SEPTEMBER
28 -- Financial Aid 101 Presentation for Seniors & Families
30 -- Druid Hills Education Foundation Adults-Only Social at Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery
OCTOBER
6-9 -- NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
12-19 - Float Building Period
16 -- 9 Week Progress Report available in Infinite Campus
17 -- 9th-11th Grades Make-Up Picture Day
20 -- Homecoming Float Parade
21 -- Homecoming Dance
Club meetings subject to change, check IG accounts for most updated information
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During Hispanic Heritage Month, our Diablos Rojos are busy, busy, busy! Or rather, ocupados, as we say in español.
- They are making a library display and have created an Amazon Wishlist for anyone to donate Spanish-language books to our library, so we can have a wider selection of items available to all our students!
- They've also started a weekly newsletter for the DHHS Spanish Club y Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. Check it out!
- Finally, they are looking for domino sets. If you have some dominos laying around collecting dust, please contact the clubs at dhhslosdiablosrojos@gmail.com
What Is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HHM HERE.
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MEETING RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE!
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Homecoming Float Building is Coming |
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Our Homecoming parade and float building are right around the corner. This year's float building period will be Thursday October 12th thru Thursday October 19th.
For those that do not know, float building is one of Druid Hills' oldest and most fun traditions. Each grade comes together to design and build a float to be a part of our Homecoming Parade that will take place at the school on Friday October 20th.
Each grade will need a family to volunteer their house to host float building. The float building house needs to be within walking distance of the school so all students are able to participate, and have ample driveway/yard space to house the float. If you are interested in hosting please reach out to Pierce Bauer, Float Building Commissioner (and DHHS Alumn & Teacher), and he will provide you with all the needed information.
Once we have our host families locked in, we will send out sign-ups to volunteer to chaperone and donate supplies, snacks, and meals.
Please encourage your kids to get involved with float building. It is a unique, one-of-a-kind tradition to Druid Hills and offers a great opportunity for students to come together, so the more students we get to participate the better.
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DHHS' Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid presentation with Brandi Beavers, former DeKalb County Post-Secondary Transition Specialist!
Topics Include:
HOPE and Zell Miller Grants and Scholarships
FAFSA
Federal Grants
Student Loans
Family Contributions and More!
This will be an in-person presentation
Date: September 28, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: DHHS' Media Center
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SENIORS: If you are a high-achieving, low-income high school student, you might earn the Quest Bridge Scholarship. Quest Bridge believes that attending a top college can be affordable and they are committed to helping you attain the college education you deserve.
They have partnerships with the country’s best colleges, all of which are actively seeking successful students that have experienced long-term financial hardship. All of their programs are designed to connect you with top educational, professional, scholarship, and life opportunities.
The Deadline is September 26,
if you are interested apply NOW!
Please see Ms. Darden-Cintrón with any questions!
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Dual Enrollment for Spring 2024 - Deadline October 15th
The deadline for dual enrollment is approaching. If you are interested in taking dual enrollment classes next semester, please follow the steps below.
Note: If you are currently taking dual enrollment courses this semester, skip to step 3, unless you are changing schools (colleges).
Step 1: Apply to the college of your choice. Here is a list of participating colleges.
Step 3: Find the course(s) you would like to take and fill out the SPRING 2024 form so that they can be approved for payment.
Step 4: Once you’ve been admitted into the college, register for the course(s) with the college. Filling out the form does not register you for the classes, it just approves the classes for payment. If you make ANY changes to your requested course list, let your counselor know.
Druid Hills’ Deadlines:
Fall & Summer: March 15th
Spring: October 15th
*If you have taken classes in the summer or fall, you can skip this step
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PAC ELECTIONS ONGOING NOW!
LOOK FOR A BALLOT FROM DCSD IN YOUR EMAIL
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CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATION VENUE SURVEY |
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Seniors and Parents, graduation is on the Horizon!!! The DeKalb County School District would like your input on the ideal venue for graduation. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by using the attached link. Your feedback is very important as we try to make graduation day special for all that attend. Thanks in advance for your participation.
DHHS PTO NOTE: Parents & Guardians, this is a rare opportunity to make your wishes known for where our students' Graduation ceremony happens! Take advantage of it and provide your opinion!
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Become a PTO Member this Year! |
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Now is the time to join or renew your annual PTO membership
- Be eligible to vote at all PTO General meetings
- Be eligible to serve on the elected Executive Board
- Have an opportunity to participate, contribute, and make your voice heard
- Show your support for the school and the community
When the Druid Hills Education Foundation approaches outside funding sources to support out school, the strength of our PTO membership is something funders want to know about.
Currently we have just over 100 PTO members for this school year. Let's push it to 200 and more!
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