Superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton
Dr. Devon Horton serves as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, managing the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational system with more than 92,000 students, 14,500 employees and a budget of $2.6 billion. Continue »
With tremendous pride, we share the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Strategic Plan for 2024-2029, which sets an extraordinary course for improved student success and achievement. It will guide our work over the next five years to ensure that every district administrator, teacher, and staff member is clear about and aligned with our core teaching and learning mission.
The plan’s development was a collaborative effort shaped by extensive community engagement. During the 2023-24 school year, we gathered insights from thousands of stakeholders, including families, students, educators, community partners, and elected officials. This Strategic Plan is a testament to their collective voice and dedication. Nothing was off-limits. We identified long-standing challenges and inequities and sought root-cause solutions. We also celebrated real successes and found ways to expand those across the district. Continue »
On March 20-25, 2022 the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) engaged in a Cognia Accreditation Engagement Review. Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, is the global leader in preschool through 12th grade accreditation services and is responsible for conducting five-year accreditation renewal visits for member school districts. A preliminary presentation released by Cognia during an Exit Report on Friday March 25, 2022 shows that the team will recommend DeKalb County School District receive a five-year renewal of its accreditation following this intense review. Continue »
DeKalb County School District’s Master Planning process includes an evaluation of all school and administrative facilities, as well as the infrastructure to support the educational mission of the District. This process includes gathering data about school facilities that will be used to develop priorities for the next Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) project list. The Master Plan Process includes several major types of activities. Continue »
Superintendent’s Letter on School Safety & Social Media
Letter to DCSD Families from Supt. Horton Concerning School Safety & Social Media Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent September 6, 2024 Dear DeKalb County Families, The tragic events at Apalachee High School in Barrow County this week have deeply impacted us all. We [...]
DCSD Response to Barrow County Tragedy
September 5, 2024 Dear DeKalb County School District Community, The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and Board of Education extend our deepest condolences to Apalachee High School, the Barrow County School System, its students, families, staff, and community. We are deeply saddened by the loss [...]
Columbia Middle & Lakeside High Earn ‘School of Excellence’ National PTA Titles
Columbia Middle School and Lakeside High School have been honored with the 2023-2025 School of Excellence designations for fostering strong partnerships between families and their schools, enhancing the educational experience and overall well-being of all students. On August 5, the National Parent-Teacher Association [...]
DCSD Welcomes Five New Principals
MORE SCHOOL LEADERS ANNOUNCED: DCSD Welcomes Five New Principals The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announces the appointment of five new additional principals for the 2024-25 school year. The appointments occurred from July 29 through present. In alphabetical order by school, they [...]
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
District 2 Townhall – Druid Hills HS
Whitney McGinnis- District 2 Listening Session
McLendon Elementary School
DCSD Town Hall Meetings
September 16, 2024 DCSD Town Hall Meetings DCSD is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Clarkston High School. [...]
School Choice Open Enrollment
September 9, 2024 School Choice Open Enrollment School Choice Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year begins on October 1. Families have until October 31 to apply. DCSD offers multiple school options to meet the [...]
School Choice Expo
September 3, 2024 School Choice Expo DCSD will host its School Choice Expo on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Administrative and Instructional Complex in Stone Mountain. All DCSD schools [...]
Former Sky Haven Property Update Meeting
August 26, 2024 Former Sky Haven Property Update Meeting DCSD officials will give an update on the former Sky Haven property on Tuesday, August 27, at 6 p.m. at McNair High School. Click here for [...]
