Douglas County School System

Olten Downs is entering his second year building the football program at New Manchester and his Jaguars are looking to make some noise in Region 5-5A. New Manchester returns eig...

First year Lithia Springs softball coach Fred Lavender said his Lions are young this year. But he said he’s looking forward to an exciting season. The Lions are led by senior ca...

Sixth and seventh-grade Wildcats were all smiles as they embraced their colorful side, exploring Spanish names for colors and crafting vibrant bracelets. Each student was eager t...

Once again, the Media Center of Arbor Station Elementary School is buzzing with excitement as students rediscover the magic of books. After a long summer, the school's library ha...

Six standout educators from the Douglas County School System have been named semifinalists for 2024-25 DCSS Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Trent North and other district adm...

Excitement filled the air as students and teachers returned to the classroom on Thursday, August 1, ready to kick off a successful school year. School leaders warmly embraced each...

This year's first day of school brought extra excitement to the Special Needs Preschool Program. The LEAP (Learning & Early Assessment for Preschoolers) program, which now operate...

The Douglas County School System's third annual Back to School Kickoff, held on July 20, 2024, at the new Legacy Arena, was an overwhelming success, drawing a record-breaking crow...

Ten Alexander High School students recently embarked on an educational journey of learning. Accompanied by AHS Social Studies teacher Holly Perry, the curious scholars explored va...

The Speech and Debate Teams of Chapel Hill High and New Manchester High have earned some well-deserved accolades. In an outstanding first year, Chapel Hill High School’s Speech a...

Dorsett Shoals Elementary School’s library media program has been honored with the prestigious Judy Serritella Exemplary Library Media Program award for 2024. The award is presen...

Two Douglas County schools, Alexander High School and Chestnut Log Middle School, are celebrating their outstanding achievements in the National Beta Club program. These achieveme...

Douglas County middle and high school students are invited to attend a virtual interest meeting for the new Adapted Sports League for Douglas County Schools. There are two upcomin...

Eastside Elementary School kicked off the new school year by hosting its annual event, "Popsicles with the Principal." This cherished tradition, held just days before the first da...

The Douglas County Tigers are coming off their best season in nearly 60 years, with a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals. The rest of the state is taking notice...

Douglas County High School is celebrating a homecoming that highlights its commitment to excellence. Lelani Smith, an academic all-star, returns to her alma mater as the new Inte...

Parenting is a journey filled with immense challenges and rewards. And, in many cases, daily job responsibilities can significantly impact the amount of time parents can dedicate...

Trey Blount has become a bit of a mini-celebrity in his first days as a new physical education teacher and coach at Alexander High School. Blount played wide receiver for four y...

First Day of School Alert! The Douglas County School System is buzzing with excitement as students and staff step into a brand new year of learning and growth. Go Team Douglas! ...

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Classroom Impact Grant Awardees. The Douglas County Education Foundation awarded a total of $16,965.28 to DCSS educators this academic year.