It is time once again for GMC PTO S.T.A.R. nominations. DES has three recipients of the STAR award. They can be DES Staff or DES Volunteers. We also nominate a recipient for the Legacy Award who must be a volunteer.

The GMC PTO honors individuals who exemplify the S.T.A.R. attributes:  Service to Schools Time and Talents Invested, Active Involvement, Results Oriented and thus demonstrate exceptional dedication and service to their schools. The S.T.A.R. nominee is kind and caring, brings out the best in others, and exemplifies the four criteria of the of the S.T.A.R. Award.

The Legacy award is awarded to one person each year across the district and should be a parent volunteer who embodies the qualities of kindness, selflessness, and work ethic - qualities exhibited by the late, Kristen Ames Melton.

Please submit any nominations to Holly Kulp February 5, 2021. Please include the nominee's name, position (if applicable), and a brief reason for his/her nomination. Last year’s DES recipients were: Dana Guntharp, Angela Martin, and Sue Rho. 

The yearbook staff needs your help! If you have pictures from any themed days, please email them to the yearbook staff. Please be sure to include the grade, teacher's name, and event in the email.

Contact Annabella Brandon with any questions.

Education Front and Center at the TN General Assembly - Do You Know Your Local Legislators?

The TN General Assembly convened this week for a special session focused on education. Legislation regarding learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy, and teacher pay are all being considered, and you can have an impact on the decisions being made! Germantown's local legislators include Senator Brian Kelsey (Chair of the Senate Education Committee) and Representative Mark White (Chair of the House Education Administration Committee), among others. Click here to find the names and contact information for your local state representatives.

Open Enrollment for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year will begin on January 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and close on February 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

Due to current student numbers and available space, transfer approvals will be limited. Dogwood will not be accepting NEW, NON-RESIDENT transfers. This does not include Germantown staff members' children.

Open Enrollment applications will be available to all prospective NEW transfers and current GMSD students on an intra-district or inter-district transfer. Transfers will be processed according to Policies 6.206 and 6.2061.

All applications will be processed and approvals/denials will be mailed or emailed by March 12, 2021.

You can access the application form HERE starting on January 25th (the application link will be inactive until then).

Online registration continues for the Germantown Legends Spring Recreational Soccer season.



Preseason player training sessions for each age group, run by the Legends staff, have been posted on the Germantown Legends Club Calendar, beginning on Monday, February 1^st. 

You can register for the spring season here.

Registration – www.houstonlax.net

Who – Boys 1^st-4^th grade

Registration is open for Lacrosse! We look forward to a great spring season!

For additional information on the boys youth lacrosse program please contact Wally Gardner or call 218-9479. For general club information you can visit the HLC website.