March/April Parent Newsletter
Spanish
Sra. Matos's Spanish classes participated in "Locura de Marzo," an authentic and interactive international music comparison tournament. Students compared current popular Spanish songs from a variety of Latin genres. Students who predicted the winner of the competition were rewarded with a soda and treats from Latin America.
Alcova Falcon Welcome
Shout out to these student athletes who visited Alcova Elementary School and welcomed students to school on Friday, March 28! What a great way to start the day with some Falcon Spirit!
Tapestry 2025
Check out some of the art that was displayed at the GCPS Instructional Support Center for Tapestry 2025! Our art students amaze us every year with their talent and creativity and this year is no exception! We are proud of our creative, dedicated art students!
Dacula Dancers
Women's History Month
Students in Falcon 30 created representations of their appreciation for women in honor of Women's History Month!
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association hosted a Ramadan Potluck for the community! They had a great selection of food and a great turn out!
Stat Reasoning
Students in Stat Reasoning are learning to write confidence intervals, so they practiced using Hershey’s Kisses! With a small cup full of 5 Hershey’s Kisses, they tossed and poured them out after estimating how many times they would land on the flat side. In pooling their data, they found their best estimate to be 32% of the time.
Stat Reasoning
Stat Reasoning tastes the rainbow! 🌈 Students in Stat Reason tasted 5 randomly selected Skittles with their eyes closed then guessed the color to determine whether or not they could predict color from taste. Because Skittles come in 5 colors, we would expect to be correct 1/5 or 20% of the time. All three classes had a guessing success rate between 43 and 48% correct! They can indeed taste the rainbow!
FBLA
Our Future Business Leaders of America students proudly represented Dacula at the Georgia FBLA State Championships. They brought home two top ten medals, which is a notable accomplishment for this newly reinstated chapter! E’Maree Howard placed in the category of Client Services and Fiyininfololuwa Akindairo placed for Introduction to FBLA!
DLT
Our GSLT and DLT students meet once a month to work on developing their leadership skills, and this month they started planning for their upcoming Cluster Leadership Summit.
AP Spanish
AP Spanish students researched a Spanish-Speaking country and worked with Ms. Brabender to gather information from reliable sources!
Summer School
Please stay informed about options for your student if they have failed any classes during this school year. To find important information about Summer School, please visit this website:
Helpful Info for your seniors as graduation approaches and they prepare for college in Georgia
Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP)
- The GSFAPP is how they can apply for HOPE Scholarship or Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship or Grant, and (if attending an eligible private college) the Tuition Equalization Grant.
- The GSFAPP can be completed in 3-5 minutes and is good for 10 years.
- Complete 2025-26 FAFSA – Check out the information in GAfutures to get started
*Students must have a GAfutures Student account to access the GSFAPP and their High School HOPE GPA. Their profile must include their correct name, high school name, address, date of birth, and social security number.
Other helpful links in GAfutures:
April 28 - Senior Dinner ay 5:30 PM in the DHS Commons
Drivers Education Spring Session
Dacula Community School is offering Driver's Education classes April 28 - May 9. Mr. Vanderniet will be leading the session online from 2:45-5:45 pm each day. The cost is $450, which can be paid via MyPaymentsPlus, Cash, or Check. The registration form can be found at this link and should be turned in by April 25 to the main office to Ms. Deb Walker.
We're going to Europe and you're invited!
In the summer of 2026, Ms. Andrea Craig is leading a student group on a Europe trip! The dates of the trip are June 22 - June 30, 2026 and you can contact her for more information: Andrea.Craig@gcpsk12.org.
Summer Health & PE
Does your student need to “free up” his or her schedule to allow for band, athletics, orchestra, theater, chorus, a language, AP class, etc? If you answered yes, you should consider enrolling your student to take Summer Health & Introduction to Lifetime Fitness (PE) through Dacula Community School. Click here to read more.
Register today on our website for our online 2025 Summer Health & Introduction to Lifetime Fitness (PE) through the Dacula Community School!
