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
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.
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!!!
WEATHER STATEMENT: Click the link for important information about Tropical Storm Helene: https://bit.ly/3XToE9L
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.
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.
WEATHER STATEMENT: 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
SUMMER BUS ROUTES: Summer bus routes have been added to the website! Just click the link or search with those keywords: https://www.docoschools.org/page/summer-school-bus-routes
GRADUATION LIVE: Can't make your school's graduation ceremony? You can catch a livestream of each high school ceremony by subscribing to the district's YouTube Channel or by going to the DCSS website at https://bit.ly/24GradsLive
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 on the second floor of the student center at Albany State University West Campus located at 2400 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA 31707. The agenda is available here: https://bit.ly/4buLeJR
SUMMER LEARNING: Click the link for information on the district's Summer Bridge program. https://bit.ly/3WqncLP Solicitud en español: https://bit.ly/3wkHlZ3
DELAYED START: After additional review of the weather forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, we will delay reporting times for students and employees by one hour on Thursday in order to give the weather system time to clear our area.
BREAKING NEWS: Senior, Payton Bush has been named a Governor's Honor Finalist, 2024. The Governor's Honor Program is the most prestigious Residential Summer Program for intellectually gifted students. Payton will spend 4 weeks this summer at Georgia Southern University as a GHP finalist.
BREAKING NEWS: The WHS Symphonic Band received an overall Excellent rating on their stage performance and a Superior rating in sight-reading yesterday in Cairo, GA! The students have worked hard and we am very proud of their efforts and commitment!
NEW CALENDARS: Parents! The Board of Education approved both the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar and the 2025-2026 School Year calendar at last night's meeting. You can view them both here: https://bit.ly/DocoCalendars
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dougherty County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2024 in the board room of the administration building at 200 Pine Avenue. The agenda is available here: https://bit.ly/BDMtg2122024
GRADUATION INFO: Graduations for the three DCSS high schools will take place on May 17 and 18 at the Albany Civic Center. Times are listed below.
Friday, May 17th - Monroe Comprehensive High School (6:00 PM)
Saturday, May 18th - Dougherty Comprehensive High School (9:00 AM)
Saturday, May 18th - Westover Comprehensive High School (1:00 PM)
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - EARLY DISMISSAL: Please be reminded that Parent/Teacher Conferences and Early Dismissal is set for Feb. 1&2 this week. Pre-K and Elementary Schools will dismiss students at 12:30 p.m., Middle Schools at 1:30 p.m. and High Schools at 2:30 p.m. Please contact your school for details.