Big careers. Little learners. 🚜🚒🚑
Career Day at the Early Learning Center brought real-world learning inside, connecting PreK students to careers through hands-on experiences tied to their community helpers unit.
▶️ youtu.be/gycHGvQTu-Q
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DSTV🎬 #TheDeKalbVillage
📚 Let’s Read and R.I.S.E., DeKalb!
March 2–31, community members are invited to step into #DCSD classrooms as Guest Readers and help spark a love of reading.
Interested?
nancy_pritchett@dekalbschoolsga.org
#ReadAcrossDeKalb #TheDeKalbVillage #ForwardTogether #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
📚 Let’s Read and R.I.S.E., DeKalb!
March 2–31, community members are invited to step into #DCSD classrooms as Guest Readers and help spark a love of reading.
Interested?
nancy_pritchett@dekalbschoolsga.org
#ReadAcrossDeKalb #TheDeKalbVillage #ForwardTogether #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🌟 #CommunityPartnerSpotlight: Mack DeSean Brown 🌟
MLK Jr. HS alum, former UF and NFL standout, now mentoring DCSD students through his Built Tough Foundation. From mindset coaching to reading A Pup Named Bunch, he continues investing in DeKalb youth.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🌟 Community Partner Spotlight: Atlanta Vision Lions Charities 🌟 Partnering with DCSD to provide free eye screenings, exams, mobile clinics, and prescription glasses for students across our district.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🎁 DeKalb Gives 2025 is spreading joy this holiday season.
Led by the School Social Work Department, this annual initiative helped fulfill holiday wish lists for 150 families thanks to the generosity of #DCSD staff and #TheDeKalbVillage.
This is #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
💖 Saving Our Daughters brought smiles to Stoneview Elementary today with a special doll giveaway.
Moments like these affirm our #DCSD students and highlight the impact of strong community partnerships.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🌟 Community Partner Spotlight: Atlanta Community Food Bank 🌟 Partnering with DCSD SAFE Centers for monthly food distributions that support families across our district. One recent example took place Tuesday at Redan High School.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🌟 Community Partner Spotlight: 100 Black Men of DeKalb County! 🌟 Since 1991, they have supported DCSD students through mentorship, training, and leadership development, remaining a powerful presence for our youth.
🔷 Partner with us: bit.ly/DCSD-Partners
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🎬✨ This week we spotlighted Saving Our Daughters, Inc. Now see their impact at Stoneview ES in a new #DSTV🎬 feature with Celina Smith, the star of Annie Live. She shares why mentoring our girls matters and how it inspires her.
▶️ youtu.be/GLi6G2JJnPE
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🛍️ It's SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY! Let's make every dollar count! 🌟
TODAY, when you shop locally, you're not just supporting DeKalb businesses, you're also investing in our students.
Join us in supporting our community and our future! 💙🫶🧡 #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #TheDeKalbVillage
🌟 Happy FriYAY, DeKalb! 🌟
We are grateful for the unity shown by BOE Chair Mrs. Pierce, Interim Supt Dr. Sauce, and County leaders as we support families across DeKalb. It truly takes a village to raise, educate & care for our children.
#WhatsTheGoodNewsDCSD #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📢 Vendor Seminar Recap! 🏢🏫✨
Our official #DSTV🎬 recap video is here! Vendors and business partners joined #DCSD leaders to learn more about partnership opportunities that support student success across the district.
▶️ youtu.be/vYwjT0_2edU
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🥫✨ SAFE Center Food Distribution!
Free meals available for families through #DCSD SAFE Centers.
📍 Nov. 5 | 2–4 PM – Lithonia HS
📍 Nov. 6 | 9 AM–2 PM – Towers HS
📲 More dates: bit.ly/DCSDSAFEfood
THANKS to our partners of #TheDeKalbVillage for stocking our SAFE Centers.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🎉 The Tucker High School Foundation hosted a fantastic Community Fair bringing together students, families, and schools across the Tucker Cluster! 🏫🤝🏘️
▶️ See the fun, spirit, and community pride in this #DSTV🎬 highlight: youtu.be/15t6B2b7PdQ
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📢 HAPPENING NOW: Vendor Seminar! 🏢🏫✨
The How to Do Business with DCSD Vendor Seminar is live! Vendors and district leaders are connecting to support student success!
