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 continue to extend our deepest [...]
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 of precious lives and our [...]
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 are: Evansdale Elementary - Sherita [...]
Weapons Detection Systems Expanded to Sports Facilities and More Schools
All DCSD Football Home Games to Use Technology Beginning Tonight (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) enhances safety for the 2024-25 school year by expanding the Evolv Express® weapons detection system to more of its venues and campuses. This advanced technology, which has already proven effective [...]
20 New Principals Appointed for 2024-2025 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 Levels, New Heights, the District’s theme for the 2024-25 school year. Avondale, Bob Mathis, Briar Vista, Columbia, Dunwoody, Hawthorne, Henderson Mill, Marbut, Pine Ridge, [...]
Free Meal Program Expanded to 105 Schools
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) — More DeKalb County School District (DCSD) students will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch for free during the 2024-25 school year! The District is excited to announce that its Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) nutrition program has expanded. The program is now offered at 105 [...]
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 (DCSD) proudly announces that Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton has been selected to serve on the newly formed Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory [...]
Commitment to Continuing AP African American Studies in 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 County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton reaffirmed the District’s dedication to providing high-quality educational experiences for its students, highlighting its continuing [...]
Student Assignment Project Unveiled ; Advisory Committee Application 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) and the opening of the advisory committee application window for community partners to participate in developing SAP recommendations for buildings, boundaries, and programs. The application [...]
