Homecoming Festivities
Homecoming is this week!! This year's theme is Midnight in Manhattan. We can't wait to see everyone at all the festivities!! Please see the flyer below for important dates and details.
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Parking Payments for St. Luke's
CLICK HERE to pay for the St. Luke's parking decal or use the QR code.
After payment, go see Mrs. Curry in the Discipline Office for the application. Once the application is received you will receive your decal. Please make sure to show proof of payment.
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Families4Families First Food Collection
Help fight local food insecurity! Families4Families is hosting its first food collection to support children and families in our community.
Use the Sign Up Genius link to donate: HERE
Students: Each donated item equals 1 service hour (e.g., 5 items = 5 hours).
Drop-off Date: Friday, September 25th Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Good Vibes in the Village
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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Dunwoody Strong: Our Students Need Us Now
CLICK HERE to Donate Today!
On August 10, 2026, the City of Dunwoody approved limits on future vape shop zoning. Vape shops are only allowed in commercial districts and must be at least 600 feet from schools, daycare centers, and places of worship, as well as 1,500 feet from existing vape shops and gas stations.
News outlets have already highlighted Dunwoody Strong’s leadership in addressing concerns about teens and vaping (see www.dunwoodystrong.org).
Dunwoody Strong, a parent volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization, is committed to promoting student wellness and preventing substance misuse through education, community engagement, and school-based programming.
This year’s initiatives include student Vaping Awareness & Prevention, staff training on drug abuse detection, suicide awareness programming, gambling addiction education, and life skills and distracted driving training.
With vape shops in the news, prevention and education cannot wait.
Support the Dunwoody Strong programs that keep Dunwoody High School students and community safe.
CLICK HERE to Donate Today!
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Governor's Honors Program Application
The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 (Friday)
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The SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Program
The safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program, developed by Living Works, will be offered on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided.
During this four-hour interactive class, you will learn how to recognize invitations for help, communicate directly about suicide, and connect individuals at risk with life-saving intervention resources.
Thanks to a “Beyond the Building” grant from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, we are able to offer this valuable class to our community at no cost. We are limited to 30 students, so sign up now HERE!
Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church
1978 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
This program is for all adults and high school seniors. Students 16 and older who are not seniors may attend with a parent.
For additional information, please contact cathomas@slpres.org.
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New DHS Apparel
Show off your school pride with the newest editions to Catshack Apparel. Designed by Dunwoody students to ensure that you get the best quality items. Be sure to visit our website at https://dunwoodycatshack.square.site/ to see all of our new items. Go Cats!
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EOC Mid-Month Assessment
The Georgia Board of Education requires all students who are enrolled for credit in any of the courses listed below to take the Georgia End of Course (EOC) upon course completion. The following four courses in Georgia have EOCs:
- Literature & Composition II
- Biology
- U.S. History
- Algebra: Concepts and Connections
According to The Georgia Board of Education, the End-of-Course serves as the final exam for these courses listed above. The Board established a grade of 70 as the “passing score” for the End-of-Course Test and for all courses. For a student to receive credit for an End-of-Course, the average of the coursework and the EOC score must equal or exceed 70.
(See Georgia SBOE rule 160-4-2-.13.)
The DCSD Fall 2026 administration schedule for Mid-Months, Retest, and Test Out is below. Please note, this schedule does not apply to students currently enrolled in the classes designated above. Students currently enrolled in the designated classes will test during the main administration scheduled for December 2026.
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It is expected that every student enrolled in the four (4) courses identified above will take the End-of-Course (EOC). Students who fail to take the End-of-Course (as required) during this testing window must do so by the end of the next subsequent grading period.
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EOC Test Out
The Georgia Department of Education currently allows high school students the option to "test out" of a high school course that has an associated EOC. Currently, those courses with an associated EOC are:
Language Arts - American Literature and Composition
Mathematics - Algebra: Concepts and Connections
Science - Biology
Social Studies - United States History
To test out, students can take an End of Course (EOC) Test (before enrolling in and taking the course) and if they score at the “Distinguished Learner” level on the assessment, they will be awarded credit for that course.
While this is an opportunity for students to move past some high school courses without taking them, parents should carefully weigh the impact since some classes are stepping stones for others. While a student might successfully test out of one course, it does not mean that he or she will necessarily be successful in the next course, especially if they missed foundational concepts.
To pursue the test-out option, typically done in the summer, contact the high school that your student will be enrolled in the next school year. The administration and guidance departments can schedule them in the next available testing opportunity. Taking an EOC assessment for the purpose of testing out of a subject costs approximately $50 paid by the student/parent to the school; however, this amount will be refunded to anyone who scores at the "Distinguished Learner" level.
