Lead Learner Update

• Thank You, Dublinair Health Care & Rehab Center
• Dublin Middle School cafeteria has been awarded the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant
  
• Mr. Bryan's British Literature Class Diving Deeper Into The Concept of Heroes
• Dublin City Schools College and Career Academy Business & Technology Pathway Volunteers at OFTC
  
• Irish Gifted Academy's House Reveal Day
• Congratulations To Our FBLA Leaders
• Dublin Middle School Football Wins Home Opener
• Middle School Pep Rally

Exciting news from yesterday's ribbon-cutting at Dublin's Enmarket! Alongside Enmarket’s new beginning, Dublin City Schools was honored to receive a $3,000 donation, demonstrating the company’s commitment to our community. Dr. Williams and Board Chairman John Bell proudly accepted this generous contribution on behalf of the Fighting Irish Family. Thank you, Enmarket, for supporting our mission and investing in our students' futures!

Drumroll, please! We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the educators who go above and beyond, inspiring minds and shaping futures every single day. Join us in honoring our remarkable 2024-2025 Dublin City Schools Teachers of the Year for their unwavering dedication and exceptional impact.

• Philip Baham, Dublin High School JROTC Teacher
• Amber Kilgore, Dublin Middle School 5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
• Jeffrey Puckett, Moore Street School Science Teacher
• Kim Fernandez, Irish Gifted Academy 1st Grade Teacher
• Hannah Lyle, Susie Dasher Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher
• Leigh Anne Lawrence, Hillcrest Elementary School's Lighthouse Coordinator & LEAP Rotation Teacher

Similarly, Dublin City Schools is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Support Staff of the Year! Each of these incredible individuals plays a pivotal role in enriching our school community and enhancing our students' educational experience. Join us in congratulating:

• Chelsea Maddox, Administrative Assistant at Dublin High School
• Jasmine Tharpe, Bookkeeper at Dublin Middle School
• Stefanie Wright, Administrative Assistant/Family Engagement Coordinator at Moore Street School
• Deidra Devaney, Family Support Specialist at the Irish Gifted Academy
• Telesha Williams, Reading Interventionist at Susie Dasher Elementary School
• Daphne Howard, Family Engagement Coordinator at Hillcrest Elementary School

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Each of these educators exemplifies the spirit of dedication and excellence that defines Dublin City Schools. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Applications for Dr. Williams' Student Advisory Councils are available NOW - Tuesday, August 27th!

As in years past, the Student Advisory Council will meet with Dr. Williams several times during the 2024-25 school year to discuss how decisions made at the system level affect them. Students will also share classmate concerns and offer their recommendations as DCS strives to continuously improve!

So, please nominate a deserving student YOU know that's between Kindergarten - 12th Grade!

Additional Information Can Be Found Here.

And, A Direct Link to the Application Is Here.

We’d like to share an important reminder concerning attendance at all Dublin sporting events.

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult to be admitted to athletic events. This will be strictly enforced and is designed to promote the safety, health, and well-being of all students.

Also, anyone found to violate the GHSA Code of Conduct, which states “…Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials, competitors, or other spectators will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site,” will be banned from future events.

Let’s put our best foot forward while also cheering our Irish on to victory!

• Kindergarten - 12th Graders: Dr. Williams' Student Advisory Council - Due Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Graders: Georgia School Board Association Student Video Contest - Due October 1, 2024

• Friday, August 23rd: Dublin High School Football HOME vs. East Laurens at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, August 24th: Dublin High School Cross Country AWAY @ Bleckley County at 9:00 AM
  
• Monday, August 26th: Dublin Middle School Family Curriculum Night in the DMS Cafeteria at 5:00 PM
• Monday, August 26th: Dublin High School’s Math Night from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in DHS’s Room 907
• Monday, August 26th: Hillcrest Elementary School’s End of Summer Family STEM Night in the HES Gym from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
• Monday, August 26th: Dublin High School Softball AWAY @ Central High School at 4:00 PM

