Spring cleaning can be a reset for your mind, too.

As we begin Stress Awareness Month, this #WellnessWednesday is a reminder to slow down and take care of yourself.

Explore six simple tips: bit.ly/48keHXy

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Changes in mood, avoiding school, or a drop in grades can be signals a child may need support.

Through a partnership with @cartwheelcare, #DCSD families have access to virtual mental health services.

Learn more: cartwheel.org/dekalb

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #WellnessWednesday #BeWellDeKalb

🚨 #NationalVapingAwarenessMonth is here! This #WellnessWednesday, let’s empower students to make healthier choices and stay vape-free! 🚭

Parents, let’s encourage better ways to handle stress.

▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hYt...

#BeWellDeKalb #StaySafeDontVape #VapingAwarenessMonth #LiveVapeFree

💙 Supporting our staff matters. 💙

Through a partnership with Cartwheel, all #DCSD employees now have access to confidential virtual mental health support.

Learn more: cartwheel.org/dekalb

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #WellnessWednesday #BeWellDeKalb

🧡 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Students deserve relationships that feel safe and respectful. Changes in behavior or communication can signal they need support. Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult or #DCSD school counselor.

#WellnessWednesday #BeWellDeKalb

💗 Valentine’s Day is coming.
You’re showing love to everyone else. This #WellnessWednesday, put your own name on the list.

Self-love supports mental health, builds confidence, and strengthens resilience.

Try one small act of self-care today: bit.ly/4c7e1rB

#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

💙🤝🧡 Our #DeKalbCARES initiative focuses on the power of CHOICE to build a healthier, more compassionate #DCSD.

✔️ Choose calm conversation
✔️ Choose kindness
✔️ Choose responsibility

Let’s #BeWellDeKalb and remember brighter schools start with CARES! 🫶

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#WellnessWednesday reminds us that wellness includes peace, respect & inclusion.

Guided by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we can practice empathy, celebrate diversity & lead with kindness so every student & staff member feels valued.

#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #ForwardTogether

Navigating the Holidays 🫶 #WellnessWednesday

The holidays can bring many emotions. Staying connected, keeping routines & encouraging curiosity can help us support each other during this season. Small, steady moments of care can make a difference.
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🎁 Give the gift of presence this season: real connection, focused time, and simply being there. Whether you’re sharing a quiet moment or stepping in to give someone time to rest, your presence can be a lasting present. ✨
#WellnessWednesday #BeWellDeKalb #TheGiftofPresence #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

💚 WEAR GREEN TODAY, Wednesday, November 19, to show students and families facing housing insecurity that they are not alone. Green is the national color of #HomelessYouthAwareness and represents safety, support, and hope.

📲 Resources: bit.ly/3LzuYHA

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💚 WEAR GREEN TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 19, to show students and families facing housing insecurity that they are not alone. Green is the national color of #HomelessYouthAwareness and represents safety, support, and hope.

Resources: bit.ly/3LzuYHA

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🫶 World Kindness Day is here, #DCSD! 🫶

Join the Kindness Challenge by completing 5 quiet #RandomActsOfKindness. Your kindness builds empathy & inspires others to do the same. 🌍✨

Let’s #PayItForward & make kindness ripple through our schools.

#BeWellDeKalb #WorldKindnessDay #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

💚💜 November is #HomelessYouthAwareness Month

#DCSD remains committed to helping students and families find stability, hope, and opportunity, no matter their housing situation.

📲 Find local shelters, housing programs, and support services: bit.ly/3LzuYHA

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #BeWellDeKalb

💛🙏 Gratitude inspires kindness! 🙌

It’s #WellnessWednesday and National Gratitude Month. When we take time to be thankful, we naturally bring more kindness into the world. 💐

Let’s keep that energy going as we look ahead to World Kindness Day tomorrow! 🫶
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💜 November is #HomelessYouthAwareness Month.

