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Our dedicated 14,500 #DeKalbDifferenceMakers prepare 92,600+ scholars in 138 schools/centers for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens!

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · Dec 4

We're Here! 👀 Hello Bluesky! 😁

Greetings from Metro-ATL! 🌟 Our 14,500+ #DeKalbDifferenceMakers proudly prepare over 92,600 scholars across 135 schools & centers for success as lifelong learners & responsible global citizens. 🎓📚

Follow us to discover #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡!

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 7h

🧡 Day 11 Kindness Challenge 🧡

Pick up five pieces of litter with an adult. 🌿🧹♻️ Caring for shared spaces is a kind way to support your community.

📲 Share with #KindnessCountsDCSD to inspire others. 💙🫶🧡

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere #SavingOurStudents

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 23h

It’s officially Fall Break time! 🍁✨

📅 Oct 13–17, 2025
👩‍🏫 Oct 13 – Teacher Virtual Workday

Enjoy a safe and restful break! 🫶

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 1d

Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III

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DCSD - Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 1d

🎓✨ #DCSD’s Scholarship Symposium is back!

📅 Oct. 23, 2025
🕘 9 AM–1 PM and 5 PM–8 PM
📍 Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Meet college reps, explore scholarships, and get career insights.

📲 Register: bit.ly/4pOpn7V

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #ScholarshipSymposium #CollegeBound

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 HAPPENING NOW: Faith Leaders Summit for Early Learning! 🌟
Faith leaders across DeKalb are learning about DCSD’s Cradle Through Kindergarten Campaign. Executive Director Zack Phillips & Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce are leading this inspiring conversation.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 1d

🧡 Day 10 Kindness Challenge!

Write a kind note & leave it in a lunchbox or backpack. ✍️🎒💌 A thoughtful message can brighten someone’s day.

📲 Share with #KindnessCountsDCSD to inspire others. 🫶

Brought to you by DCSD Saving Our Students (SOS) + Comms. 💙🧡

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 1d

✨ A special #FeelWellFriday edition of #WellnessWednesday ✨

Today we celebrate World Mental Health Day 🫶💚

Quick self-check: 🛏 Resting well? 🥗 Fueling your body? 🤝 Connecting with others? 🌿 Taking mindful moments?

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#WorldMentalHealthDay #BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 2d

👏 CONGRATS to Dr. Carolyn Benson of Rainbow Elementary! 🎉 Named Area 3 Elementary Principal of the Year 🌟 She discovered her passion for teaching at 12 and has led Rainbow for 15 years with care and community spirit.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/33PDKZ3

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #SchoolPrincipalsMonth

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 2d

🔐💻 October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

▶️ In this #DSTV🎬 video, our Manager of Security Awareness & Engagement shares key tips on staying cyber smart: youtu.be/lN8gBKmPrao

👏 SHOUT-OUT to our Instructional Technology team!

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #CybersecurityAwareness

Cyber Security Awareness Month

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 2d

🧡 Day 9 Kindness Challenge 🧡

Share your favorite snack with a sibling or friend. 🍎🍪🥨 Small acts of generosity build connection and spread kindness.

📲 Share with #KindnessCountsDCSD to inspire others. 🫶

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere #SavingOurStudents

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 3d

🎓 Students & families can explore additional scholarship opportunities over Fall Break at the 10th Annual Courtney L. Dillard FREE College Scholarship Fair.

📅 Oct. 13–16 | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Samson Health & Fitness at New Birth Church

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #CollegeBound

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Community Partner Spotlight: Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation! 🌟

Thanks to their generosity, S.A.F.E. Centers at Stone Mountain, Cross Keys, and McNair HS are restocked with pantry staples and fresh items. 🛒🍎

📲 To join #TheDeKalbVillage: bit.ly/DCSD-Partners

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 3d

🚶‍♂️✨ Dr. Horton’s Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Walks spotlight Dunwoody HS & Kingsley ES! From AP Calculus perseverance and student leadership to cultural curiosity, creativity & future dreams, students embodied our #PortraitOfAGraduate.

