The Lion Report
Let's Get Rolling, 2023-2024!
March 1, 2024
FRESHMAN EXPO 2024
CALLING ALL RISING 9TH GRADERS
BAND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to seniors, Anahi Baena-Gray and Lailani Gopaul for each being awarded a $10,000 band scholarship from Dr. Donavan Wells of Bethune-Cookman University. Dr. Wells serves as the Director of University Bands and Professor of Practice in the Music Department at Bethune-Cookman University. He supervises the productivity and recruitment of the marching, concert and symphonic bands.
Dr. Wells visited with band students here at LSHS last week and was impressed with the students and the building of our band program! Not only was he impressed with our band students, but he was also impressed with his former band student, our very own band director, Mr. Maximilian Jeanbrice! Thank you Mr. JB for reaching out to your Alma Mater and bringing Dr. Wells to LSHS to discover the wonderful talent we have here. Congratulations Anahi & Lailani! Your LSHS family is so happy for you!
Pictured below: Anahi, Dr. Wells and Lailani
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DOUGLAS
YLD is a leadership training program grounded in community awareness, community service, and developing your personal potential to lead. Participants will acquire and broaden their knowledge of local government, business, and civic activities through this leadership program.
YLD is highly interactive, which permits participants to review the impact each topic has on them as well as on the larger community.
YLD goals are: To provide opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational, and community leadership; and to produce ethical leaders committed to active community involvement.
Who Can Participate. Current sophomores from any Douglas County high school (public, private and homeschool) are eligible to apply. The Youth Leadership Douglas Program will take place during junior year.
https://douglascountygeorgia.com/what-we-do/leadership-programs/youth-leadership-douglas/
DUE DATE: March 15th
Interested students should see Ms. Isles in A1b or send her an email if you have any questions.
University of North Georgia Military College
National Leadership Challenge Weekend
Are you interested in learning about UNG's Corps of Cadets, one of six senior military colleges?
Test your leadership skills and climb to new heights at UNG's semiannual National Leadership Challenge Weekend on Friday, March 22nd - Sunday, March 24th, 2024. NLC is a great opportunity to experience what life is like as a member of the Corps of Cadets as it is hosted by their current cadets. Get a chance for an action packed weekend of outdoor obstacles and team-building exercises with students from all over the country. Registration is limited and only open to high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
Limited spots are still available for the March 22-24, 2024 National Leadership Challenge Weekend. Don't miss out - sign up today!
Scholarship Opportunities
From the University of North Georgia
Every year, we award 42 Georgia high school seniors full scholarships to attend the University of North Georgia and participate in the Corps of Cadets—the Boar’s Head Brigade. On average, we only receive 70 to 80 qualified applicants each year!
We’re extremely interested in college-bound Georgia-resident students who might be considering military programs in college. The Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) pays for tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms for eight semesters; about $80,000 over four years.
In addition to the $80,000 scholarship, recipients become Soldiers in the Georgia Army National Guard and earn pay and benefits that total at least $30,000 and up to $55,000 or more during their time in college, and many are paid even more for occupying leadership roles in the Corps of Cadets. This money can cover other expenses and eliminate the financial stress of college altogether: recipients can graduate with no college debt, get paid to go to college, and have money left in the bank.
We have a Guard unit on our Dahlonega campus for GMSS recipients and other Guard Soldiers who are cadets: so for the first two years, there is no need to commute to weekend drills. After two years, they enter the Simultaneous Membership Program and shadow Guard lieutenants in their Guard units.
GMSS recipients are not deployable while in college. After college, recipients incur an eight-year service obligation (same for all military officer commissions). The first four years of that commitment is to the Guard. After four years, they may request to transition to the regular Army, or serve their remaining two-year active commitment in the Guard. The Guard provides security for the citizens of Georgia, and provides a public good to the State of Georgia during disasters, pandemics, civil unrest, cyber attacks, and more. It is not necessary to enlist in the Guard to apply for the scholarship. However, recipients who accept scholarship offers will enlist before receiving benefits.
The scholarship application is open now for seniors. Detailed information and application instructions are at ung.edu/cadet/scholarships.
National Beta Club Community Service Documentation Form
Graduation Regalia
1. Order your cord for $13 till 2/29/24
2. Order your cord for $15 from March 1 - 29
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, on the first day of school!
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!!
Photo Opps, Fun & Breakfast will be provided. More details to come as time gets closer!!
👩🎓 SENIOR C/O 2024 ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN 👨🎓
ATLGRAD.COM
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?
February 29: DCSS Teacher Recruitment Fair @ New Manchester HS 4:30-6:30 P.M.
March 11: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL
March 14: Freshman Expo 6:00-8:00 P.M.
March 20: Progress Reports for high schools 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
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