Douglas County Georgia Schools

Congratulations to Korry Sessoms, a rising senior at New Manchester High School through FLEX Academy, on earning a perfect 1600 on the SAT! This achievement is earned by less than 0.03% of students who take the SAT nationwide!

Korry's success is the result of years of dedication, discipline, and a commitment to truly understanding the material.

Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while completing his high school requirements, Korry also chose to remain enrolled to continue challenging himself through dual enrollment at the University of West Georgia. He plans to study engineering before pursuing his ultimate goal of becoming a lawyer.

Korry offers this advice to other students: “Focus on learning rather than chasing a score. Understand your mistakes, stay consistent, and don't get discouraged. Improvement takes time."

His teacher, Thaddeus D. Jones, shared: “The 1600 score is a number, but it reflects something inherently deeper: a young person who shows up fully, thinks critically, and never settles for less than their best. I am incredibly proud and excited about the trajectory of this young man's life."

Korry's achievement is a powerful reminder that where you come from does not determine where you can go. With hard work, discipline, and perseverance, extraordinary things are possible.

Congratulations, Korry! The Douglas County School System can't wait to see what you accomplish next. 👏🎓

🎒✏️ Save the Date: Back to School Kick-Off!

Save the date for the Douglas County School System's Back to School Kick-Off — Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legacy Arena GA , 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville.

Current DCSS students and families are invited for food, fun, school supplies and more! Community agencies offering a variety of resources will be onsite to provide information and assistance. Please be prepared to follow the clear bag policy.

Swipe through to view this flyer in English, Haitian Creole, Russian and Spanish.

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📚 Unearth a Story This Summer With WGRLS's 2026 Summer Reading Program

Come "Unearth A Story" by participating in the West Georgia Regional Library System's Summer Reading Program. The program runs May 18 through July 31 at all library branches, including the Douglas County Public Library, Lithia Springs Public Library and Dog River Public Library.

Register online at https://bit.ly/3Qh2RYu

WGRLS is a proud partner with DCSS in our annual Summer Reading Challenge.

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Interested in doing business with the Douglas County School System? This upcoming workshop has information on how to become a vendor.

📅 Today's the Day: DCSS Classified Job Fair — June 10 🎉

The wait is over! The Douglas County School System's Classified Job Fair is today from 4-6 p.m. at the DCSS Central Office, Magnolia Room, 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Douglasville, GA 30134.

Bring your resume and positive energy — doors open at 4 p.m. We can't wait to meet you. Join Team Douglas!

📚🕷️ Thank you to all the families who joined us at the Douglas County Board of Education last night for Douglas Loves Literacy!
Our celebrity guest reader, Douglas County Teacher of the Year Dr. Latoya Thomas, brought Diary of a Spider to life during a fun and engaging storytime. After the reading, students got creative by making their own Diary of a Spider books from scratch!

Families also enjoyed free books, sweet treats, juice boxes, and a memorable experience on the microphone with Dr. Thomas.

Don't forget to log your reading minutes in the Beanstack app as we work toward our community goal of 3 million minutes read this summer! 📖✨

✨ Our Next Pre-K Parent Night is June 9✨
Please join us for an evening of learning and community as we discuss how to best support our youngest learners.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: DCSS Central Office (Address included on the attached flyer)

What to Expect:
✏️ Interactive Learning: Fun, hands-on activities for parents and students.
🏠 Home Resources: Take-home materials to keep the momentum going at home.
🍽️ Dinner: A light meal will be provided for all attendees.

Attached is the event flyer in English, Spanish, Russian, and Haitian Creole. To ensure all families feel welcome, we will have interpreters available on-site for the meeting.

Please help us spread the word to your Pre-K families! We truly appreciate your partnership in making these events a success. 🎒🍎

It’s time to start reading!📚

In collaboration with the City of Douglasville, Douglas County Government, Douglas County Government and the West Georgia Regional Library System System, the Douglas County School System has launched its Douglas Loves Literacy Summer Reading Challenge.✏️

The first summer reading pop-up event will be held tonight from 6-7 p.m. at the DCSS Central Office on Veterans Memorial Highway.

The challenge encourages participants to help reach a community goal of 3 million minutes of reading by July 31.

Keeping with the district’s theme “Greatness Grows Here,” the initiative invites students, families and community members to join a countywide effort to promote literacy and foster a love of reading.

📅 This Week: DCSS Classified Job Fair — June 10 🎉

It's almost here! The Douglas County School System is hosting a Classified Job Fair this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at the DCSS Central Office, Magnolia Room, 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Douglasville, GA 30134.

Bring your resume and positive energy — and get ready to Join Team Douglas! Learn more at https://www.dcssga.org/page/employment.