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬

Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks- Kingsley ES & Dunwoody HS

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 3d

✨ MIRACLES in Action at #DCSD

September brought BIG WINS: new district website, updated BOE policy, HR process improvements, and more.

See how the MIRACLES framework drives progress: bit.ly/DCSDMIRACLES

#DCSDMIRACLESinAction #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 3d

🧡 Day 8 Kindness Challenge 🧡

Give a genuine compliment to someone. 💬✨ A few kind words can brighten someone’s day.

📲 Share with #KindnessCountsDCSD to inspire others. 🫶

Brought to you by DCSD Saving Our Students (SOS) + DCSD Communications. 💙🧡

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

🌐✨ MIRACLES in Motion! ✨🌐

At September’s Workshop, IT and Comms celebrated a major milestone: the launch of our new district website, built in partnership with Finalsite!

▶️ Watch the reel to hear from Dr. Kermit Belcher & Jennifer Caracciolo.

#DCSDMIRACLESinAction #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

🗣️ Join our upcoming SAP Virtual Town Halls to discuss progress, plans, and program updates for the Student Assignment Project. 💙🏫🏘️🧡

📅 Oct 25, Oct 28, Dec 13, Dec 16 | Virtual

📲 Register: bit.ly/SAP-VirtualTownHall

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #SAPatAGlance #CommunityVoices #DCSDMIRACLESinAction

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

💬 Join our upcoming SAP Chats to hear next-day updates and share your thoughts on student assignment. 💙🏫🏘️🧡

📅 Oct 9 & Oct 23 | 6:30 PM | Virtual

📲 Register: bit.ly/SAP-Chat

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #SAPatAGlance #CommunityVoices #DCSDMIRACLESinAction

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

📊 #DCSD continues reimagining buildings, boundaries, and programs through the Student Assignment Project.

September’s update highlighted timelines, program placement challenges, and data transparency.

▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 update: youtu.be/jgALjJGaXyw

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Student Assignment Project Monthly Update - September 2025

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

👏 CONGRATS to Principal Shawna Pickett of Livsey ES, Area 2 Elementary Principal of the Year! 🌟 She has served #DCSD for 26 years, leading with empathy and inspiring excellence.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/33PDKZ3

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #SchoolPrincipalsMonth

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

🔐 October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 💻

#DCSD is focused on digital safety for students & staff. Huge SHOUT-OUT to our Instructional Technology team for leading the way! 👏

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #CybersecurityAwareness

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

🧡 Daily Kindness Challenge: Day 7 🧡

Tell your teacher or coach “Thank You.” 🍎🏀📚 A little appreciation can go a long way.

📲 Share your kindness with #KindnessCountsDCSD to inspire others. 🫶

Brought to you by DCSD #SavingOurStudents + DCSD Comms. 💙🧡

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

🎉 Georgia Pre-K Week celebrations continue! 🎉

Our Pre-K students and teachers bring so much joy to classrooms and playgrounds across #DCSD. 😊✨

▶️ Watch this adorable #DSTV🎬 video with their “Happy Pre-K Week” shoutouts! youtu.be/FGITnKmgOOo

#GeorgiaPreKWeek #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Georgia Pre-K Week

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 4d

📣 #DCSD NEWSLETTER! The October 6, 2025 ed. of our Hitting the Road with Horton newsletter is here! Join Dr. Horton as he provides insights & updates that help us all stay connected: bit.ly/4mTY3To.

#DisruptingForExcellence #NewLevelsNewHeights
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 5d

📅 Thank you to the 4,000+ stakeholders who shared input on #DCSD’s 2026–2027 & 2027–2028 calendars!

Feedback is being reviewed to create drafts for Survey #2, coming this week. Final recommendations go to the Board on Nov. 10.

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