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.
Students from DeKalb School of the Arts will compete at the State History Day contest.
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.
“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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The cheers you may have heard in your neighborhood will tell you what the decision was.
The announcement was just made by the DeKalb County School District.
SACS recognizes areas of improvement in presentation to district.
Team will represent DeKalb in state championships.
Local schools are getting together to offer parents ways to improve their kids' math skills.
All scheduled events, including after school programs and extra-curricular activities are now canceled.
Michael Thurmond to share State of System Monday at Tucker Middle School.
A decision on the district’s probation status could be made public by the end of January 2014.
Parents, guardians, and mentors of DeKalb County School children are invited.
The Thanksgiving break lasts all next week.
Questions about the HR Division.
The District’s one-time chief operating officer and her ex-husband were indicted more than three years ago.
The state gives the district an "unqualified" audit for the 2012 financial year.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Tucker High is hosting guest speaker Rick Clark on Nov. 4.
Michael Thurmond answers critics and defends the DeKalb County School District's progress made as it moves forward in an effort to regain full accreditation.
UGA Graduate School honors 2013 Alumni of Distinction.
Parents are invited to attend a community meeting on Monday.
Parents are welcome to attend and ask questions of board members.
A public meeting tonight will unveil details of the initiative.
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The defensive end, accompanied by cheerleaders, will talk to students on Tuesday.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. at Clarkston's Hallford Stadium.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Local residents sign up for college.
A public meeting is planned to unveil details of the initiative.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.