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The Lion Report
Let's Get Rolling, 2023-2024!
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May 10, 2024
FINAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!!
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TEACHER APPRECIATION ~THANK YOU TEACHERS!!
LADY LIONS TRACK & FIELD STATE CHAMPIONS🥇🏆
GHSA Track and Field State Championship
Our Lithia Lions Girls and Boys Track Team slayed at the GHSA Track and Field State Championship. Congratulations to our Lady Lions Track Team on winning the GHSA Track and Field State Championship!! We could not be more proud of you ladies for bringing home the title. STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
SENIORS LAST DAY WILL BE MAY 15TH!!
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE SCHEDULE UPDATE
May 20th
Practice will be held at the Legacy Arena 5:00-8:00 P.M. You must meet at LSHS in the cafeteria at 4:30 P.M. to ride the bus to practice. Please arrive on time! You will not be allowed to drive to the arena.
May 21st
Practice will be held at LSHS in the new gym 8:30-12:00. Tickets will be given out on this day if you have completed the Senior Exit Survey. Please arrive on time.
May 23rd
Graduation Day!! Meet at LSHS new gym at 6:30 A.M. A Full Breakfast will be provided in the new gym. Please arrive on time for breakfast and to load the buses.
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
May 19, 2024 at 3:00 P.M.
Seven Springs Church
6650 N. County Line Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 30122
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE FOR 9TH - 11TH GRADERS
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 12:30 ON MAY 21ST & MAY 22ND
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: MAY 22, 2024
🎓🎓GRADUATES🎓🎓
CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION
KIDS STEM NIGHT
Alexander Bragg & Emerson Peyton
STEM Magnet Students
LSHS Cheerleaders in the Community
LSHS cheerleaders, Jaylin Bryant, Saniya Daniel, and Edana Johnson, helped the Mt. Carmel Rams get pumped up for their upcoming Milestone exams! Students and teachers alike were very excited to watch the LSHS cheerleaders dance, cheer, and perform stunts. Great job Coach Michelle Watts and the LSHS cheerleaders on meeting and exceeding the challenge of getting the crowd hyped!
Grow Your Leadership Skills with M.A.R.C.
Application Deadline Extended to May 12!
Do you know a student in the Atlanta region who is looking for an opportunity to grow their leadership skills? A student who cares about housing affordability, protection of greenspace, and other issues facing metro Atlanta? If so, Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) is a great option for them.
MARC is an excellent opportunity for high school students interested in important issues facing their neighborhoods and the Atlanta region as a whole. For 25 years, the program has engaged young people on the latest in transportation, natural resource sustainability, and community development.
MARC participants meet once a month for six months as they take part in hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and thought-provoking discussions with local civic leaders and experts as they develop their own actionable solutions to the challenges facing the region.
View and share the 2024 flyer for more information.
The 2024-2025 MARC program application is open to rising 10th and 11th grade students who reside or attend school in the 11-county Atlanta region (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and the City of Atlanta) and are interested in learning how they can act to make metro Atlanta an even better place to call home.
The program is free to attend
The application deadline has been extended to May 12, 2024.
How to Apply
Visit atlantaregional.org/marc for more information and to apply. Please feel free to share the 2024 flyer with your networks. Questions? Contact Crystal Jackson at marc@atlantaregional.org or 470-378-1553.
Everything You Need to Know about GREECE 2025!
The Flight Club Interest Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 885 9949 1775
Passcode: NFt36N
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 06:00 PM
Virtual
Risk-Free Enrollment Period for GREECE Trip 2025 Has Been Extended!!!!
Enroll by May 22nd
Do you suffer from FOMO?
The Risk-Free Enrollment Period and $100 off has been extended for the Greece Trip-Enroll by 5/22!
If you suffer from Fear of Missing Out like we do, then enroll today!
Interested? Click on link below to fill out form:
https://forms.gle/ZoxBxrEAMqDYEEJMA
Enrollment Link:
13 Families have registered for the Greece trip!! Come on!! Don't get left behind! We're going international for Spring Break 2025!! Payment plans available. Virtual interest meeting with all you need to know on May 15th. Scroll down for more details.
Become a Part of the LSHS Lion Flight Club
We're Going to GREECE for Spring Break 2025!! Come On!!!
📣 Calling All Cheerleaders 📣
UPDATES! UPDATES! UPDATES!
NEW DATES FOR CHEER CLINICS & TRYOUTS
3-day cheer clinicals in the Lithia Springs HS Upper Gym:
May 13th,14th & 15th
High School - Session 1 (3:30-4:30 P.M.)
Middle School-Session 2 (5:00-6:00 P.M.)
Tryouts will be held on May 16th for Middle and High from 4:30-7:30 P.M. in the
Lithia Springs HS Upper Gym.
If you have any questions please see or email Coach Michelle Watts.
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, school spirit, and passion for cheerleading! Whether you are an experienced cheerleader or new to the sport, we welcome all aspiring athletes to try out for the team.
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit as we search for the next members of our dynamic cheer team. Spread the word, gather your friends, and get ready to cheer your heart out!
For more information, contact michelle.watts@dcssga.org.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Parent Portal Login
To access your student's progress report, report cards, attendance, and grades, click the "Infinite Campus Parent Portal Set Up" link above for directions on registering for a Parent Portal account. All progress reports and reports cards will only be accessible via the Parent Portal. Paper copies will not be sent home.
If you need assistance with Parent Portal, contact the Douglas County Help Desk at parent@dcssga.org or (770) 651-2330.
Click link below for Instrucciones del Portal Para Padres de Infinite Campus (Espanol)
What's Happening?
