💡 Is E-SPLOST VII a new tax? No. It would continue the existing one-cent education sales tax and would not increase the current sales tax rate. ▶️ Watch to learn more about how it works. Early voting continues through October 30: bit.ly/3VtTHu6 E-SPLOST info: dekalbschoolsga.org/esplost #ESPLOST #DCSD

🚌 More than 40,000 #DCSD students rely on school transportation each day! It’s National School Bus Safety Week, October 19–23! 🛑 Drivers, students, and families all play a role in safe school bus travel. Thank you to our bus drivers, monitors, and @Drive4DeKalb team for helping students get to and from school safely! #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

⏰ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! The Student Assignment Project Engagement Session 2 Survey closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM. Review the proposed options and concepts and share your feedback before the deadline. 📝 bit.ly/4hk5xPx #StudentAssignmentProject

💡 Did you know DCSD? Hispanic and Latino students represent 22% of #DCSD’s student population, making them the District’s second-largest student group. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate their cultures, contributions, and achievements. #DidYouKnowDCSD #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

⏰ The Student Screen Time Survey closes TOMORROW, Sept. 11! #DCSD families and community members, share your perspective on student screen time and technology use during the school day. 🔗 survey.sogolytics.com/r/QWXG… #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re helping spread the word about 988. You don’t have to be suicidal to reach out. 988 offers 24/7 support for anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, thoughts of suicide, and more. 📞 Call or text 988 💬 988Lifeline.org Spanish-language and ASL support are also available. #988Lifeline #BeWellDeKalb #DCSD

📣 The Student Assignment Project survey closes TODAY, September 8! Families, students, staff, and community members in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside & Tucker clusters are encouraged to share their feedback. After completing the survey, you can alsofocus group. 🔗 bit.ly/3Uxattb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #ForwardTogether

📣 #DCSD families and community members, we want to hear from you! The Student Screen Time Survey is open through September 11. Share your perspective on student screen time and technology use during the school day. 🔗 survey.sogolytics.com/r/QWXG… #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🫶 September is National Grandparents Month! #DCSD celebrates the grandparents and grandparent figures whose love, wisdom, and support make a difference in the lives of our students and families. 📅 Explore our Grandparents Month Activities Calendar: bit.ly/464HHqJ #GrandparentsMonth #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

📣 The Student Assignment Project survey closes Tuesday, September 8! Families, students, staff, and community members in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside & Tucker clusters are encouraged to share their feedback. After completing the survey, you can also sign up for an online focus group. 🔗 bit.ly/3Uxattb #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #ForwardTogether

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚 “Your Presence Matters!” Each day a student is in school is a chance to learn, build trusting relationships, and gain support. Let’s continue building strong habits around consistent, on-time attendance. #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Engagement Session 1 is underway! Families, students, staff, and community members in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside, and Tucker clusters can: 🔹 Complete the survey 🔹 Join an online focus group 🔹 Register to speak at a Public Comment Session Watch the Engagement Session 1 presentation, available in six languages, and learn more: dekalbschoolsga.org/sap #ForwardTogether #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

⏰ ¡QUEDAN MENOS DE DOS DÍAS! El formulario de interés para formar parte de un Equipo Asesor Comunitario del Proyecto de Asignación Estudiantil cierra MAÑANA, 25 de agosto, a las 11:59 p. m. Se anima a las familias, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad de los grupos escolares de Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside y Tucker a solicitar participar. Esta es su oportunidad de trabajar junto a líderes del distrito y miembros de la comunidad para ayudar a dar forma a las recomendaciones. 📝 Solicite hoy: dekalbschoolsga.org/sap #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY! Today is the last day to submit an interest form for a Student Assignment Project Community Advisory Team. Families, students, staff, and community members in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside, and Tucker clusters are encouraged to help represent their schools and communities as #DCSD continues the Student Assignment Project. 📝 Interest forms close TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT! Apply and learn more: dekalbschoolsga.org/sap #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

📣 Your voice can help shape what comes next for #DCSD. Families, students, staff, and community members in the Chamblee, Cross Keys, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside, and Tucker clusters are invited to apply to serve on a Student Assignment Project Community Advisory Team. Members will serve alongside district leaders and neighbors to help shape recommendations. 📝 Interest forms are open through August 25 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply: dekalbschoolsga.org/sap #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

🍎🥪 Does your student's school require a meal application? Students at CEP schools receive FREE breakfast and lunch with no application required. Students at non-CEP schools should complete the 2026-2027 Federal Eligibility Application (FEA). Qualifying students may receive eals, reduced testing and college application fees, scholarship opportunities, and more. Apply today: bit.ly/3YuMidy #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