We are thankful for the two School Resource Officers that serve our school in conjunction with Chapel Hill High School. We missed getting to show our appreciation for them on their special day via social media because of winter break, but we couldn't let showing our appreciation for these special men slip by! Thank you SRO Mosley and SRO Jackson 9not pictured) for being here for us and supporting out students, staff, and community!
3 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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Save the Date for the DCSS Teacher Recruitment Fair!
25 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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Save the Date for the DCSS Teacher Recruitment Fair!
25 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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Save the date for the DCSS Teacher Recruitment Fair!
25 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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Save the Date for the upcoming DCSS Teacher Recruitment Fair!
25 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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❄️Weather Update: All Activities Canceled This Weekend

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All Douglas County School System activities, including athletic events, are canceled on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.

This decision was made based on weather forecasts and the potential timing for wintry precipitation, which may create unsafe road conditions and hazardous travel.

🔔 We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend. In the event of any school closure or delay, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger.

Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.

🙏 We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.



Todas las actividades del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas, incluyendo eventos deportivos, del sábado 31 de enero y del domingo 1 de febrero del 2026 están cancelados.

Esta decisión se tomó basada en los pronósticos meteorológicos y las posibles precipitaciones invernales, que pueden crear condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras y viajes peligrosos.

Seguiremos vigilando de cerca las condiciones meteorológicas durante todo el fin de semana. En el caso de cualquier cierre o retraso escolar, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar a los padres y empleados inmediatamente usando SchoolMessenger.

Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre el cierre o retraso de la apertura a los medios de comunicación locales.

Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.

28 days ago, DCSS
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Holly Hawk Families, Save the Date! Here is information about our Black History Month program. If you have any questions, please contact Kristy.Scott@dcssga.org.
30 days ago, Kerry Harbin
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☀️ DCSS to Reopen Tuesday Following Winter Weather Closure

The Douglas County School System and the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency have been closely monitoring weather and road conditions over the past several days. The winter weather event that caused Monday's closure has moved out of our area, and safer road conditions have returned.

As a result, all schools and offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

All regular schedules, including before- and after-school activities, will operate as normal. Our administrators and the district operations department will continue to monitor conditions at all schools and will alert us immediately if conditions change.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.



☀️ Asunto: El DCSS abrirá el martes después del cierre del Clima Invernal

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas y la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Douglas han estado monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras durante los últimos días. El evento de clima invernal que causó el cierre del lunes se ha desplazado fuera de nuestra zona, y las condiciones de seguridad vial han regresado.

Como resultado, todas las escuelas y oficinas reanudarán sus operaciones normales el martes 27 de enero del 2026.

Todos los horarios regulares, incluyendo las actividades de antes y después de la escuela, funcionarán normalmente. Nuestros administradores y el departamento de operaciones del distrito continuarán monitoreando las condiciones en todas las escuelas y nos alertarán inmediatamente si las condiciones cambian.

Agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Esperamos darles la bienvenida mañana.

about 1 month ago, DCSS
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❄️ IMPORTANT: Douglas County Schools to Close Monday, January 26, 2026
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Due to severe winter weather approaching our area, the Douglas County School System will close all schools on Monday, January 26, 2026. All extracurricular and athletic events are also canceled on Monday. Students will not report to school. Only essential employees should report to their locations.

The decision to close the school district on Monday comes after days of careful consideration of National Weather Service (NWS) reports and guidance from Governor Brian Kemp’s current statewide State of Emergency.

To stay informed of updates, we encourage families to check their email, follow our district Facebook page, check dcssga.org for the latest information, and verify that their contact details are up to date in Infinite Campus.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will communicate any changes through these official notification channels.

Expect another update by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, regarding the status of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. At that time, we will announce any additional changes to Tuesday’s schedule, as well as any needed adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events.

Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding as we prioritize both safety during this severe weather event.


Las Escuelas del Condado de Douglas cerrarán el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026.

Debido al clima severo invernal que se acerca a nuestra área, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas cerrará todas las escuelas el lunes 26 de enero del 2026. Son cancelados también el lunes todos los eventos extracurriculares y deportivos. Los estudiantes no se reportarán a la escuela. Sólo los empleados esenciales deben presentarse en sus localidades.

La decisión de cerrar el distrito escolar el lunes viene después de días de cuidadosa consideración de los informes del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) y la orientación del actual estado de emergencia estatal del Gobernador Brian Kemp. 

Para mantenerse informados de las actualizaciones, animamos a las familias a revisar su correo electrónico, seguir nuestra página del distrito en Facebook, consultar dcssga.org para obtener la información más reciente y verificar que sus datos de contacto estén actualizados en Infinite Campus.

Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas durante todo el fin de semana y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a través de estos canales oficiales de notificación. 

Espere otra actualización antes de las 6:00 p.m. el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026, con respecto al estado del martes, 27 de enero del 2026. En ese momento, anunciaremos cualquier cambio adicional al horario del martes, así como cualquier ajuste necesario a las actividades después de la escuela o eventos deportivos.  

