Friday - 12-17-2021

#DYKFriday Did you know? DCSD is partnering with Microsoft to facilitate a series of free virtual workshops that will motivate students to stay connected and engaged during the break. Visit the link to view the schedule and links to join each session:

More info: https://bit.ly/3dza7ae

#DYKFriday Did you know? DCSD offers civic engagement opportunities including the Georgia Secretary of State’s Student Ambassador Program. Students gain leadership skills by engaging in civics, encouraging voter registration & volunteering. Learn more:

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Friday - 11-19-2021

#DYKFriday Did you Know? Each family in attendance at this weekend’s Fall Festival will receive a Publix gift card to support with Thanksgiving meal preparation. We’re looking forward to seeing you there for an incredible experience!

More info: https://bit.ly/3oBMuUt

#DYKFriday Did you know? The DCSD E-SPLOST Advisory Committee meets regularly to discuss important tax dollar spending. View schedule here: https://bit.ly/3oujrm2

Join us Nov. 17, 2021 at 6PM on DSTV for the next meeting: https://bit.ly/2XJUMxI

Friday - 10-29-2021

#DYKFriday Did you know? DeKalb High School of Technology North offers opportunities for students to complete career pathways at the qualification level required for entry into post-secondary related jobs, apprenticeships, or college degree programs.

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#DYKFriday: Did you know? Fernbank Science Center will host a special Halloween virtual program on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 2 PM – 4:30 PM. Tune in for spectacularly spooky science!

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#DYKFriday Did you know? DCSD offers the Amazon Future Engineer program, aimed at increasing access to computer science education for children and young adults from underserved communities.

Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities. Here is an overview of some of the opportunities for schools.
Amazon Fulfillment Center Tours: From our online store to your doorstep, discover how computer science, state-of-the-art engineering, and incredible people deliver customer orders at Amazon.

Class Chats: Request a guest speaker experience for your students through our Class Chats program. Meet Amazon professionals in a variety of roles that make Amazon’s computer science come to life!

MS/HS Computer Science & STEM: Applications for free sponsorship of middle and high School curriculum and teacher professional development are now open for 2021-2022 school year through our providers http://Code.org & ProjectSTEM.

Robotics, Music, Apps and more can be found on .

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#DYKFriday Did you know? The DCSD Student Advancement Department is recognizing October as FAFSA Awareness Month. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1st and is used by the federal government to determine a family’s eligibility for grants, work-study, and loans to pay for college. States, individual colleges and universities, and private scholarship programs also use information from the FAFSA to make their own financial aid decisions.

Students and families can learn more and complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.

Check with your Post-Secondary Transition Specialist for your high school’s upcoming FAFSA Awareness events.

#DYKFriday Did you know? October is National Bullying Prevention Month. DCSD’s “Bullying Stops Here!” program is dedicated to raising awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Follow along with us as we share important tips and resources.

Friday - 09-24-2021

Did you know DCSD is taking the classroom on the road? The Mobile Impact Learning Hub will go into the community to work with students and families to ensure they have the resources needed to reach their preferred future. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3u9o72Y

Did you know? DCSD is hosting a Post Secondary Awareness Week Sept. 20-23 featuring sessions on college readiness, financial aid, scholarships and additional resources. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Xv5oDg

Friday - 09-03-2021

If you miss a live board meeting, catch the recordings on DeKalb Schools TV. For key takeaways, the board download will be posted to the DCSD News page after the meeting.

Friday - 08-27-2021

Did you know that inspiring our community of learners to achieve educational excellence is the Vision for the DCSD Graduate? Learn more about the VOTG here: https://bit.ly/3ymJz55

Did you know that DeKalb County School District offers Dual Immersion Language Programs? Visit DCSD’s School Choice site for more information on special features, eligibility, grade levels and more: https://bit.ly/3k44wMQ

Did you know? DCSD’s Department of Family Engagement offers programs and services for students to improve their academic acheivement and training for families to help them become academic partners for their children. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2VSzuix

Did you know? DCSD offers early learning opportunities for P3 students.

