Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! These students were nominated by teachers for being focused, on time, and prepared for class. Of the nominees, one winner was chosen from each academy for earning the most Dragon Fire “Focused” points in August and September.
We are proud to celebrate: Gianna Johnson from Freshman Academy, Abby Streble from BizEd, Esmeralda Perez Vasquez from Health Science, and Samont Thompson from TEC Academy. Keep doing amazing things, Dragons!
We are proud to celebrate: Gianna Johnson from Freshman Academy, Abby Streble from BizEd, Esmeralda Perez Vasquez from Health Science, and Samont Thompson from TEC Academy. Keep doing amazing things, Dragons!
🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).
We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.
Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.
Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
Our first PBIS Reward Party is next Friday, September 25! Join us on the football field to celebrate ZERO phone violations 9/9-9/25.
YSC Update! Passport stopped by this past week to donate hygiene items to our Youth Services Center. We greatly appreciate it!
Today, Ms. Higdon’s English 1 class visited the library for the first time this year! Our librarian, Ms. Haney led them through Library Orientation and Book Speed Dating. Students had 3 minutes at each table to look through books related to their unit on survival and rate the books they observed. By the end of class, each student checked out at least one book! We’re so glad to see our Dragons getting comfortable with the library and enjoying the books!
Family-Teacher Conferences are just two weeks away! Student success is built on strong family-school relationships. We hope to see you on Wednesday, September 23. Walk in conferences are open 9am-12pm and 12:30-3:30pm.
Many cultures. One school. Doss High School!
Our Hispanic Students United proudly participated in the Parade of Cultures today to formally kick off Worldfest! Students carried flags representing the many cultures and countries that make up our diverse student body, proudly celebrating the richness of our community.
We are so proud of our students for representing Doss with such joy, pride, and unity! We want to recognize HSU sponsors, Ms. Beitia and Ms. Francis, whose dedication to our students goes far beyond the classroom. Thank you for always going the extra mile by encouraging our students, believing in them, celebrating their cultures, and creating opportunities for them to feel proud of who they are.
☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Check out our principal! Today, Dr. Ellison traded his office for the cafeteria and helped serve lunch alongside our team. We appreciate him stepping in and lending a hand whenever needed!
HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:
- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later
Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
The Doss High School Baseball Team will start fall workouts on September 8th. All Players must have an up-to-date physical. See Coach B in Room 123 for more information.
Save the date! Family-Teacher Conferences will be Wednesday, September 23. There will be no school for students, but teachers will be in the building, prepared to meet with you. More details coming soon!
Please read our September Newsletter.
JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.
Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
Today, Ms. Broughton’s Anatomy & Physiology students took their learning to the next level! Students explored anatomy through immersive VR technology brought to Doss by the University of Louisville Department of Physiology.
A huge thank-you to Dr. Terson, Dr. Maldonado, and their crew for bringing the equipment and experience to our Dragons! We also want to give a special shoutout to our very own Mr. Downs for making this connection possible.
This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a strong and lasting partnership with UofL. We’re excited for the collaborative learning opportunities ahead!
Open House is this Thursday, August 27, from 5 to 7 pm. Doors open at 4:45pm. Here's how the night runs!
Student ambassadors will be posted throughout the building. If you get turned around, ask one. That is what they are there for.
Bring your student, or download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app so you can see the schedule on your phone.
Need the elevator? Enter at exit 38 on the first floor.
See you there, Dragons.
Student ambassadors will be posted throughout the building. If you get turned around, ask one. That is what they are there for.
Bring your student, or download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app so you can see the schedule on your phone.
Need the elevator? Enter at exit 38 on the first floor.
See you there, Dragons.
Dear Dragon Families,
We’re excited to welcome you to Open House on Thursday, August 27 from 5-7pm!
As we begin a new school year, we want to build strong partnerships between our families and school so that we can work together to best support your student(s).
To help families get connected and stay informed, we’ve included links to three short instructional videos that walk you through accessing Infinite Campus, our online student information system where you can view grades, schedules, attendance, and more.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and starting the year strong together!
Video 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTyhzETMmNA
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creRM6pG2f4
Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvW5EVdnyuc
Go Dragons!
Doss High School
We’re excited to welcome you to Open House on Thursday, August 27 from 5-7pm!
As we begin a new school year, we want to build strong partnerships between our families and school so that we can work together to best support your student(s).
To help families get connected and stay informed, we’ve included links to three short instructional videos that walk you through accessing Infinite Campus, our online student information system where you can view grades, schedules, attendance, and more.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and starting the year strong together!
Video 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTyhzETMmNA
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creRM6pG2f4
Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvW5EVdnyuc
Go Dragons!
Doss High School
💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.
View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12
Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033
The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.
If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.
Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12
Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033
The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.
If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.
Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
Dragon Families, we are excited to invite you to the upcoming Commitment to Graduate Ceremony for the Class of 2030! If you are able to attend, please arrive at Doss no later than 2pm. We hope to see you there!
