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DCHS student Megan Wright named as Region 2 STAR student
Wright is first DCHS student to win region since program’s inception in 1958
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DCHS senior Megan Wright was recently awarded the title of PAGE STAR student for Region 2, and she and her STAR teacher Hope Honea will move on to the state contest in April. (photo courtesy of Cherie Ferguson)
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Mar 10, 2022, 4:01 PM
This week, Dawson County High School senior Megan Wright was officially announced as the STAR student for the region, with the highest SAT score out of 14 total students representing their local districts in Region 2.
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Dawson County Schools welcomes more than 70 new staff members
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On July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members who will be joining the system for the 2025-26 school year. - photo by Erica Jones
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jul 24, 2025, 7:21 PM
During its new teacher orientation event on July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members that will be joining the district’s team for the new school year.
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