Newly formed, FIRST LEGO League Robotics team for girls in Dunwoody / Sandy Springs is looking for additional members. Contact us by Oct. 7
Fans attending Friday's Dunwoody vs. Druid Hills football game can donate to breast cancer support.
The school's organic garden is offering up sweet potatoes planted in the spring.
Former Atlanta Hawk Dikembe Mutombo surprised students at Chestnut Charter Elementary.
21st Century Leaders will select 20 students who have made a positive change in their communities.
By: Mark Kishel, M.D.
September is ADHD Awareness Month--a perfect month to finally set aside some time to learn more about this complex disorder.
National Guard officer surprises his daughters -- on his birthday -- with a visit at school. The girls thought he was still in Afghanistan.
Saturday, Oct. 4 - 10 am-3 pm @ Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, Hall 4
Which students from Decatur, Dunwoody and Tucker high schools made the list?
It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?
Which behaviors are just a normal part of the learning process, and which indicate a potential learning problem?
Parents, teachers, and school district residents are welcome at upcoming meetings to review a proposed move to charter schools.
The superintendent of DeKalb County School District shares his message on positive steps in the system as classes resume.
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A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.
You already know school starts Aug. 11. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?
The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.
A few DeKalb County Schools had 100 percent proficiency in subjects, while multiple schools had double-digit increases in test scores.
You can drop off school supplies for DeKalb County elementary school students at area fire stations this week.
Four Chesnut Charter staff members have completed Fernbank Science Center’s School Master Gardener program.
A parent who nominated Christiane Wyckoff described her as a “Top Notch Teacher” because of her kindness and true compassion for teaching.
Chesnut Charter's Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden is one of three gardens that will host STEM lessons in the 2014-15 school year.
Perimeter Mall will give a $500 gift card to the teacher who receives the most votes on the mall's Facebook page.
Pyrotechnics that caught the American flag on fire at the Atlanta Braves' Tuesday home opener have been shared across the country via social media.
Tickets are on sale now for the Dunwoody High School junior-senior prom. The theme is “Come Fly With Me.”
Some DeKalb County teachers are reportedly unhappy with a $750 penalty clause in the new contracts for teachers who opt for another job before school starts.
The Dunwoody High School Wildcat Theatre presents “Anything Goes” this weekend, March 28-30.
Parents are being asked to share their input on the student code of conduct for the DeKalb County School District. The rules in the handbook apply to students from kindergarten through high school.
Noel Maloof will be principal of Decatur High School in the fall. He is currently the principal at Dunwoody High School.
The past president of the Georgia School Boards Association and the City Schools of Decatur School Board has announced her candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent.
Dunwoody elementary school applies grant awards towards outdoor learning facilities, increased physical activity and smart food choices.
Two public budget hearings will be held following the presentation of the superintendent’s proposed budget for 2014-2015 and prior to the adoption of the Board’s budget in June.
Thursday meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Media Center of Chesnut Charter Middle School in Dunwoody.
“Closing schools tomorrow will allow us to ensure the schools are safe and ready for students on Tuesday, Feb. 18.” - Superintendent Michael Thurmond
Inclement weather leads to a cancellation of classes Thursday, but the district encourages student to still keep learning.
On Monday, all scheduled after-school activities will occur, but all extra-curricular activities are cancelled.
The school year runs Aug. 11 through May 22, but that could change.
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