Why ICS?
The International Community School (ICS) is a public charter school in DeKalb County, Georgia serving students in grades K-5. ICS was strategically designed in 2002 to bring together refugee, immigrant and local children in an academically challenging and nurturing environment. Today, the school serves 500 students annually representing more than 60 nationalities and speaking 31 languages.
WHAT’S HAPPENING at ICS
From Reaching New Heights to Advancing Greatness
From Reaching New Heights to Advancing Greatness One year ago, we committed to Reaching New Heights. It was a challenge to stretch ourselves—academically, operationally, and relationally—as we moved deeper into the implementation of our strategic plan and strengthened...
Growing the Next Generation of Leaders at ICS
Growing the Next Generation of Leaders at ICS My journey at ICS didn’t start as the Executive Director. I first worked in Human Resources, focused on people, culture, and supporting others in their work. But along the way, there were individuals who saw leadership in...
Women’s History Month: Remembering Sister Patty Caraher
Women's History Month: remebering sister Patty Caraher “If there ever was a time in human history to claim and proclaim authentically the Beloved Community, it is now. It is time to cry out hope and meaning, even if it flies in the face of our dominant culture, a...
2024-2025 Impact

22
Years of
Service

500
Students
Served

40
Languages
Spoken

86%
Family
Engagement





