☀️ DCSS to Reopen Tuesday Following Winter Weather Closure

The Douglas County School System and the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency have been closely monitoring weather and road conditions over the past several days. The winter weather event that caused Monday's closure has moved out of our area, and safer road conditions have returned.

As a result, all schools and offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

All regular schedules, including before- and after-school activities, will operate as normal. Our administrators and the district operations department will continue to monitor conditions at all schools and will alert us immediately if conditions change.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.



☀️ Asunto: El DCSS abrirá el martes después del cierre del Clima Invernal

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas y la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Douglas han estado monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras durante los últimos días. El evento de clima invernal que causó el cierre del lunes se ha desplazado fuera de nuestra zona, y las condiciones de seguridad vial han regresado.

Como resultado, todas las escuelas y oficinas reanudarán sus operaciones normales el martes 27 de enero del 2026.

Todos los horarios regulares, incluyendo las actividades de antes y después de la escuela, funcionarán normalmente. Nuestros administradores y el departamento de operaciones del distrito continuarán monitoreando las condiciones en todas las escuelas y nos alertarán inmediatamente si las condiciones cambian.

Agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Esperamos darles la bienvenida mañana.

28 days ago, DCSS
Douglas County School System graphic announcing schools reopening Tuesday, Jan. 27, with sunrise gradient background and district logo.

❄️ IMPORTANT: Douglas County Schools to Close Monday, January 26, 2026
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Due to severe winter weather approaching our area, the Douglas County School System will close all schools on Monday, January 26, 2026. All extracurricular and athletic events are also canceled on Monday. Students will not report to school. Only essential employees should report to their locations.

The decision to close the school district on Monday comes after days of careful consideration of National Weather Service (NWS) reports and guidance from Governor Brian Kemp’s current statewide State of Emergency.

To stay informed of updates, we encourage families to check their email, follow our district Facebook page, check dcssga.org for the latest information, and verify that their contact details are up to date in Infinite Campus.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will communicate any changes through these official notification channels.

Expect another update by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, regarding the status of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. At that time, we will announce any additional changes to Tuesday’s schedule, as well as any needed adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events.

Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding as we prioritize both safety during this severe weather event.


Las Escuelas del Condado de Douglas cerrarán el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026.

Debido al clima severo invernal que se acerca a nuestra área, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas cerrará todas las escuelas el lunes 26 de enero del 2026. Son cancelados también el lunes todos los eventos extracurriculares y deportivos. Los estudiantes no se reportarán a la escuela. Sólo los empleados esenciales deben presentarse en sus localidades.

La decisión de cerrar el distrito escolar el lunes viene después de días de cuidadosa consideración de los informes del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) y la orientación del actual estado de emergencia estatal del Gobernador Brian Kemp. 

Para mantenerse informados de las actualizaciones, animamos a las familias a revisar su correo electrónico, seguir nuestra página del distrito en Facebook, consultar dcssga.org para obtener la información más reciente y verificar que sus datos de contacto estén actualizados en Infinite Campus.

Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas durante todo el fin de semana y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a través de estos canales oficiales de notificación. 

Espere otra actualización antes de las 6:00 p.m. el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026, con respecto al estado del martes, 27 de enero del 2026. En ese momento, anunciaremos cualquier cambio adicional al horario del martes, así como cualquier ajuste necesario a las actividades después de la escuela o eventos deportivos.  

Gracias por su continua flexibilidad y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad durante este evento de clima severo.

about 1 month ago, DCSS
Douglas County School System winter weather graphic announcing schools closed Monday, Jan. 26, with snowflakes and icy branches in background and district logo.

❄️Weather Update: All Activities Canceled This Weekend

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All Douglas County School System activities, including athletic events, are canceled on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.

This decision was made based on weather forecasts and the potential timing for wintry precipitation, which may create unsafe road conditions and hazardous travel.

🔔 We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend. In the event of any school closure or delay, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger.

Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.

🙏 We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.



Todas las actividades del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas, incluyendo eventos deportivos, del sábado 31 de enero y del domingo 1 de febrero del 2026 están cancelados.

Esta decisión se tomó basada en los pronósticos meteorológicos y las posibles precipitaciones invernales, que pueden crear condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras y viajes peligrosos.

Seguiremos vigilando de cerca las condiciones meteorológicas durante todo el fin de semana. En el caso de cualquier cierre o retraso escolar, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar a los padres y empleados inmediatamente usando SchoolMessenger.

Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre el cierre o retraso de la apertura a los medios de comunicación locales.

Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.

24 days ago, DCSS
Winter weather graphic with snowy background and icicles. Text reads "Winter Weather" at top, "ALL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES CANCELED" in center, with Douglas County School System logo at bottom.

Message to Families about Possible Severe Weather Conditions

Dear DCSS Family,

The Douglas County School System is working with State and County Emergency Management Officials to monitor the potential for severe winter weather in our area this weekend. At this time, we are canceling all Douglas County School System events for Saturday and Sunday. Legacy Arena will communicate any event changes through its communications channels.

The process of making a decision about school closings or delays involves extensive monitoring of forecasts and road conditions. Decisions are made based on information we receive from several weather forecasting sources, law enforcement, and our Transportation Department's assessments of road conditions across the county.

The Douglas County School System expects to have a decision made by 5 p.m. when possible about any changes to the following school day or adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events. If necessary, we will provide an additional update by 9 p.m. that night. If road conditions change overnight, expect an additional communication by 5 a.m.

When the decision is made to close school or issue delays, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger. Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.

We will continue working to ensure the safety of our students by closely tracking weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.




Queridas familias del DCSS,

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas está trabajando con el Estado y el Condado de Gestión de Emergencias para monitorear el potencial de un clima invernal severo en nuestra zona este fin de semana. Por ahora, cancelamos todos los eventos del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas para el sábado y domingo. El Legacy Arena comunicará cualquier cambio en el evento a través de sus canales de comunicación.

El proceso de toma de decisiones sobre los cierres o retrasos escolares implica un amplio seguimiento de las previsiones y del estado de las carreteras. Las decisiones se toman en base a la información que recibimos de varias fuentes de pronóstico del tiempo, las fuerzas del orden y las evaluaciones de nuestro Departamento de Transporte sobre las condiciones de las carreteras en todo el Condado.

El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas espera tomar una decisión antes de las 5:00 p.m. cuando sea posible sobre cualquier cambio en el día escolar siguiente o ajustes en actividades extraescolares o eventos deportivos. Si es necesario, proporcionaremos una actualización adicional antes de las 9:00 p.m. Si las condiciones de la carretera cambian durante la noche, espere una comunicación adicional antes de las 5:00 a.m.

Cuando se toma la decisión de cerrar la escuela o emitir retrasos, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar inmediatamente a padres y empleados mediante SchoolMessenger. Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web en dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre cierres o aperturas retrasadas a los medios de comunicación locales.

Continuaremos trabajando para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes mediante el seguimiento de las condiciones climáticas. Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.

about 1 month ago, DCSS
Winter Weather Alert graphic

🍎📱 Free and reduced meal applications now open!

Douglas County families can now apply for free and reduced-price school meals through the district's online application system.

The application process opens today and uses the SchoolCafe mobile app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Parents and guardians can create an account, select "Apply for Benefits" and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete their application.

To apply:
📱 Download the SchoolCafe app from your app store
👤 Create an account
✅ Click "Apply for Benefits"
📋 Follow the application steps

Questions about the application process can be directed to Douglas County School Nutrition.

#DouglasCountySchools #SchoolMeals #FreeAndReducedMeals #SchoolNutrition #BackToSchool

7 months ago, DCSS
Free and Reduce Meal Application flyer
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Writing Expo
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about 1 year ago, DCSS
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