• Monday, August 26th: Susie Dasher Elementary School’s Local School Governance Team Meeting at 4:30 PM

• Monday, August 26th: Dublin Middle School Softball AWAy @ Swainsboro at 5:00 PM

• Monday, August 26th: Dublin Middle School’s Family Information Night at 5:00 PM in the DMS Cafeteria

• Monday, August 26th: Dublin High School’s Math Night from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in DHS’s Room 907

• Monday, August 26th: Hillcrest Elementary School End of Summer Family STEM Night in the HES Gym from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

• Monday, August 26th: Dublin City Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, August 27th: Moore Street School’s Infinite Campus & Google Training for Families in the MSS Conference Room at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the MSS Conference Room
  
• Tuesday, August 27th: Dublin High School Softball HOME vs Northeast in Macon at 5:30 PM
  
• Tuesday, August 27th: Dublin High School Volleyball AWAY @ ACE Charter in Macon at 6:00 PM
  

• Wednesday, August 28th: Dublin Middle School Football AWAY @ Swainsboro at 5:00 PM

• Wednesday, August 28th: Dublin Middle School Softball HOME vs. Swainsboro at 5:00 PM

• Thursday, August 29th: Dublin High School’s Chat & Snacks from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Dublin Housing Authority Copenny Center

• Thursday, August 29th: Susie Dasher Elementary’s Parent Portal & ParentSquare Training from 11:00 AM - 12:30 NOON and 5:00 - 6:30 PM in the SDE Media Center

• Thursday, August 29th: Dublin High School JV Football AWAY @ East Laurens at 5:00 PM

• Thursday, August 29th: Dublin High School Cross Country AWAY @ Dodge at 5:30 PM

• Thursday, August 29th: Dublin High School Softball HOME vs Ace Charter at 5:30 PM

• Thursday, August 29th: Dublin High School Volleyball HOME vs Vidalia at 5:00 PM

• Friday, August 30th: Day One of Hillcrest Elementary’s Book Fair

• Friday, August 30th: Dublin High School Football AWAY @ Southwest Macon at 7:30 PM

• Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students & Staff)

• Wednesday, September 4th: Susie Dasher Elementary School's Welcome Back Night / 1st 9 Weeks Progress Reports at 5:30 PM

• Friday, September 5th: SDE Growing Readers with Grandparents Celebration

• Monday, September 9th - Friday, September 13th: The Irish Gifted Academy's A Book Fair Grand Event {9/9: Pre-K Johnson @ 8:30 AM, Pre-K Soles @ 9:30 AM; 9/10: Kindergarten Wood @ 8:30 AM, K/1 McDaniel @ 9:30 AM, 9/11: 1st Grade Fernandez @ 8:30 AM, 2nd Grade White @ 9:30 AM, 9/12: 3rd Grade Glover @ 8:30 AM, 4th Grade Woodard @ 9:30 AM; 9/13: 5th & 6th Grade @ 8:30 AM, 7th & 8th Grade @ 9:30 AM}

• Tuesday, September 10th: Moore Street School's Soar with PBIS from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the MSS Conference Room

• Wednesday, September 11th: Dublin High School Senior Transcript Review Day in the DHS Auditorium{9:00 AM for Students with Last Names Beginning with A-M // 1:00 PM for Students with Last Names Beginning with N-Z}

Calling all Dublin-Laurens County residents! You're invited to participate in a Community-Wide Listening Sessions on Thursday, September 5th. Join us as we learn about the new Archway Partnership and share your valuable input on improving our community’s economic development and quality of life.

Session Times & Locations:

• Morning: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Porter Center, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA
• Evening: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Middle Georgia State University, Karen Core Room, 1900 Bellevue Rd, Dublin, GA

Scan the QR code (or click here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_8chjfXBwvcvLttQ...)to complete a quick survey in advance! For more details, contact Angel Jackson at arh1016@uga.edu or call 706-612-3479.

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

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Quote: "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it." - George S. Halas

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