Superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton
Dr. Devon Horton serves as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, managing the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational system with more than 92,000 students, 14,500 employees and a budget of $2.6 billion. Continue »
We proudly present the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, guiding student success and achievement. Developed through extensive community input, it reflects insights from thousands of stakeholders. This plan addresses challenges, expands successes, and aligns all staff with our mission. Visit the Strategic Plan page for more information!
The Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) spans from four to ten years, identifying the facility needs of the district and outlines specific goals related to design and construction of improvements to, additions to, and/or construction of new school facilities. Visit the CIP page for more information!
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is launching the Student Assignment Project (SAP) to reimagine programs, boundaries, and buildings through data analysis, reviewed every five years with ESPLOST. This plan prepares students to Enroll, Employ, Engage in Entrepreneurship, and Enlist after graduation. Visit the SAP page for more information!
DCSD’s Educational Support Professional I of the Year
DCSD’s Educational Support Professional I of the Year Goes Above and Beyond for John R. Lewis Elementary School While working as a library media assistant, John R. Lewis Elementary School administrative assistant Nicole Jones knew she could do more to serve the school district. When [...]
DCSD Parents & Families Interpretation Services Letter
Translations: English | Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Burmese | Dari | French | Hindi | Karen | Nepali | Pashto | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Tigrinya | Vietnamese
The Board Report
February 2025 Members of the Board of Education met six times in February. Access the agendas below or view them on DSTV.
DCSD Celebrates Its 20 Schools Recognized as 2025 AP Honor Schools in 50 Categories
March 3, 2025 (ATLANTA, GA)—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is proud to announce that 20 of its schools have been named 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools, earning recognition in an impressive 50 categories. This announcement by the Georgia Department of [...]
All classified juniors will take the SAT on campus during the school day on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. No registration is required. The test will be given online. You will need your DCSD Chromebook to test.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
9am -12pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School
3991 Snapfinger Rd.Lithonia, GA 30038
School Board Appreciation Week
March 10, 2025 School Board Appreciation Week Georgia celebrates School Board Appreciation Week March 10-14 to honor Board members who generously contribute their time, energy, and talents to lead and support our schools and community....--> [...]
AP Honor Schools
March 3, 2025 AP Honor Schools 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...--> Read More [...]
Student Assignment at a Glance
February 24, 2025 Student Assignment at a Glance 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, [...]
Pre-K Lottery Application Support Session
February 18, 2025 Pre-K Lottery Application Support Session 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...--> Read More [...]