This #WellnessWednesday, #DCSD recognizes students who have faced housing insecurity, which negatively impacts emotional, physical & academic wellness. 🫶

You can make a difference:
👉 bit.ly/4948Fvx
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#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🧩 #WellnessWednesday 🧩

It's #RedRibbonWeek! This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”

Parents & students, pledge to #LiveDrugFree and help build a healthier DeKalb! ❤️

📸🖼️ Door Decorating Contest: redribbon.org/contest 🏆

#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🌿 #WellnessWednesday 🌿With the launch of DeKalb CARES, we’re focusing on the power of CHOICE to build a healthier, more compassionate #DCSD.

✔️ Choose calm conversation
✔️ Choose kindness
✔️ Choose responsibility

📲 Navigate conflict: bit.ly/49fYS5A

#DeKalbCARES #BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🧡 Day 15 Kindness Challenge 😌 #WellnessWednesday 🧡

Say something kind about yourself. 💬✨ Speaking kindly to yourself boosts confidence and well-being.

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

#BullyingPreventionMonth #BullyingStopsHere #SavingOurStudents #BeWellDeKalb

✨ 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?

▶️ youtu.be/rkE29fpmsSI

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🧡 As #SuicidePrevention Month comes to a close, know that each of us can #BeThe1To make a difference. 🫶

Ask. Be there. Keep safe. Stay connected. Follow up.

Small actions can save lives. If you’re struggling, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

This #WellnessWednesday, ask yourself: How am I, really? 😌

If stress feels heavy, remember seeking support is strength. Self-care is not selfish. It's what keeps us steady. 🫶

📞 Call/text #988 anytime

📝 NIH Stress Fact Sheet: bit.ly/46yNqyV

#SuicidePrevention #BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

💭 Your thoughts shape how you feel. 🤗

Two students earn a B. One’s proud. One’s disappointed. The difference? 🤔 Their expectations. ✨

▶️ Explore the ABC Model to shift your mindset: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sS8...

#ThoughtFeelingConnection #BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

#WellnessWednesday! We’re celebrating #DeafAwarenessMonth with communication tips:

👀 Make eye contact
💬 Be clear and direct
😊 Use facial expressions — they speak volumes!

▶️ Easy ASL phrases: youtu.be/v1desDduz5M

Together, we can SEE the power of connection. 🤟
#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

We’ve almost made it through the first month of school! 💪

August is also National Wellness Month, a reminder of the 8️⃣ areas that help us stay well:
🏃‍♀️ 🫶 ✨ 🤝 🧠 💼 💵 🌍

▶️ 8 dimensions of wellness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NR4...

#WellnessWednesday #BeWellDeKalb #WellnessWorks #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

#WellnessWednesday ✅
Want more balance and less stress this year?
🔷 Set your priorities.
🔶 Tackle what matters first.

Prioritizing helps you:
✔️ Work smarter
✔️ Worry less
✔️ Choose better

🔎 Tips to get started: bit.ly/3UD1TEK

#BeWellDeKalb #SetYourPriorities #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🌞 #WellnessWednesday
2 weeks into the school year is the perfect time to build habits that last.

✅ Eat breakfast
✅ Take a breath
✅ Smile at someone

It takes about 66 days to form a habit. Small shifts now = stronger routines all year.
Read more: bit.ly/4mmCtt2

#BeWellDeKalb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🌿🌞 This #WellnessWednesday, remember: your wellness matters. As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ends, why not take that trip, chase that goal, or just pause and recharge? You deserve it. 🧘‍♀️✈️🫶 Start small or go BIG— but start! #BeWellDeKalb #SummerFun #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Spending time outside = better mental health. 🌳☀️🧘‍♀️
This #WellnessWednesday, learn how just 20 minutes in nature can improve your mood, focus, and overall well-being.

▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video: youtu.be/quB9BFt2gqI

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #BeWellDeKalb #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NatureHeals

✨ STRESS TIPS from our students? YES, please!
DeKalb Alternative School students star in this video on managing final exams & tough moments—led by our #WellnessWednesday guru Dr. Hornsby-Griffin + Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #BeWellDeKalb #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth