Lead Learner Update

Dublin City Schools’ Lead Learner, Dr. Fred Williams, has been named the 2024 Georiga Superintendent of the Year. Sponsored by the Georgia School Superintendents Association, this distinction recognizes district leaders across the state who are making a positive difference in the lives of the students they serve. The announcement was made during today’s Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association Winter Conference.

Each year, school board members, Regional Education Service Agencies, business organizations, and education professionals nominate leaders for Superintendent of the Year. Following a rigorous process, a committee of former award winners and education administrators selects a winner.

As Georgia Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Williams will now compete for National Superintendent of the Year. The School Superintendents Association will award the title in February 2024 at their annual conference in San Diego, California.

Dr. Williams said the recognition belongs to the thousands of students, staff members and families that make up the Fighting Irish Family.

“This high honor is extremely humbling yet exciting,” said Dr. Williams. “I am so proud of how this recognition speaks to the work of the internal and external stakeholders of Dublin City Schools. Thank you so much for all you do!!! I love you, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Dr. Williams has been Dublin City Schools’ superintendent since 2015.

Read more about Dr. Williams and this prestigious award here.

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Dublin City Schools is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2023 Exemplary School Board recognition. The announcement was made during today’s Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association Winter Conference.

Dublin City Schools has earned this distinction every year of its existence, dating back to 2015. This is the eighth consecutive award for Dublin City Schools, as no award was given by GSBA in 2017.

“This award is a reflection of the true work being done by our Board of Education in support of all we do in the classrooms for our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams. “The collaboration from our board, and their commitment to using our flexibility as a charter system to its fullest is translating into increased enrollment, a rise in achievement across the district, and the highest graduation rate in our history.”

The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in order to advance student learning and achievement.

The Dublin City Schools met and/or exceeded the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn the honor of a 2023 Exemplary Board. The criteria may be reviewed by clicking here for more information.

The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members based on the state board of education’s standards for effective governance to recognize exemplary leadership.

In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education.

The GSBA Board recognition program is a three-tiered program. For more information on the program you may visit the GSBA website for awards and recognition or to view the criteria for all tiers of the program.

Mark your calendar! Dublin City Schools' Fine Art Showcase, Hometown Holly, is happening on Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 PM in Dublin High School's Auditorium! Students from across the district will display their talents, and you're sure to leave a bit more in the holiday spirit. Plus, the Big Guy from the North Pole has officially RSVPed, so your child can tell Santa what they'd like for Christmas AND see a spectacular show! Plus, it's ALL FREE!

• 12th Graders: GEORGIA MATCH Initiative
• 12th Graders: Georgia Apply to College Month
• 12 Graders: Hagan Scholarship - Due December 1st
• StudentScholarships.org - The Largest Collection of Scholarships on the web

• Friday, December 1st: Downtown Dublin Christmas Parade at 6:00 PM

• Friday, December 1st: Dublin High School Basketball HOME vs. West Laurens {Varsity Girls @ 6:00 PM; Varsity Boys @ 7:30 PM}

• December 1st - 2nd: Dublin High School Wrestling AWAY @ Yellow Jacket Invitational

• Saturday, December 2nd: SAT at Dublin High School

• Monday, December 4th - Friday, December 8th: Dublin Middle School's Book Fair
  

• Monday, December 4th: Dr. Williams’ Reading Motorcade

• Monday, December 4th: First Day of testing for Dublin High School students: American Literature 1 Milestone
  

• Tuesday, December 5th: Dublin High School's American Literature 2 and 3 Milestones
  

• Tuesday, December 5th: Dublin High School Basketball AWAY vs. Toombs County {JV Boys @ 4:30 PM, Varsity Girls at 6:00 PM and Varsity Boys at 7:30 PM}
  

• Wednesday, December 6th: Dublin High School's Algebra 1 Milestone

• Wednesday, December 6th: National Guard and Army visiting during Dublin High School Lunch Waves
  

• Wednesday, December 6th: Dublin Middle School JV Basketball HOME vs. Grey Station at 4:30 PM
  

• Thursday, December 7th: Dublin High School's Biology Milestone

• Thursday, December 7th: Hillcrest Elementary Christmas Luncheon for 2nd - 4th Graders {10:30 - 11:00 AM for 2nd Grade; 11:00 - 11:30 AM for 3rd Grade; 11:30 - 12:00 NOON for 4th Grade)
  

• Thursday, December 7th: Dublin Middle School Basketball HOME vs. Bleckley at 4:00 PM
  

• Thursday, December 7th: Hillcrest Elementary’s Winter Wonderland Literacy & Fine Arts Night at 5:30 PM
  

• Friday, December 8th: Dublin High School's US History Milestone

• Friday, December 8th: Dublin High School Basketball HOME vs. Wilkinson County {JV Boys @ 4:30 PM, Varsity Girls at 6:00 PM and Varsity Boys at 7:30 PM} Tuesday, December 12th: IGA’s Gingerbread Geometry from 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (based on your child’s grade)

• Monday, December 11th: Irish Gifted Academy's Holidays Around the World from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday, December 12th: Irish Gifted Academy's Holidays Around the World from 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON

• Thursday, December 14th: Moore Street School’s Christmas Social at 11:30 AM

• Thursday, December 14th: Hometown Holly at 6:00 PM at Dublin High School’s Auditorium

• Friday, December 15th: 1/2 Day of School

• Monday, December 18th - Monday January 1st: Christmas Break; No School for DCS Students or Staff

• Tuesday, January 2nd: Family Meeting for DCS Staff; No School for Students

• Wednesday, January 3rd: Students Return; All Members from the Fighting Irish Family are Back!

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