DHS Volleyball
Check out these opportunities that DHS Volleyball is offering:
- Elementary Dacula Volley Academy, Every Monday, 3/3-4/17
- DMS Skill Training- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3/4-3/27
- Middle School Training for Tryouts- 4/21-4/24, 4/28-5/1
- Summer Fun Clinic (4-10 year olds)- 6/2-6/5
Dacula High School Volleyball try outs will be held May 5th- May 7th in the main gym. See the Dacula HS Volleyball Google Site for more information.
DHS Cheerleading Mini Camp
DHS Basketball Summer Hoops- Youth Basketball Camp
Dacula High School Basketball will be hosting a Summer Youth Basketball Camp June 23 - June 26 for rising 1st - rising 8th graders. The camp will take place from 9am until 1pm. Use the following link to register: https://forms.gle/WXMafpiQg8wdDxLA8
DHS Track & Field News
The 2025 track and field season has really flown by. Your DAC TF Falcons top to bottom on both teams have grown and performed with some of the best in our local, region, state, and country.
Several of our athletes continued to improve their seasons best (PR) in March at the Gail Devers Invitational hosted by Mountain View HS and some rose to the top and earned medals.
The dynamic brother and sister duo from the Smink family, Olivia (9th) distance specialist PR'd in her 3200m taking 1st in her heat in only her second time running the event. Nicholas (12th) also PRd and took 1st in his heat in the 110 hurdles.
Austin Jungenheimer (11th) is still putting in mile after mile as he earned a silver medal dropping his 3200m time in only his second time running the event.
Terrance Barimah (12th) is putting his basketball skills to use in HJ, jumping a consistent 6'+ jump that earned him a bronze medal on the day.
and of course, Dallas Guy (11th), who continues to be triumphant in the 100h and is looking to PR in her 300h event before seasons end.
We have two wonderful teams of DAC athletes that we enjoy working with daily and watching them reach their potential. The JV season will end going into spring break with the JV County Championships hosted by Parkview on Wednesday 4/2. The varsity season will go thru May to the state championships which will be hosted by Carrollton HS on May 9 and 10th.
Dacula High School Golf
Our golf team recently secured a remarkable victory against Collins Hill! The match showcased our players' exceptional skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This win is a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Congratulations to the entire team for this outstanding achievement! We look forward to more successes in the future and appreciate the continued support from our school community.
DHS Color Guard Auditions
Color Guard Auditions are quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for April 22-25 and come join the Dacula Color Guard! Auditions will take place on these dates from 4:30-6:30pm in the DHS Band Room! This opportunity is open to all rising 9th-12th grade students!
No experience is necessary, all prospective members will be taught basics of dance and flag during auditions. Please wear athletic clothing and come ready to learn!
Dacula High School Robotics Team
Our Dacula Droids are heading to the State Championships in Macon, GA, from April 2-5! We’ll be competing for a chance to earn a spot at the World Championships in Houston, Texas.
Our team has worked tirelessly all year, and their dedication paid off with a Spirit Award and a 2nd place finish at the Gwinnett Qualifying Event—one of the toughest competitions in the state!
We’re excited for the challenge ahead and grateful for all the support along the way. Let’s go, Droids!
You can watch our previous matches here and tune in to live coverage here!
Dacula Leadership Team hosting Cluster Leadership Summit for 9th Grade Students
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Dacula Leadership Team will be hosting a Dacula Leadership Summit for CURRENT 9th-grade students. The event will take place in the DHS Commons from 8 am to 12 pm. Sign-in and breakfast will begin at 7:30 am. Registration is $5 and can be found on MyPaymentPlus. Email Sarah.Matos@gcpsk12.org or daculagslt@gmail.com with questions!
Important Info from the Registrar's Office
10th Grade Students / current 11th Grade:
ALL Juniors need to present proof of receiving a meningitis booster after they turn 16 years of age. You must provide an updated Georgia 3231 Immunization form to Dacula HS. An updated 3231 is also required if your student plans to continue their education in GA . Meningitis is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and spinal cord. Georgia law requires students to be vaccinated against this disease unless they have a documented exemption. Please send your student's updated GA 3231 Immunization form to the Registrar's office, or via e-mail to tammi.boswell@gcpsk12.org.
