What’s New – Announcements
8th Grade Open House
Class Rings
Junior Ring sales will begin Wednesday, October 21, 2021 during lunches. We will have representatives from Josten's, Herff Jones, and Balfour for you to choose from. Additional Packets will be available in the counseling office for students to pick up if interested. Sales will be open for on-going purchases throughout the school year.
Test to Stay + Play
Starting the week of October 18th, students that are ordered to quarantine because of being a close-contact with a Covid-positive student will have the option to stay in school if they test daily for seven days. View the attached information for logistical details.
Starting the week of November 1st, students that participate in sports or any other club/organization that meets after normal school hours will have to be screened weekly. Please see the attached information for details on how to register your son/daughter to be eligible for these screenings. Please note - Any student that is not tested weekly will be ineligible to participate in their after-school activities. Please feel free to contact Doss High School’s Healthy at School Officer, Mr. Slider by email, with any questions.
Show your school spirit next week by supporting our seniors and fall sports. October 18-22, 2021 we will host our senior celebration week and have themed days leading up to our home football game against Western High School.
October 18: Future Occupation Day (Students dress up as the career of their choice)
October 19: Senior Citizen Day ( Students dress as an elderly person)
October 20: Dress like a Teacher Day ( Students dress like their favorite teacher)
October 21: College Day ( Students wear shirts from their top choice of college and/or military)
October 22: Class Color day ( Freshmen wear WHITE, Sophomores wear Burgundy, Juniors wear GOLD/YELLOW, Seniors wear BLACK)
Doss Families,
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, October 11th from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. You have a choice of attending either in-person at Doss, or virtually by phone call or video conference. Please complete the Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Form by October 6th to schedule a conference with your child's teachers. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you October 11th.
View/Complete the Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Form
Open House + Homecoming Week
Open House 9/2
Doss HS will host a VIRTUAL Open House TOMORROW evening from 5:30-7:30 pm. This event will be online only, due to Covid restrictions and the complications it presents around opening our building to the public. Tomorrow afternoon you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access videos from your student's teacher and support staff members, as well as how to contact teachers during the 5:30-7:30 timeframe.
Homecoming 9/7 - 9/10
Our homecoming football game is next Friday, 9/10. Due to our Covid restrictions and protocols, we are not able to hold a pep rally or dance at this time. We made the decision to have homecoming next week to ensure that our students get to have some sort of school spirit and celebration.
We are going to have our dress down days next week as follows:
Tuesday - PJ Day
Wednesday - Dynamic Duo/Twin Day
Thursday - Jersey/Sports Day
Friday - Spirit Day/Academy Shirts Day
Doss HS will host a VIRTUAL Open House TOMORROW evening from 5:30-7:30 pm. This event will be online only, due to Covid restrictions and the complications it presents around opening our building to the public. Tomorrow afternoon you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access videos from your student's teacher and support staff members, as well as how to contact teachers during the 5:30-7:30 timeframe.
Homecoming 9/7 - 9/10
Our homecoming football game is next Friday, 9/10. Due to our Covid restrictions and protocols, we are not able to hold a pep rally or dance at this time. We made the decision to have homecoming next week to ensure that our students get to have some sort of school spirit and celebration.
We are going to have our dress down days next week as follows:
Tuesday - PJ Day
Wednesday - Dynamic Duo/Twin Day
Thursday - Jersey/Sports Day
Friday - Spirit Day/Academy Shirts Day
We at Doss High School are SO EXCITED to welcome our students back to our classrooms this Wednesday, August 11th!!! We have so many exciting things planned! Just a few reminders:
- Bus Information can be found by visiting our JCPS Bus Finder webpage.
- We are under a universal mask mandate on all JCPS property - all students and staff, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, must wear masks indoors at all times.
- If your student does not have a mask, one will be provided.
- If you have any questions prior to the start of school (or after!) please call us at (502) 485-8239.
Doss HS Covid Update 8-16-21
Dear Doss Community,
Jefferson County Public Schools is committed to the safety and health of our students and staff. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is continuing to alert JCPS about positive cases in our schools. We are notifying all our staff and families of any confirmed cases in our school in an effort to give you as much information as possible.
