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Be a Classroom Hero Dunwoody Strong needs your financial support to purchase
cell phone hotels to help students improve focus and engagement.
Be a classroom hero by sponsoring a teacher! Donate $50 today! DunwoodyStrong@gmail.com to PayPal or Zelle.
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Fall Semester Curriculum NightWe want to invite all families to Fall Semester Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 – 7:30pm. The evening will begin with an assembly in the Auditorium, where you will hear important information from Mr. Bass. Then you will be able to follow your student’s schedule around to all four class periods. The exact schedule for the evening will be as follows:
Assembly in Auditorium 6:00 – 6:25
1st Period 6:35 – 6:45
2nd Period 6:50 – 7:00
3rd Period 7:05 – 7:15
4th Period 7:20 – 7:30 |
Rebalancing of SectionsOne of the big tasks we have the first few weeks of school is to identify students who are on roll but have moved to another school and to withdraw those students. That along with new enrollment and schedule changes can result in some sections of courses becoming too large, while others may become too small. It is not a widespread issue, but some sections of some courses will need to be rebalanced. If a student’s schedule is affected by rebalancing, they will still have the same classes, but the order or teacher could be different. DHS TOURSOur PTSO is proud to host school tours during the 2025-2026 school year.
Tours, led by parent volunteers, are held on the first Wednesday of every month*.
*There will be no tours held in August, December or May.
Tours will begin promptly at 9:00am in the school lobby and will finish by 10:30am.
Tours will be limited to a total of 18 people, so we ask that only ONE parent accompany their student, if bringing their student along. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your slot so another parent may sign up.
Please bring your ID as you will be required to sign in and show ID at the security desk.
Questions? Please email Nina Arnold and Barbara Hammond at dunwoodyhighschooltours@gmail.
We hope to see you there and show you our Wildcat Spirit. https://www.signupgenius.com/g |
German Exchange Students are Seeking Host FamiliesOctober 5-19th: Dunwoody High School Welcomes T HG School Kettwig, Germany!
This is a unique opportunity to make a lifelong connection, learn about German culture, and enrich your family’s life with a global experience. Be a part of this tradition! Let’s give these students a home away from home!
What Does Hosting Involve?
Provide a supportive environment, offer a private room for the student to stay, share meals, daily life and family activities. You do NOT need to speak German to host!
For More Information on becoming a host family, contact: Will Henderson at Will@EdTreks.net or Chrystal Gates at Chrystal_Parker-Gates@dekalbsc (faculty sponsor).
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Chromebook User Agreement
DeKalb County will provide a Chromebook to EVERY STUDENT.
All students/parents MUST complete the online user
agreement by clicking the following link:
https://dekalb.incidentiq.com/
School Wi-FiDCSD.Secure
All staff and students with DCSD-issued devices (i.e., teacher l aptops, student Chromebooks & tablets, principals’ laptops, etc.). This should be the default Wi-Fi network.
DCSD.Mobilt
This is a backup network for student Chromebooks. Students who cannot connect via DCSD.Secure may switch to DCSD.Mobilt, if needed.
DCSD-Guest-BYOD
BYOD: DCSD staff and students will use the BYOD network to access the Internet with personal devices (i.e., personal laptop or iPad). Staff and students will click on the "click here to access" link and sign in with their school logins. The login credentials should save upon login, and the device should automatically login each day the device is at school. Staff and students should NOT use the "Visitors & Non-DeKalb Users" form. Please note: Not all personal devices are compatible with the BYOD network. DCSD does not troubleshoot or provide tech support for personal devices. Students are encouraged to use their school-issued Chromebooks.
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Guest: DCSD visitors will use the "Visitors & Non-DeKalb Users" form of the Guest-BYOD network to access the Internet with personal devices (e.g., parents, community visitors, etc.). The guest is for single day access and will expire in 24 hours. Please note: Not all personal devices are compatible with the BYOD network. DCSD does not troubleshoot or provide tech support for personal devices. |
School Picture Day - August 27
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take their pictures
for their yearbooks and IDs. Seniors will also still participate
in schoolwide Picture Day to take pictures for school IDs.
The 27th will be here before you know it, so don't forget.
Put it on your calendar and show out with your best look for
this school year to be memorialized in your ID and/or yearbook photo.
Summer Reading Challenge Shout-Out
Shout out to the 9 DHS students who participated in the DeKalb
County Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge. Please stop
by the DHS Library Learning Commons, AKA the Hub, to get a prize.
