City Schools of Decatur

Check out the latest CSD Words with Dr. Whitaker podcast episode, featuring Deputy Superintendent, Karen Newton-Scott and Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, Jennifer Burton. They discuss Strategic Accelerator: Student Success in All Areas. linktr.ee/cityschoolsofd…

Superintendent Dr. Whitaker invites student leaders and interested students to apply for the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. See details, meeting dates, and apply for the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happening Now!! As we create more opportunities for dialogue around CSD, families are invited to attend an upcoming winter listening session where Dr. Whitaker will hear directly from our community about the issues that matter to them. csdecatur.zoom.us/j/97439448014

This week is Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week! The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn about the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for weather events.

City Schools of Decatur is closing all schools and buildings, including ECLC and the Frasier Center, on Friday, January 10, due to potential severe weather. All athletic and after-school activities for Friday and Saturday are canceled. Check the CSD website or email for updates.

Vote for DHS's Jason Welbourn for GA Boys High School Basketball Player of the Week! Voting is unlimited and polls close on Sunday, January 12. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: tinyurl.com/y2nja8sc

The City of Decatur's Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the City Schools of Decatur. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter. csdecatur.zoom.us/j/95614159391

🎄12 Leaders of The Forum, Day 9: Dr. @gyimah_whitaker! Superintendent of City Schools of Decatur (@_CSDSchools) serving 5,700 students, Dr. Gyimah Whitaker was in Cohort 1! #WomenLeadingEd Join our next cohort: forms.gle/6qjbkMpUxVFUsj…

CSD Student Board Rep. Sophie D'Elena brought greetings at the annual GSBA/GSSA Conference in Atlanta. Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker, Board Vice Chair Dr. Carmen Sulton, and Board members Dr. Jana Johnson-Davis and Hans Utz hosted two breakout sessions on being “All In”.

@gyimah_whitaker Congratulations, Dr. Gyimah Whitaker!!

Honored to bring my voice to A Fireside Chat: Normalization of the Treatment of Urban Superintendents in K-12 Education at the National Alliance of Black School Educators Conference. Thank you @_CSDSchools and Board for the opportunity.

Vote Ella Harley for GLISI's Hidden Hero Award! Search for her name in the gallery to vote. You may vote once a day! hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2024/gallery through Friday, November 22, at 5 p.m.

Reminder!! csdecatur.zoom.us/j/99257851897

Check out Episode 8 of "CSD Words with Dr. Whitaker," featuring Decatur Education Foundation Executive Director, Meagan Berardi at linktr.ee/cityschoolsofd…. @gyimah_whitaker

The 2024-25 CSD Programs Overview offers insight into various programs and services available to CSD students. If you missed the 2024-25 CSD Programs Overview, you can access the recording here: drive.google.com/file/d/1GYDMTN…

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.

Vote Coach Felton for AJC Falcons Coach of the Week! CSD proudly announces that Coach Felton, Decatur High School's Head Football Coach, has been nominated for the AJC Falcons Coach of the Week award! Vote HERE: ajc.com/sports/high-sc…

The City of Decatur Police Department is implementing an automated photo speed enforcement program in school zones. You can find more information on the new automated photo speed enforcement program at decaturga.com/schoolzones.

Reminder! All City Schools of Decatur schools will close for Fall Break September 23-27. District offices will close September 26-27.