We want to inform you that individuals from Doss HS and Doss recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Due to health and privacy regulations, JCPS cannot disclose any information about the individual who has tested positive.
Those who are identified through contact tracing as close contacts will be notified directly if there is a need to self-quarantine.
Please continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms daily: fever or chills, new uncontrolled cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, new onset of severe headache, especially with fever.
If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID-19, you should contact Health Services at 485-3387.
Thank you for helping to keep people safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and school.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call the state COVID-19 Hotline at (800) 722-5725 or visit https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19 or https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center
If you need some support related to the impact of COVID-19 please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center/louisville-metro-covid-19-response-get-assistance
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available. Call (502) 574-1903 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-safe-healthy-neighborhoods/mental-health-support-resources
Sincerely,
Todd Stockwell, Executive Principal
Doss HS
Jefferson County Public Schools is committed to the safety and health of our students and staff. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is continuing to alert JCPS about positive cases in our schools. We are notifying all our staff and families of any confirmed cases in our school in an effort to give you as much information as possible.
We want to inform you that individuals from Doss HS and Doss recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Due to health and privacy regulations, JCPS cannot disclose any information about the individual who has tested positive.
Those who are identified through contact tracing as close contacts will be notified directly if there is a need to self-quarantine.
Please continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms daily: fever or chills, new uncontrolled cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, new onset of severe headache, especially with fever.
If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID-19, you should contact Health Services at 485-3387.
Thank you for helping to keep people safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and school.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call the state COVID-19 Hotline at (800) 722-5725 or visit https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19 or https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center
If you need some support related to the impact of COVID-19 please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center/louisville-metro-covid-19-response-get-assistance
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available. Call (502) 574-1903 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-safe-healthy-neighborhoods/mental-health-support-resources
Sincerely,
Todd Stockwell, Executive Principal
Doss HS
Doss Extravaganza + Free Sports Physicals
Hello Dragon Nation!
Don't forget about our Extravaganza next Thursday from 10-2 at Doss High School! See the attached flyer for details. Also, FREE sports physicals will be offered during the event! Can't wait to see you there!
Back to School Extravaganza Flyer.pdf
Doss High School Important Dates
July 22nd: Doss Extravaganza from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. A community event to welcome back all students and to provide support to all Doss families. We will have school supplies, Health Screeners, DJ, Food Trucks, and more.
July 27th: 9thGRADE STUDENTS (In-coming 9thgraders) – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Orientation/Registration for In-coming 9thGrade Students in the Large Gym. 9thGrade Students can come register, pick up schedules, pay fees and join athletic teams and clubs.
*A very brief 9thgrade parent meeting will be held in the Large Gym that will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 27th. Following the meeting all students will go through the registration process in the Large Gym. Athletics and Activity sponsors will be available to answer questions and building tours will be provided for students and parents. Students not able to attend on the 27thcan come to school on the 28thto pick up their schedule and pay fees.
July 28th: 10TH– 12THGRADE STUDENTS – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Large Gym at Doss High School
*Students can arrive anytime between 10 and 1 to pick up their schedule and pay their school fees. Athletic and Club sponsors will be available at Registration.
August 11th – 1st Day of School
View the Letter to Parents for More Information
July 27th: 9thGRADE STUDENTS (In-coming 9thgraders) – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Orientation/Registration for In-coming 9thGrade Students in the Large Gym. 9thGrade Students can come register, pick up schedules, pay fees and join athletic teams and clubs.
*A very brief 9thgrade parent meeting will be held in the Large Gym that will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 27th. Following the meeting all students will go through the registration process in the Large Gym. Athletics and Activity sponsors will be available to answer questions and building tours will be provided for students and parents. Students not able to attend on the 27thcan come to school on the 28thto pick up their schedule and pay fees.
July 28th: 10TH– 12THGRADE STUDENTS – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Large Gym at Doss High School
*Students can arrive anytime between 10 and 1 to pick up their schedule and pay their school fees. Athletic and Club sponsors will be available at Registration.
August 11th – 1st Day of School
View the Letter to Parents for More Information
