City Schools of Decatur

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all CSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

09/04/2026

CSD is pleased to welcome Tiiloni Beavers as its new Director of Nutrition. Mrs. Beavers has over 20 years of school nutrition experience, and most recently served as School Nutrition Operations Coordinator for Gwinnett County Public Schools. Tiiloni is an Army veteran who holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from American InterContinental University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University, and the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential. She is passionate about school nutrition, team building, leadership development, and inspiring others through motivational speaking. In her free time, Tiiloni enjoys spending time with her family, watching classic movies, and listening to classic radio programs.

09/03/2026

Safety remains CSD's top priority. Please review the national school Standard Response Protocol (SRP) implemented districtwide as we work together to help keep our schools safe.

🟣 HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

Students: Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the "All Clear" is announced; Do business as usual.
Adults: Close and lock the door; Account for students and adults; Do business as usual.

🔵 SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.

Students: Return to inside of building; Do business as usual.
Adults: Bring everyone indoors; Lock outside doors; Increase situational awareness; Account for students and adults; Do business as usual.

🔴 LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

Students: Move away from sight; Maintain silence; Do not open the door.
Adults: Recover students from hallway if possible; Lock the classroom door; Turn out the lights; Move away from sight; Maintain silence; Do not open the door; Prepare to evade or defend.

🟢 EVACUATE!

Students: Leave stuff behind if required to; If possible, bring your phone; Follow instructions.
Adults: Lead students to Evacuation location; Account for students and adults; Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults.

🟠 SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.

Students: Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard (Tornado: Evacuate to shelter area; Hazmat: Seal the room; Earthquake: Drop, cover and hold; Tsunami: Get to high ground).
Adults: Lead safety strategy; Account for students and adults; Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults.

09/03/2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Wilson Center Board Room
125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Pre-work Session: 12:30 p.m.
Work Session: 1:40 p.m.
Board Meeting: 3:00 p.m.
Public Comment: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting topics will include School/System Charter Leadership Teams, Student Outcome Data (AP/IB), Georgia School Climate Survey, FY28 Budget Calendar, Capital Improvement, and Five-Year Facility Plan.

Join the Board Meeting via Zoom
https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/95614159391

09/02/2026

Way to go, Jane!

CSD Decatur High School

🎓 Welcome Jane — DHI’s New High School Intern!

As Jane completes her senior year at Decatur High School, she selected Decatur Housing as her Work-Based Learning site for the 2026–2027 school year.

Jane kicked off her internship with a tour of our executive office, where she received an overview of our various departments and learned how they work together to support Decatur Housing’s mission and the communities we serve.

We’re excited to have Jane join us and even more excited to see where this experience takes her! Be on the lookout for more posts as we follow her journey, highlight what she learns, and celebrate the impact she makes along the way.

🎓 Class of 2027!

09/02/2026

Reminder! Families must complete a new Student Meal Application each school year. Students approved last year may continue to receive benefits during the USDA grace period, which ends on September 11, 2026. After that date, students without a current application on file will be charged the paid price for meals.

Families can apply for free or reduced-price lunch at any time during the school year. Additional information on the program is available on the Nutrition webpage.

09/01/2026

Check out the GLOWing BHMS 6th graders!

08/31/2026

Reminder! From September 1-4, all 6th-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), and from September 2-4, all 1st- and 3rd-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Unlike traditional achievement tests, which measure how well a student has learned the curriculum, the CogAT assesses a child’s ability to reason abstractly and recognize patterns and relationships in the world around them. Teachers can use CogAT scores to better understand a child’s pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Our school district also uses CogAT scores to screen for cognitively gifted students.

08/31/2026

Save the Date for Decatur Parent Network's FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Training on September 17.

Join the Decatur Parent Network for a FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Training on September 17.

Learn how to recognize a potential overdose, administer Narcan, and respond when every minute matters.

📅 September 17 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 DHS Media Center
💙 Teens, parents & caregivers welcome

Registration is required to receive FREE Narcan.
Free Narcan will be available to the first 50 who register and attend, one per family.

Register here: qrco.de/SpeakerSeriesDecatur

08/28/2026

This morning, DHS held its first pep rally of the school year in preparation for the Varsity football game against Stephenson this evening at 7:00 p.m. The gym was filled with school spirit thanks to special performances by the DHS Band, Colorguard, Varsity and JV Cheerleaders, and the debut of the Decatur Diamonds Dance Team. Students competed in grade-level games and shout-outs. After playing a series of Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors), DHS junior Trini Romero clinched the win against Dr. Sprull, for the Class of 2028! Special recognition to Amanda Lockhart and the Student Government Association (SGA) for planning and organizing this schoolwide event. Let's go, Bulldogs!

Purchase tickets for tonight’s game and future athletics events at https://gofan.co