Moving, or Moved?
Please contact the Registrar's office to make arrangements to update your student's address on record and to receive an updated bus pass for your student. This will also be the address used to forward important mailings and grade reports. If you're moving out of the Dacula school cluster, your student must enroll into the school zoned for their address.
Will your student be attending a different school next 24-25 school year?
The enrolling parent must complete a withdrawal form, available from the Registrar office. The withdrawal form can be completed any time before the last day of school. Your student won't be withdrawn until after second semester finals. The borrowed Chromebook, charger, and any books/borrowed items must be returned on your student's last day of attendance.
Do you need to update your Residency Affidavit for 25-26 Attendance?
All Residency Affidavits will need to be renewed for your student to attend during the 25-26 school year.
If you reside with another family, Dacula High School will be holding two events to make the process more convenient for you and the Homeowner. Please join us on Thursday, April 17 or Thursday, May 1 between 3PM to 6PM to have next school year's Residency Affidavit notarized. Both the Parent and Homeowner must be present with photo ID & Current Residency documentation (all pages). Please contact Tammi.boswell@gcpsk12.org with any questions. Further information will be sent via email and available on the Dacula HS website under the Enrollment and Withdrawal tab.
Applying to College-Final Transcript?
If you plan to attend any Postsecondary Institution, an official, final transcript must be sent after semester 2.
Your FINAL transcript can be ordered through My Payments Plus for the cost of $5 (select "final transcript" & enter the mailing address for the college). If you select to pick up your final transcript, it will be available in the front office once available.
If the college is in the state of Georgia, you can send it electronically at www.gafutures.org (your ssn must be on file with Dacula High school for you to use this option).
Graduating Seniors-STUDENT ATHLETES:
If you will be playing sports in college, your final transcript must be sent to NCAA or NAIA. Please e-mail tammi.boswell@gcpsk12.org to request an upload to NCAA or NAIA. (Remember that your FINAL transcript will also need to be sent to the Postsecondary Institution - see transcript instructions).
GCPS Student Device Fees 2024-2025
In the event your Chromebook is lost, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. In the event your Chromebook is damaged, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. Lost and/or damage fine amounts are listed below. These fees are effective July 1, 2024.
Chromebook Loss: $200
Chromebook Damage: $25
Charger Loss and/or Damage: $25
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will visit Dacula High School on April 15 (for cap and gown delivery) and May 13 to answer questions, collect orders and payment, and provide information about cap and gown purchases, senior dues, letter jackets, class rings, and much more!
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LETTER JACKETS: Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
-Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
-We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
CLASS RINGS: Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
-Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!
-Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
-We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
SENIORS: Seniors, pay your Dacula Senior Dues (which includes your Cap/Gown/Tassel) and check it off your list!
-Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee)
VISIT SCHOLASTICIMAGES.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Order a 2024-2025 Yearbook!
Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the school code 25024 to purchase yearbooks!
Senior Letters
Each year, we ask parents to collect letters of congratulations from friends and family that we then organize into gift bags and give to your students at senior breakfast. Letters can either be mailed in or dropped oof in the front office. It is imperative to follow the guidelines for the project or the letters will not be filed.
- Size: Any envelope that you can slap a single, standard stamp on and stick in the mail is a good size. Oversized envelopes or letters not in individual envelopes cannot and will not be filed.
- Letters can be mailed to the school. Please address them:
Senior Letter Project
123 Broad Street
Dacula, Ga 30019
Make sure to put the FULL STUDENT NAME in the lower left hand corner so we know to whom the letter belongs.
- You can choose to have all letters mailed to your house, compile them and drop them off at the front office. Each letter should be in its own, individual envelope.
- Do not include gift cards or checks in these letters and please, for all that is holy, do not add glitter or confetti.
