AUGUST
22 -- First French Club Meeting, 3:15 pm @ Mme. Ponta's (109A)
23 -- National Honor Society Meeting (returning members only), 7:40 am or 3:20 pm @ Library
24 -- First Cards for Humanity Meeting, 3:15 pm @ Ms. Shiver's (110A)
25 -- Deadline for PAC candidacy declarations
30 -- Counseling Department Seniors & Parents Virtual Meeting
SEPTEMBER
4 -- NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
7 -- Curriculum Night
14 -- 4.5 Weeks Progress Report available in Infinite Campus
21 -- PTO Parent Education Program -- "Ask Me Anything w/ Principal Mark Joyner" virtual program
OCTOBER
6-9 -- NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
16 -- 9 Week Progress Report available in Infinite Campus
20 -- Homecoming Float Parade
21 -- Homecoming Dance
Club meetings subject to change, check IG accounts for most updated information
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Campus Modernization Update from DHHS PAC |
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Great news to share on the DHHS Modernization project!
On Monday, August 14th, the District's Board of Education approved the award of design services to MSSA-PBK.
MSSA-PBK is a local firm with a strong resume of school renovation projects.
Their first step will be to make assessments of the existing conditions at DHHS by visiting the school and meeting with school administration and stakeholders.
They will take that input and develop Modernization and Site Utilization reports by the end of the year.
They will then develop conceptual design documents early next year.
-- Your DHHS Principal's Advisory Council
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Welcome Back to School
from Our DCSD District 2 Board of Education Representative,
Ms. Whitney McGinnis
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Hello DHHS Families!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are geared up for another great school year!
For those of you who don’t know me, in addition to representing you on the school board, I am also a mother – with an 8th grade son at Druid Hills Middle and an 11th grade exchange student at Druid Hills High. I have worked in the government and nonprofit sectors for more than 20 years, including as a science and English teacher with the US Peace Corps. It is my honor and privilege to serve you on the DeKalb County School Board.
I am excited to announce that our new superintendent, Dr. Horton, will be joining me for two townhalls this semester. The first is Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30pm at Druid Hills Middle, and the second is Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30pm at Cross Keys High. Interpretation services will be available at both locations. I hope to see you there!
Wishing you a wonderful school year!
Whitney McGinniss
School Board Member, District 2
DeKalb County School District
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Counseling Department Senior Class Meeting |
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You all are invited to attend DHHS' Counseling Department's Senior presentation!
Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00 pm
The link to the Live Teams meeting is below. We will be discussing how to sign up for your senior meeting, credits, post-secondary options, the college application process, all things Naviance, financial aid, college applications, and Common Application. Please, mark it on your calendar(s).
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DHHS Class Sponsors & Dues Information |
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Below you will find the name(s) of the wonderful teachers who have agreed to be CLASS SPONSORS this year! Please show them ALL the love! They are working hard behind the scenes to make our kiddos' year fantastic and fun!
Mr. Joyner has given the green light for CLASS DUES to be paid via personal check, not through the broken school webstore. Please make sure that you include your student(s)' name and "class of 20XX dues" in the memo line so you can receive credit for your payment!!
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Sponsors: Ms. Niketta Kelly & Ms. Keah Floyd
Dues: $350 or $150 (refer to this document for dues packages breakdown)
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Sponsor: Mr. Daryl Hardnett
Dues: $50 (class tee & Homecoming float materials)
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Sponsor: Ms. Andrea James
Dues: $50 (class tee & Homecoming float materials)
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Sponsor: Ms. Aisha McNeil
Dues: $50 (class tee & Homecoming float materials)
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We will send out the event Zoom link on the afternoon of the 21st. to everyone who has RSVPed on this form.
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Subscribe to DHHS Newspaper The Spotlight
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Parents & Guardians -- Get your very own paper copy of The Spotlight, DHHS' award-winning student-produced newspaper! Subscribe as a family or business sponsor! You can also choose to donate above and beyond the subscription price to support our students great efforts.
The Spotlight is self-funded and subscriptions and patronage are a HUGE part of how the students can afford to print paper editions. The Spotlight is free to students on campus and mailed to supporters.
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT & FRONT OFFICE NEED OFFICE VOLUNTEER HELP |
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The first weeks of school are extremely busy for our Counseling Department! Our Main and Counseling Offices have really appreciated volunteers who have helped greet parents of registering students and other visitors, direct them to the right place, and generally assist in providing all visitors with a good first experience of DHHS. They continue to need help with all of these tasks and to help with phones and directing visitors during the day.
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Undergraduate School Picture Day Coming |
Picture Day is almost here! CADY will be at DHHS on
in early September to take photos for the yearbook. Don’t get left out!
Purchase a package before your Picture Day and get $10 off. Don’t miss this limited time offer! Check out your options HERE. |
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Senior Portrait Information
Wondering what to expect when you enter the studio for a senior session with CADY?
View the CADY LOOKBOOK to find information about different session options, a preview of each scene, style inspiration, and so much more.
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The candidate declaration window for your school’s Principal Advisory Council (PAC) will be open through THIS Friday, August 25, 2023. Complete the relevant form below to run for an elected parent/guardian position on your school’s Council. If you are a current PAC member whose term ends September 30, 2024, you do not need to reapply this election cycle.
Principal Advisory Councils bring parents, school employees, students, and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.
What is the role of the Principal Advisory Council?
- Act as a link between the school and the community
- Encourage the engagement of parents and other stakeholders within the school community
- Work to increase student achievement through transparent operations and shared best practices
- Review the Continuous School Improvement Plan and monitor progress toward goals
- Participate in the selection of the school principal
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Additional Resources for Council Elections
To learn more about the work of Principal Advisory Councils, click HERE
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