Story By Donald Campbell Following a presentation at Thursday’s DeKalb County Board of Education meeting, the board was proud to learn of the growth in student achievement taking place throughout the…
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DeKalb Celebrates D.A.R.E. Graduates
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Over 600 fifth-grade students gathered at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum for their D.A.R.E. Graduation on Wednesday, May 10 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)…
Groundbreaking for Ider Gymnasium
The Ider community, Building Contractors, and DeKalb County Board of Education members gathered for a groundbreaking for the Ider gymnasium. Cheryl Boydston | Southern Torch By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com…
DeKalb BOE to Expand Bus Fleet
File Photo By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Video on Southern Torch Facebook page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 16. …
Six County Schools Receive TVA Grant
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on January 19, 2023. Six DeKalb County Schools will benefit from…
Elliott Sworn-in For Another Term
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held a special called meeting on December 6. DeKalb County Commission…
BOE to buy Bulletproof Vests
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Dekalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on November 17. The Board approved the…
Students Learn Native American Customs
)*PICTURE- DeKalb County students learned the traditional snake dance Marla Jones| Southern Torch ) RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held its first Native American Cultural Event on Tuesday,…