📣✨ Cheer Tryouts Are Coming! ✨📣
Attention rising 5th, 6th, and 7th grade scholars! If you have school spirit, positive energy, and a love for teamwork, we invite you to try out for the Stewart Middle School Cheer Team! 💙📣
Cheerleading is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships while supporting our school community.
🚨 Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Parents must attend one of the scheduled meetings in order for their scholar to be eligible to try out. If a parent does not attend a meeting, the scholar will not be allowed to participate in tryouts.
We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders shine! 🌟
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🎉 Student Spotlight! 🔬✨
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Keyara Hinton, an accomplished 8th grade scholar who placed 2nd in the entire region at the Regional Science Fair! 🏆
Keyara’s project, “Germs All Around,” investigated the presence of microorganisms on everyday household objects such as TV remotes, remote buttons, cell phones, and doorknobs. Through her work, she demonstrated strong scientific inquiry skills, thoughtful data analysis, and a true passion for real-world problem solving.
Congratulations, Keyara, on this outstanding achievement! 👏🧪💡
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📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Stewart Middle School February 23–27, and we can’t wait for our scholars to dive into great books!
Families can make checkout quick and easy by setting up a Scholastic eWallet—a safe, cash-free way for students to shop. Simply use the link below to create an eWallet and start shopping stress-free.
📖 More books. 💳 Easier checkout. ❤️ Supporting a love of reading.
👉 Set up your Scholar’s Scholastic eWallet
Let the reading excitement begin!
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DCSS 8th Grade Passport to Success Set for Feb. 12 at Legacy Arena
The DCSS 8th Grade Passport to Success will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Arena. This annual event gives eighth-graders a chance to explore career pathways, tour career opportunities and imagine a career. See the attached flyer for more details.
🎥✨ Grant Spotlight at Stewart Middle School ✨🎙️
Thanks to a Classroom Impact Grant written by our Media Specialist, Heather Deal, Stewart Middle School now has new video, podcasting, and professional lighting equipment in the media center! This grant, funded by the Douglas County Education Foundation, supports our School Improvement Plan by increasing scholar engagement, strengthening core academic skills, promoting collaboration, and building college and career readiness.
Scholars and teachers are already using the recording space in creative ways—producing live video study guides in Coach Warner's 6th grade Science classes, student newscasts, interviews for special events, and including our ESOL scholars recording in their native languages to ensure all voices are heard.
We are incredibly grateful to the Douglas County Education Foundation and its generous donors for making this opportunity possible. Your support is helping our scholars learn, create, and shine! 💙🦅
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📣 Volunteers Needed: Career Day Speakers!
We’re excited to host our upcoming Career Day, and we’re looking for volunteers who are willing to share their career journey with our students! If you enjoy inspiring young minds and talking about your profession, we’d love to have you join us.
Our students benefit greatly from hearing about a wide range of careers, educational paths, and real-world experiences. Whether you work in healthcare, trades, technology, education, business, public service, or any other field—you have a story worth sharing!
To volunteer click here
❄️Weather Update: All Activities Canceled This Weekend
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All Douglas County School System activities, including athletic events, are canceled on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.
This decision was made based on weather forecasts and the potential timing for wintry precipitation, which may create unsafe road conditions and hazardous travel.
🔔 We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend. In the event of any school closure or delay, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger.
Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.
🙏 We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.
Todas las actividades del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas, incluyendo eventos deportivos, del sábado 31 de enero y del domingo 1 de febrero del 2026 están cancelados.
Esta decisión se tomó basada en los pronósticos meteorológicos y las posibles precipitaciones invernales, que pueden crear condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras y viajes peligrosos.
Seguiremos vigilando de cerca las condiciones meteorológicas durante todo el fin de semana. En el caso de cualquier cierre o retraso escolar, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar a los padres y empleados inmediatamente usando SchoolMessenger.
Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre el cierre o retraso de la apertura a los medios de comunicación locales.
Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.
Ms. Bunkley’s 7th grade science students recently participated in a PTC Taste Test Lab, turning genetics into a hands-on learning experience! Students tested their ability to taste PTC to explore how traits are inherited through genes and chromosomes.
This engaging lab helped students connect key vocabulary like gene, trait, and inheritance to their own real-life biology, making learning both meaningful and memorable. Experiences like this bring science to life and spark curiosity in our future scientists!
👏 Great job to Ms. Bunkley and her 7th graders for embracing discovery and scientific thinking!
