DeKalb County School District

✨ As we close out American Education Week, we are proud to share the official #DSTV🎬 recap of the Principal for a Day initiative. ✨ Community, business, and civic leaders were welcomed into schools across the DeKalb County School District to experience a day in the life of our principals. Through classroom visits, administrative meetings, student programs, and schoolwide activities, partners had the opportunity to see firsthand the collaboration, leadership, and dedication that drive student success in DeKalb. These partnerships matter. When community leaders engage directly with our schools, they help strengthen the connections, resources, and perspectives that support students academically and socially. This initiative reflects the power of working together and the shared responsibility we hold for shaping opportunities for all scholars. As we move through this season of gratitude, we extend our sincere appreciation to every partner who participated and continues to uplift the students and educators of #DCSD. 📢 Want to join #TheDeKalbVillage and support our mission? 🔷 Partner with us: https://lnkd.in/eB3HVtvV 🔶 Support our students: https://bit.ly/DSEFinc #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PrincipalForADay #CommunityPartnerships #AmericanEducationWeek #LeadershipInAction

🍎👏 Celebrating Substitute Educators Day 👏🍎 As we close out American Education Week, #DCSD is proud to honor the substitute educators who step into classrooms with confidence, flexibility, and a commitment to keeping learning moving forward. Substitutes play a vital role in supporting students and maintaining continuity when teachers are away. Your presence ensures that students stay engaged, cared for, and supported throughout the school day. Thank you to every substitute educator who answers the call, uplifts our students, and strengthens our schools. You help us move #ForwardTogether! #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🌟 Happy FriYAY, DeKalb! 🌟 We are stepping into the Thanksgiving season with full hearts and a deep sense of gratitude for the partnerships that strengthen our entire #DCSD community. Earlier this week, Board Chair Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce and Interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III joined DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county leaders to uplift resources that support families across DeKalb. Their collaboration reflects the shared commitment to making sure every student has the stability, care, and opportunity they need to stay focused on learning and growth. This unity matters. It truly takes a village to raise, educate, and care for our children, and we are grateful for every member of #TheDeKalbVillage. When we work together, we move our community #ForwardTogether. #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #WhatsTheGoodNewsDCSD

🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Jameria Martin 🌟 The DeKalb County School District proudly recognizes Ms. Jameria Martin, 3rd-grade teacher at Henderson Mill Elementary, for her outstanding service to students, families, and colleagues. Ms. Martin supports academic, social, and emotional growth; leads after-school tutoring; mentors new teachers; and builds strong community partnerships that help every student feel valued. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to student success make her an invaluable part of the Henderson Mill community. 📲 Follow DeKalb County School District to meet more educators and students making a difference each day. #DailyDifferenceMakers #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #ForwardTogether #EducationProfessionals #LeadershipInEducation

✨ The November 2025 edition of THE BOARD REPORT is here! 📰 This monthly newsletter keeps DCSD employees, parents/guardians, and community and business members informed of the Board of Education’s work in support of the district’s vision to prepare students for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. 🔗 Read the November 2025 edition now, and let's keep working together to make a difference: https://bit.ly/3LRrSXN

🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Sutter 🌟 Today we celebrate Sutter, a 5th-grader at Montgomery Elementary whose determination and positivity make her a standout student in the #DCSD community. She shared how she kept improving her class assignment by trying again and again until she saw progress. Her perseverance shows how powerful it is when students believe in their ability to grow. With a love for learning and a dream of becoming a teacher, her future is bright. Thank you, Sutter, for inspiring others with your hard work and your belief that practice leads to growth. You truly represent #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡. 📲 Follow us to meet more amazing #DCSD students and staff who make a difference each day! 🎉 #DailyDifferenceMakers #ForwardTogether

🍁 A Thanksgiving Message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III 🍁 As we move into this season of gratitude, #DCSD is pleased to share a message from Dr. Sauce highlighting the collective progress our district has achieved. This growth is driven by the commitment of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners who help us advance #ForwardTogether. #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #IStandWithDCSD #DSTV🎬

👏 Honoring Our Educational Support Professionals 👏 As we celebrate American Education Week, #DCSD is proud to recognize the incredible Educational Support Professionals who keep our schools running strong. Today we honor the bus drivers, nutrition teams, custodians, facilities staff, campus security, front office teams, paraprofessionals, technology staff, and so many others who support students each day. Your work creates safe, welcoming, and efficient learning environments. From the first greeting in the morning to the last moment of the school day, you make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and staff. Thank you for being essential partners in helping our schools move #ForwardTogether and for showing what #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 looks like in action.

🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Ernest Davis 🌟 The DeKalb County School District is proud to recognize Mr. Ernest Davis, Logistics Inventory Supervisor in Business Services Operations, for his outstanding leadership and cross-departmental impact. Mr. Davis is widely respected for his professionalism, steady problem-solving approach, and willingness to support teams across the division. His work helped address long-standing challenges with asset management and strengthened collaboration, communication, and trust among multiple departments. By focusing on solutions rather than credit, Mr. Davis exemplifies the operational excellence and service mindset that move our district forward. His leadership reflects the commitment and teamwork that define #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 and help ensure strong support systems for our schools. #DailyDifferenceMakers #LeadershipInAction #OperationsExcellence #PublicEducation #ForwardTogether #DCSD

🌎 Meet Carlos, our next Daily Difference Maker! 🌟 Carlos, a 5th-grader at Cary Reynolds Elementary, is proud of his heritage and passionate about making the world better through science and innovation. 🙌 “My mom and dad are from Guatemala, Central America. I want to be a scientist and create inventions that are good for the whole world community!” His curiosity, global awareness, and desire to help others show exactly what #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 is all about. 📲 Follow us to meet more amazing #DCSD students and staff who make a difference each day! 🎉 #DailyDifferenceMakers #ForwardTogether