The Lion Report
Let's Get Rolling, 2023-2024!
January 26, 2024
🏀 SENIOR NIGHT TONIGHT!! 🏀
FREE food for PAID seniors only in the cafeteria!
GET READY FOR THE CLASS OF 2025!!
ATTENTION RISING SENIOR CLASS OF 2025
Make sure you are a part of the excitement on the first day of school, August 1, 2024, by ordering your exclusive Senior Jersey! This is your chance to show your Senior Pride and be fully prepared to participate in the surprise events (events with an "s" 😁) planned for YOU, the Class of 2025.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your Senior Year in style. Order your Senior Jersey now and be a part of the unforgettable memories that await you! The deadline will be March 8, 2024. The cost is $60. The Senior Sponsors are going all out for YOU, Class of 2025...THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Order your jerseys, and be a part of LSHS history! I promise you it will be a day to remember! Order your jerseys now and be sure to wear it on August 1,2024, the first day of your SENIOR YEAR!!
GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB
Coding for a Better Community: Competition for Teens at UWG
The University of West Georgia is excited to announce the annual return of Coding for a Better Community: A Hackathon for Teens. This computer programming competition will take place on campus at the University of West Georgia, in Carrollton, on Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Technology-enhanced Learning Center (TLC) Building
See full details about the 2024 Hackathon at https://www.westga.edu/academics/education/hackathon.php.
Overview
If you bring a laptop (if possible), an open mindset, creativity, and a lot of enthusiasm, then we'll provide the rest! Authentic problems faced within the local community will be presented by community members the day of the event. Working in a team, students will design, develop, and share their ideas to design an application that makes the world a little better!
Professional mentors will be on hand to support teams on their projects, and a panel of judges will review submissions for a closing awards ceremony at the end of the day. Lunch, snacks, and T-shirts will be provided.
Registration
We ask that parents/guardians complete the online registration process through UWG Continuing Education. There is an early bird registration fee of $20.00 valid through January 28. Normal registration is $30.00. Students must be registered by January 28, 2024, to be guaranteed a seat and all the promotional items for the Hackathon.
C/O 2024 SAVE THE DATE!!
LSHS GRADUATION DATE
Senior Tribute Ads
🎓 Class of 2024 Graduation Newsletter 🎓
DCSS GRADUATION DATES
SCHOLARSHIPS!
DCEF SCHOLARSHIP
Who: Seniors
What: DCEF Scholarship Application
When: January 1 -26
The Portal is Open!
WWW.NIAAA.ORG
PROM 2024
LSHS Presents the Met Gala Prom @ Porsche Experience Center ATL
Satchel Pulse Surveys
Dear Parents:
As a school we want to get better at improving our school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you. We've signed up for a service that will send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to get your voice heard. The first survey was sent out on August 17th, and has been sent to your email every four weeks. Please complete the surveys monthly. Your feedback matters.
Please click on this link to sign up https://app.satchelpulse.com/parents?country=us
Please use the school ID 013787 when prompted to join the school.
Lithia Springs High School to be Razed, Rebuilt on Same Site
WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS DURING THE REBUILDING OF THE NEW SCHOOL
👩🎓 SENIOR C/O 2024 ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN 👨🎓
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DCSS Students Encouraged to Speak Up for Safety
The Douglas County School System is taking a proactive approach to keeping schools and students safe. Students can now use Speak Up for Safety to report any suspicious behavior or activity in their schools anonymously, using text, email, or phone call.
“We wanted to provide our students with a way to provide discreet information when they encountered a situation where they felt either their safety or the safety of another person would be threatened,” explained Douglas County School System Chief of Police, Tracey Whaley. The simplicity of sending a text or email is one benefit of the program along with the anonymity, Whaley added.
The confidential digital tip line can be used for reporting bullying, threats of suicide, self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse, school violence, and other student safety threats. Once the call is placed, a trained 24/7 safety team member immediately evaluates all submitted communication and alerts district level emergency contacts as needed.
To report a concern, students are asked to email speakup@dcssga.org or call/text 770-525-5419.
Parent Portal Login
To access your student's progress report, report cards, attendance, and grades, click the "Infinite Campus Parent Portal Set Up" link above for directions on registering for a Parent Portal account. All progress reports and reports cards will only be accessible via the Parent Portal. Paper copies will not be sent home.
If you need assistance with Parent Portal, contact the Douglas County Help Desk at parent@dcssga.org or (770) 651-2330.
