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This year, physicals will be conducted by Apollo Occupational Health, providing professional and thorough examinations for all student-athletes. It’s a great opportunity to complete the required physicals for the upcoming winter and spring sports seasons. The cost for the physical is $25.
Don’t miss this chance to get cleared and ready to compete! For any questions, please contact the Athletic Director Mikey Jones.
Let’s show some love to Principal Jones for being a part of this group the leading our future!
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalJonesRocks
Lithia Springs High School proudly salutes Robin Thompson, Ed.S., as the DCSS Digital Trailblazer of the Month for September. An outstanding English Language Arts teacher, Ms. Thompson blends technology seamlessly into her lessons—using tools like Gamma, Canva, and NotebookLM to make learning interactive and engaging.
"Ms. Thompson is an amazing educator," said Principal Felicia Jones. "She brings innovation to the classroom and inspires students to think critically, communicate effectively, and build digital literacy."
Beyond teaching, she leads the ELA department with clarity and empathy, guiding peers in weekly PLCs and district-wide professional development. Her dedication continues this fall as she presents at GAETC 2025 on using NotebookLM in ELA instruction. Thompson is more than a teacher, she's a true trailblazer who uplifts both students and staff through her passion for teaching and technology.
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Seniors and Families:
The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Join us at the DCSS Legacy Arena to celebrate this special milestone!
Mark your calendars and get ready to honor our graduating seniors!
Congratulations to our girls’ Cross Country Runner Senior Hannah Rincon(2) 23:03.97 and Boys Cross Country Runner Senior Jeremiah Gates(9) 19:38.63 for finishing as two of the top 10 finishers in this past week’s South Metro Classic. Our boys and girls cross-country runners are having an amazing season thus far and have been making adequate progress. We are looking forward to a great rest of the season. #GOLIONS #UNITETHEPRIDE #GreatnessGrowsHere
Learning + Baking = Delicious Success!
#GreatnessGrowsHere #NutritionScience #FoodScience #CookingLab #FutureChefs
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Sport: Football
Grade Classification: Senior
Lithia Springs High School proudly recognizes De’Rick Pittman as this week’s Athlete of the Week. De’Rick is a captain on the varsity football team and continues to excel as a leader for the Lions.
Head Football Coach Charles Arnold says, “De’Rick is the epitome of a leader, mentoring younger players, guiding his teammates, and doing the small things that drive team success.”
De’Rick holds a 3.0 GPA and aspires to play football at the collegiate level, with plans to attend Clark Atlanta University. In addition to football, he is a utility player on the LSHS baseball team and is actively involved in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Government Association (SGA), and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
De’Rick credits his father as his biggest inspiration, sharing that he’s grateful to have a role model who never misses a game.
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Let’s all congratulate De’Rick on his well-deserved recognition!
An Unforgettable Adventure Awaits Your Child in Panama!
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Panama in Spring 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. Please join us on September 17th for an informational meeting. Dr. Oliver-Wynn will be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, and trip costs. See the details below on how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: LSHS Media Center
RSVP here to join us: https://bit.ly/47Njp0y
Enrollment will be opened during the meeting. Spots are limited. In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
We hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your student’s life!
Congratulations to Mrs. Stephanie Carr, who has been selected to participate in the prestigious Silent Heroes Research Project, a partnership between the National History Day Program and the American Battle Monuments Commission. As part of this honor, Mrs. Carr will conduct extensive research on a Vietnam War soldier who was killed in action and never returned home. Her work will be published in the summer of 2026 by the American Battle Monuments Commission, ensuring that this soldier’s sacrifice is remembered for generations to come.
Beyond honoring our nation’s history, Mrs. Carr plans to use this experience to inspire her students by modeling the skills of historical research and analysis. Her goal is to empower history students and National History Day participants with strategies that bring the past to life through meaningful inquiry and discovery.
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Date: September 17th
If you missed the original picture day, make sure to get your photo taken on this day. For any additional information, please see Ms. Clemons.
