DeKalb families will have two opportunities next week to speak about the district’s school-assignment planning, a process that could change where some students attend as new and expanded campuses open.
The next public-comment sessions are September 22 at Tucker High School and September 24 at Cross Keys High School. Both run from 6–8 p.m. The district’s participation page explains how speakers are selected and what families should expect. These are feedback sessions—not notices that a child’s assignment has already changed.
Which communities are in this round?
The fall phase focuses on the Lakeside, Cross Keys, Chamblee, Tucker, Dunwoody and Druid Hills clusters. The project overview connects that work to additional school capacity coming online from 2027 through 2029.
A later phase, beginning in January 2027, will focus on under-enrolled schools in the Towers, McNair, Cedar Grove, Miller Grove, Columbia and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. clusters. Being outside the current round does not mean the district has abandoned that part of the project.
Where to go on September 22 and 24
Tuesday, September 22: Tucker High School hosts the Druid Hills, Lakeside and Tucker clusters. The district calendar lists the address as 5036 Lavista Road, Tucker.
Thursday, September 24: Cross Keys High School hosts the Chamblee, Dunwoody and Cross Keys clusters. Its listed address is 1626 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta. Families should check the district’s meeting instructions for parking, check-in and the speaking order rather than assuming the entire session is an open microphone.
Register before planning to speak
The district requires advance registration for people seeking a speaking slot. Selected speakers receive notification at least two days beforehand. Each is allowed three minutes, and speaking time cannot be transferred to someone who was not selected.
Approximately 40 minutes are allotted to each cluster. Oral comments will be recorded as part of the public record. Attending and being selected to speak are different things, so check the registration instructions even if you have attended earlier district meetings.
For a useful three-minute comment, identify the specific option or concern first. Explain what it would mean for your household, then state the question you need answered. A clear example about a commute, sibling arrangement or program can be easier to evaluate than a general statement that everything should remain unchanged.
An online survey is another route
The project timeline lists a survey opening September 21 and closing October 5, followed by another survey window October 13–25. Recommendations are scheduled to reach the Board of Education for consideration in December 2026.
Before submitting feedback, compare the actual district materials rather than a cropped map passed around a group chat. Note the version and date. Ask whether the concern involves a proposed boundary, a transportation arrangement, a program location or something that has not yet been specified; those questions may require different answers.
What families should not assume yet
A proposed school assignment does not automatically explain bus travel, after-school pickup or how a specialized service would continue. Ask about those details directly. Likewise, a neighboring family’s interpretation does not establish what happens to your address.
Keep copies of your questions and the responses you receive, and revisit the official project page as options develop. The immediate opportunity is to participate before decisions are made—not to act as though a final new attendance map is already in effect. Meeting information here was checked September 17, 2026.
