Douglas County School System

Save the date for the Douglas County School System's Back to School Kick-Off — Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville. Current DCSS s...

The Douglas County School System has partnered again with the West Georgia Regional Library System to bring summer reading to the community this June and July through Douglas Coun...

All graduations will take place at Legacy Arena . 2026 Graduation Schedule New Manchester High School — Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.Lithia Springs High School — Thursday, May 21...

The Douglas County School System Board of Education is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the board to fulfill the unexpired term vacated by Dr. Tame...

Field Day at Chapel Hill Elementary School was a huge success this year, taking place May 12–14 and bringing together students, staff, and community in an unforgettable celebratio...

Eighteen seniors from three Douglas County School System high schools signed certificates of commitment to pursue careers in education during the Second Annual DCSS Future Georgia...

Douglas County students made history on May 2 at the annual Scholastic Chess Championship. The event, held at Brighten Academy, brought together over 100 chess players from first ...

On May 1, lunchrooms nationwide celebrated the hard work taking place in school cafeterias. School Lunch Hero Day is held annually on the first Friday in May and was established t...

Douglas County High School senior Thomas Cervantes has been named a Gates Millennium Scholar — one of the most competitive scholarship programs in the country — and will attend Br...

Alexander High School counselor Tim Plumley has been named the 2026 Douglas County School System Counselor of the Year. Dr. Mitch Springer, Assistant Superintendent of Student Se...

Alexander High School’s boys track and field team is the Class AAAAA State Champion. The Cougars secured the title on Wednesday in Athens, setting a state record in the 4x400 rel...

One hundred Eastside Elementary students capped a school year of consistent meals and support with a surprise celebration Tuesday, courtesy of the Sigma Omega Omega Chapter of Alp...

Spring recently brought excitement to STEM learning at Mason Creek Elementary School. From watching brand-new butterflies emerge to cheering on baby chicks as they hatch, students...

After years of inspiring young minds in the Douglas County School System, veteran educator Kelli Rowsey is preparing for retirement the same way she taught throughout her career —...

After studying U.S. History throughout the semester and completing the Georgia Milestones assessments, U.S. History students from Douglas County High School had the opportunity to...

We're excited to announce that our May 2026 Parent Post newsletter is available in multiple languages to better serve our diverse community. Access the newsletter in your preferred...

The Chapel Hill High School campus is getting a state-of-the-art upgrade. The Douglas County School System will hold a public open house May 11 from 6-8 p.m. to showcase Chapel H...

Chapel Hill Elementary’s library shelves took on a new purpose in March for Women’s History Month. Media specialist Cameron Sheldon and media clerk Kirsty Landers curated a speci...

Alexander High School teachers Anson Wilson and Brooke Morris partnered April 29 to create a unique learning opportunity by swapping their Level 3 Career, Technical, and Agricultu...

Chapel Hill Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders learned about post-secondary education and career pathways from 10 in-person presenters — including eight former students w...