📍 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📢 Calling All Vendors! 🏢🏫 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! ✨ Join DCSD’s free “How to Do Business with the District” Vendor Seminar, TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 24, 9 AM–12 PM at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain. Learn how to partner with us for student success!
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
🎉 HAPPENING NOW: #DCSD hosts the Principal for a Day matching event! Business & civic leaders are connecting with principals to build partnerships that support student success. 🏫🤝🏢✨
📲 To join #TheDeKalbVillage: bit.ly/DCSD-Partners
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
📢 Calling all vendors! Join DCSD’s free “How to Do Business with the District” Vendor Seminar, NEXT FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025, 9 AM–12 PM at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA. Learn how to partner with us for student success!
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📣 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💙🧡
📣 Community Partner Spotlight: Buttermilk Biscuit ATL! Big THANKS for your $1,000 donation to Lithonia HS. 🌟
At the Stonecrest grand opening, the LHS Marching Band delivered an amazing performance. 🎶🐾
👏 Thanks for supporting our students!
#TheDeKalbVillage
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🎉 The @dsefinc.bsky.social unveiled the Pathway to Excellence Brick Walk on Sept. 25 at Fernbank Science Center! 🎓🧱👣
👏 DSEF also awarded its first-ever grants! 12 grants totaling $42K to 10 schools, supporting 5K+ students.
📰 bit.ly/4nZEGt2
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📢 Calling all vendors! Join DCSD’s free “How to Do Business with the District” Vendor Seminar on Oct. 24, 2025, 9 AM–12 PM at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA. Learn how to partner with us for student success!
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #TheDeKalbVillage
📣 Community Partner Spotlight: Corners Outreach! 💙🙌🧡
In just 3 years, they’ve created $3M+ in living-wage jobs while serving our families—breaking barriers and opening doors for DeKalb students.
👏 Thank you Corners Outreach for being a driving force in #TheDeKalbVillage!
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🌟 #CommunityPartnerSpotlight 🌟
Our Back-to-School Rally served thousands with supplies, health services & celebration — thanks to our amazing sponsors! 🫶
📰 #DCSDNews article: bit.ly/44rxSTc
📢 Join #TheDeKalbVillage:
🔷 bit.ly/DCSD-Partners
🔶 bit.ly/DSEFinc
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🌟 #CommunityPartnerSpotlight 🌟
THANK YOU to our Convocation sponsors for helping us start 2025-26 strong & celebrate record achievements! 🫶
📰 #DCSDNews article: bit.ly/44rxSTc
📢 Join #TheDeKalbVillage:
🔷 bit.ly/DCSD-Partners
🔶 bit.ly/DSEFinc
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
💙🧡 Big THANKS to our Grandparent Volunteers at Cedar Grove ES and to every #DCSD volunteer who helps shape the heart of #TheDeKalbVillage! 🫶
🏘️🤝🏫 Apply for volunteer training: bit.ly/DCSDRecruiti...
📸 Use #LetsGoDeKalb in your Back-to-School pics to be featured on our page!
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
📣 Community Partner Spotlight! 🎉 Huge THANKS to Assistance League of Atlanta & Junior League of DeKalb County for supporting #DCSD students through S.A.F.E. Centers & mental health programs! 💙🫶🧡
Join #TheDeKalbVillage!
Support @dsefinc.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/DSEFinc
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🎉 The celebration continues!
At our recent #DCSD Mix & Mingle event, we recognized:
🔹 Stratix
🔹 Junior League of DeKalb County
🔹 Compudopt
🔹 Atlanta Falcons
Thank you for being champions of education, opportunity & access in DeKalb. #TheDeKalbVillage
🏢🤝🏫🫶🏡
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🏆 Celebrating our 2024–2025 #DCSD Community Champions!
At our recent Mix & Mingle event, we honored:
🔹 State Farm
🔹 Georgia Power
🔹 ACF of Metro Atlanta
🔹 Georgia United Credit Union
Thank you for uplifting our students, schools & families. #TheDeKalbVillage
🏢🤝🏫🫶🏡
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
