Rolling Past Obstacles | Adapted Sports Phenom Achieves & Inspires
At just 17 years old, Najee Smothers is redefining what it means to overcome obstacles. Born with spina bifida, Najee has [...]
DeKalb Schools Invite Media for Exclusive Tour
On Wednesday, over 2,000 Attendees to Tour Several DCSD STEM Leading Schools (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)– Tomorrow, November 20, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly [...]
Two Schools Claim Top Spots in Georgia’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that two of its schools have achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the [...]
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000 to Support Science Field Trips for DeKalb Students (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears has [...]
Family Literacy Day
The 2024 Family Engagement Conference will bring together families, educators, and community stakeholders to celebrate literacy and promote family involvement in education.
Congratulations to Our Math & Literacy Leader Schools!
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that 40 of its schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education [...]
DeKalb County Honors Education’s Finest at 11th Annual Gala
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DCSD Salutes Our Veterans
Wear red, white, and blue on Monday, November 11, 2024
Circling Up For SOS
Stop Gun Violence
Lakeside High Senior Goes from Dress Code Crusader to State Advisor
When the 2024-2025 State Student Advisory Council convenes for the first time in November, Lakeside High School senior Anna Katz will be among the voices [...]
Student Assignment Project (SAP)
Survey Open: November 1 - 30
November | Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a special time dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the essential role families play in supporting their children’s education and [...]
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Wear purple to raise awareness for youth homelessness
FY2026 Public Budget Survey Input Requested!
Click here to complete the survey by 1/17/25
2nd Annual Safety Fair
Flyers: English | Spanish Come Join us for a day of free, family-friendly, interactive events Saturday, November 9 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Administrative [...]
Board of Education Seeks Audit Committee Advisory Members for 2025
DeKalb County residents interested in serving as Audit Committee Community Advisors must submit the following documents: Résumé, Letter of interest Completed online application (fillable) [...]
Save the Date May 16 – May 25
DeKalb County School District Commencement Ceremonies
New Principals Celebrated at Cedar Grove High & Kingsley Elementary
Two schools proudly welcome new leadership as Dr. Malik Douglas takes the helm at Cedar Grove High School and Dr. Laurie Jackson leads Kingsley [...]
DCSD Graduation Rates Soar to an All-Time High
The Dekalb County School District's (DCSD) graduation rate reached an all-time high in 2024. The four-year graduation rate is now 79.1%, up 3.3 percent from [...]
DCSD Earns 2024 GSBA Quality School Board Recognition
Last week, the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) announced that the DeKalb County School Board has earned the 2024 Quality School Board recognition for its [...]
DeKalb Schools Invite Media for Exclusive Tour
On Wednesday, over 2,000 Attendees to Tour Several DCSD STEM Leading Schools (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)– Tomorrow, November 20, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly [...]
2nd Annual Safety Fair
Free Food, Entertainment, Gunlocks & Safes, and Live Demonstrations (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is hosting its 2nd Annual Department of Family [...]
DCSD Schools Closed
In response to the projected severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene, Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton has announced that all schools within the DeKalb [...]
DCSD Celebrates the Appointment of 20 New Principals for the 2024-25 School Year
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announces the appointment of 20 inspiring new principals who will lead their respective schools to New [...]
DCSD Superintendent Appointed to Inaugural Homeland Security School Safety Advisory Board
Dr. Horton joins a prestigious group of national security experts and education leaders (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— The DeKalb County School District ((STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— The [...]
Commitment to Continuing AP African American Studies In Its Schools
DCSD Commits to Continuing AP African American Studies In Its Schools; Superintendent Says It Reflects Community’s Diverse History and Culture (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— Today, DeKalb [...]
Student Assignment Project Unveiled; Advisory Committee Application Window Opens
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is pleased to announce the launch of its website with details of its Student Assignment Project (SAP) [...]
DeKalb County Board of Education Approves FY25 Budget that Highlights Commitment to Staff and Community; Decreases Millage Rate
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- On June 24, the DeKalb County Board of Education (DCBOE) approved the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget, demonstrating a strong commitment to [...]
DCSD Partners with Georgia Aquarium to Dive Deep into STEM Education
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces the DeKalb County Board of Education’s approval at its Regular Business meeting on June [...]
Highly Competitive Compensation Package Rollout to Attract and Retain Superior Talent
The Color of Success Summer Job Fair is at Columbia MS on Thursday, June 13 (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly [...]
DeKalb County Property Reassessments Up; DCSD Announces Public Meetings to Maintain Current Millage Rate
Three Hearings with Public Comment Set for June 17 and June 24, 2024 (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- Georgia law deems an increase in the property tax [...]
Board Approves Contract Extension for Superintendent Dr Devon Horton
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)– Following an Executive Session today at its Two-Day Board Retreat, the DeKalb County Board of Education unanimously approved a two-year extension for [...]
GaDOE Lauds 8 DCSD Students Recognized as Georgia Scholars for 2024
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that eight high school seniors were named Georgia Scholars for 2024. In all, 177 [...]
DCSD Students to Showcase Films at 6th Annual DeKalb County Student Film Festival
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD), in partnership with the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is hosting the 6th Annual DeKalb County Student [...]
Overwhelming Return of Educators for the 2024-2025 School Year Celebrated
98% of Certified Staff Sign Contracts; Retention and Recruitment Incentives Credited (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) - The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly [...]
IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program Expanded
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16 DCSD Schools Exit the CSI, Promise, and TSI Improvement Lists
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – In 2022, twenty-five (25) DeKalb County Schools were identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Lowest 5%, CSI Promise, or Targeted [...]
Transporation Delays Expected Due to Carter Memorial Service Tomorrow
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has been informed that transportation delays are expected at four (4) schools tomorrow due to [...]
IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program Launches
Media Release: Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Dari | English | French | Hindi | Karen | Nepali | Pashto | Somali | Spanish [...]
DCSD Safety Fair with Giveaways and Demonstrations
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – This Saturday, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is hosting its inaugural Department of Family and Community Empowerment Safety Fair, which [...]
