by Lane Elder | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
October: Big Celebrations at ICS! Fran Carroll, Interim Executive Director I am counting down the days to until United Nations Day on October 28! Why am I so excited to celebrate this special day? The UN is an international organization founded in 1945. It is...
by Charlotte Flores | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Charlotte Flores September 15, 2022 9:41 pm No Comments At ICS, we value serving not just students but entire families. Studies show that parent engagement in school activities can greatly improve a student’s academic and emotional functioning. As the Director of...
by Lane Elder | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Message from the Executive Director | August 2022 Welcome back to a new year full of exciting work! When I consider this year, I can honestly tell you it is somewhat “surreal” to write to you from the capacity of Interim Executive Director. I was settling into my...
by Lane Elder | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Message from the Principal Beloved Community,Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! Here at ICS, we are a community that is made better and stronger by our differences. Community is a powerful force and all of us have an obligation to contribute to the betterment of...
by Lane Elder | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Summer, Beloved Community! We are looking forward to welcoming you back into the building soon for the 2022-2023 school year.School SuppliesDownload the general supplies list HERE. Find the column for your child’s grade to find what is needed. If you are unable...
by Lane Elder | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Vibha Summer Bridge Program 2022 Diving Into Literacy This year, ICS collaborated with non-profit partner Vibha to invite 50 studnets to take part in Summer Bridge, a 4 week intensive program that aims to help students meet their reading goals. Students were in small...
by Lane Elder | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Lane Elder May 20, 2022 1:23 pm No Comments When a kindergartener asks her mom daily when it’s time for “more shots,” you know a public health initiative was a success. International Community School (ICS) hosted two COVID-19 vaccination clinics this...
by Kalisha Lourdy-Lazare | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Local Elementary School Combats Teacher Burnout, Notes High Job Satisfaction RatesThe school offers childcare for teachers during virtual learning among other benefits DECATUR, GA – A DeKalb County Public charter school cites creative HR benefits for high job...
by Kalisha Lourdy-Lazare | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
International Holiday Pop-Up Shop makes debut in Downtown DecaturLocal fifth graders from Title I School performed original poetry slam DECATUR, GA. – The first ever International Holiday Pop-Up Shop was held December 16, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. thanks to The...
by Kalisha Lourdy-Lazare | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
International Community School distributes 400+ toys to local refugee families for holidays DECATUR, GA. – On December 15, 2021 at 1 p.m. International Community School (ICS), a Title I elementary school in Decatur, welcomed 50 families to come shop for toys for their...
