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Parents,Reminder to please mark your calendars for October 24, 2024, at 5pm.Merry Acres will host its 1st Title One Halloween Scavenger Hunt.Please bring your scholars out to support this fun event. Dont forget to bring their Halloween Buckets.For more information,please reach out to Mrs. Ingram-Walls at 229-431-3338.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips_Friendship Friday Foster Friendships: Encourage students to build strong, healthy friendships that support and uplift one another. Creating opportunities for students to collaborate on projects or participate in team activities can help them connect with new peers and foster a stronger sense of community. 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.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. 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.

Come out and Support‼️ Join us for our 1st Annual Middle School Basketball Showcase‼️‼️ October 25-26, 2024 @ Merry Acres Middle School. Check out the flyer below for details.

Parents, please mark your calendars for October 24, 2024, at 5pm. Merry Acres will host its 1st Title One Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Please bring your scholars out to support this fun event. Dont forget to bring their Halloween Buckets. For more information please reach out to Mrs. Ingram-Walls at 229-431-3338.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. 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.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. 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.

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.

MAMS celebrates ASU Homecoming! Please note the flyer below regarding daily activities.

Parents and Guardians, Please note the flyer below regarding boy basketball conditioning tryouts. Thank you!

Calling all girls to the court!! Basketball Conditioning and Tryouts will start next week!! Please see the flyer for more information!!

Parents, Due to inclement weather, school will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Everyone, please be safe. School will resume on Monday, Sept. 30th.

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.

Good Evening Parents, Please help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by allowing your scholar to wear their favorite hat on Friday,September 27th.

WEATHER STATEMENT: Click the link for important information about Tropical Storm Helene: https://bit.ly/3XToE9L

Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well! As we gear up for the upcoming basketball season, I wanted to share some important information regarding physicals for our student-athletes. Please be advised that all physicals must be submitted by October 11. Unfortunately, any physicals received after this date will not be accepted. We encourage you to schedule your child’s physical as soon as possible to ensure they are ready to particpate in conditoning and to be able to participate in tryouts. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to an exciting basketball season! Best regards, Coach Thomas Assistant Coach Merry Acres Middle School --

Good Afternoon Parents, This Friday , Sepember 20th is Stop Everything and Read. Students will be allowed to wear camo and bring their favorite book to read. We are expecting 100% participation. Parents please help us reach this goal.

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

SEPTEMBER TESTING REMINDERS: We wanted to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming assessments that will be taking place during the month of September. It is crucial that we ensure our students are well-prepared and punctual for these assessments. By emphasizing the significance of these assessments, we can help instill a sense of responsibility and motivation in our students. Details for assessments dates are attached on the testing flyer.