Dr. Norman C. Sauce III
@drnormancsauce3.bsky.social
Acting Superintendent: @DeKalbCoSchools.bsky.social. Former Area & Regional Superintendent, High School & Elementary Principal. Alum: @uscrossier.bsky.social, UCLA GSEIS, & Long Beach State University. Husband & father of twin boys. LA🛫ATL. 🇮🇹🇺🇸
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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
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DCSD - Message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III
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October 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
@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
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
@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
@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
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
@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
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
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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@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
August 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
@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
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!
October 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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!
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
October 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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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🎉 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💙🧡
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
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
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October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🎉 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💙🧡
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💙🧡
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
October 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
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🥇
October 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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🥇
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
October 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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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@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
October 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
@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
@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
October 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
@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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@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
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@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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🎓 #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
🌟 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
September 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🎓 #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
🌟 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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@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference
September 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference
@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
September 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
@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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🌟 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 💙🧡
▶️ Watch the video to learn more.
#TheDeKalbDifference 💙🧡
September 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🌟 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 💙🧡
▶️ Watch the video to learn more.
#TheDeKalbDifference 💙🧡
@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference
September 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Division of Student Services Team proudly represents at our School Expo 2025! #TheDeKalbDifference
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🎉🏫 #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
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
September 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎉🏫 #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
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
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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September 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
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
September 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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
Another stellar day of Reality Checks with Horizon Area & Area 2 Elementary teams - plus Principals of Dresden, Fairington, Flat Rock, Montclair, Panola Way, Stephenson, & Shadow Rock Elementary Schools! Our scholars get the B.A.G. (Behavior, Attendance, Grades)! 💼 @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Another stellar day of Reality Checks with Horizon Area & Area 2 Elementary teams - plus Principals of Dresden, Fairington, Flat Rock, Montclair, Panola Way, Stephenson, & Shadow Rock Elementary Schools! Our scholars get the B.A.G. (Behavior, Attendance, Grades)! 💼 @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social
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@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Dept. of Early Learning & Pre-K Programs is thrilled to host our inaugural Faith Leaders’ Summit on Early Learning - Friday 10/10/25, 9AM-12PM, District Headquarters. Local faith leaders RSVP to: Erica_Nelson@DeKalbSchoolsGA.org. Pass it on & join us!
September 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
@dekalbcoschools.bsky.social Dept. of Early Learning & Pre-K Programs is thrilled to host our inaugural Faith Leaders’ Summit on Early Learning - Friday 10/10/25, 9AM-12PM, District Headquarters. Local faith leaders RSVP to: Erica_Nelson@DeKalbSchoolsGA.org. Pass it on & join us!
Superb day of Reality Checks w/ Horizon Area & Area 1 Elementary Teams - along with Principals of Flat Shoals, Indian Creek, Chapel Hill, McNair DLA, Stone Mill, Stone Mtn.,Toney, & Woodridge Elementary Schools! Academics, attendance, gifted, school climate all rising! @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Superb day of Reality Checks w/ Horizon Area & Area 1 Elementary Teams - along with Principals of Flat Shoals, Indian Creek, Chapel Hill, McNair DLA, Stone Mill, Stone Mtn.,Toney, & Woodridge Elementary Schools! Academics, attendance, gifted, school climate all rising! @dekalbcoschools.bsky.social