DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, January 13, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Happy Thursday!
I know that teaching and learning cannot happen unless our staff and students feel safe in their schools, so our team is working diligently to make sure DHS is safe for everyone.
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday. The schedule for next week will be: Tuesday (even periods), Wednesday (odd periods), Thursday (even periods), and Friday (odd periods).
On January 17, 2022, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will mark the 27th anniversary of the national day of service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. The third Monday of January has been deemed a "Day On, Not a Day Off." Here are some local ideas for Monday's Day of Service - https://www.handsonatlanta.org/mlk.
Have a safe and relaxing long weekend.
Rochelle L. Lofstrand, Principal
Decatur High School
Today! Vaccination Opportunity
The Dekalb County Board of Health will be returning to CSD today to provide COVID-19 vaccines at the Wilson Center. No appointment is necessary.
This is free to everyone in the community 12 years and over only. Boosters are available for all.
Vaccines will be available from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
- You can get a booster shot 5 months after your 2nd dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. 2 months after your single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
- Please Note - Pfizer-BioNTech booster is the authorized vaccine/booster for students 12 - 17 years of age.
- Any child between the age of 12-17 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine must have a parent/guardian.
- Please bring your ID, insurance card, and vaccine card/info
Location -125 Electric Avenue (Board Room Entrance), Decatur, GA 30030.
This will be an indoor event. Masks are required
Gift to the Annual Fund
Happy New Year everyone! Please help us start this year off strong by giving a gift to the Annual Fund - the PTSA's largest source of funding. The generosity of our community has always been integral to enriching the academic, cultural and social experiences of the students of Decatur High School.
With your support, we can continue to make DHS an even greater school for our faculty and students. Please consider making your contribution to the Annual Fund today. Click this link to donate: https://www.decaturhighptsa.org/donate
Thank you,
Wendy Orleman
Fundraising Chair
2022 Decatur High Band and Renfroe Middle Band All-State Acceptance
Today! Dual Enrollment Meeting
Students,
There will be a VIRTUAL Dual Enrollment Informational Meeting for the 2022-23 school year. Students currently participating in Dual Enrollment do not need to attend.
When ~ January 13, 2022
Time ~ 5:30pm
Please click on the link below and complete the Q&A Registration form before the meeting:
Form Link
https://forms.gle/WS2iQTo2wNWGxp449
Meeting Link
Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/upt-sqmc-xfkRun With the Dogs 5K to Benefit Decatur Bulldog Boosters
Register TODAY for Run With the Dogs 2022!
The race is Saturday, January 29, 2022, with a new course in MAK and Oakhurst that starts and finishes at Renfroe Middle School. This year's 5K race will be chip timed for the first time and everyone who registers by January 15 is guaranteed to receive the coveted long-sleeved T-shirt with original artwork by Adam Pinsley.
Run with the Dogs is an annual fundraiser of the Decatur Bulldog Boosters and supports student athletes on 45 sports teams at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School.
For more information and to register for Run With the Dogs, click here!
ACT Prep Course via Zoom
Below are the details of the ACT Prep course starting Jan / Feb / Apr, 2022 @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom
Class Option 1 : Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 | 2022 for ACT Test Feb 12th 2022
Class Option 2 : Feb 19, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2022 for ACT Test April 2nd 2022
Class Option 3 : Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 | 2022 for ACT Test June 11th 2022
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom
Register Online for our ACT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/ACT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Don't forget to register for the ACT Test!
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not issue partial refunds for classes you may miss. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
SAT Prep Course
Below are the details of the 6 week SAT Prep courses starting Jan 29 & Apr 23, 2022. Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030 Class Option 2 : Apr 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2022 for SAT Test June 4th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Class Option 1 : Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 5 | 2022 for SAT Test March 12th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm on each day (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Room: Inside New Library @ Decatur High School
Register Online for SAT Prep Class: https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Textbook you need to buy:
Don't forget to register for the SAT Test! - http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not offer partial refunds for class sessions a student misses. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
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CSD Athletics News and Updates
For the most up-to-date news relating to athletics at Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School, visit decaturbulldogsathletics.com. Are you wondering when tryouts will take place? Do you want to know who is coaching a particular sport? All information can be found here! Contact Rodney Thomas, Executive Director or Student Services/Activities & Athletic Director, and/or David Harbin, Assistant Activities & Athletic Director, with any questions.
Go Bulldogs!
LIMITED ATTENDANCE AT HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Due to increasing COVID case numbers, CSD will limit attendance at home events for Winter sports to immediate family only. We appreciate the support from our Bulldog community; however, the safety of our students, coaches, and community members is our priority as we navigate the remainder of the season.
Tennis Tryouts Begin January 10
Boys and Girls Tennis Tryouts are scheduled for next week @ Glenlake tennis center. Monday & Wednesdays for boys & Tuesday & Thursday for girls from 4-6PM. Friday will be a rain-out day. Please register by completing a profile on Dragonfly and fill out the initial tennis interest form to register.
If you missed the initial interest meeting in December you may want to watch the recorded zoom session for general info linked HERE
Literary Team Interest Meeting; January 14
Students who are interested participating with the DHS Literary Team should join the Interest Meeting on January 14. See details below:
Interest Meeting + First Practice: January 14
Dates: January 14, 21, 28
Times: 5-6 PM
Where: Google Classroom virtual link
Class Code to Join: Literary Team Class Link to Join
Lacrosse Tryouts Begin January 18
Boys and Girls Lacrosse Tryouts will begin on January 18. See the detailed schedule below:
Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Girls: 5:45 ; Boys: 7:30
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Girls: 4:00 ; Boys: 5:45
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Girls: 5:45 ; Boys: 7:30
Friday, Jan. 21 - Girls: 4:00 ; Boys: 5:45
Contact your coaches for more information:
Girls - Coach Mayer - jmayer@csdecatur.net
Boys - Coach Kasper - skasper@csdecatur.net
Interested in Golf? Sign up here!
All RMS and DHS students interested in playing golf this year should complete this interest form. We are gauging interest from students who might want to participate in golf at both RMS and DHS to determine how we structure the program this Spring. Please complete this form to help us gather information.
DHS/RMS Baseball Tryout Information
DHS Varsity, JV and 9th Grade Tryouts will run from 1/18-1-20 (depending on weather).
RMS tryouts will happen during the same week, exact dates and times to be announced soon!
Contact Coach Gilbert (rgilbert@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
DHS Tryouts:
Tuesday Jan. 18th - Thursday Jan. 20th.
Varsity/JV Tryouts - 4-6pm
Freshman Team Tryouts - 6-8pm
RMS Tryouts:
Saturday: Jan. 15th - 2-4pm
Contact Coach Setzer (ksetzer@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170