Lithia Springs High School
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🎓 APPLY TO COLLEGE WEEK 2026!
Lions, It's Time to Take the Next Step! Seniors, your future starts now! Lithia Springs High School is excited to celebrate Apply to College Week, November 2–6, 2026! This week is dedicated to helping our seniors explore their options, take important steps toward their futures, and prepare for life after high school. Whether you're interested in a four-year college, two-year college, technical school, or trade program, there is an opportunity waiting for you!
Check out our exciting lineup of activities:
📅 WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | Plan Your Next Step
Visit the senior Google Classroom for information about GEORGIA MATCH, GAFutures, and the weekly activity schedule. *Need application help on Wednesday? Find the support sign-up link in Google Classroom.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | Virtual Senior Alumni Meeting
Hear from LSHS alumni as they share college advice, application tips, do's and don'ts, and what to expect during the transition to college. The virtual meeting link will be available in Google Classroom.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | College Application Assistance
Get help starting or completing your college applications.
Use the sign-up link in Google Classroom to request application support.
Staff: Wear stickers representing your college! Students: Take a photo with the Apply to College Week frame!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | College Spirit & Dream College Flags
Seniors: Create dream college flags showcasing the school you're interested in and your future goals.
Technical and trade schools are welcome, too!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | Scholarship Scavenger Hunt
Explore scholarship information at different stations and discover opportunities to help fund your future.
No phone needed!
🦁 A MESSAGE TO OUR FAMILIES
Families, encourage your senior to participate in this exciting week! Your support and encouragement can make a difference as students explore their options and take the next steps toward their goals.
Students and families should check the Senior Google Classroom for sign-up links, virtual meeting access, and the complete weekly schedule. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHTER WHEN YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP!
Whether your destination is a university, community college, technical college, or trade school, Lithia Springs High School is here to support you.
Dream Big. Plan Ahead. Apply with Confidence.
Let's Go, Lions!
This Week in Lithia Springs Athletics: October 26th – 31st
Lion Nation, get ready for another exciting week of LSHS Athletics! Come out and support our student athletes as they compete in flag football, varsity football, and cross country.
*Monday, October 26th: JV and Varsity Flag Football at Campbell High School. Varsity begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by JV at 7:00 p.m.
*Tuesday, October 27th: JV Flag Football at Osborne High School at 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, October 29th: Varsity and JV Flag Football host Chapel Hill High School. Varsity begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by JV at 7:00 p.m.
* Friday, October 30th: Varsity Football travels to Central Carrollton High School for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
*Saturday, October 31st: Cross Country competes in Sectionals at One Church in Fayetteville, hosted by Starr’s Mill. Races begin at 8:30 a.m., with awards scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
Bring your Lion pride and cheer our athletes on to victory. Let’s go, Lions!
💚💛 IT’S HOMECOMING GAME NIGHT, LION NATION!
The lights are on, the stands are ready, and it’s time for our Lithia Springs Lions to defend HOME! Bring the noise, wear your GREEN & GOLD, and pack the stadium as our Lions take on the Whitewater Wildcats!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🏟️ LSHS Football Stadium (Home)
⏰ 7:30 PM
This is more than a football game—it’s HOMECOMING! Alumni, students, families, faculty, and the entire Lion community… LET’S FILL THE STANDS! 💚💛
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Celebrating Excellence at Lithia Springs High School! 💛💚🦁
Please join us in congratulating our October 2026 Of the Month Winners!
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Cassandra Molden
🌟 Faculty Member of the Month: Datraonna Horton
🌟 Student of the Month: Nissi Pacheco
Your hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make our Lion Nation shine brighter every day! We are incredibly proud to recognize each of you for the positive impact you make at LSHS!
Keep leading, inspiring, and showing what it means to be a LION! 🦁💚
#GreatnessGrowsHere #LithiaLions #HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
Please join us in congratulating our October 2026 Of the Month Winners!
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Cassandra Molden
🌟 Faculty Member of the Month: Datraonna Horton
🌟 Student of the Month: Nissi Pacheco
Your hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make our Lion Nation shine brighter every day! We are incredibly proud to recognize each of you for the positive impact you make at LSHS!
Keep leading, inspiring, and showing what it means to be a LION! 🦁💚
#GreatnessGrowsHere #LithiaLions #HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
🏈 Tonight's Football Game Rescheduled 🏈
Because of the risk of severe weather, all Saturday Douglas County School System events are canceled.
