Dear Irish Family,

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.

Bill Gates Scholarship - Due date September 15th

https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Coca Cola Scholarship - Due date September 30th

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

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!

Military:

We will have the ASVAB on September 17th! Please sign up if you are interested in going to the military after high school.

https://forms.gle/H6aLFFmrnUApMWSt5

Congratulations to Dublin High School 11th Graders Ny'Jeria Anderson, Jeff Davis and Ja'Mya Tinsley as well as 10th Graders Sarah Anderson and Morgan Davis on their acceptance to LYL's Class of 2025! You've already proven yourselves as leaders amongst your peers. We can't wait to watch you share your expertise with our community at large!

Congratulations to our newly elected Student Government Officers and Class Representatives.

Pictured (L-R): Freshman Representatives- Sean Lavergne & Aissata Diallo, Treasure- Bianca Edmond, Secretary(will hold run off)- Amelia Southern, VicePresident- Tameyiah Davis, President- Tristen Ellis, Parliamentarian- Zaylen Boston, Historian- Emma Claire McDaniel, and Sophomore Representatives- CJ Stubbs and Taylor Turnley. Not Pictured: Ny'Jeria Anderson who tied for Secretary.

Freshman Representatives:
Jaaliyah Hayes
Zaylen McMiller

Sophomore Representatives:

MyKia Stephens
Carlos Stubbs

Junior Representatives:

Ji’Layha Wright
Lavonte Linder

Senior Representatives:

Tameyiah Davis
Derricka Lewis
Nadia O’Neal
Talisha Rozier
Valashjah Steward

Tristen Ellis

Javion Harris

Anthony Johnson

Martravius Linder

Tyrese Robinson

Homecoming is only a few weeks away, so purchase your #homecoming ‘24 shirts today! Shirts are available in a variety of his/her styles, and will be on sale through September 22. Shirts will be ready for pickup September 29. Homecoming is October 4 vs. ACE Charter, so get your shirt and support the Irish!

• Tuesday, September 17th: AVASB Test; Industry Appreciation Breakfast 8-9 AM; Dublin High School Lady Irish Volleyball AWAY @ Jasper Co @ 5 PM; Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball HOME vs Southwest Macon 5:30 PM
  

• Thursday, September 19th: Dublin High School LSGT Meeting 5:30 PM; Irish Cross Country AWAY @ Toombs Co 5 PM; Dublin High School Fighting Irish JV Football AWAY @ Swainsboro 5 PM; Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball AWAY @ Washington Co 5:30 PM; Dublin High School Competition Cheer Media Night at Dublin Middle School Gym @ 6 PM

• Friday, September 20th: Dublin High School Fighting Irish Football AWAY @ Jefferson County 7:30 PM

• Saturday, September 21st: Dublin High School Competition Cheer @ Houston County Cheer Comp

• Monday, September 23rd: Local School Governance Team Training 5:30 PM DHS Cafeteria

• Tuesday, September 24th: Dublin High School Lady Irish Volleyball HOME @ Tattnall (Senior Night) @ 5 PM; Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball HOME vs Jefferson Co 5:30 PM; Irish Cross Country AWAY @ East Laurens 5 PM

• Wednesday, September 25th: FCA See you at the Pole; Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball HOME vs Dodge Co 5:30 PM

• Thursday, September 26th: Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball AWAY @ Northeast Macon 4 PM; Dublin High School Fighting Irish JV Football HOME vs Dodge Co 5 PM

• Friday, September 27th: Dublin High School Fighting Irish Football HOME vs Northeast Macon 7:30 PM

• Saturday, September 28th: DCS Baby Irish in DHS Rotunda 10 AM - 12 Noon

• Monday, September 30th: Dublin High School Lady Irish Softball HOME vs Telfair Co (Senior Night) 5:30 PM

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

• September 17th - Industry Appreciation Breakfast @ DHS
• September 19th - Career Academy Board Meeting
• October 17th - Career Academy Board Meeting Night
• October 25th - Career Academy Night @ DHS
• November 7th - Dublin Middle School Career Day
• November 18th - Susie Dasher Career Day
• November 21st - Career Academy Board meeting
• November 22nd - Hill Career Day
• December 9th - Career Academy Holiday Showcase
• December 19th - Career Academy Board Meeting

