Newsletter

Free meals are available for families through the SAFE Center Food Distribution program at eight locations across the District. Together, we’re supporting our DeKalb students and families, and we’re deeply grateful to our community partners of DCSD for helping stock and sustain our SAFE Centers.

DCSD students outperformed the national and state averages on the ACT, with the District experiencing an overall increase in scores from last year. DCSD students had an average composite score of 22.3, a slight increase from last year’s score of 21.1, and higher than the national (19.4) and state (21.4) average composite scores.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts on what’s working well and where we can grow. The survey closes on Monday, November 3.

Thank you for sharing your input. The Calendar Committee is reviewing feedback from more than 4,000 stakeholders to develop calendar drafts for Survey #2, which will be released this week. Final recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education on November 10.

DCSD’s graduation rate soared to 81.4 percent in 2025, marking a 2.7-point increase from the previous year and the highest rate in more than a decade.

DCSD is proud to announce that eight DCSD schools have been named 2025 Title I Reward Schools. This is the largest number of schools recognized in Georgia this year. 

DCSD’s Calendar Committee is convening this fall to develop the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars. We want to hear from you. 

Over the past decade, DCSD has seen a steady decline in student enrollment , a trend not unique to us. Districts across Georgia, metro Atlanta, and the nation are experiencing the same shift, with projections showing the decline will continue over the next 10 years. When we have more schools than students, resources are stretched thin. That means taxpayers carry unnecessary costs, and students miss out on the broader opportunities that come when resources are concentrated.

DCSD has again been recognized for having some of the best high schools in Georgia and the nation. According to U.S. News and World Report, six DCSD high schools have achieved rankings in the top 100 in Georgia…

DCSD will host two Family Support Sessions to assist families with free/reduced lunch applications...

DCSD students demonstrated growth in proficiency rates on the latest Georgia Milestones test results released today. They demonstrated the most significant improvement in mathematics and science, increasing proficiency on all 11 assessments. Of those assessments, seven (7) were in mathematics and four (4) were in science…

DCSD has created a back-to-school checklist to ensure students and their families are prepared for the first day of school on August 4. Parents and guardians can also view the school calendar…

DCSD families can participate in shaping the District’s Title I team. This survey is confidential, and the responses will aid the District in planning future parental involvement activities and events at your child’s school…

Join us as we celebrate a new school year! New and returning families are welcomed to the Back-To-School Rally to receive resources needed to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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...

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...

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...

Parents, 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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…