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Georgia Ready Summer Institute

UGA is looking for high-achieving rising seniors for the Georgia Ready Summer Institute (GRSI). Occurring July 7-12, the Georgia Ready Summer Institute is a one-week, cohort-based residential program for high-achieving high school students in Georgia who are entering their senior year. Attendees will get a glimpse of what life is like as a UGA scholar. Through living in a campus residence hall, eating at UGA's award-winning dining facilities, touring the Athens campus, and external research facilities, specifically the Marine Extension campus on Skidaway Island.

Click here to apply to the Georgia Ready Summer Institute. The deadline is May 3. Questions? Email oace@uga.edu.
 

 

AP Test Prep Sessions

AP Comparative Government: Exam review sessions will take place EVERY THURSDAY during ROAR in Coach Berry's room 2127.

 

AP Environmental Science: Dr. Lauer encourages students to check REMIND for review materials (@apesfall25). Review for both Fall and Spring will begin in person and online after Spring Break.

 

AP Human Geography: For Ms. Mastin's students, meet in her classroom for review sessions EVERY TUESDAY from 7:20 to 8 a.m.
For Mr. Lynch's students, meet in Pod A5 for review sessions: 
Monday & Wednesday: FRQ Workshops
Tuesday & Thursday: MCQ + FRQ Practice
Morning reviews start at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon reviews start at 3:15 p.m. 

 

AP Macroeconomics: Exam prep will be every Tuesday and Thursday during ROAR with Mrs. Lampron or Mrs. McClendon. For locations and topics, see the yellow schedule outside room 2129 or sign up for the Remind by texting @dwoodmac to 81010. 

 

AP Psychology: Mr. Robb will offer exam review every Tuesday during the ROAR beginning on Tuesday in Room 2117. This is for any Psych student, regardless of your teacher in the Fall.

 

AP US Government: Mrs. Edwards will hold exam reviews every Thursday during the ROAR in P10. This is for any GOPO student, regardless of your teacher in the Fall.

 

AP US History: Mr. Travis will be conducting review sessions for the exam every Friday during the ROAR. All students attending the review session must be present in Mr. Travis' room by 11:06.  Any students arriving late will not be allowed into the review session.

School Security Message

Parents, please do not send metal silverware to school with your student. It could be considered a weapon and will be confiscated.

 

 
 

Class of 2027 - Senior Portrait Information

Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.

 

CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served schools for more than 25 years with a distinctive approach to senior photography, combining state-of-the-art studios, premier customer service, and magazine-worthy images that truly capture each senior’s unique story.

 

This elevated experience is not your typical school photo day in the gym. Senior portraits are meant to be different and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime season.

 

Please take a moment to submit your contact information using the link below.

cady.com/SeniorRegistration

 

CADY will use this information to send you everything you need to know: scheduling details, deadlines, outfit tips, reminders, and other important updates.

 

Completing this form helps ensure your rising senior is fully prepared and that every senior is represented in the upcoming yearbook.

 

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Junior Conferences

The DHS Counseling Department is looking forward to individual Junior Conferences with the Class of 2027. In the Junior Conference, we will discuss Graduation Requirements, Senior year courses, postsecondary planning, the HOPE Scholarship, GEORGIA MATCH, and more.  

 

Schedule conferences using this link: https://dunwoodyhscounseling.weebly.com/junior-conference-information.html 

 

Students and parents are invited to attend these meetings. Please select a time that works for all participants.  
 

Tiles & Touchdowns for Bring It Home Dunwoody!

Please join Mahjong Besties & Marni Mahj for Tiles & Touchdowns, benefiting Bring It Home Dunwoody. All mahjong skill levels are welcome, with instructors on-site for beginners. Bring your mahj group and purchase a table at a discounted rate! Enjoy food, raffle prizes, and shopping, too! This special event is on April 16, 6 p.m. at Dunwoody Baptist. Let’s Bring It Home, Dunwoody! 

