Schools
Back To School In Douglas Co.: Here's What To Know
Patch has your back-to-school guide to lead you through the process as you prepare for the 2024-25 academic year in Douglas County.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA — The first day of school is nearing for Georgia students, and as parents prepare, Patch has your back-to-school guide to usher you through the process.
So as you stuff your student's backpack with supplies, or search for those handy back-to-school deals, check out what you need to know ahead of the 2024-25 academic year in Douglas County. (See back-to-school deals below.)
Be mindful some information may be subject to change.
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Douglas County School System
School begins in Douglas on Aug. 1 and is set to end on May 21, 2025 for students.
See full 2024-25 school calendar here.
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Bus routes for Douglas public schools are posted here. See more information about transportation here.
With the high-school back-to-school bash being held Friday, DCSS will host open houses for middle schoolers and elementary schoolers next week. The school system monikered these events as "sneak-a-peeks."
The sneak-a-peek for elementary school will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m., July 30.
School Menus
Menu prices in Douglas vary. Reduced meals for all schools cost $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. Extra milk or juice are $0.65.
See full daily meal prices below:
Elementary School
Breakfast: $1.50
Second Breakfast: $1.75
Lunch: $2.50
Second Lunch: $3.75
Middle School
Breakfast: $2.75
Second Breakfast: $1.75
Lunch: $2.75
Second Lunch: $3.75
High School
Breakfast: $1.50
Second Breakfast: $1.75
Lunch: $2.75
Second Lunch: $3.75
Complete a free or reduced meal application via School Cafe. Menus are published here.
Back-to-School Event
The Douglas County District Attorney's Office and Fit for the Future will sponsor a record restriction and back-to-school event from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at 2121 Fairburn Road in Douglasville.
Organizers said 3,000 backpacks will be donated, and free haircuts will be available. The event will also include community resources, free food and a bounce house, organizers said.
Record restriction will be offered for people arrested in Douglas County, organizers said. Pre-registration via the district attorney's office is required for the record restriction.
Anyone wanting to donate backpacks or school supplies can call (404) 259-0977.
Contact DCSS
Phone: 770-651-2000
Central Office: 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Douglasville
Back-to-School Deals
These retailers are offering back-to-school deals:
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