The Board Report – Newsletter – June
June 2025 Members of the Board of Education met three times in May. Access the agendas below. More -->
DeKalb Welcomes 21 Dynamic New Principals for the 2025–2026 School Year
The DeKalb County School District is thrilled to welcome 21 new principals who will take the helm at schools across the district for the 2025–2026 [...]
2025-2026 Back to School Rally
For more information on the Back to School Rally registration & ticket process, click HERE! Click HERE to register! Translations: Amharic | Arabic | [...]
The Board Report – Newsletter – May
May 2025 Members of the Board of Education met three times in May. Access the agendas below. More -->
Attendance Verification Letter | June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025 Dear DeKalb County School District Families, Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opened for all students, new and returning, beginning on [...]
Seamless Summer Option Program
Seamless Summer Option Program provides meals to DeKalb County students.
Lakeside High School Senior Wins Prestigious College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
Edward Rauch, a proud member of the Lakeside High School Class of 2025, has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship sponsored by a U.S. [...]
Austin ES Sarv Dharavane: Third Place at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Austin Elementary’s Sarv Dharavane Shines Bright with a Third-Place Finish at the Scripps National Spelling Bee The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is bursting with [...]
DCSD Class of 2025 Records Over $200 Million in Scholarship Offers
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- DeKalb County School District (DCSD) seniors just rewrote the record books, earning $200,807,198 in college scholarships, which is up from $42 [...]
DCSD 2025 Millage Proposal Balances Fiscal Restraint and Classroom Needs
Three Hearings Scheduled for Public Input on May 30, June 2, and June 9 (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is [...]
Excellence in Education Summit
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS! Plan to attend the Excellence in Education Summit Empower Representation in Education Hosted by the DeKalb County School District [...]
Chamblee High School Student Awarded Prestigious National Merit Scholarship
Chamblee High School senior Nora Glass has been awarded the National Merit Scholarship, as announced by the organization on May 7, 2025. Nora received a [...]
The Board Report – April
Members of the Board of Education met three times in April. Access the agendas below:
The Board Report – Newsletter – April
April 2025 Members of the Board of Education met three times in April. Access the agendas below. More -->
DCSD Superintendent to Deliver State of the District Address on Thursday
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is proud to announce its annual State of the District address, delivered by Superintendent Dr. [...]
DCSD Intends to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption
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 [...]
DeKalb County Schools Celebrate Lead-Free Water Report, Reaffirm Commitment to Safety
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) celebrates the DeKalb County Government's recent report confirming no known lead pipes in the county's public drinking water [...]
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
Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Burmese | Dari | French | Hindi | Karen | Nepali | Pashto | Somali | Spanish [...]
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 [...]
