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Stakeholder input sought for federal programs through survey completion

Please review the PowerPoint presentations and complete the survey

By DeKalb GA News | Apr 7, 2025

DeKalb County students recognized as Georgia Scholars for 2025

Eighteen seniors from the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) have been named as Georgia Scholars for the Class of 2025.

By DeKalb GA News | Apr 4, 2025

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Eagle Woods Academy social worker honored for educational support

By DeKalb GA News | Apr 2, 2025

Eagle Woods Academy social worker Tera Reid has been named the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) 2024–2025 Educational Support Professional II of the Year.

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Dekalb County schools to hold state of district address

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 26, 2025

Join Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton, the DeKalb County Board of Education, and the DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation for the 2025 State of the District event on Thursday, March 27, at 5:30 PM.

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Austin Elementary student wins state spelling bee for second time

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 26, 2025

Sarv Dharavane, an 11-year-old student from Austin Elementary School, has once again secured a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Championships.

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Dekalb County Schools hosts career fair for students

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 24, 2025

The Dekalb County Schools Career Fair & Job Expo is set to provide juniors and seniors with an opportunity to connect with top employers, explore career paths, and discover future opportunities.

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DeKalb County schools win at national film festival

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 21, 2025

Two schools from the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) have achieved notable success at the Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS) Film Festival.

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DeKalb County reviews student assignment amid demographic shifts

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 21, 2025

During a meeting on February 26, 2025, the DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) Student Assignment Project (SAP) Advisory Committee addressed several topics of public interest.

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Registration opens for summer learning programs

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 20, 2025

Summer programs are available for registration, offering opportunities for students to continue learning during the break.

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Pine Ridge Elementary invites community input on new school branding

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 19, 2025

Pine Ridge Elementary School is set to undergo a rebranding process, inviting community members to contribute through a survey or by joining the Rebranding Committee.

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District 1 hosts community gathering with multilingual support

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 18, 2025

District 1 recently hosted a community gathering aimed at bringing together local residents for an evening of engagement and interaction.

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Teacher returns full circle to inspire next generation at Kingsley Elementary

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 17, 2025

In the front left corner of Steven Etcher's desk sits a photo that resonates deeply with his second-grade students.

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DeKalb County honors veteran social worker with prestigious annual award

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 14, 2025

Don Wessels, a veteran social worker with the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), has been recognized as the district's School Social Worker of the Year.

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John R. Lewis Elementary staff member honored as educational support professional of year

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 7, 2025

Nicole Jones, an administrative assistant at John R. Lewis Elementary School, has been recognized as the 2024-2025 Educational Support Professional I of the Year (ESPOTY I) by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).

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DeKalb County School District celebrates recognition as 2025 AP Honor Schools

By DeKalb GA News | Mar 4, 2025

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced that 20 of its schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools.

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District 3 announces dialogue meeting for February 2025

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 25, 2025

The District 3 Dialogue Meeting for 2025 has been announced, scheduled to take place on February 25, 2025.

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DeKalb County announces graduation schedule for May 2025

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 17, 2025

The DeKalb County School District has announced the graduation schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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GPTC hosts Pathways to Success Showcase at DeKalb Conference Center

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 13, 2025

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is organizing the "Pathways to Success Showcase" on March 8, 2025.

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DeKalb County School District plans to opt out of homestead exemption

By DeKalb GA News | Feb 12, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Education has declared its intention to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).