• Susie Dasher Elementary's Field Day
• Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Dublin Middle School Cheerleaders
• Celebrating Library Appreciation Week
• Moore Street School's "Boots on the Ground" Family Engagement Event
• Fighting Irish Baseball Beats Bleckley
• Celebrating Our Dublin High School Honor Graduates with Special Lunch
• Celebrating Susie Dasher Elementary's Students of the Month
• Dublin Fighting Irish Wrestling Banquet
• Congratulations to our 2025 Dublin High School Auxiliary Team
• Dublin High School's One Act and Literary Banquet
• Hillcrest Elementary School's Leadership Day
• Celebrating Our Dublin High School Soccer Seniors
• Entire Transportation Fleet Successfully Passes State Bus Inspections
• Dublin High School Baseball Dominates Treutlen in 11-1 Victory
• Spring 2025 Baby Irish Class Reunion

The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2023–2024 School Climate Star Ratings, and all Dublin City Schools have proudly earned an impressive 4 or 5 stars!

The diagnostic tool is used to determine whether schools are on the right path to continuous improvement. Each school receives a 1- to 5-star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate and one star indicating a school climate most in need of improvement.

Dublin City Schools’ high rankings reflect strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance.

“These ratings are a testament to the district’s goals of ‘supporting the needs of the whole child’ while ‘providing a safe and healthy environment for all students and staff,’” said Dr. Fred Williams, Superintendent of Dublin City Schools. “We are extremely proud of the commitment and perseverance demonstrated by our students, staff, families and greater school community in earning these 4-star and 5-star ratings.”

The School Climate Star Rating is intended to highlight both strengths and opportunities for growth within our schools. As we look to the future, Dublin City Schools remains committed to continuous improvement and will continue striving to sustain and enhance its ratings. Based on this newly released data, our current ratings are:

• Dublin High School – 4 stars
• Dublin Middle School – 4 stars
• Hillcrest Elementary School – 4 stars
• Moore Street School – 4 stars
• Susie Dasher Elementary School – 5 stars

• Georgia Service Academy Day 2025: This year’s Georgia Service Academy Day will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia’s Congressional Delegation invite Georgia high school students and their families to learn more about the application and Congressional nomination process for the five U.S. service academies – U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Students and their families can find more information and sign up for the event using this link. The deadline to RSVP for the event is Friday, April 11, 2025.

Families of students in Grades 3–12 — did you know your child can access online study guides and practice tools for the Georgia Milestones Assessment?

Through the Experience Online Testing Georgia platform, students can:

✔️ Practice using test tools

✔️ Access grade-level study guides

✔️ Review sample questions with explanations

✔️ Explore assessment guides for each subject

Visit 👉 https://www.gaexperienceonline.com. Then click the “Test Practice” button to get started!

• 12th Graders: Dr. Jaroy Stuckey Scholarship for University Bound Student (information can be found in the DHS Counseling Center) - Due April 7, 2025

• 12th Graders: Dr. Jaroy Stuckey Legacy Scholarship for Technical College Bound Student (information can be found in the DHS Counseling Center) - Due April 7, 2025

• 12th Grade Males: $1,000 Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship (information can be found in the DHS Counseling Center) - Due April 11, 2025

• 12th Graders: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - Due April 13, 2025

• 12th Graders: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship Program - Due April 15, 2025

• High School Students Ages 16 & Up: Fairview Park Hospital Summer Volunteer Program - Due April 21, 2025

• 12th Graders: $750 Dublin Civitan Club Scholarship (information can be found in the DHS Counseling Center) - Due May 2, 2025

• 12th Graders: Submit your college applications through the following platforms: https://www.gafutures.org/?action=signin or https://www.commonapp.org/

• Additional Scholarship Opportunities Can Be Found Here!