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Katy |
Blackburn |
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Carolina |
Bonilla Dos Santos |
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Maddie |
Dossey |
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Joshua |
Estes |
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Julia |
Estes |
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Charlotte |
Grant |
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Allison |
Morris |
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Emma |
Philipp |
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Evan |
Sansbury |
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DHS Counseling Center UpdateStudents 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!
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Counseling Advisory CommitteeThe 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!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
Library Learning Commons Volunteers Needed
with any questions: juliebeelee@gmail.com.
Attendance Office Volunteers Needed
The Dunwoody High community is a special place with amazing staff and students. Volunteering in the attendance office is a great way to get involved and feel a part of DHS. The attendance office needs volunteers to greet incoming and outgoing students throughout the day. These are short shifts and only require serving once a month.
Attendance Office Volunteers: There are 3 shifts available daily. Click here to select a time slot. Please contact Courtney Santora with any questions at csantora12@gmail.com.
8:30 am - 10:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 2:40 pm
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Senior Individual Advisement
The DHS counseling department invites Seniors to schedule their Individual Senior Advisement. Links will be available August 18th through September 19th. Conferences will begin August 25th. After September 19th, counselors will begin assigning students a meeting time if they have not already scheduled one.
Senior Individual Advisement will cover Graduation requirements/progress toward graduation, HOPE eligibility, Naviance and post-secondary planning, and more. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their student.
Senior Portraits
Seniors, start the year off strong by marking the occasion with your Senior Portrait. Have you booked your session yet? Sessions to be included in the yearbook will only go until November, which will creep up quickly.
Book yours with Cady Studios by going to CADY.com (C-A-D-Y) to book. Casual photos may be submitted to Mr. Rye, but formal photos must be taken by Cady.
Use this link to schedule and find more information.
Class of 2026 DHS Graduation Signs
Seniors and Parents – It's Not Too Early Order Now for the Lowest Price!
Show your Wildcat pride! Order a personalized 18 x 24 sturdy, all-weather yard sign honoring your 2026 graduate. Graduation signs are only $35, and proceeds benefit the DHS Lady Wildcats basketball club. ORDER NOW before the price goes up on 10/1/25.
Order HERE or email cchull@drhorton.com with questions.
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FBLA Interest Meeting
There will be an FBLA Interest Meeting on Tuesday after school at 3:20
in Mrs. Christensen's Room 1503. We will talk about what we are doing
and there will be a sweet treat. We look forward to seeing you there.
Rho Kappa Applications
Rho Kappa, the Social Studies Honor Society, is accepting applications
from Juniors and Seniors. See QR codes posted around school and in
front of Room 2117. The application deadline is Friday, August 29th.
Check with Mr. Robb if you have questions.
FRC Robotics
Dunwoody's robotics team, Wildcat5e, is hosting a kickoff meeting this
Wednesday, August 27th, from 7:00-8:30pm at their build site in the
Dunwoody Village (5501b Chamblee Dunwoody Rd). They're located in
between Good Vibes and The Little Gym. They'll have pizza and information
about their upcoming season. The team gives students hands-on
experience building and programming robots with experts in the field.
Any students interested in engineering or programming are encouraged to
attend, along with their parents.
Science National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society is now accepting applications for new
and returning members through September 5th. Join the remind by
texting @dwoodsnhs to 81010. Requirements are listed at the beginning
of the application.
New member application: https://forms.
Returning member application: https://forms.
HOSA Meeting
The next HOSA interest meeting is this Wednesday, August 27 in Ms. Keiser's
Room 1106 at 3:10. Come if you are interested in joining HOSA for more
information and a little sweet treat. Can’t wait to see you there!
Chick- Fil-A Leadership Academy
Chick-Fil-A leadership applications can be picked up in Mrs. Keiser's
Room 1106 or Mrs. Forth's Room 1506. Deadline for return is Wednesday,
August 27.
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National Honor Society
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you a student who embodies
excellence in academics? Then join National Honor Society. NHS
is an organization that recognizes academics, leadership, service,
and character among High Schoolers.
Applications are out now. You can find applications on QR codes
around the school and on the Dunwoody NHS Instagram page.
Applications are due August 30 and will be reviewed by a panel of
DHS teachers. You must have at least a 3.8 Unweighted GPA to apply.
See Ms. McDonald or Mr. Anklesaria if you have any questions.
