Your DHHS PTO Weekly Newsletter

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

NOVEMBER

6-10 -- Fall Teacher Appreciation Week

6 -- SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS DEADLINE, V Flag Football vs. Therrell HS

7 -- NO SCHOOL -- ELECTION DAY -- Independent Learner Day/Teacher Work Day

8 -- V Flag Football vs. Elite Scholars Academy

9 -- V Swimming vs. Midtown HS & Maynard Jackson HS

10 -- V Girls & V Boys Basketball vs. North Atlanta HS (SEASON OPENERS)

11 -- V Girls Basketball Showcase

13 -- PTO Executive Committee Meeting

15 -- JV Girls & Boys Basketball Game

17 -- 13.5 Week Progress Report Available in Infinite Campus

18 -- JV Girls & Boys Baskeball vs. Miller Grove HS

20-24 -- NO SCHOOL -- THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER

7 -- Black Student Union Fashion Show

13 -- Holiday Treats for Teachers Day!

15 -- Last day of 1st Semester

12/16/23 - 1/2/24 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

Visit our PTO calendar for event details

Check Instagram accounts for latest clubs meeting information

Visit the DHAA calendar to see listings for sports meets and news

Every Druid Hills student deserves the opportunity to engage in academic and enrichment opportunities to explore their interests, identify their gifts and develop skills which will set them up for success in school and in life.

Thanks to gifts made last year, the Druid Hills Education Foundation was able to grant $130,000 to the PTO, the Druid Hills Athletic Association, and the Druid Hills Fine Arts Alliance to cover all the amazing things they do for our students and community. In addition, we are funding a full-time mental health professional based in the DHHS Counseling office.

Your donations allow us to support and expand opportunities for ALL DHHS students. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.

For more information and to make a donation, visit: druidhillshigh.org/rally

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS DUE TOMORROW!

Parents of seniors:

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Time is running out to purchase a yearbook recognition ad for your graduating senior.

GO ONLINE by November 6 to buy and design your ad. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a permanent tribute honoring your senior!

Contact emily_robinson@dekalbschoolsga.org with any questions.

News from DHHS World Languages Department

Druid Hills High School students participated in the Clemson Poetry Declamation Competition and had winners in three groups!

Each year students participate and we would love to have your student come with us next year!

Blair Wagner - 2^nd place in Spanish 3 group
Indie Schuler - 3^rd place in Spanish 3 group
Abby Gilbert - 2^nd place in Spanish 4 group

Druid Hills High School students from La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica and the National Art Honor Society volunteer at McClendon Elementary School's Fall Festival. SHH students worked on Thursday to make mini piñata bases for the students to assemble with the colors and decorations of their choice at the festival and NAHS offering face painting!

DHHS Snack Bar Looking for Volunteers

Parents, if you have a flexible work schedule and would like to get a chance to observe DHHS from the inside, sign up to serve in the after school snack bar once a month! Volunteers serve from 2:45-4:15 with a partner, selling snacks and having fun getting to see kids interact with each other in a student center space in the gym lobby. The snack bar also needs one person to shop and two subs who can serve on an as-needed basis. For more information or to sign up, contact Kim Goldsmith.

Superintendent Horton Wants to Hear from YOU

Superintendent Horton has made a special ask of DHHS -- Please participate in Thought Exchange!

This is a dynamic and anonymous platform to make your thoughts known on a variety of topics he and his leadership team are looking into and thinking about. The questions will change up every week or so!

Scan the QR code on the right or click on it.

Become a PTO Member this Year!

Now is the time to join or renew your annual PTO membership

Become a 2023-24 PTO member for only $10

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!

Become a PTO member HERE

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