📢 DON'T FORGET 📢
Tonight our Doss Dragons take on Iroquois HS at home. Games begin at 5:45. Come celebrate Homecoming and Senior Night!
Thursday afternoon our Hispanic Students United (HSU) was in a meeting at Seneca HS, preparing for HSU's presentation at the Justice Fest in March, where our president Lizzary Diaz will have her participation representing Doss.
Good evening Doss families. JCPS will be on NTI days Friday, February 7th and Monday, February 10th.
All student work will be posted in Google Classroom and teachers will post a Google Meet link that will be open if students need support with their class assignments. Meeting times follow our daily schedule and are outlined below:
Friday is a GOLD Day. The teacher will be available for student support for the following classes:
G1 - 8:45 - 9:45
G2 - 10:20 - 11:20
G3 - 11:55 - 12:55
Monday is a DRAGON Day with all seven classes:
D1 8:45 - 9:15
D2 9:40 - 10:10
D3 10:35 - 11:05
D4 11:30 - 12:00
D5 12:30 - 1:00
D6 1:40 - 2:10
D7 2:35 - 3:05
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at 485-8239.
🚨 NTI DAYS | Due to an increase in illness-related student and staff absences, JCPS will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days on Friday, February 7, 2025 and Monday, February 10, 2025. All athletic and extracurricular activities will continue as planned. Families and employees should see their email for additional information.
Celebrating Black History Month at Doss High School!
Ms. Sarah Francis’s EL students are diving into an inspiring Black History Month project! Each student is researching a significant figure in Black history—anyone who has made a lasting impact. Their research is grounded in strong sources, including a book, a database, and a website, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of their chosen historical figure.
Stay tuned as they share their discoveries and celebrate the contributions of Black leaders, trailblazers, and change-makers throughout history! #DossHigh #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentVoices
Teachers and students are bringing history to life! ✨ Our Black History Month Door Decoration Contest is in full swing, with teachers creatively showcasing influential Black leaders, culture, and achievements. Students are actively engaged in the process, learning and celebrating together. Which door will take the top prize? Stay tuned! #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentEngagement #CreativityInAction
✅ COMMUNITY FORUMS | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants your input as they search for a new superintendent. Join us at two upcoming Community Forums on Saturday, Feb. 15:
➡️ 10 to 11 a.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee
➡️ 12 to 1 p.m. at Ballard High School
Students, don't forget to participate in our Black History Month Art Challenge! Submit digital art, poems, or essays to Ms. Coles in Room 218 or Ms. Gomez in Room 161 by Friday, February 21.
✅ SUPERINTENDENT SURVEY | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants to hear from the public as they search for the next superintendent of JCPS. With Dr. Marty Pollio retiring this summer, the board has begun the process of hiring his successor. To assist in this effort, board members are inviting the public to complete a survey that asks about the qualities and priorities they’d like to see from the next leader of JCPS.
Whether you’re a parent, student, staff member, community leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of JCPS and Louisville, your input is invaluable!
Take a few moments to fill out the survey and share your thoughts: bit.ly/jcps-superintendent-search
#WeAreJCPS
📢 Celebrating Black History Month at Doss High School! 🖤🎉
Ms. John’s Civil Rights: A Global Perspective class has been exploring the challenges of human rights worldwide. Each unit focuses on key aspects such as the history of the UN’s Declaration of Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples, and discrimination based on culture, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Through their work, students are learning how individuals seek change to improve the world.
Her students have created powerful posters highlighting inspiring Black leaders and their contributions to society as part of our Black History Month celebration. Their dedication and creativity shine through in this meaningful project!
Great job, students! 👏 #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentVoices #DossHighSchool #HonoringThePastInspiringTheFuture
African American Trivia Question #1
Whose show was aired in 1939 on NBC that led the way for future African American artists? She was the second African American to be nominated for an Academy Award. She became the first African American to star in her own television show.
How to submit? Send your answer to Ms. Coles at vada.coles@jefferson.kyschools.us by Thursday at 3:30pm, or place it in the drawing box in room 218.
The winner will be announced Friday morning!
🖤 BLACK HISTORY MONTH | JCPS is excited to celebrate Black History Month with our students, staff, and community!
Check out these resources from the JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department on teaching and celebrating Black history: https://adobe.ly/3RpgXDh
It's time to celebrate Black History Month. Check our social media accounts for daily updates!
Doss wrestlers Keviaun Craighead and Idris Talasow took 2nd place in their respective divisions at the King of the Mill at Ohio County tournament! Congratulations Dragons!!
COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU | The JCPS Summer Success League (formerly known as the Backpack League) will be held June 16 – July 11, 2025. Make plans now to join us!
- Breakfast and lunch provided for students
- Transportation provided (within proximity to the address)
- Math and Literacy Instruction
- Enrichment Activities
- Social Emotional Learning
- Fun
- Engaging
HOURS:
- Elementary Students (incoming 1st through incoming 6th graders) attend 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Middle and High School Students (incoming 7th through 12th graders) attend 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watch the JCPS INSIDER newsletter for more information, including how to sign up!
✅ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | The 2025 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 28, 2025!
If you are a JCPS parent/guardian or employee, take the survey now at https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25!
✅ BOARD UPDATE | During yesterday's Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) meeting, the Constitutional Oath of Office was administered to JCBE members Gail Logan Strange (District 1), Tricia Lister (District 2), Trevin Bass (District 4), and Taylor Everett (District 7), who were elected in November.
Also during last night's meeting, Dr. Corrie Shull was elected chairperson of the JCBE, and James Craig was elected vice chairperson.
Thank you to all of our JCBE members for their dedication to JCPS!
GEA Appliance repair techs are out at Doss HS working with our Engineering pathway students! #AcademiesofLouisvile
Get ready Dragon Nation for Basketball Homecoming Week!! Coming February 3-7th...
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday will be Dragon Days
Thursday a Burgundy Day and Friday a Gold Day
Photos from today's event at Seneca for the Pre-Justice Fest. HSU de Doss participates with other students on the project "We are not invisible" The event will take place on March 1.
Proud of our Hispanic Students United club and their sponsor, Ms Beitia! Great job Dragons!!!