 

Space is limited, so sign up today using this link. 

 
 

The German Exchange Program still has room for 1 more!  The trip will be from May 30-June 13.  You do not need to speak German to attend.  All host families speak English!  Please see Mrs. Gates in Room 2702 for more information.

 

 
 

SENIOR NEWS

Halle Scott Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Dunwoody High School graduating senior entering a full-time program of college study.

 

Scholarship amount: $1,000

 

Criteria: Awarded based on character through an assessment process, including responding to four written essay questions, which demonstrate the four principles of Courage, Integrity, Responsibility, and Compassion.

 

Character embodies the four principles: As defined by Merriam-Webster, “Character is the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves.” Essentially, it’s what makes you who you are.

  • Courage: Taking risks and following your own conscience with fearlessness.
  • Integrity: Being truthful and trustworthy to oneself and others.
  • Responsibility: Conveying an attitude of commitment and conviction.
  • Compassion: Demonstrating a caring attitude towards others and helping them achieve their best.

Click here to download the application and email it to scottfour@bellsouth.net.

 

Applications are due by April 13.
 

Let’s Celebrate Our Seniors!

We’re making Senior Week unforgettable for the Class of 2026, and we need your help! Volunteer your time or donate treats and gift cards to make this week extra special. Every contribution - big or small - helps us honor our amazing seniors. 

Drop off items at the Front Office labeled “SENIOR WEEK.” 

 

Click here to volunteer to help.

 

Click here for the Amazon Wishlist.

 

Click here for the Supplies Signup.

 

Thank you for helping us make this celebration unforgettable!

 
 

Senior Walks!

Austin Elementary: Attention Class of 2026 Austin Elementary Alumni- we'd love to have you come walk the halls on May 21 while the teachers, staff, and students cheer you on. Please arrive at Austin at 8:50 a.m. and dress in your cap and gown! 

 

Dunwoody Elementary: Attention Class of 2026 Dunwoody Elementary Alumni, you're invited to walk the halls one last time on May 19 while the teachers, staff, and students cheer you on. Please arrive at DES at 1 p.m. for photos, then walk at 1:30 p.m. Dress in your cap and gown! 

 

MORE TO COME!
 

March Application Fee Waivers

We are excited to share that the March Application Fee Waivers initiative is back again this year.

 

Georgia Student Finance partners with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and participating private institutions across the state to offer application fee waivers for the entire month of March. 

Throughout March, students can apply to participating institutions without paying an application fee. Learn more at GAfutures.org.

 

Class of 2026 DHS Graduation Signs

SENIORS / PARENTS – TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!

 

Show your Wildcat pride! Order a personalized 18 x 24 sturdy, all-weather yard sign honoring your 2026 graduate.

 

Graduation signs are only $45, and proceeds benefit the DHS Lady Wildcats Basketball Club. 

 

ORDER NOW – SIGNS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER SPRING BREAK!

 

Order HERE or email cchull@drhorton.com with questions.
 
 

Celebrate the DHS Class of 2026 – Red Envelope Campaign!

Let’s surround our seniors with love, pride, and encouragement as they approach graduation! Through the DHS Red Envelope Campaign, every senior will receive a large red envelope at graduation practice filled with heartfelt letters from the people who helped shape their journey.

 

Click here for a document that families can copy and paste to make participation easy. Simply personalize the letter with your senior’s full name and share it with friends, extended family, coaches, teachers, mentors, and anyone you’d like to celebrate your student.

 

All cards and letters must be mailed to Dunwoody High School by May 1, 2026, to be included.

 

These letters will be opened during graduation practice and will become a meaningful keepsake of this milestone moment. Help us make the Class of 2026 feel celebrated, supported, and deeply appreciated! 

 

 

Celebremos a la Clase 2026 de DHS – Campaña del Sobre Rojo

Acompañemos a nuestros estudiantes de último año con mensajes de orgullo, cariño y apoyo mientras se acercan a su graduación. A través de la Campaña del Sobre Rojo de DHS, cada estudiante recibirá un sobre grande de color rojo durante la práctica de graduación, lleno de cartas sinceras de las personas que han sido parte importante de su camino.

