June 9, 2025
2025-2026 School Year Registration
Today, we opened the first of our four Summer Registration Hubs to help families complete the online registration process for the upcoming school year. Our team will be available to ensure that you have a smooth registration process and that every scholar is fully prepared for the first day of school…–> Read More
May 28, 2025
Class of 2025 Records Over $200 Million in Scholarship Offers
DCSD seniors just rewrote the record books, earning $200,807,198 in college scholarships, which is up from $42 million last year. The milestone, announced by Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton during graduation ceremonies last week at Georgia State University’s Convocation Center, marks a 378 percent year-over-year surge!..–> Read More
May 19, 2025
Graduation
Graduation week is here! DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will continue this week, and ceremonies will be held at the Georgia State Convocation Center. The “Graduation Central” page has the full graduation schedule and information on how to stream the ceremonies and what to expect before entering the venue…–> Read More
May 12, 2025
Scholarship Club
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 14
Graduating seniors who have earned $100,000 or more in scholarships are eligible for DCSD’s Scholarship Club! Students who did not receive an application link can visit their school counselor to get more detail…–> Read More
April 28, 2025
New School Name Input
BOE Member Mr. Andrew Ziffer is seeking community input to help name the new middle and high school at the Doraville/Sequoyah site and select the mascot and school colors..–> Read More
April 21, 2025
2025-2026 School Year Registration
New to DCSD or recently moved? It’s time to verify and register! The district is opening four registration hubs this summer to help families register their students for the following…–> Read More
April 14, 2025
Town Hall Meeting with Mr. DaCosta
Wednesday, April 16 – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Constituents of District 6 can meet and connect with Board Member Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., and their DeKalb County commissioners. The meeting will be held at Stephenson Middle School…..–> Read More
April 7, 2025
Town Hall Meeting with Mr. DaCosta
Constituents of District 6 can meet and connect with Board Member Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr., and their DeKalb County commissioners. The meeting will be held at Stephenson Middle School….–> Read More
March 31, 2025
State of the District Address
Last week’s State of the District address is now available to watch in its entirety. This year’s theme, “Soaring Together: New Levels, New Heights,” celebrated the District’s recent achievements, examined the challenges ahead, and charts a bold new course for the District’s future….–> Read More
March 24, 2025
District 1 Community GatheringParents, guardians, and stakeholders in District 1 can meet new school board member Mr. Andrew Ziffer, and get the latest news about DCSD and District 1. The meeting will be held at Sequoyah Middle School…–> Read More
March 17, 2025
I am DeKalb Made In the front left corner of Mr. Steven Etcher’s desk sits a photo that captures a moment in time, one that resonates deeply with his second-grade students. The picture shows a young Steven Etcher on his first day of kindergarten at Kingsley Elementary School…–> Read More
March 3, 2025
AP Honor Schools
DCSD is proud to announce that 20 of its schools have been named 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Schools, earning recognition in an impressive 50 categories…–> Read More
February 24, 2025
Student Assignment at a Glance
For months, SAP committees have played a crucial role in reviewing student assignments to DCSD schools, a process that goes beyond adjusting attendance boundaries. Composed of teachers, parents, community partners, and local leaders, these committees serve North, Central, Southwest, and Southeast DeKalb….–> Read More
February 18, 2025
Pre-K Lottery Application Support Session
The first virtual Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 application and lottery support session is designed to give parents insights into the application and lottery process…–> Read More
February 10, 2025
February Break
Schools will be closed from February 17 to 21 for the February break. We hope everyone gets some rest and recharges to finish the school year strong…–> Read More
February 3, 2025
Public Hearings
The DeKalb County Board of Education has announced that it intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). The next meetings are on Wednesday, February 5, Thursday, February 6, and February 10 at 11:30 a.m…–> Read More
January 27, 2025
Superintendent’s Message on Immigration
Considering recent federal actions, I want to assure you that the Board of Education and I remain committed to the safety and success of all students in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). In accordance with federal law, DCSD upholds every…–> Read More
January 21, 2025
Inclement Weather Advisory
Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students and a remote workday for all DeKalb County School District employees. All school activities and athletic events are also cancelled. The DeKalb County Board of Education’s scheduled 9 a.m. meeting is now virtual…–> Read More
January 13, 2025
BOE Welcomes New Members
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is thrilled to welcome the new DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) members. Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer (District 1), new BOE Chair Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce (District 3)…–> Read More
January 6, 2025
Happy New Year
Happy New Year, DCSD family! Please watch Dr. Horton’s New Year’s message….–> Read More