Straight-To-Work Opportunities: School System, Business Partner

Douglas County businesses are collaborating with high school seniors to create new job opportunities in the world of manufacturing.

Douglas County School System Honored For Summer Feeding Program

The Douglas County School System took top honors in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service Turnip the Beet Program.

End-Of-Grade Exams Begin In Douglas County

Students in grades 3-12 across the state of Georgia will soon have a chance to "show what they know."

Four Douglas Schools Named 2018 Advanced Placement Honor Schools

State School Superintendent Richard Woods has recognized four Douglas County High Schools as Advanced Placement Honor Schools.

Three Principals Named For Schools In Douglas County

Superintendent Trent North announced Friday the appointment of three new principals at Douglas County high and middle Schools.

7 Douglas County Students Selected For Governor's Honors

Seven students from schools in Douglas County have been selected to attend the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program this summer.

Active Shooter Drills, School Safety Update: Superintendent North

The Douglas School System sent out an update on safety Tuesday, letting the community know how schools are partnering with law enforcement.

Kindergarten Registration In Douglas County Begins May 1

Here's everything you need to know about kindergarten registration in Douglas County this year.

Douglas County Athletic Director Honored As Region’s Top Leader

The Georgia Athletic Directors Association has named Coach Albert Lindsey as 6A Region 5 Athletic Director of the Year.

Yoga Studio Brings Food, Clothing, Hope To North Douglas Students

North Douglas Elementary, Keep it Moving Yoga and Barre have joined forces this Spring to provide necessities to students when they need it.

End-of-Grade, End-of-Course Tests Upcoming For Douglas County

End-of-Grade, End-of-Course tests are upcoming in Douglas County, find testing resources and testing calendar here.

Check Your Kid's Backpack: Douglas School Superintendent Says

In a safety bulletin sent out Tuesday, the school system recommends checking children's backpacks among other safety ideas.

Five $3,950 Scholarships Offered To Grads By Douglas Business

Five full-tuition scholarships, valued at $3,950 each, will be offered to five graduating seniors from the Class of 2018.

Douglas Students Tour Delta Air Lines Facility

Twenty-two students from Alexander and Douglas County High Schools recently toured the Delta Air Lines Technical Operations Center.

Top Olympic Athlete Makes Surprise Appearance At Chapel Hill High

Three-time Olympic Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor delighted Chapel Hill High School students with a surprise appearance Thursday morning.

Alexander School Bus Fight Leads To Arrest By Sheriff's Office

A 15-year-old Alexander High School student was arrested after the Douglas Sheriff's Office investigated a fight Tuesday on a school bus.

Weather Cancels After School Activities For Douglas County

All after school activities for the Douglas County School System have been canceled for Monday, March 19, due to expected inclement weather.

$10,000 Burlington Donation Goes To Bright Star Elementary

Burlington donated $10,000 to Douglas County’s Bright Star Elementary School in celebration of its new store in Douglaville.

Douglas County School System Appoints, Reassigns New Leaders

Effective March 19, Area Executive Director Kwame Carr has been named Asst. Superintendent for District Operations to replace Dr. Tim Scott.

Superintendent Applauds Douglas Students For Peaceful Walkouts

Douglas students participating in Thursday’s gun violence protests did so peacefully and without incident, according to the school system.

Students Across Douglas County Walkout To Protest Gun Violence

Student across Doulgas County joined students across the U.S. Wednesday and walked out of classrooms for 17 minutes to protest gun violence.

No Consequences For Student Walkout If Orderly, Timely: North

Students from at least four Douglas schools are planning a walkout to protest recent gun violence in schools in a call for stricter laws.

STEM Students Partner To Research River Water Supply

Lithia Springs S.T.E.M. students are powering with Emory University graduate students to help solve Atlanta’s drinking water concerns.

Douglas Students Plan Walkouts In Call For Stricter Gun Laws

Students from Douglas County schools are planning to join a national movement by staging a walkout in March to protest recent gun violence.

Douglas County's Graduation Rate Declines For 3rd Year: Report

Find out more interesting facts about the Douglas County School System, according to their newly-released annual report.

Douglas County Students Sweep Region Science, Engineering Fair

A total of 21 of 26 Science Fair projects that are advancing to state competition will be from Douglas County students.

Douglas County School System To Host Teacher Recruitment Fair

The Douglas County School System will host a teacher recruitment fair, looking for outstanding educators to make an impact on students.

Douglas Schools On Heightened Alert After Broward County Tragedy

Douglas County School System Superintendent Trent North​ says Douglas schools are on heightened alert ​after the Broward County tragedy.

Watch Spelling Bee Kids Compete For Douglas County Champ

Can you spell better than a 6th grader? Find out by watching the Douglas County Spelling Bee or just fast forward to the end if you want.

Douglas County School System Announces Plans To Makeup Snow Days

Douglas Schools will convert early release days to regular school full days to make up for seven days of missed time during bad weather.

Douglas Students Shine At County Science, Engineering Fair

Douglas County high school students shine at county science and engineering fair, held Jan. 16.

Alexander High School Chorus Students Perform Abroad: WATCH

Alexander High School choral students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ireland from Dec. 26 through Jan. 3.

Nearly $6,000 Awarded To Arbor Elementary For Mentoring Club

Arbor Station Elementary School​ has been awarded a $5,948.50​ grant for the "Mr. Bruno's Crew of Readers​" project.

Lithia Springs HS Principal Named GA Principal of Year Finalist

The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals has recognized Lithia Springs High Principal as a finalist for Principal of the Year.

Douglas County Makes Call On School For Friday, Jan 19

The Douglas County School System has made a decision regarding school on Friday, Jan. 19.

Douglas County Makes Call On School For Thursday, Jan 18

The Douglas County School System has made a decision regarding school on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Douglas County Schools Change After-School Activities Tuesday

Due a Winter Weather and Wind Chill Advisory, all after school activities involving Douglas County Students Tuesday have been changed.

Douglas County High Drumline Wins Top Prize, See Video

The Douglas County High School Drumline walked away with the title of Grand Champions of the Band Room Nation CADENCE Percussion Challenge.

Douglas School Employees To Receive Semimonthly Paychecks Now

Douglas County teachers and staff will receive their first-ever semimonthly paycheck Jan. 16.

Douglas Grassroots Meeting Seeks To Improve Kids' College Outlook

A grassroots education group is inviting the public to a meeting which aims to improve post graduation success of Douglas County students.