 

Se incluye un archivo adjunto que las familias pueden copiar y pegar fácilmente. Solo tienen que personalizar la carta con el nombre completo del estudiante y compartirla con familiares, amigos, entrenadores, maestros, mentores y cualquier persona que desee felicitar al estudiante.

 

Todas las cartas y tarjetas deben enviarse por correo a Dunwoody High School antes del 1 de mayo de 2026 para que puedan incluirse.

 

Estas cartas se abrirán durante la práctica de graduación y se convertirán en un recuerdo significativo de este momento tan especial. ¡Ayúdenos a que la Clase 2026 se sienta celebrada, apoyada y muy orgullosa de este gran logro! 
 

Let Us Know About Your Scholarship Awards!

Class of 2026!  As you receive Scholarships, please enter those awards here: https://forms.gle/Z8TZxBiNh1LqAjDM9

Last year the Superintendent provided Pins to wear at graduation for students who received $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000 in total scholarships over 4 years.   

The DHS Class of 2025 received almost 17.5 Million dollars in reported scholarship offers, and we would love to have Mr. Bass announce an even larger amount this year at Graduation. 
 
 

For more Senior information, visit the Senior News - Class of 2026 page on the PTSO Website or go directly to the Scholarships page.

 

 
 

          WILDCAT CLUBS

 

 

Help support our DECA Chapter!

Over 25,000 high school students will attend and compete at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this April. DECA still needs volunteers in the Atlanta area to serve as judges for its competitions on Monday, April 27, at the Georgia World Congress Center. We invite you to participate as a volunteer judge. Your participation is a great way to represent and support our DECA chapter, and it helps us earn a Shop DECA gift card!

 

More event information

 

· Available shifts are on Monday, April 27th, 7:30 am-5 pm

 

· All volunteer judges receive on-site training, breakfast, lunch, and complimentary parking.

 

· No prior experience is required! · To register as a volunteer judge and to be sure our Chapter gets credit, please visit https://deca.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/atl and include our "Dunwoody High School" in the source field.
 

Technology Student Association

Congratulations to all of our Technology Student Association students who competed at last week’s State Leadership Conference! This has been one of the most successful years in our chapter’s history.

 

A special shoutout to Aleena Huang, Gabrielle Rosen, and Mihir Satish for being named Governor’s Honors Program finalists. All three are TSA members, and for the second consecutive year, the Dunwoody TSA chapter has had three students represent both Dunwoody and DeKalb County as GHP finalists—bringing our total to six finalists over the past two years.

 

At the State Conference, Shayna Patel and Sherline Apfelbaum earned top 10 honors in Children’s Stories. Aleena Huang also placed in the top 10 for Transportation Modeling and was recognized as an Outstanding Student. Gabbi deRoux achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in Photographic Technology, her fourth consecutive top-three finish in competition, and her fourth consecutive automatic place at Nationals.

 

Capping off an incredible year, Aleena Huang was selected as a State Officer—one of the organization’s most prestigious roles. She will help lead more than 20,000 student members across the state.

 

Congratulations to all of these students for their dedication, talent, and hard work!
 

DHS Yearbook Fundraiser - Pizza for a Purpose

Come hungry, leave happy — and help us tell our school’s story! Join the DHS Yearbook class on April 2 from 5–8 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom for a sizzling fundraiser night.

 

Every slice helps us fix cameras, upgrade computer tools, and fuel amazing learning opportunities for our student journalists. From snapping memories to designing pages, your support makes it all possible. 

 

Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s make this year’s DHS Yearbook the best one yet!  
 

