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A Message from Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. HortonJanuary 21, 2025 |
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Inclement Weather Advisory |
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Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students and a remote workday for all DeKalb County School District employees. All school activities and athletic events are also cancelled. The DeKalb County Board of Education’s scheduled 9 a.m. meeting is now virtual.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates regarding any additional closures as needed. For the latest information, please visit dekalbschoolsga.org. |
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Board Elects New Chair, Vice Chair |
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During its Regular Board Meeting on January 13th, members of the DeKalb County Board of Education (DCBOE) unanimously elected Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce (District 3) as the new Board Chair and Ms. Allyson Gevertz (District 4) as Vice Chair for 2025. |
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The DeKalb County Board of Education has announced that it intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). All concerned citizens are invited to three public hearings on this matter. The first meeting will be virtual on Wednesday, January 22, at 10 a.m.
The meetings on Wednesday, February 5, and Thursday, February 6, will be held at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Stone Mountain. |
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Smoke Rise ES Informational Meeting |
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Thursday, January 23Tuesday, January 286:00 p.m. |
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DCSD will host two Smoke Rise Elementary School Parent Informational Meetings to discuss the boundary proposal for the 2025-26 school year. The first meeting is at the school, while the second meeting is virtual. |
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Saturday, January 258:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Good luck to all students competing in the 26th Annual DeKalb Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. The competition, which has tested students’ reading comprehension and recall since 1986, pits two teams against one another in a Jeopardy-style contest. The subject matter includes 20 books for high school students, 10 books for middle school students, and another 10 books for elementary school students.
Mrs. Helen Ruffin, a media specialist at the former Sky Haven Elementary School, created the competition to foster a love of reading in children across Georgia and to introduce them to books of literary excellence. |
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Tuesday, January 284:30 p.m. |
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The DCSD Spelling Bee finals have been reschedule for January 28. DCSD students will compete in the District’s Spelling Bee Finals for an opportunity to advance to the regional competition. The top 20 qualifies will advance to the GAE Region 4 finals. |
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Gifted Education Information |
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Tuesday, January 286:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
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Parents and guardians can virtually join the Gifted Education Information session to learn more about gifted education and the resources available to gifted students. |
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Opened Until Tuesday, January 28 |
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DCSD is conducting a Comprehensive Access and Opportunity Audit to improve educational outcomes and support our mission of promoting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Stakeholders are invited to take a survey to provide feedback. |
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Virtual Summer Success Fair |
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Wednesday, January 295:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
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Information on internships, job shadowing programs, college preparatory programs, and other opportunities will be available for 9th-11th grade students at the Virtual Summer Success Fair. |
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Click on the images below to view the photo albums of the January BOE meeting and Dr. Horton’s H-PRIDE visits at Peachtree MS, Cary Reynolds ES, and the Early Learning Center. |
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This week, we are highlighting Dr. Horton’s H-PRIDE visits at Peachtree MS and Cary Reynolds ES, the inaugural DCSD Elementary Soccer Championships, the DCSD Music Matters awards presentation, and the Music Matters episode featuring Druid Hills MS band. |
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We have tons of events coming up this month! Click on images below to learn more about the latest happenings. |
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