DeKalb County mom outraged after daughter kicked off school bus in rainstorm
A DeKalb County mother says her six-year-old daughter was kicked off the school bus in the middle of a rainstorm, a mile from their home.
DeKalb County Schools brace for potential federal funding shifts amid DOE uncertainty
District officials are considering cost-cutting measures, such as school consolidations and closures, to address financial uncertainties.
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
DeKalb County considering 3 new sites for Druid Hills High School
One of DeKalb County's oldest schools may be moving miles away if leaders decide to approve the $200 million project.
Stone Mountain High School on lockdown: Weapon secured after being found on campus
Stone Mountain High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday after a weapon was found on campus.
DeKalb school officials approve $9.4M purchase of electric school buses
The DeKalb County School Board approved the purchase of more than two dozen brand-new electric school buses.
Clarkston High School lockdown: 2 students arrested after weapon reported
Clarkston High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday following reports of a student with a weapon, according to DeKalb County School District police.
Tucker High School teacher suspended after incident in campus parking lot
A teacher at Tucker High School was reportedly arrested Monday morning for an incident in the parking lot of Tucker High School.
Future uncertain for plans to modernize DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School
School leaders have three proposed options to renovate Druid Hills High School, but they all come with significant financial hurdles.
Superintendent: DeKalb County's payroll issues getting better after check problems
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff members were left without their paychecks after a payroll issue at the start of the school year, but officials say the issue should be fixed over the next few months.
More funding needed to modernize DeKalb County Druid Hills High School, officials say
Two years ago, frustrated students at DeKalb County's oldest school used their iPhones to document the unsafe conditions on campus. While repairs have been made, officials say more funding is need to modernize the school.
Briarlake Elementary Schools student found with ammunition on campus
A Briarlake Elementary School student was found with ammunition on Thursday.
How DeKalb County Schools has stepped up elementary school campus security
All DeKalb County elementary schools will soon have extra security personnel to ensure the buildings are safe.
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers not paid, left off payroll
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff say they haven’t been paid since they started working about a month ago. The district says approximately 300 new staff were inadvertently not included in the first run of this morning's payroll.
DeKalb County high schools get enhanced security, weapons detections systems
DeKalb County high school football games have received enhanced security this year.
DeKalb County approves new weapons detection systems in schools, stadiums
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
Cellphone ban: DeKalb County Schools approves $400K for smartphone pouch pilot program
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
DeKalb County school board approves changing Cross Key's 'unacceptable' mascot
Cross Keys High School will now be home to the Phoenix after students, staff, and parents expressed concerns the previous mascot could "lead to offensive stereotypes."
DeKalb County schools closing for April's solar eclipse
DeKalb County schools will be closing so that students can view April's solar eclipse safely, but not all parents are pleased with the district's decision.
Lakeside High School student killed, 2 others injured in single-car crash
A Lakeside High School student was killed, and two others are recovering after a single-car crash over the weekend.