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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!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

May 19, 2024 at 3:00 P.M.

Seven Springs Church

6650 N. County Line Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 30122

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: MAY 22, 2024

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!

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.

APPLY TODAY

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.

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:

www.eftours.com/2662491HN

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.

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.

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)

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)

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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