Superintendent Newsletter
DeKalb County Schools Maintains Full Accredited Status by Cognia
Cognia Report Notes ‘Clear Focus’ on Improving Teaching, Learning, and Accountability January 19, 2023 (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)- The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) today releases the latest Cognia™ Monitoring Review Report, which shows that the District continues to maintain its Full Accredited Status. This determination was the culmination of Cognia’s monitoring review held in the District on November 8-11, 2022, which was scheduled to review DCSD’s progress toward addressing the findings related to Board Governance from the Accreditation Engagement Review that was conducted on March 20-25, 2022. “We appreciate the attention that Cognia has demonstrated in their review of our efforts to provide the best public schools for our students, [...]
Two Schools Receive Cash Donations from New Burlington Store
Dunaire & Indian Creek Elementary Are Latest Examples of Company’s Education Commitment December 13, 2022 STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Burlington Stores, the national off-price retailer, through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, has donated a total of $5,000 towards school supplies to Dunaire Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School in celebration of its new store now open in Stone Mountain at 5064 Memorial Drive. The schools each received a $2,500 check, and the school principals, select students, and district officials were on hand to celebrate the donation at the store’s grand opening on December 9. A representative from AdoptAClassroom.org contacted school administrators and helped to secure the [...]
Nine DeKalb County Schools Removed from Georgia Improvement Lists
In 2019, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) had twenty-five (25) schools identified by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) as needing Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) or Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI). Nine (9) of the twenty-five (25) schools identified in 2019 have been removed and are no longer state-identified, as released today by the Georgia Department of Education. The following four (4) schools have been removed from the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) lists: • Miller Grove Middle School • Murphey Candler Elementary School • Redan Elementary School • Toney Elementary school Likewise, the following five (5) schools have been removed from the Targeted Support and Improvement [...]
Druid Hills High School’s Athletic Director Receives Prestigious Honor
Hardly a "Hidden Hero", Henrietta George Receives Statewide Recognition Henrietta George has long been a shining light at Druid Hills High School (DHHS). For more than 18 years, she has worked tirelessly—and successfully—to build competitive athletic programs at the school. Through it all, she’s remained a positive role model not only for student-athlete and students at DHHS but also for her peers and administrators with whom she works. Therefore, it’s only appropriate that Coach George won this year’s “Hidden Heroes” contest, annually sponsored by the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI). “It feels amazing. I’m speechless because this award means a lot,” Coach George said. “It was [...]
Book Tasting Experience & Book Vending Machine
CHECK THIS OUT: Inchy’s Vending Machines and Book-Tasting Experience Are Dispensing Genuine Excitement to DCSD Students Creative Approach to Encourage Reading and Increase Literacy Rates When was the last time you checked a book out of a library? For too many, it’s been far too long. Unsurprisingly, it’s not even considered an option for many students today. Electronic devices and smartphones have made access to information, entertainment, and social media too convenient. Research shows that it’s one of the reasons that literacy rates have continued a steady decline. With that top of mind, DeKalb County School District educators have implemented a creative approach to improving literacy [...]
DeKalb County Schools Shift to Virtual Learning on December 6
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has designated Tuesday, December 6, as a virtual learning day for all students. Many schools across the district serve as polling locations, and this transition to virtual learning will ensure fewer disruptions to students and faculty and help facilitate a smooth election day for Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff. “We view voting as a fundamental right for citizens,” said Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent. “As we did during the mid-term elections earlier this week, we want to continue to do our part to ensure safe, secure, and easily accessible locations for voters who choose to exercise this right.” Schools will [...]
The Write Stuff: 7th Grader Connects the Dots in “Faith’s Freckles”
Published Book Celebrating Self-Esteem - Now Available on Amazon.com Not many 12-year-olds can boast about being a published book co-writer. But that’s precisely what Baylei Hinds-Perry is. Baylei is the co-author of “Faith’s Freckles,” a story about a freckle-faced girl who learns the importance of self-love with the help of a friend. Her co-writer is her aunt, Shermaine Perry-Knight, a published author. Much more than that, however, the seventh grader at Cedar Grove Middle School hopes that young people can be inspired by her stories to celebrate themselves for the differently beautiful, fascinating individuals they are every day. The book’s dedication proudly boasts that “(t)his book is dedicated [...]
READY TO WORK? DCSD Hosts Hiring Events Targeting Skilled and Essential Staff
Walk-In Wednesdays and Talent Screening Thursdays Take the Hassle Out of Getting to Work (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – Getting hired by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has never been easier! Potential employees meet one-on-one with hiring professionals at one of two ongoing employment opportunities.
DCSD Hosts Hiring Events
READY TO WORK? DCSD Hosts Hiring Events Targeting Skilled and Essential Staff Walk-In Wednesdays and Talent Screening Thursdays Take the Hassle Out of Getting to Work (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – Getting hired by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has never been easier! Potential employees meet one-on-one with hiring professionals at one of two ongoing employment opportunities. Walk-In Wednesdays: The Division of Human Resources continues the successful “Walk-in Wednesdays.” Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, certified and classified applicants register and interview for available positions by simply arriving at the Administrative and Instructional Complex, located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Stone Mountain. Available positions are [...]
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