• April 5th: Dublin High School Class of 2025 Senior Parade at 7:00 PM and Prom at 8:00 PM

• Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th: Dublin City Schools' Spring Break // No School for Students or Staff

• Monday, April 7th: Dublin High School Baseball HOME vs. Wheeler at 5:30 PM

• Tuesday, April 8th: Dublin High School Baseball HOME Doubleheader vs. Central at 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM

• Monday, April 14th: Dublin City Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, April 15th: Moore Street School's Milestone Test Prep at 10:30 AM and NOON in the MSS Conference Room

• Tuesday, April 15th: Dublin High School Baseball AWAY @ Dodge County at 5:30 PM

• Wednesday, April 15th: Dublin High School Baseball HOME // Senior Night vs. Telfair County at 5:30 PM

• Thursday, April 17th: HGRESA Awards Banquet

• Thursday, April 17th: Dublin City Schools' Health Fair from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Irish Healthcare SBHC

• Thursday, April 17th: Dublin Middle School GA Milestones Day Party from 4:00 - 6:00 PM

• Thursday, April 17th: Dublin High School Basketball Banquet at 6:00 PM in the DHS Rotunda

• Friday, April 18th: Irish Gifted Academy Egg Drop STEM Challenge from 9:00 - 11:30 AM on the the IGA Elementary Playground

• Friday, April 18th: Dublin High School Baseball HOME vs. Dodge County at 5:30 PM

• Tuesday, April 22nd: Irish Gifted Academy Earth Day Celebration from 1:00 - 2:30 PM

In-Person Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is officially UNDERWAY! We can't wait to greet you at 1405 West Moore Street each Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. And, online enrollment is set to begin on Monday, March 3rd.

Just don't forget to collect your necessary documents to make the process run as smoothly as possible:

• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Immunization Records (On Georgia Form 3231)
• Eye, Ear and Dental Certificate (On Georgia Form 3300)
• Proof of Residence (i.e. utility bills, home insurance policy, rental/lease agreement, property tax record)
• Proof of Medicaid or Food Stamps (If Applicable)

For more information about joining the Fighting Irish Family, visit: https://www.dcsirish.com/departments/central-registration

Stop by the Dublin High School Greenhouse (located behind the gym) between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM either TODAY or TOMORROW to shop the Dublin High School FFA Plant Sale!

Available Plants Include: Geraniums, Lantana, Petunias, Marigolds, Gerber Daisies, Bee Balm, Coleus, Begonias, Salvia, Zinnias, a wide variety of vegetables, and ferns!

Whether you're planting a garden, sprucing up your yard, or just love fresh bloom, there will be something for everyone!

All proceeds support the Dublin High School FFA program, helping our student leaders grow through hands-on agricultural education.

Have questions? Contact Mr. Mark Donnell at mark.donnell@dcsirish.com.

As we prepare for TOMORROW's Prom & Senior Parade here are a few instructions regarding parking and lineup.

• The Class of 2025 will meet in the parking lot closest to the Tennis Court at 6:30 PM for lineup.
• Spectators should arrive between 6:15 - 6:45 PM. To ensure the safety of the Class of 2025, local law enforcement will be blocking off the main entrance of Dublin High School at 6:45 PM; therefore, please plan accordingly.
• Please be mindful that the parking lot directly in front of the Dublin High School Auditorium will be blocked off for students participating in the evening’s festivities.
• Parade spectators are welcome to park in the parking lot beside the DHS Auditorium or in the parking lot closest to the DHS Gym
• Once parked, spectators should line the sidewalk between DHS's Auditorium and Front Entrance.

Have questions? Please contact Dublin High School's Family Engagement Coordinator, Kristal Waller, at kristal.waller@dcsirish.com or (478) 353-8051.

Class of 2025—It’s Your Time to Shine! We’re gearing up to celebrate each and every one of our amazing Fighting Irish Seniors, and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

Help us highlight YOU on Dublin City Schools’ Facebook and Instagram by completing this form and uploading a few school-appropriate photos. Already filled yours out? Please encourage your friends and classmates to do the same!

