ML KING HIGH SCHOOL
March 21, 2022
Mission
The mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. High School is to prepare students for service, excellence, and life long learning.
Principal's Corner
Dear King Family,
I hope you all can enjoy the warmer temperatures we should be getting more and more of lately! Getting outside, soaking in some much-needed Vitamin D from the sun is one of the activities I have intentionally included in my schedule to maintain my own mental health during these unusual times.
What are you doing to maintain and/or improve your mental health? Please remember to take some time on a regular basis to engage in your own preferred method of self-care, so that you can continue to give the highest level of care to those around you.
We are happy to say that, with the return of allowing families to enter the school building, we have finally achieved a greater sense of normalcy. We know there have been struggles, but we feel confident that our instructional programs, our student and family outreach, and our health protocols are working well.
I personally would like to thank our students, parents, and community members for all their support during this challenging schoolyear. As we continue to move forward, we encourage parents to remain vigilant in monitoring your student's well-being and course grades through Infinite Campus.
It is imperative that parents and students remain informed regarding our school activities and updates. To ensure the safety of all students and staff, we ask that students continue to practice health protocols without exception. Masks are optional but highly recommended, practice physical distancing, wash and disinfect hands. Safety is still our top priority!
Lastly, I want to continue to express my gratitude for the King HS Faculty and Staff. What a wonderful job they are doing keeping students engaged, learning, and excited about school each day during this crazy year. We are so lucky to have such a hardworking group of individuals.
CDC Mitigating Strategies
• Consistent and correct use of masks
• Social distancing to the largest extent possible
• Handwashing
• Cleaning and disinfecting
• Contact tracing in collaboration with DeKalb Board of Health
Thank you for your participation, support, and collaboration.
Go Lions,
Mr. Michael Alexander, Ed. S.
Principal
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
3991 Snapfinger Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
678.874.5449 (office)
678.874.5598 (fax)
Assistant Principal's Corner
Parents, we thank you for all that you do for our student's. Please see our school updates below. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Mr. Vincent G. Denson
vincent_denson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mrs. Thalia Watson
thalia_j_watson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mr. Donover Butler
donover_butler@dekalbschoolsga.org
Dr. Damienne Shabazz
damieme_denham@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mr. Brandon Thompson
Instruction Updates
King Family,
Please see the requested information below:
Hello Class of 2022 Scholars,
Please review the list of Scholarships with March and April 2022 deadlines:
JABY INC Scholarship Application
Please find attached the current JABY INC Scholarship Application. It is available to any graduating senior regardless of GPA to attend a trade school, community college, 2-year college or 4-year college or university. The deadline is April 1st. Please make sure the students read the complete application as there are presentation attendance requirements.
See the attached application:
Scholarship Opportunity - Dreams to Kings and Queens
The Dreams to Kings and Queens annual scholarship giveaway is under way. This scholarship is open to Class of 2022 high school seniors planning to attend college this Fall. There will be two winners (1 boy, 1 girl). Each winner will receive $1,000.
This scholarship contest will not require any writing, but will require students to use their creativity and make a video answering one of the questions below:
- What makes you genuinely happy in life?
- How do you plan on accomplishing your goals?
- What are you grateful for?
Students can fill out their scholarship application and upload their video at www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-giveaway. The deadline to apply is April 29, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Tracy Stephens via email
tstephens@dreamstokingsandqueens.com or give me a call (706) 247-5180.
JABY INC Scholarship Application
Please find attached the current JABY INC Scholarship Application. It is available to any graduating senior regardless of GPA to attend a trade school, community college, 2-year college or 4-year college or university. The deadline is April 1st. Please make sure the students read the complete application as there are presentation attendance requirements
See the attached application:
Scholarship Opportunity - Dreams to Kings and Queens
The Dreams to Kings and Queens annual scholarship giveaway is under way. This scholarship is open to Class of 2022 high school seniors planning to attend college this Fall. There will be two winners (1 boy, 1 girl). Each winner will receive $1,000.
This scholarship contest will not require any writing, but will require students to use their creativity and make a video answering one of the questions below:
- What makes you genuinely happy in life?
- How do you plan on accomplishing your goals?
- What are you grateful for?
- Students can fill out their scholarship application and upload their video at www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-giveaway. The deadline to apply is April 29, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Tracy Stephens via email
tstephens@dreamstokingsandqueens.com or give me a call (706) 247-5180.
Dr. Tamika Hibbert
Head Counselor
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
3991Snapfinger Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
678.874.5435(office)
http://www.mlkinghs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/CounselingDepartment1.aspxTesting & Instruction
Media Center
CHROMEBOOK ISSUES AND DISTRIBUTION
TUESDAY- THURSDAYS
11:00AM TO 12:30 PM
AND
1:40PM TO 2:30 PM
NO EXCEPTIONS
Dr. D. Willis Ed.D
Media Specialist
GAMA Club Ad visor
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. HS
3991 Snapfinger Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
678-874-5402 (Office)
678-874-5598(Fax)
Fine Arts SLC Academy
King Family,
Tuesday, March 22nd, is Underclassman Picture Retake Day! All Underclassman 9th-11th who have not taken their photos will be taking pictures during their 2nd block class on their perspective hallways. A yearbook Staff member will come to your door and escort you to your academy picture location. Teachers will also receive a listing of students who have NOT taken their photos. Teachers, Faculty, and Staff are encouraged to take their photos during this time.
Picture Locations
Rm 2155.........Technology Academy
Rm.2012........ISGL Academy
Rm 1016.......3DE Academy
Auditorium.....Fine Arts Academy
FACULTY AND STAFF are encouraged to take your staff pictures at this time.
Mr. M. Jones
English Instructor ~ Yearbook Advisor
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
3991 Snapfinger Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
678.874.5598
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Website: http://www.mlkinghs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 3991 Snapfinger Road, Stonecrest, GA, USA
Phone: 678-874-5402