Dublin High School Newsletter

Week of October 28, 2024

Message from the Principal

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the parents, grandparents, and guardians who joined us for the week long student-led parent conferences at Dublin High School. Your participation helped make this event an incredible success with an outstanding turnout.

Most importantly, these conferences allowed students to take an active role in assessing their progress. By reflecting on their work, grades, attendance, strengths, and areas for growth, students were able to communicate their learning journeys directly with you. This invaluable experience not only fosters their self-assessment skills but also strengthens the essential connection between home and school.

Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative. Your involvement truly makes a difference in bridging our school community. If you were unable to attend during your designated day last week, we will be holding makeup sessions from Monday to Wednesday, October 28-30. Simply drop by the school, and one of our counselors or the family engagement coordinator will be happy to meet with you.

Thank you!

Michael Overstreet

From the Guidance Office to The Class of 2025!

Class of 2025!

Just some helpful tips/information to start off a great senior year!

College Applications:

Submit your college applications through the following platforms.

https://www.gafutures.org/?action=signin

https://www.commonapp.org/

Most applications require a fee unless you have an application waiver. I have some application waivers, but only certain colleges accept them. November is Georgia Apply to College Month, 90% of GA colleges/universities will be free during November! DHS will host a College Fair in November. Last year we had over 15 colleges/universities attend.

Transcripts: (After you apply)

You may release your own transcripts on GAFutures.org. You can send it to up to 10 schools. (Georgia Schools Only)

Common App - Please allow up to 7 days for your profile and transcript to be uploaded after applying.

Please email me for any other transcript requests.

Scholarships:

Community scholarships generally open in December so make sure you check your email and the scholarship rack (outside of guidance) frequently.

Here are some great scholarships & sites to look at and apply for some national scholarships.

Scholarship Sites

https://studentscholarships.org/

https://www.myscholly.com/

HOPE Scholarship is awarded based on your HOPE GPA. Students must have a 3.0 or higher HOPE GPA, complete 4 rigor classes, and attend a Georgia college/university.

Zell Miller Scholarship is awarded based on your HOPE GPA, test scores, and class rank. Students are eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship: 3.7 Hope GPA, 4 rigor classes, 1200(SAT) 25(ACT) score. Valedictorian & Salutatorian are automatically eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship if they have the following: 3.0 Hope GPA & 4 rigor classes.

For more information please see the following link ---> https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/hope-scholarship/

ACT/SAT Waivers:

ACT/SAT Waivers for the 24-25 school year have not arrived yet. Once they arrive you will need to sign up to receive one. They are first come first serve, so make sure you are checking your email daily.

You can register for the SAT/ACT on the following websites.

SAT

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration

ACT

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Please pay attention to the deadlines!

Accelerated Career Pathways offer qualified students a unique path to high school graduation. Students choose to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and a college Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technical Diploma, an approved program that leads to licensure, or two (2) approved Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC’s) in a specific career pathway. Accelerated Career students will utilize the “ACE” Grant to cover their pathway of choice, and must be enrolled in a TCSG institution. Students interested in pursuing Accelerated Career pathways should contact their high school counselor or any of the 22 Technical College System of Georgia’s colleges.

First Semester 2024-2025 Event Dates

November 7th - Dublin Middle School Career Day
November 18th - Susie Dasher Career Day
November 21st - Career Academy Board meeting
November 22nd - Hillcrest Career Day
December 9th - Career Academy Holiday Showcase
December 19th - Career Academy Board Meeting

JROTC Quiz Bowl

Dublin High School is excited to announce the formation of its first-ever JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl (JLAB) team, marking an exciting new chapter in our commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.

“By participating in JLAB, our cadets are not only preparing for higher education but also showcasing the strengths of our JROTC program while building a strong foundation for future success,” explained Dublin High School’s Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, Lt. Col. Bailey.

The JLAB competition pushes cadets to excel in both academic and leadership areas, focusing on essential topics such as leadership principles, current events, and core subjects including English, math, and science.

“JLAB encourages cadets to sharpen their minds while reinforcing the values of discipline, teamwork, and leadership,” said Lt. Col. Bailey. “It also helps them develop test-taking skills for college admissions exams, fostering greater interest and readiness for higher education.”

Based on their academic performance, leadership abilities, and commitment to excellence, the following cadets have been selected for the DHS AFJROTC JLAB Team: Sarah Anderson (not pictured), Jordan Bostic, Dwane Bouyer, Melissa Sanchez, Rashun Waters, and Kristina Williams.

Fighting Irish Family, join us in congratulating these dedicated cadets who are paving the way for success both in competition and in their future pursuits, aligning with Dublin City Schools' vision of developing globally competitive students.

Heros Honor Run - JROTC

Dublin High School's JROTC is holding its first-ever Veteran's Day Heroes Honor Run on Monday, November 11th from 8:00 AM - NOON to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. The event will be held at the DHS track.

The cadets will be divided up into teams of 4 or 5 cadets. The team of cadets will raise funds through a per lap sponsorship. There is a 25 lap maximum so if a cadet has a sponsorship of .10 cents per lap the team will raise $2.50.

We are excited about this opportunity and believe it will be a great benefit to DHS and the community. If you are interested in sponsoring a cadet or would like more information, please email Lt. Col. Bailey at greg.bailey@dcsirish.com.

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 28th: Make-up Parent Teacher Conferences in Front Office 8 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday, October 29th: Make-up Parent Teacher Conferences in Front Office 8 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday, October 30th: Make-up Parent Teacher Conferences in Front Office 8 AM - 3 PM
Thursday, October 31st: Monster Bash & Fall Festival
Friday, November 1st: Dublin Fighting Irish Football AWAY at Dodge County 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 2nd: Fighting Irish Cross Country Teams Sectionals @ Toombs County; DHS Competition Cheer @ Bleckley County Competition
Friday, November 8th: Underclassmen Picture Make-up Day
Saturday, November 9th: Fighting Irish Wrestling Team @ Troup Scramble at Troup County HS; DHS Competition Cheer @ Region Competition @ Vidalia HS
Monday, November 11th: JROTC 1st Annual Hero's Honor Run 8 AM - NOON DHS Track
Thursday, November 21st: 1st Annual DHS Hairshow Royale in Auditorium (Details coming soon)