☀️ DCSS to Reopen Tuesday Following Winter Weather Closure
The Douglas County School System and the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency have been closely monitoring weather and road conditions over the past several days. The winter weather event that caused Monday's closure has moved out of our area, and safer road conditions have returned.
As a result, all schools and offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
All regular schedules, including before- and after-school activities, will operate as normal. Our administrators and the district operations department will continue to monitor conditions at all schools and will alert us immediately if conditions change.
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.
☀️ Asunto: El DCSS abrirá el martes después del cierre del Clima Invernal
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas y la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Douglas han estado monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras durante los últimos días. El evento de clima invernal que causó el cierre del lunes se ha desplazado fuera de nuestra zona, y las condiciones de seguridad vial han regresado.
Como resultado, todas las escuelas y oficinas reanudarán sus operaciones normales el martes 27 de enero del 2026.
Todos los horarios regulares, incluyendo las actividades de antes y después de la escuela, funcionarán normalmente. Nuestros administradores y el departamento de operaciones del distrito continuarán monitoreando las condiciones en todas las escuelas y nos alertarán inmediatamente si las condiciones cambian.
Agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Esperamos darles la bienvenida mañana.
❄️ IMPORTANT: Douglas County Schools to Close Monday, January 26, 2026
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Due to severe winter weather approaching our area, the Douglas County School System will close all schools on Monday, January 26, 2026. All extracurricular and athletic events are also canceled on Monday. Students will not report to school. Only essential employees should report to their locations.
The decision to close the school district on Monday comes after days of careful consideration of National Weather Service (NWS) reports and guidance from Governor Brian Kemp’s current statewide State of Emergency.
To stay informed of updates, we encourage families to check their email, follow our district Facebook page, check dcssga.org for the latest information, and verify that their contact details are up to date in Infinite Campus.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will communicate any changes through these official notification channels.
Expect another update by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, regarding the status of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. At that time, we will announce any additional changes to Tuesday’s schedule, as well as any needed adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding as we prioritize both safety during this severe weather event.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Douglas cerrarán el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026.
Debido al clima severo invernal que se acerca a nuestra área, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas cerrará todas las escuelas el lunes 26 de enero del 2026. Son cancelados también el lunes todos los eventos extracurriculares y deportivos. Los estudiantes no se reportarán a la escuela. Sólo los empleados esenciales deben presentarse en sus localidades.
La decisión de cerrar el distrito escolar el lunes viene después de días de cuidadosa consideración de los informes del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) y la orientación del actual estado de emergencia estatal del Gobernador Brian Kemp.
Para mantenerse informados de las actualizaciones, animamos a las familias a revisar su correo electrónico, seguir nuestra página del distrito en Facebook, consultar dcssga.org para obtener la información más reciente y verificar que sus datos de contacto estén actualizados en Infinite Campus.
Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas durante todo el fin de semana y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a través de estos canales oficiales de notificación.
Espere otra actualización antes de las 6:00 p.m. el lunes, 26 de enero del 2026, con respecto al estado del martes, 27 de enero del 2026. En ese momento, anunciaremos cualquier cambio adicional al horario del martes, así como cualquier ajuste necesario a las actividades después de la escuela o eventos deportivos.
Gracias por su continua flexibilidad y comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad durante este evento de clima severo.
Our students truly impressed us with their creativity, curiosity, and dedication. From start to finish, they worked incredibly hard researching, experimenting, and presenting their projects—and it definitely showed! We loved seeing their excitement for learning and the pride they took in their work. 💡📊
A special congratulations to Savannah and Beatrice, who will be moving on to represent our school at the county science fair! 🎉 Their project, “Nailed It! Investigation of Nail Polish Drying Methods,” stood out for its thoughtful design and thorough investigation. We can’t wait to see them shine at the next level! 💅🔬
Way to go to all of our amazing scientists—we are so proud of you! Keep asking questions, exploring, and discovering! 🌟
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Kindness Matters Monday! 💙
Today we are celebrating a student who showed that even small actions can make a big difference. When a classmate accidentally dropped all of his supplies, Dieara immediately stepped in to help pick everything up without hesitation.
Her willingness to help a peer is a wonderful example of the kindness we love to see in our Wolf Cub community. 🐺
She was nominated by Mrs. Johnson for showing such a thoughtful act of kindness. Way to go, Dieara! 👏
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Our students want to hear from YOU. We are still filling slots for our Career Day on April 3rd. We’re looking for volunteers to speak to several classes throughout the morning about their daily work, required skills, and career paths. We have both outdoor and indoor spots still available.
Don't let your industry go unrepresented! Please contact Sarah Anthony at sarah.anthony@dcssga.org to grab a spot.
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Our students have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming spring musicals, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage! We hope you can make plans to join us and support our talented Wolf Cubs as they share all their hard work and creativity.
It’s sure to be a fantastic show, and we’d love to see our school community there! 🎶✨
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Get ready to smile! Students will be taking their class pictures, and individual photos will also be taken for families who would like to pre-order them.
We can’t wait to see all of our Wolf Cubs looking their picture best! 😄📷
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Their creativity and hard work are on full display for the community to enjoy. The artwork will be exhibited at the Douglas County Courthouse through March 28, and at the Board of Education through March 27.