Click link below for Instrucciones del Portal Para Padres de Infinite Campus (Espanol)
What's Happening?
December 18-January 1: Holiday Break
January 2: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL
January 3: Students Return for 2nd Semester
January 3: Report Cards viewable in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
January 5: Basketball LSHS vs. Maynard Jackson 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS
January 6: Basketball LSHS vs. Banneker 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS
January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL
January 23: Basketball LSHS vs. Midtown 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS
January 26: Basketball LSHS vs. Villa Rica 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS (SENIOR NIGHT)
February 3: Basketball LSHS vs. Chapel Hill 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS
February 6: Basketball LSHS vs. Mays 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS
February 19-23: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
March 11: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL
March 20: Progress Reports for high school viewable in Infinite Campus
April 1-5: Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
Counselor's Corner
All Google Classrooms from the counselors have been set up and you should have received an invite via your school email. If you did not receive the invite via email, no worries, just join using the codes below:
Class of 2024 (Seniors) 4xxs63j
Class of 2025 (Juniors) 34aqeb2
Class of 2026 (Sophomores) tjstxjs
Class of 2027 (Freshmen) wesfy4p
Pertinent information pertaining to your grade level will be placed in these classrooms from the counselors. Special events such as field trips, college fairs, scholarships and community service opportunities will also be placed in the Google Classrooms. You don't want to miss anything so join today!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
News from the Counseling Dept!
Are you wondering who your school counselor will be? Well wonder no more! Below is a breakdown by alphabet that will help you in identifying your school counselor:
Lead Counselor: Mitzi Blackstone; mitzi.blackstone@dcssga.org; 770-651-6807
- Off-Campus Programs
- 12th ACTIVITIES
Last Names A, D-J: Shimirrah Rembert; shimirrah.rembert@dcssga.org; 770-651-6774
Last Names B, K-Q: Jonathan Reeves; jonathan.reeves@dcssga.org; 770-651-6862
Last Names C, R-Z: Angel Richmond; angel.richmond@dcssga.org; 770-651-6714
If you need to meet with your counselor, please make an appointment with him or her directly by scanning a QR code that will be posted throughout the school building.
Clear Bag Policy at All Athletic Events
DCSS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. The policy is similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums.
"The clear bag policy will help us keep dangerous or illegal items, including weapons, out of our venues," said Superintendent Trent North. "By allowing only clear bags, we can monitor what's coming into our stadiums and gyms and keep everyone safer with only minor inconvenience to those in attendance."
The following types of bags will be permitted inside DCSS sporting events:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5"
No outside food or drink will be permitted. Bottled water will be acceptable under special circumstances. Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy.
🏀 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES 🏆🥈
TRANSPORTATION
HERE COMES THE BUS APP!
Available to parents of students who are enrolled in the Douglas County School System
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time
How to Get Started
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the sign-up button
3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#
6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org
NEED A PARKING PASS?
See Ms. Bobbie Johnson in the main office.
Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.
Cost is $50 payable online (RevTrak) or by check or money order.
Parents, if your child drives to school, then they must have a parking pass.
Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.
DCSS Attendance Zones
Use our attendance zone maps or web address search tool to know which DCSS school your student will attend. Both tools show which school or schools your address is zoned for in this school year.
Click here and enter your address to access the online web address search tool.
To view the district's attendance zone maps, click the appropriate level listed below.
Elementary School Attendance Zone MapMiddle School Attendance Zone Map
High School Attendance Zone Map
DCSS Registration Department
We strive to make the registration process as easy as possible for all families in Douglas County. No matter if your student is new to the Douglas County School System of if they have attended a DCSS school before, you can use this site to find information about enrolling your student into one of our schools.
For all new students, DCSS is currently using an online registration process. Click here to access the online registration portal, or visit the DCSS Enrollment Process page to learn more about the enrollment process.
If online registration is not possible, contact DCSS' Registration Department at 770-651-2083 to schedule for an appointment.
Technical College System of Georgia
Did you know there are 22 technical colleges in the state of Georgia? The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) offers technical education, custom business and industry training, and adult education programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest technical college in Georgia with an enrollment that exceeded 14,000 students in the past academic year.
Find out why TCSG may be the right choice for your higher education by clicking this link.
District News
Archived Newsletters
https://www.smore.com/pknu1 Jan. 2 (Happy New Year Edition)
https://www.smore.com/m460a Jan. 5
https://www.smore.com/5j0fx Jan. 12
https://www.smore.com/6a5g0 Jan. 19