- My Brother’s Keeper
The Verdict Is In: ‘Journey Through Justice’ Is a Trip Worth Taking
Every trip is an adventure, and several Chamblee High School students can now tell you that they have a whole new perspective of how the criminal justice system works following their recent field trip to the “Journey Through Justice” program, sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia.The “Journey Through [...]
Tucker High School Hosts Race Cars & Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
On The Fast Track: Motorsport Teams Showcase Exciting STEM Careers in Racing Industry It’s not every day an actual race car makes a “pit stop” at a public school, but Tucker High can boast its version of Victory Lane as students get a behind-the-scenes look into the popular [...]
DCSD Monitoring Hurricane Ian
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is closely monitoring the pattern of Hurricane Ian. The Inclement Weather Team will continue to monitor current weather models to determine if schedules will need to be modified. Should changes be necessary, DSCD will notify families and staff promptly with important information via School [...]
‘Sign’ of the Times
‘Sign’ of the TimesDeaf and Hard of Hearing Students Thrive Thanks to A.C.E. Program and Sign Language Club Learning can sometimes be challenging—even in the best of circumstances. If you’re a student unable to hear what’s being taught, learning can be much more difficult. Just ask Tifeoluwa Akande. Akande is [...]
16 DCSD Seniors Advance to the Semifinals in the Prestigious National Merit Scholarship Competition
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that 16 outstanding DCSD high school students are among 16,000 nationwide semifinalists for this year’s prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. The DCDS seniors and their schools are: Neathan Aresh, Colette Bradford, Isaac Campbell, Nicholas Harrison, Gabriel Lerner-Sperow, Lucy Osborne, Tobias Russell, Nathan Scherrer, [...]
School Choice Eligibility MAP Assessment Testing
DeKalb County School District welcomes families residing in DeKalb County with students currently enrolled in private or homeschools and are interested in applying for one of our High Achievers Magnet Programs. A qualifying score on the MAP Assessment is required for eligibility for the High Achievers Magnet lottery. [...]
National Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta
DeKalb County School District presents the National Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta in collaboration with the Latin American Association. Join us on October 8th from: 2:00PM to 5:00PM for food, entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family. The event will be held at Sequoyah Middle School (3456 Aztec Rd, [...]
Relaunched Read-A-Book Campaign Teaches Students About Life, Self-Confidence, and Co-Existing
Educators across the globe will tell you that reading is indeed fundamental to learning. One DeKalb County middle school is once again nurturing this concept by providing exciting and highly sought-after books for its eager students. The popular Read-A-Book campaign at Lithonia Middle School is strategically designed to increase students' [...]
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Regular attendance is vital for student success. When students attend regularly, starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, they have an opportunity to achieve academically and thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent, (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they [...]