Math and Science Night for all K-5th graders

Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society are hosting a Math and Science Night for all K-5th graders at Dunwoody High School from 6:00 - 7:30 pm on Monday, March 30. All future wildcats are welcome to attend. There will be games, experiments, candy math, bottle rockets, a math competition, and lots of fun. We hope to see you there! 

 
 

Dunwoody High School Interfaith Alliance

Dunwoody High School announces a powerful collaboration with a new student club - the Dunwoody High School Interfaith Alliance and Rise Against Hunger. 

Last Sunday in the Dunwoody cafeteria, faith leaders, including a rabbi, a priest, and a pastor, joined teachers, parents, and students who stood side by side to pack 6,000 food bags full of rice, dried vegetables, protein, and vitamin packs. One pack feeds six children. 

 

This initiative was completely student-inspired and student-led.  All funding was procured through community support. 

 

Dunwoody celebrates the leadership of Rise Against Hunger and, in particular, the student founder and president, Anna Jean Lower, along with her leadership team member, Ella Tucker, joining together to make a difference in the world. 

 

Taelor Rye, the teacher sponsor, also attended the event.

 
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          COUNSELING NEWS
 

  

        DHS Counseling Center Update

Students will be assigned by Last Name to a member of our counseling staff. We are pleased to welcome back Samantha Wright to Dunwoody High School!

 

Name Students
 Email Phone
Mrs. deRoux  A - C deanna_deroux@dekalbschoolsga.org   678-874-8528 
Mrs.  Bunyan  D - J

rahshida_bunyan@dekalbschoolsga.org

 678-874-8523 
Ms. Wright** K - O **Until assigned an email and phone, please use Mr. Ingram.
Mrs. Spain  P - T denise_spain@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-8529 
Mr. Ingram (Head)  U - Z luke_ingram@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-8527 
Mrs. Keys  Admin Assistant laura_keys@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-8532 
Cary Garner  Social Worker cary_garner@dekalbschoolsga.org To be assigned
 
 

            Counseling Advisory Committee

     The newly formed DHS Counseling Advisory Committee (CAC) needs financial support in order to create a campaign of regularly scheduled engaging initiatives (events, speakers, education) throughout the year targeting three major stakeholders: students, parents, and teachers. We want to empower students, parents, and educators with knowledge and skills from evidence-based programs to prevent substance misuse, promote mental and emotional health, and foster a supportive environment. 

 

Committee Members:

Faculty: Principal Bass, Mr. Luke Ingram

Parents: Ly Douglass, Amy Halligan, Eleanor Remigailo,

Jenny Smolen, Erin Zack, Rachel Zinkand

 

Fundraising information forthcoming. We look forward to your support!

  

  

      VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

  

Dunwoody Strong Needs You

Dunwoody Strong supports students, parents, and DHS staff with

tools to prevent substance misuse, promote mental health, and

foster a supportive community. We invite parents and community

volunteers to help advance these initiatives - your time and expertise

will make a meaningful impact on the well-being of every Wildcat. 

 

Volunteer Signup - https://forms.gle/YjziCQVmvLrfiReP6

 

 

 

 

 

WILDCAT MUSIC & ARTS

  
 

 

Check back soon for more updates!

 

               WILDCAT SPORTS
 
 

 

DHS Gymnastics Takes 1st Place

The Varsity Gymnastics Team won 1st place once again at their meet on Thursday night. Sophomore Rebecca Sobel won 1st on bars, Junior Gabby Bland placed 1st on beam, Sophomore Lila Barrow won 2nd on floor and 2nd All Around, and Senior Clara Biggs tied for 2nd on vault and won 3rd place All Around. Congrats to the entire team for a great performance! 
 
Track Breaks School Records

At the DeKalb County Championship on March 27, both the girls' and boys' 4x800m teams broke the school records. The girls finished 1st with a time of 9:46, and the boys finished 2nd, breaking their own record with a time of 8:06.  