To learn more about the Early Learning Center, visit: https://bit.ly/3ipxQ0K.

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Friday - 07-30-2021

Did you know? DCSD offers Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). The district allows students to choose an area of interest in high school from 17 career clusters, including construction and architecture. Learn more: https://ctaedekalb.org

Friday - 06-4-2021

#DYKFriday Did you know that School Nutrition Services will be hosting meal distribution events throughout the summer? Click the link to learn more: Summer Meal Distribution

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Did you know that you can register for DeKalb County School District at any time? Click here to learn more and start the registration application: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/

Did You know you can watch Board meetings on channel 24 Comcast in DeKalb County and online by going here: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/communications/dstv/

You can also watch on demand should you miss a Board meeting.

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Did you know that all DCSD scholars, parents/guardians, educators, and librarians have free, unlimited access to thousands of enhanced digital books and age-appropriate news articles from Renaissance through July 31, 2021.

  • Students select from a diverse library of 6,400+ enhanced digital books with myON.
  • Students can read the latest news with age-appropriate articles from myON News.
  • Visit for additional resources, including how-to videos, family engagement tools and activities, suggested books, and more.

Did You Know?

Friday - 04-30-2021

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DCSD is offering summer learning programs. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/2Qk03e7

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DCSD is hiring! Learn more about our Bus Driver job training and openings here: http://bit.ly/3bDdexr

For more information, please contact: drive4dekalb@dekalbschoolsga.org or 678.875.0110.

The DeKalb County School District has been selected as one of the “2021 Best Communities in America for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM). This honor was made possible through the outstanding support and work of our teachers, administrators, parents, students, and DeKalb community leaders.
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education. A national survey was conducted by NAMM in the selection of each school district. Congratulations are extended to our music educators and students for their dedication to excellence. If you have any questions, please contact DeKalb Schools Music Coordinator, Mr. Don Roberts.

Did you know? For 2021 graduation information you can visit Graduation Central at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/graduation/

Did You Know?

Friday - 03-26-2021

Did you know that students attending face-to face learning receive breakfast, lunch and snack meal options while attending school?
School Nutrition Services offers a 7-Day Frozen Meal Distribution Box for virtual learners (7 breakfast and lunch meals and 5 snacks) with fresh fruits and vegetables every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the seven schools below:

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Did you know that DCSD offers general education supports? Check out the Multi-Tiered System of Supports brochure to learn more. Reach out to your child’s school for any questions.


Did you know that Fernbank Science Center (FSC) offers unique experiences in a variety of specialized areas of science? Students have the opportunity to study with expert instructors, working in well-equipped laboratories or traveling to the field. The courses are provided tuition-free to any high school student in the DeKalb County School District in grades 10-12.
Courses offerings for the 2021-2022 School year are:

  • AP Physics C
  • Ecosystems Alive!
  • Engineering Applications
  • Epidemiology
  • Forensic Science

Visit the FSC Advanced Studies site for course descriptions, prerequisites, and course schedules

Did You Know?

Friday - 02-12-2021

You can monitor your child’s progress by:

  • Contacting your child’s teacher(s) via email or through Infinite Campus
  • Monitoring your child’s grades in Infinite Campus
  • Scheduling your child for individual support or tutorial on Wednesdays
  • Contacting your child’s counselor to request academic, social, or emotional support
  • Partnering with the school to review your child’s MAP growth profile to identify opportunities for improvement

For more information, visit https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/infinite-campus/

Campus Portal Parent Resources: https://www.infinitecampus.com/audience/parents-students

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There are resources for tutoring and understanding concepts in Launchpad? Log in today to use resources such as:

  • NWEA Skills Navigator
  • Classworks
  • USA TestPrep
  • iReady
  • cK-12 Foundation
  • Khan Academy
  • Khoot
  • BrainPOP
  • Newsela
  • Stemscopes

Resources vary by grade level and school. For more information on how to access Launchpad, visit: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/launchpad/.