Dr. Norman C. Sauce III

🎓 Delayed but not denied. 💪
Congrats to our DCSD #ClassOf2025 Summer Graduates—you made it! 🎉 #DeKalbMade 🙌

Official #DSTV🎬 recap coming soon!

📸 Share your graduation pics with #DCSDGrad2025

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@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: Erica_Nelson@dekalbschoolsga.org

It’s no wonder @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social got off to such successful teaching & learning in Week 1-with less than 5 teacher vacancies in a District that employs 14,000+ staff. Our “Zoom to Zero” efforts on full display with powerful instruction in all schools this week! #TheDeKalbDifference

Concluded my Week 1 in 30+ @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social experiencing high yield pedagogy, 4 Critical Questions for PLCs, 6 Essential Systems for Instruction, PBIS celebrations & incredibly gracious office staffs! Thank you, Kingsley ES, Evansdale ES, Allgood ES & Cedar Grove MS for hosting me!

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Summer Graduation Ceremony underway! Congrats, Class of 2025, as you enter your next doorways through employment, enlistment, enrollment, or entrepreneurship. We are so proud of your accomplishments, as we’ve doubled our number of summer grads! #TheDeKalbDifference

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Day 4: the positive momentum of learning continues to thrive! This is going to be THE BEST school year! Thank you teachers, support staff, & school leaders! #TheDeKalbDifference

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Day 4: active learning, safe supportive classrooms, family engagement, teacher collaboration, smiling & scholars! Thank you, Huntley Hills ES, Oakcliff Theme School, Montclair ES, Clarkston HS, Rockbridge ES, Wadsworth Magnet & Rainbow ES for invigorating visits!

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Day 3 was a continuation of the stellar start we began on Monday - with impactful pedagogy, enthused scholars, & effective school climate systems in abundance! #TheDeKalbDifference

Teacher planning, instructional excellence, counselor collaboration, building renovations & even a free T-shirt!-All bundled into Day 3. Thank you, Vanderlyn ES, Dresden ES, Cross Keys HS, Dunaire ES, Champion Theme MS, Camby Lane ES, Lithonia MS-for your commitment to scholars! #TheDeKalbDifference

The beautiful mosaic of diversity engendered @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social was on full display in the classrooms, hallways, and common spaces of our schoolhouses today. #TheDeKalbDifference

Day 2 hitting @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social streets! Pre-K reading circles, PLC practices, defined procedures, scholars’ prior knowledge- on full display! Thank you, Montgomery ES, Pleasantdale ES, John Lewis ES, Jolly ES, Stone Mountain HS, Peachcrest ES, Bob Mathis ES- for stupendous visits!

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social First Day - #TheDeKalbDifference

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social First Day: engaged scholars, prepared passionate educators, buildings ready for learning, visible & accessible leaders- & that’s just the schools I visited! Thank you Dunwoody ES, Ashford Park ES, Idlewood ES, Toney ES, Henderson MS, Redan HS & Southwest DeKalb HS!

A little early morning drizzle couldn’t stop us from sending our @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social buses to start the day off right: smiles, high fives, and positive vibes - with Superintendent Dr. Horton and team! First day of school is going to be magnificent! #TheDeKalbDifference

Our English Learners Department is overjoyed to welcome our new and induction ESOL teachers @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social! Interactive and thoughtful orientation session for them today. You’ve joined the right school district, teaching the right subject matter, at the right time! #TheDeKalbDifference

We were 🔥 🔥 🔥’d up for @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Convocation 2025 at Chamblee HS today! Board Member Andrew Ziffer, Chief Stacy Stepney, Area Superintendent Dr. Beth Kyle, Montclair ES Principal Donna Jatan & Chamblee HS Principal Gail Barnes kept it lively & engaging! We’re ready for school!

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services: present, accounted for, and representing to the fullest during our Back to School Rally!- Everyday serving our District’s 46,000+ students and families with unique, divergent, & earliest learning needs. #TheDeKalbDifference

It’s not everyday you get to talk shop with a National PTA past President! Thank you, Mr. Otha Thornton, for supporting @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Back to School Rally - and children, families, and educators everywhere during your decades of advocacy.

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Back to School Rally 2025 was an extraordinary affair! Thousands of families came together with our district teams, community partners, school leaders, philanthropic organizations, & local business to kick off the new school year correctly! #TheDeKalbDifference

🎉 The 2025 #DCSD Back-to-School Rally is happening now! And we're celebrating... WE GOT OUR FEDERAL FUNDS!! 🎉 Plus, marching bands, cheerleaders, vendors, free school supplies (while they last), and family fun are filling the day with energy. 🙌

📍1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd

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Our English Learners Dept. bid happy retirement to Coordinator Mrs. Norrie Mills. She’s given 33 years of service, grace, professionalism, and expertise to the children, families, and staff @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social. She’s shone the light of compassion with every step. Thank you, Norrie!

Thank you, to my incomparable friend & colleague, Accountability & Research Division Chief Dr. Candace Alexander - & Team - for the honor of sharing the stupendous efforts of Student Services during your retreat! One team, one mission, one vision: #TheDeKalbDifference @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social

@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Departments of English Learners, Exceptional Education, Gifted Education, and Early Learning and Pre-K: at your service!

Remarkable Student Services Division Leadership Retreat @ Smoke Rise ES: levers of leadership, change management, principal partnerships, fun fellowship - were all on the agenda. I know the sky’s the limit working with this incredible crew! #TheDeKalbDifference @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social

Got to start the day off right: at New Teacher Orientation to greet our new @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social educators! Inspiring remarks on the journey ahead from District TOTY, Smokerise ES Pre-K teacher, Dr. Latalia Robbins, Supt. Dr. Horton, & @cosdekalb.bsky.social. #TheDeKalbDifference

📣 OPEN HOUSE 2025 is July 30-31! 🏫 Reach out to your child's school for more information about Times & any potential Date Changes.

🔷 High Schools on Wed., July 30
🔶 Elementary & Middle Schools on Thurs., July 31

Come #SoarWithDeKalb to #NewLevelsNewHeights in 2025-2026! 🙌

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YouTube video by DeKalb Schools 🎓 New Student Registration 2025 | Step-by-Step Tutorial DeKalb County School District

🎓 Ready. Set. Register! 📝
Watch our tutorial video to guide you through DCSD’s online registration for 2025–2026: youtu.be/i0eHD6lS5Y8

▶️ Watch in Spanish: youtu.be/-7Tbr1luc8I

Then visit our Registration webpage for info + Registration Hub dates: bit.ly/44nRjHs

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🎒 The #DCSD 2025 Back-to-School Rally is Sat, July 26!
📍 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain | 🕘 9AM–1PM
🎉 Free supplies, health screenings, family fun & more!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZeBdgi

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🎒 The #DCSD 2025 Back-to-School Rally is Sat, July 26!
📍 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain | 🕘 9AM–1PM
🎉 Free supplies, health screenings, family fun & more!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZeBdgi

#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #NewLevelsNewHeights

👩‍🏫🧑‍💼🚌 We’re hiring for 2025–2026! Join a team focused on student success and access & opportunity for all!

📲 Apply now: bit.ly/3hvkfrg

#JoinDCSD and be a Difference Maker! #BeDeKalb!

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