The DuBois Integrity Academy Girl Scout troop 19075 Juniors and Cadettes attended the Girl Scout day at the Georgia State Capitol building on Tuesday February 7,2023.

During this event they learned about their local government. They also had the opportunity to meet members of the House of Representatives: 

• Ms. Rhonda Burnough, 77th District- Riverdale

• Ms. Yasmin Neal 79th District- Jonesboro

• Ms. Inga Willis 55th District - Atlanta

• Mr. Phil Olaleye 59th District- Atlanta

The girls toured the Georgia State Capitol and answered questions pertaining to the capital building and Georgia’s history!!! 

The girls also met the amazing CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta- Ms. Amy Dosik

Our Middle Schoolers had a BLAST at their block party! Students were able to redeem their PBIS reward points for an opportunity to attend, and look at the turnout! Students danced with the DJ, played games, and mingled. 

Friday, October 7th, our Middle Schoolers (grades 5th-7th) headed to Selma, Alabama to march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in honor of those who fought for the civil rights of African Americans. DIA took 14 buses with over 400 students, staff members, parents, and special guests from Riverdale, GA to several cities in Alabama and back with the escort of the Riverdale Police. 

Along the way, the students stopped at Tuskegee University and received amazing hospitality and souvenirs. Once they arrived in Selma, they were grandly greeted by all of the lovely citizens of Selma and members of city hall. Mayor James Perkins of Selma gave an inspiring speech and walked with the students along with some profound individuals who either witnessed and or was involved in the "Bloody Sunday" and past marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. After DIA "made their mark", they headed to Alabama State University to reflect and have lunch. 

DIA's Executive Director, Craig Cason, wants to thank all who were a part of and supported this historical moment such as the Riverdale Police Department, Selma Police Department, Light of Joy Church, Tuskeegee University, Alabama State, our scholars, the families of our scholars, and staff. We look forward to our next historical event!

October 24th-27th, DIA celebrated Red Ribbon Week by pledging to say "no" to drugs, alcohol, and violence! Monday, we wore red to kickoff the week and make our pledge. Tuesday, we came to school tacky and mismatched to show that drugs are no match for us! Wednesday, we were too cool for drugs, alcohol, and violence and wore sunglasses! Thursday, we socked it to drugs and wore our best silly socks!

October 24th-27th, DIA celebrated Red Ribbon Week by pledging to say "no" to drugs, alcohol, and violence! 

Monday, we wore red to kickoff the week and make our pledge. 

Tuesday, we wore army camo to combat drugs! 

Wednesday, we put a cap on ! Thursday, we socked it to drugs and wore our best silly socks!