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Chromebook Update
CLICK HERE for instructions on updating your Chromebook to the latest version. Chromebooks should be running version 150 or 151. Chromebooks that have not been updated will not function properly, so please take time to update your Chromebook this weekend.
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DHS PAC Meeting
Next DHS PAC Meeting is August 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm, unless stated otherwise
Location: DHS Front Office Conference Room
Public comments lasting no longer than 3 minutes may be made at the beginning of the meeting.
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Upcoming Changes in Attendance on the Horizon
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As we prepare for another successful school year, we want to make you aware of several important attendance and student accountability updates that will be implemented this semester.
Beginning September 8, 2026, Dunwoody High School will officially begin using our new School Conductor System to improve student check-in, check-out, attendance tracking, and campus safety.
What Families Should Know
Student Check-In
• Students arriving after the tardy bell must report to the Attendance Office before going to class.
• Students will use the School Conductor kiosk to check in and receive an official pass.
• Students should not report directly to class after arriving late.
• Parents are not required to walk students into the building. A written note may be submitted to the Attendance Office.
Student Check-Out
• QR Code check-out has been discontinued.
• Parents/guardians must come into the Attendance Office with identification to check students out.
• Students who are 18 years old may check themselves out.
• Parent email requests must be received by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the requested checkout.
Senior Exam Exemptions
Beginning this school year, attendance will be part of senior exam exemption eligibility. Additional information will be shared over the coming weeks. Thank you for partnering with us as we strengthen our systems to better serve our students. Together, we will continue building a culture of accountability and excellence.
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Dual Enrollment Information Meeting
Students and families interested in Dual Enrollment are invited to attend the Spring 27 Dual Enrollment Information Meeting on August 26th at 5pm. CLICK HERE for teams meeting link.
A recording will be available on the Counseling Website following the meeting.
CLICK HERE for State Eligibility Requirements.
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Prom Ticket Flash Sale
JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Want to have a Prom this year? Pay your dues NOW! In order to have Prom at The High Museum on March 26, 2026, we need to secure our contract, and we need you to pay your Class Dues ASAP! Juniors-$75, Seniors-$120
CLICK HERE to Pay Class Dues.
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St. Luke's Parking
The parking decals for St. Luke's are in. If you want to park at St. Luke's, you need to come to the discipline office to see Ms. Curry. After today, you must have a decal to park at St. Luke's.
Also, remember, St. Luke's is gracious enough to allow students in their parking lot. Please respect their property while on their campus. Any speeding, throwing donuts, or property destruction will result in the loss of parking privileges and possible disciplinary action.
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Dunwoody Strong: Our Students Need Us Now
CLICK HERE to Donate Today!
On August 10, 2026, the City of Dunwoody approved legislation allowing vape shops to operate near areas where kids are present, a change that heightens the urgency around youth‑targeted vaping. News outlets have already highlighted Dunwoody Strong’s leadership in addressing these risks (see www.dunwoodystrong.org).
Dunwoody Strong, a parent volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization, is committed to promoting student wellness and preventing substance misuse through education, community engagement, and school‑based programming.
This year’s initiatives include student Vaping Awareness & Prevention, staff training on drug‑abuse detection, suicide‑awareness programming, gambling‑addiction education, and life‑skills and distracted‑driving training.
With vape shops now permitted closer to where students spend their time, prevention and education cannot wait.
Support the Dunwoody Strong programs that keep Dunwoody High School students and community safe.
CLICK HERE to Donate Today!
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YOU MATTER ❤️ A Community Conversation on Hope & Mental Health
Join us for an inspiring evening with the Manny's Band Foundation as we come together to support mental wellness, encourage hope, and learn how we can help prevent suicide in our community.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Dunwoody High School Auditorium
Visit DunwoodyStrong.org to learn more or support the cause!
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New DHS Apparel
Show off your school pride with the newest editions to Catshack Apparel. Designed by Dunwoody students to ensure that you get the best quality items. Be sure to visit our website to see all of our new items. Go Cats!
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Volunteers Needed
If you're looking for ways to get involved at DHS, please consider volunteering at the school for any of these opportunities:
LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS:
Be an active part of the DHS family and volunteer for a one or two-hour shift in the library. You can sign up weekly, bi-weekly, or as your schedule allows. We truly appreciate our volunteers!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEAC29A13-64935346-dhslibrary#/
Contact Julie Lee with any questions at juliebeelee@gmail.com.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE:
Volunteers will assist Ingrid with greeting students as they check in and out during the day. Volunteers are asked to commit to a standing shift on the same day each month. Please note that fifth-week shifts occur only a few times per year. Shifts are 8:40 A.M.– 10:40 a.m., 11: 15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., and 1:20 – 2:40 p.m.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D49A9A72EA20-64834845-dunwoody
Contact Courtney Santora with any questions at csantora12@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting Dunwoody High School!
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