Dublin High School

Week of September 18, 2023

A Note From Dr. Overstreet...

Intruder Alert Drill, Monday, September 18, 2023: Dublin High School will participate in a district-wide Intruder Alert Drill on Monday, September 18, 2023. This is a Drill to prepare our staff and students in the event of a real time situation. The event is linked to our district Belief Statement: " A safe, secure, flexible, and loving environment promotes positive learning communities for academic achievement, personal growth, and emotional well-being. The drill will take place during the school day. Teachers and staff will follow the school's lockdown protocols during the drill. Following the drill, DHS will resume normal school day activities.

Congratulation to the following students for being selected as class representatives on the 2023 Homecoming Court:

Freshman Class: Rickaya Griffin & Tal Duke

Sophomore Class: Jamya Tinsley & Jaylon Harris

Junior Class: Derricka Lewis & Tyrese Lewis

Representing the Senior Class:

Tahara Diallo

Deago Jackson

Coumba Diallo

Jamari Hood

Shaliyah Parks

A'zavius Davis

Jordan Wright

Josh Guyton

Aaliyah Lang

Tramarius Talor

The Japan/Osaka Twin Sister Scholarship: We are so proud of the seventeen students who applied for this prestigious scholarship. We congratulate all of you for applying and wish you well during the interview process. This is a very competitive scholarship which includes students from Dublin High School, West Laurens and East Laurens High Schools. Only nine students county-wide will be selected to travel to Japan to participate in the exchange program. Students will have the opportunity to visit Tokyo and Osaka while staying with host families. They will learn about international business and the unique culture of Japan.

21st Century After School Program: The 21st Century Afterschool Program is available to all students. The 21st Century Program is an after-school program for students who are in need of extra help or tutoring for core academic subjects they are currently enrolled in this semester. Students can also recover credits for courses they may have previously failed in order to get back on track for graduation. The afternoon program is Monday - Thursday from 2:30 until 5:30. Bus transportation along with an afterschool meal are provided. For More information, please contact Ms. Madision, the school's Graduation Coach at 478-353-8040.

Senior Transcript Audit Day: Parents are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 20th for "Senior Transcript Day." This event is very important because it allows seniors and the high school staff to conduct an "audit" of every senior transcript to make sure all seniors on track to graduate in May, 2024. For more information call the school 478-353-8040.

The University of Georgia Night: Dublin High School will host an “Evening with UGA” on September 26th beginning at 6:00 p.m in the school's auditorium. This is an illustrious event because UGA handpicks schools nationwide to host. Therefore, it is a privilege for us to be chosen. Attached is the event flyer and the link to register is below. This event is open to ALL students high school students, not just Dublin High School, so we expect a large crowd that day. Please help us by making sure students are registered. By registering, this places them on UGA’s admissions “radar.” Even if a student is not interested in attending the University of Georgia, great college admissions tips are often given at these events. It will help us achieve our mission to make all students college and/or career-ready. UGA admissions are excited to come to see Dublin, and I’m excited for us to have them! sponsored by Dublin High School, The WAY, Workforce Accelerating Youth College & Career Academy. Please register at the link below or call the school for more information 478-353-8040.

https://apply.uga.edu/register/?id=75538762-5b17-40f4-b7ff-0b5c9d790609

DHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2023

About National Hispanic Heritage Month - Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. Dublin High School will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month with planned activities.

“Don’t Stop Believing!”

Go Irish!

Michael Overstreet