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Join the inaugural Laurel Ridge Elementary School “Romp Thru the Woods” 5K/Fun Run on Saturday, May 15th at 8:00a. A true off-road race through the woods between Laurel Ridge & Shamrock Middle School. Race is sponsored by the LRES PTA Health & Wellness Committee. Registration for LRES students and staff on reverse side. Parents & [...]

The Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool is holding an Auction Jubilee on Sunday, April 18th from 3p – 6p at The Solarium in Oakhurst Village (321 West Hill St 30030). This casual, family-friendly event will feature: a silent auction of art, gift certificates, vacation rentals and more; a children’s art show and family activities; LIVE [...]

The Decatur Farm to School Initiative is hosting two events in April to raise money to integrate Farm to School principles into the curriculum and the cafeteria.
The first event, in conjunction with Earth Day, an April 17th viewing of the film Dirt! The Movie in the new Decatur High School Auditorium. Dirt! The Movie [...]

Both Medlock and Laurel Ridge Elementary Schools are on the short list for possible closure due to budgetary constraints. Four schools will reportedly be closed while 14 schools remain under consideration. Parents and community members in each neighborhood are banding together to advocate for the continued survival of their neighborhood schools.
The next meeting for the [...]

Thursday, January 28, 2010 – 6:00pm
DeKalb County School System’s
William Bradley Bryant Center of Technology
2652 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur 30033
The DeKalb County Public School System is holding a meeting to receive input from the public regarding the taxpayers’ priorities in preparation for the development of the 2010–2011 school system budget. Get meeting information or go [...]

The Emory-Lavista Parent Council (which includes schools in 30033 as well as adjoining areas) is holding it’s January meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 9:15a (refreshments at 8:45a) at Evansdale Elementary School (2914 Evans Woods Dr, Doraville 30340) where they will host a meeting of state legislators including: Sen. Steve Henson (District 41); Sen. Dan [...]

It’s that time again! The Druid Hills High School PTA has a large selection of beautiful Christmas trees for sale at Suburban Plaza (intersection of Scott Blvd & North Decatur Rd 30033). Please support academic achievement at one of our local high schools by purchasing your tree or wreath from them! Sales [...]

Laurel Ridge Elementary is collecting food items for the Atlanta Food Bank during the month of November. If you would like to donate items just drop by the school anytime from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm and place items in the blue barrels.

Calling all gardeners and friends! Medlock Elementary is having a campus beautification day this Saturday, October 17th, from 9am-12noon. Come check out the award winning Children’s Garden while sprucing up the front and back beds. All hands appreciated, any amount of time useful! Bring tools and gloves if possible. Medlock’s [...]

The North Decatur Garden Club is in the process of forming. This is not your grandma’s garden club! Some of the activities the group is investigating include: creating a community vegetable garden in or near Medlock Park; working with the county to manage the use of the FEMA buy-out lots on Scott [...]