August 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
The “Back to School-Call to Prayer observance will be today (Sunday, August 1) starting at 2 p.m. at the school of your choice where a designated pastor will be waiting to lead you in group prayer. Locations include DeKalb County High School, DeKalb Middle School, Northside Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School, and DeKalb West School. The school buildings will not be open. Groups may meet outside the buildings.
Parents, church leaders, educators, and community leaders are invited to attend. Prayers will be offered for the blessing, safety, and learning for the students and faculty for the school year.
From the beginning, the annual prayer for our schools observance has been held at a central location but that was not possible last year or this year due to COVID-19.
DeKalb County Schools will open for registration Monday, August 2 and the first full day of school will be Wednesday, August 4.