STAR students, teachers named by DCSS 2021 DCSS STAR Students (from left) Davon Davis, Li’Trell Stamper and Brystan Carthon stand with their plaques and certificates alongside DCSS Superintendent Kenneth Dyer, far right, and Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara Rivera Holmes, far left, Thursday in the DCSS Board Room. (Source: Dougherty Co. Schools) By Dave Miller | May 6, 2021 at 10:08 AM EDT - Updated May 6 at 2:09 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Dougherty County School System and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated some of the school district’s top students and teachers Thursday.
Each year, the district partners with the Chamber to name STAR Students who then name their STAR teachers. To be named a STAR student, high school seniors must have the highest score on any single test date of the SAT taken through the March test date of their senior year and be in the top 10% or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average at thei
DCSS announces graduation plans Dougherty County School System. (Source: WALB) By Dave Miller | March 17, 2021 at 10:22 AM EDT - Updated March 17 at 10:22 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Dougherty County School System (DCSS) Superintendent Kenneth Dyer has signaled his intention to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for each of the district’s three high schools in May, according to a release from the school system.
The district canceled in-person graduation last Spring in favor of virtual graduation ceremonies because of Albany’s spike in COVID-19 cases. District leaders believe current COVID-19 case numbers support holding in-person graduation ceremonies, with certain restrictions and safety measures in place, the release states.
Georgia high schools receive grants from Shaquille OâNeal s foundation
Shaq gives back to Georgia high school athletics departments
Six Georgia high schools are among the 23 nationwide to receive a Get Game Ready grant from the Shaquille OâNeal Foundation.
ATLANTA - The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation has partnered with Icy Hot to help high school athletes and athletic programs burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the 136 high schools from around the country that applied, 23 are being awarded ‘Get Game Ready’ grants, including six in Georgia.
The grants will help cover the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE), essential supplies, equipment, transportation expenses, and more. School recipients are also receiving expert healthcare-focused guidance from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
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Last week, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and longtime Shaquille O’Neal partner Icy Hot announced the 23 U.S. high schools being awarded Get Game Ready grants, closing out the program launched in September 2020 to help high school athletic programs financially burdened by the pandemic.
Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 31, 136 Title I U.S. public high schools from across the country applied requesting varying amounts of money for a wide range of needs, including personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms, reusable water bottles, transportation costs and sports gear.
The 23 high school recipients of Get Game Ready grants are:
ALBANY â For Elizabeth Faircloth, the recent recognition of her work as a teacher was something she neither sought nor expected. But when her name was called, she was overcome with emotion.
âEverything I do, I do for my students,â Faircloth said, shortly after being honored by Sonnyâs BBQ for her work both in and out of her classroom. âItâs always been about them. I never asked for recognition. I just want them to have what they need to be successful.â
Faircloth, who was the recipient of the restaurant chainâs Random Acts of BBQ, is an Exceptional Students Program teacher at Dougherty Comprehensive High School. She has a reputation around the school for having a big heart and a soft spot for her students.