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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 22d

Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III

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DCSD - Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 23d

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Executive Director of Early Learning & Pre-K, Dr. Zack Phillips, reads to Ms. Lewis’ (Rock Chapel ES) & Ms. Lee’s (McClendon ES) Pre-K scholars! We’re in these DeKalb streets for #GeorgiaPreKWeek! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 23d

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Student Services Office Specialist, Mrs. Jasmine Smith-Silas & English Learners Coordinator, Ms. Chanda Austin, were Pre-K guest readers for Ms. Chambers’ class at Kelly Lake Elementary School. Mrs. Smith-Silas returned to her childhood school to read! #GeorgiaPreKWeek

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 23d

There’s no joy quite like reading with Pre-K! Thank you, Ms. Marin & Ms. Bracho, for allowing me to read with your scholars. I was so impressed with their prior knowledge of the different plot twists in “The Gingerbread Man!” -Doraville United ES @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social #GeorgiaPreKWeek

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 24d

Great job, Executive Director Dr. Phillips, Early Learning Center Director, Mr. Spince & Team for your diligence & execution providing highly engaging & efficacious Pre-K learning experiences. Today’s GA United Credit Union donation event was a flawless testament of your impact! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Aug 9

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Department of Early Learning & Pre-K Programs-proudly launches our Cradle Through Kindergarten Campaign & inaugural Faith Leaders’ Summit on Early Learning. October 10, 2025, 9:00am at district headquarters. Faith leaders RSVP to: [email protected]

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you GA United Credit Union Business Development Officer, Mr. Steve Overcash, for gracious donation to @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Dept. of Early Learning & Pre-K for resources for our Pre-K financial literacy instructional program! Board Members Pierce, Gervertz, & Eyasu joined the event too!

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 25d

As the State’s largest Pre-K provider, for Georgia Pre-K Week we invited some of our marvelous Pre-K educators to be recognized @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Board of Education meeting & shared this heartfelt video: youtu.be/FGITnKmgOOo?... Infinite thanks & salute, Pre-K Team #TheDeKalbDifference

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · 25d

🎉 Georgia Pre-K Week celebrations continue! 🎉

Our Pre-K students and teachers bring so much joy to classrooms and playgrounds across #DCSD. 😊✨

▶️ Watch this adorable #DSTV🎬 video with their “Happy Pre-K Week” shoutouts! youtu.be/FGITnKmgOOo

#GeorgiaPreKWeek #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡

Georgia Pre-K Week

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 28d

Lakeside HS Latin Dance Team, traditional folklórico, delicious foods, abundant community support -all present @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Hispanic Heritage Fiesta! Thank you, Doraville United ES for hosting! And It was great to have Board Member Dr. Hogan with us! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 28d

Bright skies, packed stands, exuberant competition, & sportsmanship abound @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social District Elementary Championship Track Meet! Thanks, School staffs, Athletics & Transportation Depts. for making the magic happen! Board Chair Pierce & Supt. Horton came to support🥇

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 29d

Area 3 Elementary Reality Check - under the leadership of Area Superintendent, Mrs. Ateshia Lester. They’ve got the lowest discipline rates in the District, along with steadily climbing newly gifted identifications, attendance rates, & MAP assessment results. Go, Area 3! @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 29d

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Gifted Education Information Night (virtual) - October 21, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Parents, guardians, staff, register here: dekalbschoolsga-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... - join us! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · 29d

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Gifted Education Information Night (virtual) - October 21, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Parents, guardians, staff, register here: dekalbschoolsga-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... - join us! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 29

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social English Learners, Students with Disabilities, Black, & Latino student subgroups achieved their highest graduation rates ever in 2025 - including +28% increase for Students with Disabilities since 2018! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 29

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social English Learners, Students with Disabilities, Black, & Latino student subgroups achieved their highest graduation rates ever in 2025 - including +28% increase for Students with Disabilities since 2018! #TheDeKalbDifference

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · Sep 29

🎓 #DCSD grad rate soared to 81.4% in 2025, the highest in a decade!

🌟 Elizabeth Andrews +28.8
🌟 Lithonia +12.1
🌟 Cross Keys +9.4
👏 100% at Arabia Mountain, DECA, DSA & Tapestry

📊 Our students are reaching historic #NewLevelsNewHeights! This is #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡!

📰 #DCSDNews ➡️ bit.ly/3VGJDe4

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 29

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 29

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 29

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Board Chair Pierce, Supt. Horton, & Principal Dr. Wilkins welcomed GADOE Supt. Woods to Lithonia HS to celebrate DCSD’s increased 2025 grad rate: up to 81% - highest in District history: 4 HS @ 100%, 10 HS @ 85%+, & 4 HS ⬆️10%+ #TheDeKalbDifference

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · Sep 26

🌟 Good news for #DCSD families! Gifted eligibility assessments will now be held on Saturdays at 15 locations. This protects instructional time, reduces fatigue & provides meals/transportation—giving students space to shine! 🫶

▶️ Watch the video to learn more.

#TheDeKalbDifference 💙🧡

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 27

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference

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DeKalb County School District @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social · Sep 26

🎉🏫 #DCSD School Expo: TOMORROW, Sept. 27, 9 AM–1 PM, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain.

IB, Montessori, theme schools, and more — explore them all, because at DCSD, every school is a great choice!

📲 Learn more: dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #SchoolChoice

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 26

Thank you Rough Draft ATL for highlighting shifts we’ve made @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social in how we identify gifted scholars, engage w/ families around gifted education, secure & dispatch instructional resources & elevate teacher professional learning for gifted roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/09/26/s...

Changes to gifted testing criteria in DeKalb County yield inclusive results

DeKalb County School District changes to gifted testing, yield a more inclusive process and increased identification of gifted students.

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Dr. Norman C. Sauce III @drnormancsauce3.bsky.social · Sep 25

Fernbank Science Center Brick Installation Ceremony hosted by DeKalb Schools Education Foundation- thank you to all donors & supporters of @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Foundation. Your generosity enhances & broadens the impact of learning experiences for each of our scholars! #TheDeKalbDifference