- Please do not email staff letters to print.
- Students can write letters to other students. The same guidelines apply.
It is vitally important that you begin collecting letters now. The post office does take time. Letters will only be sorted and filed for students who have paid their senior dues.
Senior Fees
Please keep in mind the following:
- Senior fees must be paid in order to participate in any senior activity, including the graduation ceremony.
- There is no itemizing fees based on activity.
- Be sure to pay early- there will be a cut-off date for participation in activities.
- Students must check their school email regularly
Final Exams Senior Schedule
The Final Exam schedule below is for SENIORS only. Underclassmen will take their finals on the last 3 days of school.
- May 12- Part 1 of 1st, 2nd, and 4th period Final Exams
- May 13- Part 2 of 1st, 2nd, and 4th period Final Exams
- May 14- Part 1 of 5th, 6th, and 7th period Final Exams
- May 15- Part 2 of 5th, 6th, and 7th period Final Exams
EOC (End of Course) Exams- April 28 - May 2
The following End of Course Exams will be administered on these dates:
- American Literature EOC Section 1- April 28
- American Literature EOC Section 2 & 3- April 29
- Algebra EOC Sections 1 & 2- April 30
- US History EOC Sections 1 & 2- May 1
- Biology EOC Sections 1 & 2- May 2
ALL EXAMS WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:30 AM.
AP Exams
AP Exams will be administered May 5 through May 26.
- May 5- AP Biology, AP Latin, AP European History, and AP Microeconomics
- May 6- AP Chemistry, AP Human Geography, and AP US Government and Politics
- May 7- AP Lit, AP Comparative Government and Politics, and AP Computer Science A
- May 8- AP African American Studies, AP Statistics, AP Japanese Language and Culture, and AP World History: Modern
- May 9- AP Italian Language and Culture, AP US History, AP Chinese Language and Culture, and AP Macroeconomics
- May 12- AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Music Theory, and PA Seminar
- May 13- AP French Language and Culture, AP Precalculus, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
- May 14- AP English Language and Composition, AP German Language and Composition, and AP Physics C: Mechanics
- May 15- AP Art History, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- May 16- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and AP Psychology
Congratulations, Shirley "Rey" Diaz!
Shirley "Rey" Diaz, 11th grade, is one of our AMAZING art students who has made it into the prestigious GHP Summer Program for 2025. This is a HUGE accomplishment as it is an intense statewide interview process with tough competition for limited spaces in the program. This program will allow Rey to complete college-level art courses at Georgia Southern University for FOUR WEEKS this summer! We are SO proud of Rey and what she has accomplished this year through this GHP process!
Chorus News!
Chorus LGPE Success! DHS Chorus received Straight Superior Ratings for ALL FOUR choirs in Performance and Sight-Reading.
DHS Chorus takes on Nashville! Select members of the DHS chorus are traveling to Nashville, TN at the start of April. While there, they will be recording in famous RCA Studio B as well as take in performances at the Grand Ole Opry and Vanderbilt University. They will also be visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and the National Museum of African American Music all while eating some of Nashville's greatest foods.
Music in our Schools Month
March was Music in Our Schools Month, and the Tri-M club at DHS hosted a Music Spirit Day on Friday, May 28. Check out these awesome musicians! Fine arts is an extremely important part of the culture at DHS. Every single one of our groups have been working extremely hard throughout the year and every one of them received a superior at their LGPE/Giocoso. We are so proud of y’all and we cant wait to see what else you’re able to achieve.
DHS 2025 AP Honor School
We are excited to share we have earned AP Honor School status in six categories:
- AP Access & Support
- AP Humanities School
- AP Humanities Achievement School
- AP School of Distinction
- AP STEM School
- AP STEM Achievement School
This achievement is a testament to the exceptional commitment of our entire school community in supporting academic excellence. We are so proud of everyone involved in making this possible.
Please join us in congratulating our students and teachers for their outstanding efforts and contributions. This recognition reflects the incredible work being done every day to help our students reach their full potential.