The following change is also being made to our athletic schedule: Tonight's game has been rescheduled to Monday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Harris County High School.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our school community.
The Lion Report is here - October 9, 2026!
Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at Lithia Springs High School! From student achievements and celebrations to important updates and upcoming events you don’t want to miss. At LSHS, we are building community, creating memories, and showing everyone that Greatness Grows Here!
📲 Use the link to read now: https://app.smore.com/n/901vy
#GreatnessGrowsHere #LithiaLions #HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at Lithia Springs High School! From student achievements and celebrations to important updates and upcoming events you don’t want to miss. At LSHS, we are building community, creating memories, and showing everyone that Greatness Grows Here!
📲 Use the link to read now: https://app.smore.com/n/901vy
#GreatnessGrowsHere #LithiaLions #HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
FALL BREAK IS ALMOST HERE, LION NATION! 💛💚🍂
Lithia Springs High School will be closed October 12–16, 2026 for Fall Break!
Enjoy the time away to rest, recharge, and make some great fall memories. We look forward to welcoming our Lions back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!
No School | October 12–16, 2026
Students return Monday, October 19, 2026
Have a safe and relaxing Fall Break, Lion Nation! 💚
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Lion Battalion JROTC Raiders Show Strength at Carrollton! 💪🦁
The Lion Battalion JROTC Raiders Team competed at Carrollton High School’s Raider Meet this past Saturday. The Battalion’s Junior Varsity and Varsity teams demonstrated their strength, endurance, and agility during the obstacle course, team run, Raider Fitness Test, and team tire flip.
The meet concluded with an exciting Ultimate Warrior Competition, where cadets competed head to head to complete the obstacle course Ninja Warrior style. Cadet Sergeant Major Martinez demonstrated the heart and determination of the Lion Battalion by giving his all on the course and earning an excellent time.
The Raiders return to action this Saturday!
South Paulding High School Spartan Raider Challenge
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
South Paulding High School, Douglasville
Come out and support our Lion Battalion Raiders!
Remaining Raider Meets
October 17: Paulding County High School Raider Challenge in Dallas
October 24: Haralson High School Raider Challenge in Tallapoosa
Let’s go, Lions! 🦁
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The Lion Report is here - October 2, 2026!
Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at Lithia Springs High School! From student achievements and celebrations to important updates and upcoming events you don’t want to miss. At LSHS, we are building community, creating memories, and showing everyone that Greatness Grows Here!
📲 Use the link to read now: https://app.smore.com/n/es4hv
#GreatnessGrowsHere #LithiaLions #HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
Welcome Head Baseball Coach Terrance Jones! ⚾🦁
Lithia Springs High School is excited to welcome Head Baseball Coach Terrance Jones to Lion Nation!
Boys interested in participating in the 2026–2027 baseball season are invited to attend an initial interest and meet and greet session.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lithia Springs High School Softball Field
Come meet Coach Jones, learn more about the upcoming season, and get ready to represent the Lions on the diamond!
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#HighSchool #DouglasCountySchoolSystem #DCSS
LSHS Graduation Rate Spikes to 91%! 🎓
Greatness is growing at Lithia Springs High School! Our graduation rate increased from 82% last year to 91% this year, an impressive gain of 9.05 percentage points. Lithia Springs High School achieved the highest graduation rate growth in the Douglas County School System this year!
This outstanding accomplishment reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and school community. Together, we are helping more Lions reach the finish line and prepare for a successful future.
Congratulations, Lion Nation!
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Planning to take the SAT? Stay ahead and make sure you know the upcoming test dates and registration deadlines! Whether you’re testing for the first time or working toward a higher score, preparation starts with getting registered on time. 🎓✨
Check out the official College Board SAT Dates & Deadlines and start planning today!
Lion Nation, get ready and aim high! 🦁💚💛
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Check out the official College Board SAT Dates & Deadlines and start planning today!
Lion Nation, get ready and aim high! 🦁💚💛
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Explore the LSHS STEM Magnet Program
Incoming eighth-grade students and families are invited to learn about STEM pathways, hands-on opportunities, program expectations, and how to apply.
Join us October 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the LSHS Theatre, or attend the virtual meeting October 14 at 6:30 p.m. via Google Meet.
Applications open October 1 and are due December 7, 2026. Apply here.
Calling all future Lions on the court! Lithia Springs Boys Basketball Tryouts are coming up October 19th – 22nd from 3:30–4:30 pm in the Old Gym!