☀️ DCSS to Reopen Tuesday Following Winter Weather Closure
The Douglas County School System and the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency have been closely monitoring weather and road conditions over the past several days. The winter weather event that caused Monday's closure has moved out of our area, and safer road conditions have returned.
As a result, all schools and offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
All regular schedules, including before- and after-school activities, will operate as normal. Our administrators and the district operations department will continue to monitor conditions at all schools and will alert us immediately if conditions change.
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.
☀️ Asunto: El DCSS abrirá el martes después del cierre del Clima Invernal
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas y la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Douglas han estado monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras durante los últimos días. El evento de clima invernal que causó el cierre del lunes se ha desplazado fuera de nuestra zona, y las condiciones de seguridad vial han regresado.
Como resultado, todas las escuelas y oficinas reanudarán sus operaciones normales el martes 27 de enero del 2026.
Todos los horarios regulares, incluyendo las actividades de antes y después de la escuela, funcionarán normalmente. Nuestros administradores y el departamento de operaciones del distrito continuarán monitoreando las condiciones en todas las escuelas y nos alertarán inmediatamente si las condiciones cambian.
Agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Esperamos darles la bienvenida mañana.
❄️ IMPORTANT: Douglas County Schools to Close Monday, January 26, 2026
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Due to severe winter weather approaching our area, the Douglas County School System will close all schools on Monday, January 26, 2026. All extracurricular and athletic events are also canceled on Monday. Students will not report to school. Only essential employees should report to their locations.
The decision to close the school district on Monday comes after days of careful consideration of National Weather Service (NWS) reports and guidance from Governor Brian Kemp’s current statewide State of Emergency.
To stay informed of updates, we encourage families to check their email, follow our district Facebook page, check dcssga.org for the latest information, and verify that their contact details are up to date in Infinite Campus.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will communicate any changes through these official notification channels.
Expect another update by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, regarding the status of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. At that time, we will announce any additional changes to Tuesday’s schedule, as well as any needed adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding as we prioritize both safety during this severe weather event.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Douglas cerrarán el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026.
Debido al clima severo invernal que se acerca a nuestra área, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas cerrará todas las escuelas el lunes 26 de enero del 2026. Son cancelados también el lunes todos los eventos extracurriculares y deportivos. Los estudiantes no se reportarán a la escuela. Sólo los empleados esenciales deben presentarse en sus localidades.
La decisión de cerrar el distrito escolar el lunes viene después de días de cuidadosa consideración de los informes del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) y la orientación del actual estado de emergencia estatal del Gobernador Brian Kemp.
Para mantenerse informados de las actualizaciones, animamos a las familias a revisar su correo electrónico, seguir nuestra página del distrito en Facebook, consultar dcssga.org para obtener la información más reciente y verificar que sus datos de contacto estén actualizados en Infinite Campus.
Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas durante todo el fin de semana y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a través de estos canales oficiales de notificación.
Espere otra actualización antes de las 6:00 p.m. el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026, con respecto al estado del martes, 27 de enero del 2026. En ese momento, anunciaremos cualquier cambio adicional al horario del martes, así como cualquier ajuste necesario a las actividades después de la escuela o eventos deportivos.
Gracias por su continua flexibilidad y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad durante este evento de clima severo.
Message to Families about Possible Severe Weather Conditions
Dear DCSS Family,
The Douglas County School System is working with State and County Emergency Management Officials to monitor the potential for severe winter weather in our area this weekend. At this time, we are canceling all Douglas County School System events for Saturday and Sunday. Legacy Arena will communicate any event changes through its communications channels.
The process of making a decision about school closings or delays involves extensive monitoring of forecasts and road conditions. Decisions are made based on information we receive from several weather forecasting sources, law enforcement, and our Transportation Department's assessments of road conditions across the county.
The Douglas County School System expects to have a decision made by 5 p.m. when possible about any changes to the following school day or adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events. If necessary, we will provide an additional update by 9 p.m. that night. If road conditions change overnight, expect an additional communication by 5 a.m.
When the decision is made to close school or issue delays, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger. Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.
We will continue working to ensure the safety of our students by closely tracking weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.
Queridas familias del DCSS,
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas está trabajando con el Estado y el Condado de Gestión de Emergencias para monitorear el potencial de un clima invernal severo en nuestra zona este fin de semana. Por ahora, cancelamos todos los eventos del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas para el sábado y domingo. El Legacy Arena comunicará cualquier cambio en el evento a través de sus canales de comunicación.