May 7: Celebration of the Arts @ LSHS
May 8: Kid's STEM Night 5-7 P.M. @ LSHS
May 9: Honor's Night @ 6:00 in Theatre
May 13-15: Cheer Clinic in Old "Upper" Gym
May 15: Last Day of School for Seniors Only
May 15: Senior Picnic @ LSHS (A Senior Only Event)
May 16: Cheer Tryouts in Old "Upper" Gym
May 19: Baccalaureate Service @ 3:00 P.M. Seven Springs Church
May 20: Senior Graduation Practice @ Legacy Arena. Meet @ LSHS @ 4:30 P.M. in cafeteria
May 21: Senior Graduation Practice @ LSHS New Gym 8:30-12:30
May 21 & May 22: Half Days. HS Dismissal @ 12:30 P.M.
May 22: Last Day of School
May 23: LSHS Graduation @ 9:00 A.M. Graduates must meet @ LSHS New Gym @ 6:30 A.M.
Doors open @ Legacy Arena @ 8:00 A.M. for families
May 28: Deadline to register & pay for Summer School
May 30: 1st Day of Summer School (virtual)
Counselor's Corner
All Google Classrooms from the counselors have been set up and you should have received an invite via your school email. If you did not receive the invite via email, no worries, just join using the codes below:
Class of 2024 (Seniors) 4xxs63j
Class of 2025 (Juniors) 34aqeb2
Class of 2026 (Sophomores) tjstxjs
Class of 2027 (Freshmen) wesfy4p
Pertinent information pertaining to your grade level will be placed in these classrooms from the counselors. Special events such as field trips, college fairs, scholarships and community service opportunities will also be placed in the Google Classrooms. You don't want to miss anything so join today!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
News from the Counseling Dept!
Are you wondering who your school counselor will be? Well wonder no more! Below is a breakdown by alphabet that will help you in identifying your school counselor:
Lead Counselor: Mitzi Blackstone; mitzi.blackstone@dcssga.org; 770-651-6807
- Off-Campus Programs
- 12th ACTIVITIES
Last Names A, D-J: Shimirrah Rembert; shimirrah.rembert@dcssga.org; 770-651-6774
Last Names B, K-Q: Jonathan Reeves; jonathan.reeves@dcssga.org; 770-651-6862
Last Names C, R-Z: Angel Richmond; angel.richmond@dcssga.org; 770-651-6714
If you need to meet with your counselor, please make an appointment with him or her directly by scanning a QR code that will be posted throughout the school building.
Clear Bag Policy at All Athletic Events
DCSS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. The policy is similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums.
"The clear bag policy will help us keep dangerous or illegal items, including weapons, out of our venues," said Superintendent Trent North. "By allowing only clear bags, we can monitor what's coming into our stadiums and gyms and keep everyone safer with only minor inconvenience to those in attendance."
The following types of bags will be permitted inside DCSS sporting events:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5"
No outside food or drink will be permitted. Bottled water will be acceptable under special circumstances. Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy.
TRANSPORTATION
HERE COMES THE BUS APP!
Available to parents of students who are enrolled in the Douglas County School System
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time
How to Get Started
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the sign-up button
3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#
6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org
NEED A PARKING PASS?
See Ms. Bobbie Johnson in the main office.
Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.
Cost is $50 payable online (RevTrak) or by check or money order.
Parents, if your child drives to school, then they must have a parking pass.
Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.
DCSS Attendance Zones
Use our attendance zone maps or web address search tool to know which DCSS school your student will attend. Both tools show which school or schools your address is zoned for in this school year.
Click here and enter your address to access the online web address search tool.
To view the district's attendance zone maps, click the appropriate level listed below.
Elementary School Attendance Zone MapMiddle School Attendance Zone Map
High School Attendance Zone Map
DCSS Registration Department
We strive to make the registration process as easy as possible for all families in Douglas County. No matter if your student is new to the Douglas County School System of if they have attended a DCSS school before, you can use this site to find information about enrolling your student into one of our schools.
For all new students, DCSS is currently using an online registration process. Click here to access the online registration portal, or visit the DCSS Enrollment Process page to learn more about the enrollment process.
If online registration is not possible, contact DCSS' Registration Department at 770-651-2083 to schedule for an appointment.
Technical College System of Georgia
Did you know there are 22 technical colleges in the state of Georgia? The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) offers technical education, custom business and industry training, and adult education programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest technical college in Georgia with an enrollment that exceeded 14,000 students in the past academic year.
Find out why TCSG may be the right choice for your higher education by clicking this link.
District News
Archived Newsletters
https://www.smore.com/pknu1 Jan. 2 (Happy New Year Edition)
https://www.smore.com/m460a Jan. 5
https://www.smore.com/5j0fx Jan. 12
https://www.smore.com/6a5g0 Jan. 19
https://www.smore.com/hk5zt Jan. 26
https://www.smore.com/qtvxa Feb. 2
https://www.smore.com/znxr8 Feb. 9
https://www.smore.com/8qnzk Feb. 16
https://www.smore.com/n/v4cn9 March 1
https://www.smore.com/n/6k8dv March 8
https://www.smore.com/n/ks4f0 March 15
https://www.smore.com/n/6rbm5 March 22
https://www.smore.com/n/mfzs1 April 5 (Graduation Info.)
https://www.smore.com/n/u1d39 April 12 (GMAS Spring Edition)
https://www.smore.com/n/2f1gb April 19 (Greece Spring Break 2025 Trip)
https://www.smore.com/n/53v7b April 26 (TOTY, Mr. Cortes)