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Mu Alpha ThetaMu Alpha Theta Mathemetics Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members through Friday 8/29/25. Apply online by scanning the QR code on the flyers posted throughout the school. Membership requirements are listed at the top of the application. Mu Alpha Theta will also have a meeting on Monday 8/18 at 7:30 am in 3112 for all current members and anyone interested in joining. We hope to see you there. Feminists of Dunwoody |
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STANDS BANDS
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Free Sports Physicals
Emory Healthcare is offering free sports physicals at DHS next Thursday after
school in the cafeteria. To get a physical, please come by the office and get a
health history and permission form. If you are playing a winter or spring sport,
you have to have a physical to try out. See Coach Long or Ms. Kaiser for any
questions.
Emory Healthcare ofrece exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos en DHS el
próximo jueves después de clases en la cafetería. Para obtener un examen
físico, por favor, pase por la oficina y obtenga su historial médico y un formulario
de autorización. Si practica un deporte de invierno u primavera, debe hacerse
un examen físico para participar. Si tiene alguna pregunta, consulte con el
entrenador Long o la Sra. Kaiser.
Tennis
Dunwoody Tennis is forming a Fall Flex League. It is open to any student
who was on the team last season or who is interested in trying out for the
team this season. Brackets will be formed and opponents will have a week
to schedule their match. To participate, you must register by 8/27/25. Play
will begin after Labor Day. Former DHS team players, you will find the Google
Form in Group Me. New players, come see Coach Gentry in Room 2704 or
Coach Goertemiller in Room 2705 to get registered.
Dunwoody Softball Triumphs
The lovely Atlanta summer rain again played a factor in last week’s softball
games. Luckily, the one game that was played was a whopper, as
Dunwoody JV Softball took care of business with a win over Mount
Vernon, 4-3. Sutton Travis, Molly Cantwell, Tabitha Gaines and Ella
Smith each collected one hit for Dunwoody while Tenley Marks highlighted
her speed, stealing two bases during the victory. Abby Rosenkoff brought
her A-game, striking out 6 and walking only 2 over her 6-innings on the mound.
Begin your non-rain dances now and come out to cheer on varsity softball at
home this week: Tues vs. Woodward & Thursday vs. Arabia Mountain.
Volleyball Updates
FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL
The Freshman Volleyball Team got their season off to a fast start with a
dominating win against Lakeside. The Cats won 3 sets to none led by players
of the game Chloe Tsai and Adley Gaines.
The Freshman Volleyball Team went to Flowery Branch and brought home
a pair of wins. Josie Seelos was player of the game for the 'Cats in the first
game against Flowery Branch. Isla Polumbo was player of the game in the
second match against Apalachee.
JV VOLLEYBALL
The JV Lady Wildcats Volleyball Team won in two sets against Northview
High School at their first home game match last night. The JV team traded
points through most of the set, dropping back 4 points. They kept their cool
to win 26-24. They continued to play strong to win the 2nd set 25-13.
The JV Wildcats Volleyball Team had a double header at Buford High. They
fought their way through the first match against Jackson County HS, ultimately
dropping both sets. They then faced Buford keeping pace and pulled the
second set 30-28, but home court advantage won out.
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
Varsity Volleyball got their second win of the season against Northview in a
5-set thriller. The Cats were led by juniors Alexa Keefe and Gabby Sarmiento,
each with a whopping 10 kills.
The Varsity Volleyball Team beat North Springs 2 sets to none. Standout
performances from Alexa Keefe and Anna Stidson led the cats to their third
win of the season.
DHS eSports
It's that time of the year and Dunwoody eSports season is about to start.
If you are interested in playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League,
Splatoon 3, League of Legends, and Madden NFL, we will be having our first
meeting of the season next Tuesday, 8/19/25, after school in Mr. Yoon's Room 3102.
Wrestling
All those interested in Wrestling this year please see Coach McSorley in Room
2118 or sign up with the QR Code outside of his room.
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DHS Spirit Wear Sale
The football team has debuted the new DHS spirit wear for 2025! Many of the items are not sport-specific so they can be worn year-round. Check out the new gear and order yours by June 15 to have them in time for the fall season! Visit the website today at https://dunwoody-gridiron-
For more information on Sports at DHS, visit the Student Sports News page on the PTSO Website or the DHS Website Sports Page.
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DHS Food and Basic Needs Pantry
Clubs and Sports News 
Click below to go to Club News and Sports News for the latest updates on what's happening at DHS.
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Upcoming Events
- Monday, September 1
- Monday, October 13
- Tuesday, October 14
- Wednesday, October 15
- Thursday, October 16
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Dunwoody High School conforms with the open enrollment requirements pursuant to O.C.G.A 20-2-2066 (admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students) and SBOE Rule 160-4-9-.05 (Charter Schools Petition Process).
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