El proceso de toma de decisiones sobre los cierres o retrasos escolares implica un amplio seguimiento de las previsiones y del estado de las carreteras. Las decisiones se toman en base a la información que recibimos de varias fuentes de pronóstico del tiempo, las fuerzas del orden y las evaluaciones de nuestro Departamento de Transporte sobre las condiciones de las carreteras en todo el Condado.
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas espera tomar una decisión antes de las 5:00 p.m. cuando sea posible sobre cualquier cambio en el día escolar siguiente o ajustes en actividades extraescolares o eventos deportivos. Si es necesario, proporcionaremos una actualización adicional antes de las 9:00 p.m. Si las condiciones de la carretera cambian durante la noche, espere una comunicación adicional antes de las 5:00 a.m.
Cuando se toma la decisión de cerrar la escuela o emitir retrasos, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar inmediatamente a padres y empleados mediante SchoolMessenger. Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web en dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre cierres o aperturas retrasadas a los medios de comunicación locales.
Continuaremos trabajando para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes mediante el seguimiento de las condiciones climáticas. Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.
Our 6th grade students had an incredible day exploring science, history, and discovery at the Tellus Science Museum! From towering dinosaur fossils and dazzling gemstones to hands-on exhibits and space exploration, students were fully engaged and curious throughout the experience.
This field trip brought classroom learning to life and sparked meaningful conversations, questions, and excitement about the world around us. A huge thank you to our teachers and staff who helped make this memorable learning experience possible!
📸✨ We’re so proud of our students for representing Stewart Middle School so well!
💙🦅As we enter the holiday season, Stewart Middle School sends warm wishes to all of our students, families, and staff. May this time bring joy, reflection, and togetherness. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back refreshed and ready to soar! 🦅✨
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📚🎉 November Beanstack Read Grateful Challenge Winners! 🎉📚
Please help us celebrate Aaisha Faye and her twin sister, Faatima Faye, our Stewart Middle School winners of the Beanstack November Read Grateful Challenge!
Their commitment to reading, consistency, and love of learning truly stood out. We are so proud of their dedication and the positive example they set for our Eagles. 🦅💙
Congratulations, Aaisha and Faatima—keep turning those pages and inspiring others to read! 📖✨
🎉📚 Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Spelling Bee winners, Da'Quan Lolley and runner up, Rochelle Faulk. We are so proud of all 36 scholars who competed today. Da'Quan will advance to the county competition to represent SMS. Keep shining, keep learning, and keep spelling your way to even greater success! 🌟✨
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The Lithia Springs High School Robotics Team (LeoTechs) invites your students to an exciting STEM Camp on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lithia Springs High School.
This hands-on, immersive event is designed for elementary and middle school students who are curious about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Participants will engage in interactive activities, learn about real-world STEM careers, and collaborate directly with members of our award-winning robotics team.
To register, simply scan the QR code.
We look forward to inspiring the next generation of innovators and problem solvers!
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🎉📚 Last Call for Book Fair Fun! 📚🎉
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of our Scholastic Book Fair at Stewart — don’t miss your chance to snag your favorite books, posters, and cool school supplies before it’s gone!
You can pay with Apple Pay, tap & pay, credit card, cash, or set up an eWallet online for easy shopping. 💳✨
Every purchase helps support our literacy programs and keeps the love of reading alive at Stewart! 💙
Come shop, explore, and help us finish the fair strong! 🚀
Our Eagles left it all on the field last night in the championship game. 🦅💛 Though the scoreboard didn’t land in our favor, our team played with heart, determination, and true Eagle pride from start to finish.
We are proud of their growth, grit, and sportsmanship throughout the season. This is just the beginning—our future is bright! 💪✨
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📚🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Stewart Middle School! 🎉📚
Mark your calendars! Starting October 24, the Media Center will be transformed into a reader’s paradise full of the latest and greatest books for all ages.
🗓️ Date: Begins Thursday, October 24
📍 Location: Stewart Middle School Media Center
🕘 Open during school hours
Every purchase supports our school literacy initiative and helps put more books in the hands of students. Come find your next favorite read and support our school community at the same time!
📖✨ See you at the fair!
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🎄✨ Operation Christmas Is Here! 🎁❤️
Operation Christmas DC is excited to bring holiday joy to families in need this season! We’re offering free Christmas presents to children from families facing financial hardship.
🎅 Who is eligible?
This opportunity is ONLY available to children who currently receive:
WIC
Free or Reduced School Meals
Health Department or Educational System services due to financial need
If your family qualifies, we want to help make this Christmas a little brighter for your children. 🌟
Let’s work together to ensure every child feels the magic of Christmas this year. 💖
To apply,
