DCSS Registration is NOW OPEN for All Grade Levels!
Secure your child’s spot today to avoid delays in starting the new school year. To guarantee a smooth, on-time start on the first day of school, please complete registration by July 20 for students new to Douglas County Schools.
Don’t wait—register now and set your student up for success!
Visit https://www.dcssga.org/page/registration for more information.
Success Center Teacher of the Year Michelle Carney is known for her motto: "I believe in you; now you just have to believe in yourself!"
"I love teaching because so many children and young adults do not have someone in their lives who motivates them or cares enough about them getting an education," the 22-year veteran educator said. "Because of their various backgrounds and circumstances, people have given up on them. I want every child and young adult to realize their full potential and know that someone cares enough about them and their future so that they will want to succeed and become the 'best them' that they can become."
Carney has taught in Douglas County since 2007 when she joined the staff at the Performance Learning Center. Prior to that, she taught at Camp Creek Middle School in Fulton County.
She earned her bachelor's degree in secondary English education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her master's degree in school counseling from the University of West Alabama.
Aside from being an educator and inspiration to her students, Carney is also a proud parent of two beautiful children and one exceptionally smart granddaughter. Her oldest daughter, Jordyn, is starting her career as a teacher at Chapel Hill High School. Her youngest son, Miles, is currently enrolled at Berry College in Rome, studying pre-veterinary science. Her granddaughter, Logan, is the best 3-year-old in the world.
During her time off from teaching, she enjoys singing karaoke, watching reality shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race, and collecting recipes to cook for her family.
"I love teaching because so many children and young adults do not have someone in their lives who motivates them or cares enough about them getting an education," the 22-year veteran educator said. "Because of their various backgrounds and circumstances, people have given up on them. I want every child and young adult to realize their full potential and know that someone cares enough about them and their future so that they will want to succeed and become the 'best them' that they can become."
Carney has taught in Douglas County since 2007 when she joined the staff at the Performance Learning Center. Prior to that, she taught at Camp Creek Middle School in Fulton County.
She earned her bachelor's degree in secondary English education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her master's degree in school counseling from the University of West Alabama.
Aside from being an educator and inspiration to her students, Carney is also a proud parent of two beautiful children and one exceptionally smart granddaughter. Her oldest daughter, Jordyn, is starting her career as a teacher at Chapel Hill High School. Her youngest son, Miles, is currently enrolled at Berry College in Rome, studying pre-veterinary science. Her granddaughter, Logan, is the best 3-year-old in the world.
During her time off from teaching, she enjoys singing karaoke, watching reality shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race, and collecting recipes to cook for her family.
The Success Center staff is currently reading The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon & Damon West. Through the book, we are learning how to be... COFFEE BEANS! We don't want to be carrots, because they are weakened by their environment. We don't want to be eggs, because they are hardened by their environment. We want to TRANSFORM our environment like coffee beans!
Welcome to the Success Center. Where Success is our only option!
🍎📱 Free and reduced meal applications now open!
Douglas County families can now apply for free and reduced-price school meals through the district's online application system.
The application process opens today and uses the SchoolCafe mobile app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Parents and guardians can create an account, select "Apply for Benefits" and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete their application.
To apply:
📱 Download the SchoolCafe app from your app store
👤 Create an account
✅ Click "Apply for Benefits"
📋 Follow the application steps
Questions about the application process can be directed to Douglas County School Nutrition.
#DouglasCountySchools #SchoolMeals #FreeAndReducedMeals #SchoolNutrition #BackToSchool
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
The annual parent survey is open and ready for your families beginning Monday, March 3, 2025. The survey will remain open through 5pm on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Please select the "Success Center" or appropriate school in the school drop down bar.
The QR code is attached and the website link is below.
ONLINE SURVEY - https://douglas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cmgRFpWrNFsCPQ
The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation.
Temika McFarland - Success Center Fantasy Football Champion 24-25
NORMAL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025: The Douglas County School System will resume normal operations tomorrow, January 22, 2025. All students and staff are expected to report to their campuses at their normal times. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas reanudará sus operaciones normales mañana, 22 de enero de 2025. Se espera que todos los estudiantes y el personal se presenten en sus campus a las horas normales.
DCSS Schools Closed Tuesday: Due to the State of Emergency declared for Winter Weather, the Douglas County School System will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Escuelas del DCSS cerradas el martes: Debido al estado de emergencia declarado para el clima invernal, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas estará cerrado mañana, martes 21 de enero del 2025.
Douglas County ART Appreciation Winner FLEX student Emaya Nelson
WEATHER UPDATE: The Douglas County School System has been closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and the potential for heavy rain and strong winds in our area tomorrow in collaboration with the National Weather Service. According to the National Hurricane Center and our local emergency management agency, inclement weather will begin impacting our area on Thursday evening. At this time, schools will operate on a normal schedule on Thursday, September 26, 2024. However, all after-school activities and programs on that day will be canceled. In addition, all classes, after school events and activities will be canceled for Friday, September 27. Our top priority is to always maintain the safety of our students and staff. Therefore, we will keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions throughout the evening. If there are any further changes, we will promptly inform our school community. We will communicate this important information through email, text, and social media platforms. It will also be shared on social media and in collaboration with our media partners. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our focus on the safety and well-being of our school community.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for DCSS! It's
everything DCSS, in your pocket.
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Mark your calendars, DCSS families! The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to see all those smiling faces (new and returning!) back in our classrooms ✏️. Check out this graphic for more details about our Sneak-a-Peeks and Back-to-School Bashes coming up.
We're looking forward to welcoming our DCSS community for our annual Back to School Kick-Off on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please note the event will be held at the Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville, GA 30134, and the Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Current DCSS students and families are invited for food, games, prizes, school supplies, and more! Community agencies offering a variety of resources will also be onsite to provide information and assistance.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is currently taking place. Students must have completed registration by July 9 in order to attend Kindergarten Camp, the Douglas County School System's four-day camp that provides students with a preview of the school day and an opportunity participate in fun activities, learn routines, and become familiar with the places and faces within their new learning environment. View the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information about Kindergarten Registration.
Summer is the perfect time for students to dive into a great book! The Douglas County School System and the West Georgia Regional Library System have teamed up to provide students with P.L.A.Y.
(PINES Library Access for Youth) Cards that provide free access to public library materials so that reading can continue year-round.
For more information on how to utilize P.L.A.Y. Cards, visit the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17_5hUxiRl1vM6DIRyrgeKvhGncCuhiNeqVXEmEV1Ot8/edit
Captain Remoshay Nelson, a proud member of Douglas County High School Class of 2007 and a proud Howard University graduate, is making waves as the FIRST Black woman to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! ✈️
This incredible pilot is not only showcasing her talent with the elite demonstration team, but also inspiring young girls everywhere to reach for the skies.
Let's give Captain Nelson a round of applause for shattering barriers and representing excellence in the Air Force! #DCSSProud
Congratulations to Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, which has been selected as this year's GLMA Exemplary Library Media Program for Elementary! This honor is a testament to the hard work of media specialist Tracy Scaglione and media clerk Barbara Camacho, both of whom bring a love of books and reading to the students at DSES. #DCSSProud