Girls: Alana Bland, Callie McJunkin, Blythe Parker, and Sarah Jane Shipley 

Boys: Alex Loffredio, Jensen Elwell, Kevin Westrick, and Lawson Conner 
 

Girls' Soccer

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls' Soccer Team, which beat Tri Cities 10-0 on Thursday night! Becca Goldstein led the way with 2 goals and 1 assist, Sophia Pristach had 1 goal and 2 assists, Audrey Daniel had 1 goal and 1 assist, Juju Martinez and Sadie Krohn each had 2 goals, Olivia Flores and Callie McJunkin each had a goal, and Vivian O'Brien and Rachel Hill had assists. 

 

The team's next home game is Senior Night on April 16 vs. Lakeside. Come out and cheer them on!
 

DHS Golf

On Monday, the Boys Golf Team played in the Buford Best Ball Classic. The team was led by Captain Reece Thompson, who shot a team best 73 (1 over par). Freshman Zac Bill and Sophomore Liam Whitehurst also had strong rounds of 77 and 74, while Sophomore Adam Pollock rounded out the team's scoring with his score of 81. The team placed third out of 22 top-notch teams in the field and finished 5 under par for the tournament. One of the best tournament showings in years. Drake Vanyo and Chris Hazen also contributed to the team's success. It's still early in the season, and this team will go deep into the finals.

 

The Girls Golf Team also played on Monday and played well. Captain Elizabeth Hanlon teamed up with Sydney Tolk, and their team finished 4 over par, placing them in a tie for sixth place. The other team, Sydney Borrmann and Caroline Brandenburg, also played well, finishing 6 over par and placing 11th out of 22 teams. This was a very strong field of players, too.
 

Basketball Cheer Parent Interest Meeting

 
 
Spiced Right BBQ Fundraiser

Plan your night off from cooking because our annual Spice Right BBQ DHS LaxCats Spiced Right BBQ Fundraiser is happening on April 16!

This year’s delicious options:  

  • Family Pack Only:1½ lbs Pork OR Chicken, 1 Pint Baked Beans, 1 Pint Hashbrown Casserole, 4 Buns, BBQ Sauce — $51 each  
  • Family Pack With Dessert: Everything above + Banana Pudding — $58 each
  • Gift Certificate: Can't join us on April 16? Get a certificate for 1 Family Pack to use later — $51 each

Pick-up: April 16 at Dunwoody High School from 5–6 PM  

 

Order & payment deadline: April 12

 

Use the QR code or click this link to order.

 

Thank you for your support! 
 

DHS eSports

DHS eSports Splatoon 3 team achieved another win last week against Norcross HS 3-0.

And they are closer than ever to clinching their playoff berth with one more match to go!

Let's give them a big shoutout, Wildcats!
 

Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament

The 11th Annual Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament benefitting the football team will be on April 27 at The County Club of Roswell. Please join us for a day of competition and community and meet our coaches!  Foursomes, hole sponsorships and corporate sponsorships are available, and spots are filling up fast.  

 
 
 

For more information on Sports at DHS, visit the Student Sports News page on the 

PTSO Website.

 

 

DHS Summer Camps
 

Summer Basketball Camp for Girls: DHS Staff Discount

How to Sign Up: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click here to register. 

Staff Discount and payment: Click this link to pay: https://square.link/u/JejZZw7l.

 

 
 

Dunwoody Boys Lacrosse Camp is OPEN

Dunwoody Lacrosse is hosting a Summer Lacrosse Camp for boys ages 8 to 13 at Dunwoody High School from June 22 to 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

The camp is a great opportunity for boys of all skill levels to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, build confidence, and have fun in a positive team environment. 

No experience or equipment needed! Registration is now open using this link.
 
 
 

 

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Dunwoody High School PTSO.
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If you would to submit an article for the PTSO E-News, please use THIS LINK to our submission form. Submissions for Sunday's E-News are due by Noon on the Thursday prior.  We will run your article for up to 2 weeks.  If you have any questions or special requests, you may email our E-News team at dunwoodyhsnews@gmail.com. Thank you!
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