Gracias por su continua flexibilidad y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad durante este evento de clima severo.

about 1 month ago, DCSS
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Message to Families about Possible Severe Weather Conditions

Dear DCSS Family,

The Douglas County School System is working with State and County Emergency Management Officials to monitor the potential for severe winter weather in our area this weekend. At this time, we are canceling all Douglas County School System events for Saturday and Sunday. Legacy Arena will communicate any event changes through its communications channels.

The process of making a decision about school closings or delays involves extensive monitoring of forecasts and road conditions. Decisions are made based on information we receive from several weather forecasting sources, law enforcement, and our Transportation Department's assessments of road conditions across the county.

The Douglas County School System expects to have a decision made by 5 p.m. when possible about any changes to the following school day or adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events. If necessary, we will provide an additional update by 9 p.m. that night. If road conditions change overnight, expect an additional communication by 5 a.m.

When the decision is made to close school or issue delays, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger. Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.

We will continue working to ensure the safety of our students by closely tracking weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.




Queridas familias del DCSS,

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas está trabajando con el Estado y el Condado de Gestión de Emergencias para monitorear el potencial de un clima invernal severo en nuestra zona este fin de semana. Por ahora, cancelamos todos los eventos del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas para el sábado y domingo. El Legacy Arena comunicará cualquier cambio en el evento a través de sus canales de comunicación.

El proceso de toma de decisiones sobre los cierres o retrasos escolares implica un amplio seguimiento de las previsiones y del estado de las carreteras. Las decisiones se toman en base a la información que recibimos de varias fuentes de pronóstico del tiempo, las fuerzas del orden y las evaluaciones de nuestro Departamento de Transporte sobre las condiciones de las carreteras en todo el Condado.

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas espera tomar una decisión antes de las 5:00 p.m. cuando sea posible sobre cualquier cambio en el día escolar siguiente o ajustes en actividades extraescolares o eventos deportivos. Si es necesario, proporcionaremos una actualización adicional antes de las 9:00 p.m. Si las condiciones de la carretera cambian durante la noche, espere una comunicación adicional antes de las 5:00 a.m.

Cuando se toma la decisión de cerrar la escuela o emitir retrasos, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar inmediatamente a padres y empleados mediante SchoolMessenger. Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web en dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre cierres o aperturas retrasadas a los medios de comunicación locales.

Continuaremos trabajando para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes mediante el seguimiento de las condiciones climáticas. Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.

about 1 month ago, DCSS
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Our holiday break is coming soon!
3 months ago, Kerry Harbin
Christmas Break
Holiday Dress Up Schedule linked here!
3 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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Happy Boss' Day to Dr. Abell & Mrs. Rathel! Thank you for all you do to support our students, teachers, and staff!
4 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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When shopping over the Fall Break, consider purchasing some items to donate to our Food Drive! Thank you for your support of the local food pantry.

5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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Hello, Holly Hawk Parents!

We are so excited for a well-deserved Fall Break! Here are your essential notes for today, Friday, October 10th:

Report Cards go home today! Please take a moment to celebrate your student’s progress and set positive goals for the next quarter.

There is no after-school program today, October 10th. Please arrange for regular dismissal transportation.

Get ready to relax and recharge! Fall Break is scheduled for Monday, October 13th, through Friday, October 17th. School resumes on Monday, October 20th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn, on the 20th! That day also kicks off Bus Driver Appreciation Week—a perfect time to thank our dedicated drivers!

Have an excellent, safe, and restful break! Read and log your Beanstack minutes!

Sincerely,
Dr. Abell
5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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🙌🏼🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our AWESOME families! Your support for our Next Level Program has been truly incredible! Together, we've empowered our kids, made a difference, and achieved the impossible! We're grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm! Let's keep soaring to new heights! 💪🏼 #GratefulForYou #NextLevel #EmpowerKids #MakeADifference #ItsPossibleWithPoP

5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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Mark your calendar: Technology Meeting coming soon!
5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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Hurry, there's still time ⏰ to join the excitement and help our school! 🎉 Register now, enter contact information of friends and family, and get a shot at winning some fun prizes! 🌟 Don't miss out! #NextLevelAdventures #EmpowerKids #MakeADifference

5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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Georgia Reads Day is Monday! Students will have Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time after morning assembly until 8:15. Arrive on time and don't miss out! Students may bring a towel and a stuffie. Thanks!
5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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🎯 Attention families! We need your participation to hit our goal! 💪🏼 PLUS, when you register and enter 10+ contacts on your personal donation page, you will have a chance to win from over 1,000 prizes in our nationwide giveaway! 🌟 How cool is that?! #NextLevelPower #WinBig #BeAwesome #EmpowerKids #MakeADifference #ItsPossibleWithPoP #Fundraising

5 months ago, Kerry Harbin
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