Lead Learner Update
September 15, 2023
Good Day Family (Us),
Mark Your Calendars for Baby Irish!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Dublin City Schools' next Baby Irish Class Reunion is set for Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON in the Irish Gifted Academy gymnasium.
If your child is between the ages of birth to Pre-K, this is YOUR one-stop-shop to learn tips to support your child’s success, connect with their future classmates and receive early connections to district resources. Parents ACROSS THE COMMUNITY are invited to attend. And, all that come will receive FREE TREATS, a delicious lunch & access to TWO Parent University Classes
If you have a younger child, we can't wait to see you there. And, if all your children are school-aged, we'd appreciate your support in sharing details!

AROUND DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS
- Actress & Dublin High School Alumn Sierra Capri Shares Empowering Words with Hillcrest Elementary 3rd & 4th Graders
- Susie Dasher Elementary Celebrates Dot Day
- 5-6-7-8! A Glimpse Into Dublin High School's Dance Classes
- THREE Dublin High Schoolers Named to Laurens Youth Leadership's Class of 2024
- Hillcrest Elementary School Celebrates Books & Breakfast with Grandparents
- Kayden Hope & Emma Claire McDaniel Named Work-Based Learning Students of the Month
- Dublin Middle School Somersaulting Its Way Through National Arts in Education Week
- Pre-AP English Students Hold Mock Trial After Reading Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter"
- Irish Gifted Academy Hosts Grand Book Fair Event
- IGA Scores Perfect 100 on First Health Inspection of the School Year
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th - October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join Dublin City Schools in celebrating the rich heritage of our Hispanic American students, staff and families, and the many contributions they make to our district’s culture.

Fighting Irish Shirts In Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dublin High School 9th Grade Academy Collecting Socks for Veterans
Join our Boys to Men Mentoring Program in honoring our nation’s heroes! Show your gratitude to those who served our country by participating in their Socks for Veterans Campaign! Donations are being accepted in the DHS Front Office as well as outside Mr. Cordy’s office for students & staff.

Opportunities For Our Students
- 11th and 12th Graders: United States Youth Senate Program - Due September 29th
- 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Graders: GSBA's Student Video Contest - Due October 2nd
- 12th Graders: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Due October 2nd
- 12th Graders: Heisman High School Scholarship - Due October 17th
- StudentScholarships.org - The Largest Collection of Scholarships on the web

Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 15th: Dublin High School Football HOME vs. Metter at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 16th: Cross Country @ Hawkinsville Red Devil's Invitational
Monday, September 18th: Dublin Middle School Lady Irish Softball AWAY @ Dodge at 6:00 PM
Monday, September 18th: Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball AWAY @ Washington County at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, September 19th: Navy is visiting Dublin High School during lunch waves
Tuesday, September 19th: Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball AWAY @ Jefferson County at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, September 20th: Dublin City Schools' Family Engagement Survey will be released
Wednesday, September 20th: Susie Dasher Elementary’s Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, September 20th: Hillcrest Elementary School’s Student Club Day
Wednesday, September 20th: Dublin High School’s Senior Transcript Review Day - Students with Last Names Beginning with A-M at 9:00 AM; Students with Last Names Beginning with N-Z at 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 20th: Dublin Middle School Football AWAY @ Dodge at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 20th: Dublin Middle School Lady Irish Softball HOME vs. Dodge at 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 21st: Moore Street School's Fueling Student Success at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 21st: Dublin High School Lady Irish Volleyball AWAY @ Tattnall County at 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 21st: Dublin High School Cross Country AWAY @ Toombs County at 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 21st: Dublin City School’s District Parent Night for Science Fair Participants is taking place at Dublin High School; Kindergarten - 5th Grader will be from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, while 6th, 7th & 8th Graders will be from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Thursday, September 21st:
September 25th - 29th: Dublin High School's Book Fair
Monday, September 25th: Local School Governance Team Training at Dublin High School at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 26th: Susie Dasher Elementary's Annual Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM
September 26th - 27th: Susie Dasher Elementary's Student Dental Screenings
Thursday, September 28th: Dublin City Schools' Teacher of the Year Celebration
Thursday, September 28th: Hillcrest Elementary School's Annual Title 1 Meeting
Saturday, September 30th: Baby Irish Class Reunion from 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON at the Irish Gifted Academy's Gymnasium
October 6th - 9th: Dublin City Schools' Fall Break; No School for Students or Staff
Tuesday, October 10th: Staff Workday; No School for Students
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To Encourage You...
Quote: "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walt Disney.
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