Congratulations to the following MAES students for being featured:
Mateo V -Kindergarten
Samson D- 1st
Isla C- 1st
Ruby J- 2nd
Camila V- 2nd
Ky'Moni C- 3rd
Gabrielle G-3rd
Miles A-4th
Islynn T- 4th
Mia G- 5th
Madison M- 5th
Jordyn W- 5th
We are so proud of our talented students for representing our school so well! Be sure to stop by and check out their incredible work! 🖌️🖼️👏
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Not only did the University of West Georgia athletic department send some awesome readers to our school for Read Across America Week, they’ve also opened up a wonderful opportunity for our Wolf Cubs! They have invited everyone to their Spring game for free!🐺📚
We know it’s the tail end of Spring Break, but we hope some of you can take advantage of this chance to enjoy a fun family day at UWG.
Thank you to UWG for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖
They created homemade lava lamps, observing how oil and colored water separate before adding fizzy tablets to create bubbling reactions that sent colorful swirls floating through their bottles. 🌈🫧
This hands-on activity helped students explore density, chemical reactions, and how liquids interact—all while having a lot of fun with science! 🔬🚀
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Thank you for everything you do to help our students see that physical activity can be both fun and healthy. Your energy, encouragement, and dedication make a difference every single day! Thank you to our very own Coach Hurley and her fearless sidekick Coach Taylor!! 💙💪
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Yearbooks are on sale now through April 3 — grab yours before it’s too late!
Order today and keep the memories for years to come. 🎉
https://yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=26283
There’s still time to set up an eWallet or come shop with your Wolf Cub. The Book Fair will be open 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, so stop by if you can!
We are also excited to welcome members of the University of West Georgia Track Team, who will be visiting classrooms to talk with students about the importance of reading and share some great books with them.
We can’t wait for another wonderful day celebrating reading with our Wolf Cubs! 📖✨
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We’ll be sharing a big recap at the end of the week to highlight all the wonderful moments, but today we want to give a very special shoutout to our anonymous donors who saw our post about contributing to Share the Fair.
Because of your generosity, several of our students who may not have been able to shop the Book Fair were able to pick out some amazing books to take home. Your kindness truly made the day for some very special Wolf Cubs.
Thank you for helping us spread the joy of reading! 📚💙
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Jazlyn saw a piece of cornbread on the hallway floor. Instead of walking around it, she picked it up and threw it in the trash, helping keep our school clean and safe for everyone.
She was nominated by Mrs. Slatton for showing responsibility and kindness.
Way to go Jazlyn.
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‘Twas the Friday before Read Across America Week,
And excitement was building - you could hear it when we speak!
The Book Fair is set with stories to share,
Colorful covers and new worlds everywhere.
Our dress-up days are planned - including Spirit Day fun,
And guest readers are ready to share books with everyone.
Snacks are prepared, schedules are tight,
We’re counting the hours with pure delight!
We can’t wait to show our Wolf Cubs next week
That a whole community believes reading is something special to seek -
A lot is happening on each and every day, so don't be late
Because becoming a lifelong reader is truly something to celebrate! 🐺📚
Still want to set up an eWallet for your Wolf Cub? You can do so here - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/masoncreekelementaryschool
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🌟 Greatness Is What We Do Next.
Our students are learning to recognize their own growth, celebrate progress, and take pride in their learning—not for rewards, but for themselves. That’s how lifelong learners are made. 💪📚
💬 Here’s what our 1st grade students have to say…
Jayde - "I like learning because it makes me smarter and smarter. We have fun learning by playing games and going up to the board. Doing calendar math is my favorite thing. I want to keep learning so I can go to college."
Lincoln - "I like learning because it makes me smart. It's fun because Mrs. Sweeney likes to celebrate when we get things correct. I want to keep learning so I can get as smart as I can."
Ella - "I like learning because it's fun! My teacher makes it fun by letting us play games, read books, and use blocks to learn. I want to keep learning because it's my favorite thing to do!"
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For more than three decades, she loved every student who walked through her door as if they were her own. She taught them that hard work matters — even when things aren’t easy — and reminded them that they are worthy of every good thing this world has to offer.
Thank you, Mrs. Parker, for your unwavering dedication and the countless lives you have touched over the years. Your impact will be felt for generations to come.
We hope you enjoy every minute of your well-deserved retirement! 💛📚
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Students designed and participated in three winter sporting events: figure skating, speed skating, and bobsledding. As part of the project, they also collected data and graphed the different medal counts earned by each country, exploring multiple ways to represent their findings.
This engaging, hands-on experience allowed students to build skills in teamwork, creativity, and data analysis. We are proud to share that in their classroom, every student earned “gold” through their effort and dedication. 🥇
Well done to all of our outstanding Olympic learners!
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📈 Greatness Is What We Do Next.
When students reflect on their progress and set personal goals, they discover that growth is something they create. Confidence grows when learning comes from within. ✨
💬 Listen to our 4th grade students share how they have seen their own growth this year…
Kendra - "I know I've grown in math because my grades have improved from the beginning of the year. I knew I wanted to get better at fractions and my scores in iReady show that I have!"
Xavier - "I know I've grown in reading because the goals I've set for myself have caused my grades to go up and my iReady scores to soar."
Sarai - "I know I've grown in writing because my teachers have inspired me and let me read more which also inspires my writing. I know I've grown because even a 5th grade teacher has read my writing and told her students to write like me."
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