Take Action to Protect Our Schools
Here are a few things you can do to help make your voice heard.
Contact the DeKalb County School District’s Board of Education
Let decision-makers know how this plan affects your family and community. Share information on the flaws in the SAP process and concerns with the lack of understanding around the impact of these school closures.
Attend School Board meetings and Parent Engagement Meetings
In-person public input matters. Show up and speak out.
Upcoming school board meetings:
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 2026 - 5:45 p.m.
Upcoming rallies/events:
Rally Before the 5/11 BOE Meeting - Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 5 p.m. - Join fellow HMES parents and community members before the BOE meeting as we rally at the corner of Mountain Industrial and Greer Circle in front of the AIC Building!
Sign up to speak at the school board meetings.
To request to speak in person at a Board of Education meeting, you must submit a request in writing to communityinputspeakerrequests@dekalbschoolsga.org by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To speak virtually, email the request on the Sunday prior to the meeting before 5:30 p.m.
Visit the DeKalb County Schools website for full instructions and information.
Spread the word
Not everybody is aware of the school closing plans proposed by the county’s SAP plan even though it’ll affect the entire county. To help more families understand what’s at stake you can share information on social media, talk to your neighbors, display a yard sign and invite others to public meetings.
Vote for Your DeKalb County School District 4 School Board Representative
On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, Dekalb County will host Board of Education elections for the as part of the General Primary elections. The District 4 seat - Henderson Mill Elementary School’s district - is on the ballot. The candidate elected will help shape DeKalb County School District policy for the next 4+ years. View information on each candidate on our District 4 Board of Education candidates page.