood Acres Elementary accomplished? Read more here: https://www.docoschools.org/article/1802665
SHARING THE LOVE: Did you hear what the students and staff at Westover High School did recently to show support for their peers at Apalachee High School? Click here to read more: https://www.docoschools.org/article/1802451
The Dougherty County School System is excited to participate in National Bullying Prevention Month this October with the theme "United Against Bullying: One Community, One Voice." We’re hosting a variety of activities to raise awareness and promote a safe, bully-free environment for all students.
Mark your calendars for Unity Day on Thursday, October 10th! The entire district will be wearing orange to show support for bullying prevention and solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us in this powerful statement.
More to come!!!
IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email.
We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.
MEETING CANCELED: The Dougherty County Board of Education meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 26 at International Studies Elementary Charter School has been canceled due to Hurricane Helene.
WEATHER STATEMENT: Click the link for important information about Tropical Storm Helene: https://bit.ly/3XToE9L
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education will meet Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the media center at International Studies Elementary Charter School. The agenda is available online here: https://bit.ly/3zGi9O6
DCSS Parents & Guardians,
Please use this link for an important update from the Superintendent about recent social media hoaxes affecting our school community. Your awareness is crucial. Thank you!
https://bit.ly/3XGTqCu
The district is aware of a threat circulating around the state on social media. It appears that the schools mentioned were extracted from a list of Title 1 schools listed on the GaDOE website.
Although we believe this to be a hoax, out of an abundance of caution, we are placing all schools on a soft lockdown posture until the posts are investigated thoroughly.
The safety and security of our students, employees and guests is our number one priority.
CANCELED: This week's Instructional Accountability Committee Meeting has been canceled.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education’s Instructional Accountability Committee has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Academic Services conference room at the DCSS Administration Building at 200 Pine Avenue.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education has a meeting scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at the DCSS Administration Building at 200 Pine Avenue. The agenda has been posted online here: https://bit.ly/BDMTG9924
COLLEGE FAIR: The STARS Network is bringing its college fair to Albany on September 18th! Meet with admissions representatives from top universities including MIT and Yale University. For more info or to register, see the attached flyer. https://bit.ly/OUAStarsInTheSouthCollegeFair
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education will meet Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mosely Board Room at 4C Academy. The agenda can be found here: https://bit.ly/3AICLFS
ALL 4C ACADEMY STUDENTS: If you are thinking about starting a business while in high school, FLEX is the program for you! FLEX is a great opportunity for your entrepreneurs where students can learn about sales, marketing, pricing, and financials - all the things required to start a business. It is a competition where students not only start their businesses, but also compete for prize money. If you would like to learn more, please email Mr. Chris Hatcher at chris.hatcher@4CAcademy.org
Congrats to Westover's Mrs. Susan Braunschweiger for being recognized as the Georgia Council on Economic Education's August 2024 Featured Teacher. Susan is committed to making economics meaningful and engaging for her students.
GEAR UP: GEAR UP is partnering with InsideTrack to provide students with 1:1 coaching services to ensure they're ready for college. Limited slots available - Register TODAY! The deadline is August 9.
Class of 2024: https://bit.ly/GUCollegeSuccessCoach
Class of 2025: https://bit.ly/GEARUPCollegeSuccessCoach2025
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education has a meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at
200 Pine Avenue. You can find the agenda online here: https://bit.ly/BDMtg08122024
Parents,
In light of the most recent updates regarding the track of Tropical Storm Debby, school for Monday, August. 5, 2024 has been canceled. See more here: https://bit.ly/DebStatement1
Thanks,