Students in the Business and Technology pathway at Dublin High School College and Career Academy had the enriching opportunity to visit the Rinesdi Banquet and Event Venue. Owners Mr. Richard Nesbit and Mrs. Dianne Nesbit generously shared invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, emphasizing that success is within reach for anyone, regardless of their background, as long as they remain dedicated, work hard, and persevere. During the visit, students toured the venue, which provided an up-close look at the operational side of a business, sparking their curiosity and inspiring many to explore entrepreneurship further.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rinesdi for investing in the future of Dublin High School's students.

Students enrolled in the Education as a Profession (EAP) program have commenced their

observational and mentorship activities in the IGA PreK and Kindergarten classroom. This

initiative is an integral component of the EAP curriculum, designed to provide students

with insights into potential careers in education while simultaneously developing essential

skills. Through this experience, students have the opportunity to explore their interests in

specific grade levels and content areas, thereby gaining a diverse range of experiences

across various educational settings.

Hello everyone, my name is Alfred Ndeta Abongwa, and I am thrilled to be joining the Dublin High School community as a science teacher. Originally from Cameroon, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and have over 4 years of teaching experience . When I'm not in the classroom, you can find me on the soccer field or swimming laps. This is my first year at Dublin High School, and I'm excited to get to know my students and colleagues. On a personal note, I'm a proud husband, and I'm looking forward to making a positive impact in our school community. I'm eager to share my passion for science and learning with all of you.

• Don’t Forget! Students can sign up for tutoring on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:00 to 7:30 AM. Form is in google classroom.

• Ms. Bryan’s Advanced Algebra Concepts and Connections class will take their unit test over Exponential and Logarithmic Functions on Tuesday, September 17,2024. We will begin our study on Investigating Radical Functions on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

• Ms. Bryan’s AMDM class will be completing their research projects on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Starting on Thursday we begin our Unit on Using Mathematical Models to make decisions.

• Mr. Rowe’s Pre Calculus class students learned how to be millionaires by the time they're 50 using the power of financial wisdom, exponential functions, and compounding interest. It's one of my favorite lessons every year.

• From Ms. Koka

Good morning, everyone! I hope you’re as excited as I am to embark on this incredible learning journey together. My name is Kiranmai Koka, and I am absolutely thrilled to be your Math teacher this year. I joined Dublin High School in Sep 2024. With a passion for education and a commitment to success, I am here to guide, support, and inspire you every step of the way. Get ready for engaging lessons, thought-provoking discussions, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the fascinating world of Mathematics. Together, we will unlock your potential, discover new horizons, and make this a year to remember. Buckle up, because the adventure starts now!

The Government classes analyzed the Presidential Debate from this past week.

In our Fine Arts Department, Mrs. Katrina Waters Drawing and Painting 2 classes are prepping their works for Hispanic Heritage Month!

Mrs. Sarah Holmes is planning a trip to Spelman College for September 29th! To give our students a chance to see Spelman College as well as the Dance Department where workshops will be held!

Our whole department is making strides to incorporate multiple avenues of education for our students! Thank you.

In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we’re excited to share a wonderful collaboration between our Dublin High School-Georgia Fine Arts Department and the Dublin City Schools College and Career Academy Construction Class. From learning the art of measuring and cutting materials for platforms with Mr. Shepherd, to mastering the assembly of essential stage pieces under Mr. Ellenberg’s guidance, our students are getting hands-on experiences that tie together real-world skills with artistic performances. What are they preparing for, you ask? Our students are working hard to prepare for our upcoming One Act. Mark your calendars now, as their public performance of “Our Place” will be on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM in the DHS Auditorium.

Email: michael.overstreet@dcsirish.com
Website: https://dhs.dublincityschools.us/en-US
Location: 1127 Hillcrest Pkwy, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
Phone: 478-353-8040
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Twitter: @dublinhighga