Come ready to work, compete, and show what you’ve got! Students must be academically eligible and have a current physical, two player evaluations, and a white T-shirt.
See Coach Neloms in the New Gym to sign up and pick up your player evaluation forms. Let’s go, Lions!
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Come ready to work, compete, and show what you’ve got! Students must be academically eligible and have a current physical, two player evaluations, and a white T-shirt.
See Coach Neloms in the New Gym to sign up and pick up your player evaluation forms. Let’s go, Lions!
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Escape the Ordinary!
Ms. Heard’s Advanced Algebra students put their math skills to the test with an exciting Escape Room Challenge! Students worked in teams to solve increasingly rigorous problems involving adding, subtracting, and multiplying binomials—all while racing to unlock five safes and reach the final challenge.
This activity was all about critical thinking, collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving! Congratulations to the team that cracked the final safe and escaped with the victory!
Greatness grows here at Lithia Springs High School! 💚💛
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Ms. Heard’s Advanced Algebra students put their math skills to the test with an exciting Escape Room Challenge! Students worked in teams to solve increasingly rigorous problems involving adding, subtracting, and multiplying binomials—all while racing to unlock five safes and reach the final challenge.
This activity was all about critical thinking, collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving! Congratulations to the team that cracked the final safe and escaped with the victory!
Greatness grows here at Lithia Springs High School! 💚💛
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Calling all Lady Lions!
Think you have what it takes to join the Lithia Springs High School Lady Lions Basketball Team? Come show us what you’ve got at TRYOUTS!
October 19th
New Gym
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come ready to WORK. COMPETE. AND SHOW YOUR SKILLS! Be part of something special and represent the Green & Gold!
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Celebrating Culture Through Creativity!
Mr. Muthoju’s CRM students took a colorful journey through Indian culture as they celebrated the Festival of Colors! Students explored cultural traditions while creating vibrant designs that represented joy, unity, creativity, and new beginnings.
What a wonderful way to bring culture, learning, and creativity together in the classroom! Greatness grows here at Lithia Springs High School!
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Mr. Muthoju’s CRM students took a colorful journey through Indian culture as they celebrated the Festival of Colors! Students explored cultural traditions while creating vibrant designs that represented joy, unity, creativity, and new beginnings.
What a wonderful way to bring culture, learning, and creativity together in the classroom! Greatness grows here at Lithia Springs High School!
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#LithiaLions
#HighSchool
#DouglasCountySchoolSystem
#DCSS
Student Led Science Fair Workshop
Have a science fair question or need help getting started? Join fellow students for a workshop where you can explore project ideas, learn the requirements, get help with research and displays, and ask questions.
Thursday, September 24 | 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Miss Cook’s Room (Science Hall)
All students are welcome! Big discoveries start with a question.
Have a science fair question or need help getting started? Join fellow students for a workshop where you can explore project ideas, learn the requirements, get help with research and displays, and ask questions.
Thursday, September 24 | 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Miss Cook’s Room (Science Hall)
All students are welcome! Big discoveries start with a question.
Parents, Guardians, Case Managers, and Supporters of Students with Disabilities or 504 Plans
Families are invited to attend a Pre-Employment Transition Services Information Session on Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Lesley Goodwin, GVRA Transition Liaison, this virtual parent meeting will provide valuable information and resources to help families prepare their student(s) for a successful transition from high school to employment or higher education.
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Google Meet
Join the meeting: https://meet.google.com/shx-vvuq-sxf?authuser=0
Learn more: https://aptg.co/7d8Fh3
This meeting is sponsored by the Program for Exceptional Children. For additional information, please contact alena.tappin@dcssga.org.
Explore Your Future at the Probe College Fair 2026!
¡Explora tu futuro en la Feria Universitaria Probe 2026!
Students and families are invited to meet representatives from colleges, universities, technical programs, and the military at the Probe College Fair 2026.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Legacy Arena, 9030 GA 5, Douglasville, GA 30134
Representatives from Douglas County School System’s high school magnet programs will also be available to share information and answer questions.
Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to preregister to save time and make the check in process easier. Register today at registerprobe.com.
Please note that parking at Legacy Arena is limited due to construction. Carpooling is encouraged, and additional parking is available at the former Hunter Park, with shuttle service provided.
Probe College Fair 2026 (Spanish)
Probe College Fair 2026 (English)
