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The mission of the Douglas County School System is to provide a quality education for all students. Mr. Trent North is the superintendent.

Central Administrative Offices
11490 Veterans Memorial Highway
Douglasville, GA 30134
770.651.2000

Our Location

Douglas County is located 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta and encompasses 200 square miles of gently rolling foothills of the Appalachian Piedmont. It is bordered on the south by the Chattahoochee River, east by Cobb and Fulton Counties, north by Paulding County, and west by Carroll County. Douglas County's strategic location as the western gateway to Atlanta, and its proximity and ease of access to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, make it an enviable place to live, work, and play. Douglas County is a special place that blends natural beauty with urban convenience and amenities. Our Schools and Superintendent

Student enrollment in the school district is approximately 25,770 students. There are 20 elementary schools (grades K-5), eight middle schools (grades 6-8), five high schools (grades 9-12), one online school (grades K-12) and two specialized high school programs. With 3,305 full-time employees, the Douglas County School System is the county's largest employer. Our Vision and Mission

The school system's vision is to build a community of lifelong learners who become responsible individuals, independent thinkers, and productive citizens in a global society. Our mission is to serve our community with excellence by: helping our students reach their potential as we prepare them for college and career in a safe and supportive environment; recruiting, cultivating and retaining the best teachers, staff and administrators; providing a challenging curriculum and relevant learning opportunities; providing the highest quality instructional resources and tools; and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The formula for academic success involves the students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community working together. The Douglas County School System's excellent teachers are enthusiastic professionals who strive to maximize each student's achievement. Administrative Office and New Student Registration

The district's Central Administrative Office is located at 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134. New student registration is located at the Central Office Annex located at 4841 Highway 5, six miles south of Interstate 20 in the former Bill Arp Elementary School gym.

11/02/2026

📰 Parent Post Now Available in 4 Languages for November 2026 🌎📚

We’re excited to announce that our November 2026 Parent Post newsletter is available in multiple languages to better serve our diverse community. Access the newsletter in your preferred language by clicking one of the links below:

Parent Post (English): https://aptg.co/F2h_t5
Parent Post (Spanish): https://aptg.co/TtdgDx
Parent Post (Haitian Creole): https://aptg.co/tdF5kq
Parent Post (Russian): https://aptg.co/h0bLh_

Stay informed and connected with the latest updates, resources and community events!

11/02/2026

🎉 It’s Family Engagement Month! 🎉

November is Family Engagement Month, and we’re sending a big thank-you to all of our Douglas County families!

Your commitment, support and partnership are the foundation of student success in DCSS. When families and schools work together, there’s nothing our students can’t achieve!

11/02/2026

DCSS Hosts Georgia Probe College Fair 🎓

More than 800 students and families filled Legacy Arena on Oct. 22 for the annual Georgia Probe College Fair. College representatives from across the state greeted juniors and seniors, giving them the opportunity to connect directly with admissions professionals, ask questions and explore their next chapter.

In addition to the Douglas County College & Career Institute (CCI) and the district's magnet programs — Liberal Arts College Prep, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM and Fine Arts (FAME) — 59 colleges and universities participated, along with military and ROTC programs and business and industry representatives.

"The energy was incredible, with inspiring conversations and invaluable insights exchanged,” said Tekmekia Gilchrist, executive director of CTAE.

Read the full story on our district website or via our Linktree under Links in our profile!

11/02/2026

📢 Important Dates: 📅

Reminder for DCSS families: Tomorrow, Nov. 3, is a Teacher Work Day (no school for students).

All the other important dates you need to know, from Progress Reports through the holidays, are listed here:

10/31/2026

🏈 Friday Football Finals 🏈

Central 62
Lithia Springs 22

Douglas County 54
Chapel Hill 0

New Manchester 43
Osborne 0

Alexander (Bye)

📷 Threadgill Photography

10/30/2026

Alexander Flag Football Team Looks to Five Veterans for Leadership 🏈🐾

Robert S Alexander High School's flag football team has made the playoffs in each of the past two seasons. Head coach Matt Pierce said the Cougars return five key players on offense this year: Kennedy Cantrell, Kenzie Townsend, Hannah Harris, Marley Raines and Ryleigh Isabel.

While the team lost several seniors from last year’s squad, Pierce said the goals in 2026 remain the same: make the playoffs, make a run at a championship and guide his players to “be the best teammates they can possibly be and represent ‘the A’ well on and off the field.”

Read the full story on our district website or via our Linktree under Links in our profile!

10/30/2026

New Manchester Cheer Team Focused on Community, Building Bonds 📣📣

First-year New Manchester High School cheer coach Carlae Chasten highlighted three leaders on her squad at the recent DCSS Fall Sports Media Day: senior and varsity captain Mya McBean and juniors Amari Barnes and Gabrielle Lewis.

Chasten said her goals for the team this season are to learn from each other, finish schoolwork and focus on goals and community outreach. "I really am excited about getting better each day, learning more, and also, obviously, getting closer with all my new cheer sisters and creating new memories," Lewis said.

Read the full story on our district website or via our Linktree under Links in our profile!

10/30/2026

🎃 Still time to register for the Trek or Treat 5K Justice Run 🏃

We invite you to be part of an event focused on community, connection and impact—with a little Halloween fun along the way!

The Douglas County School System is proud to sponsor the Trek or Treat 5K Justice Run, hosted by the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome. Registration is $35 per participant.

What to expect:
• A 5K run and walk
• Halloween fun along the way
• All proceeds benefit local domestic violence awareness programs

📅 Saturday, Oct. 31
⏰ Check-in: 8 a.m. | Race: 9 a.m.
📍 Boundary Waters Park

Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Douglasville/TrekorTreat

10/29/2026

First Responders Give Mason Creek Students Firsthand Look During Touch-A-Truck Event 🚛🚓

First responders helped to facilitate a unique learning opportunity for Mason Creek Middle School students as they put their emergency vehicles and job skills on display. Teacher Amanda Skinner organized the event to teach Exceptional Wolves that first responders are here to help.

“As educators, we are very thankful for those men and women who came out and taught our Exceptional Wolves, and showed patience and acceptance,” Skinner said.

Read the full story on our district website or via our Linktree under Links in our profile!

10/29/2026

📚✏️ Reading Ready: Join Us for Pre-K Parent Night Nov. 10 🍕

Pre-K families, you’re invited! The Douglas County School System is hosting our next Pre-K Parent Night, “Reading Ready: Understanding Phonics Together,” to support you as you prepare your little learners for kindergarten success.

When and Where
• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
• Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Location: Central Office of the Douglas County School System, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134

Event Highlights
• Hands-On Learning: Interactive activities to practice key early skills.
• Free Take-Home Tools: Materials and resources to keep learning fun at home.
• Dinner Provided: Enjoy a light dinner on us!
• Language Support: Live interpreters available if needed.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJi_UE09AwFDrfYbntCokEWA9Fvp0kZJ_aZNerFOSedqOpRQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Check out the attached flyers, available in English, Spanish, Russian and Haitian Creole, for complete details and to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

11490 Veterans Memorial Highway
Douglasville, GA
30134

Website

http://www.dcssga.org/, https://www.youtube.com/@DouglasCountyGASchoolSystem, https://www.instagram.com/douglascountysch

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