De Kalb Class of 2003

10/07/2025

Congrats, B-O-B!

With National Principals Month going on, we decided to use this time to ask a few questions to get to know our 4 Campus Chiefs a little bit better. Each week of October we will feature a different principal.

First up: Mr. Bobby Betts

1. Where were you born?
Mobile, Alabama

2. What is your educational philosophy?
Education should be student-centered and focus on real-world experiences. I strive to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills so that they are prepared for life’s challenges during and after high school.

3. Who is someone that has been an inspiration in your life?
I would say my entire family and the community I grew up in. They have shaped the person I am today, and I am very thankful for everyone who’s played a part in my journey. I am truly blessed.

4. Your favorite thing about DLS ISD?
The students are my favorite thing about DLSISD.

5. What is something that you enjoy doing on weekends/time off?
I love being with my kids and my girlfriend and being involved in their activities.

6. How long have you worked in the district?
This will be year number 5 for me in the district, and it’s been an incredible ride.

7. Describe a talent that you have or something interesting about you that people do not know.
I can still do a backflip at age 40.

Editor’s note: We will expect to see this flip right after the Tigers win district.

09/07/2025

Sharing the photos of the arrangement from De Kalb Class of 2003 in memory of Ms. Tonya Vaughn-Nelson. 🩷💚

09/02/2025

Hi, everyone. Here’s the information for visitation (Friday - 09/05/25) and the service (Saturday - 09/06/25) in memory of Ms. Tonya Vaughn Nelson.

If you would like to contribute to a flower arrangement given by the DHS Class of 2003, please send me a private message or text to 469-451-2300.

Thank you! She is loved and missed. Prayers for all. She made a great impact.

08/14/2025

Hey y’all!

Three of your classmates turned entreprenuers will be at the De Kalb OKTOBERFEST on 10/04/25! Plan to come see Shawna, Amanda, and Bonnie doing what they do!!!!

Wishing each of you a great end to the Summer and a happy Fall! Back to School central for most of us!

Bring on some cooler temperature plus football and marching band!

04/30/2024

A great way to support DeKalb teachers and students!

We appreciated all the donations and support! What a blessed day we had as a foundation!

EAST TEXAS GIVING DAY IS OPEN NOW!

MAKE AN IMPACT AND DONATE HERE
https://www.easttexasgivingday.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation_org&fwID=1171

This is your chance to make a HUGE impact on our students, teachers and community. For every student that graduates from DeKalb ISD and joins the community, we want to equip them with the best foundation that we can provide. This includes giving the students and teachers up-to-date technology and resources in their classrooms to provide them with the bright future that they deserve.

Right now, your donation means more than anything! We have an anonymous donor that has pledged to match up to $5,000!

That is doubling every contribution, turning our $5,000 into $10,000!!

Now is the time to make that impact and pledge to help our students, teachers and community.

LET'S GROW TOGETHER HERE

07/17/2023

Here is information of services for Mr Brewer.