Here in Dublin City Schools, we're committed to continuously improving our learning environment and ensuring our students thrive. As part of this commitment, we need YOUR feedback. Fighting Irish Family, please take a few moments to complete our Spring Family Stakeholder Survey - specifically sharing what we're doing well and what we can do to better support our students and community. Open NOW - April 18th, the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your responses will be confidential and used solely for the purpose of enhancing our school environment and educational outcomes.

Our Dublin High School cheerleaders have launched their first fundraiser—and you can help by purchasing a custom car decal for just $12.00 each NOW through Friday, April 18th!

These decals are a great way to show off your school spirit and represent your favorite team, sport, or activity.

Available decals include:

• Auxiliary

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Band

• Cheerleading

• Cross Country

• Dancer

• Golf

• Football

• Parent

• Soccer

• Staff/BOE/Administration/Coach

• Supporter

• Tennis

• Theatre

• Track & Field

• Volleyball

• Wrestling

To order, connect with your favorite cheerleader or email Coach Howard at jameaseya.howard@dcsirish.com.

Be sure to check out the attached image for a preview of the decal designs!

We are so excited to share that Hillcrest Elementary School is incredibly close to reaching its goal of bringing a Book Nook Vending Machine to our district! This special vending machine will be used to reward students for both reading achievements and positive behavior, helping us encourage a love for reading and reinforce great choices throughout the year.

Thanks to the support from our school community and by saving Scholastic Dollars from our book fairs over the past three years, HES has already raised $11,586.97. The total cost of the machine is $12,099.99, so the school is just $513.02 short of making this dream a reality.

Hillcrest Elementary's goal is to have the machine in place by the end of this school year so it’s ready to roll for the start of next year. We’re reaching out to see if you might be willing to help us close the gap and raise the final amount needed!

If you would like to support Hillcrest Elementary School in closing the gap and raising the final amount needed, please contact HES's Media Coordinator Jessica Dial at jessica.dial@dcsirish.com or (478)353-8200.

To celebrate National Library Week, the Laurens County Library is inviting YOU to get creative and show us what draws you to the library! Whether it’s books, digital resources, creative programs, or friendly faces—you tell the story.

Submit your artwork using the blank template (available below, online or at the library's Reference Desk) for a chance to win a library-themed prize pack!

Drop off your entry at the library, email it to info@ocrl.org, or message it on social media.

Attention Fighting Irish Family! The Irish Healthcare is hosting an ART CONTEST with the theme: "What Does Wellness Look Like?" Selected pieces will be displayed at the Irish Healthcare Fair on Thursday, April 17th. Open to all Pre-K through 12th Graders, the application deadline is Monday, April 14th. So, submit your entries to your art teacher, and let your imagination shine!

Join us for the Irish Healthcare Health Fair on Thursday, April 17th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM!

Come take advantage of:

• Free health screenings
• Over 15 vendors to explore
• Delicious Sno Biz treats (First 150 FREE!)
• Fun activities for the kids

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to prioritize your health and wellness while having fun with the community! See you there

Mark your calendars! Dublin City Schools is presenting “Creative Inspirations - A Fine Arts Showcase" on Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 PM in Dublin High School's Auditorium - located at 1127 Hillcrest Parkway.

Featuring original artwork, dance, theatre, band, chorus, drama and more this is one show YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

Tickets will be available at the door - $5 for adults and FREE for students.

Calling All Local Businesses & Industry Partners! Dublin High School is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 15th, and we want YOU to be a part of it! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the next generation of talent, showcase your industry, and inspire future professionals.

Reserve your table today by clicking here. And, should you have any questions, please contact ben.lanier@dcsirish.com.

Curious about our Board of Education or Local School Governance Teams? CLICK HERE to find agendas, minutes and upcoming meeting dates.

Scripture: James 5:16

Quote: “What we do every day matters more than what we do once in a while." - Gretchen Rubin

I love you, and there's nothing you can do about it!

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