PES had a visit from Buster the Bus last week to teach the students about bus and traffic safety.
Congratulations to Jack Cupples on scoring 1000 points in his middle school basketball career! He is now the DCMS Highest Scorer in its history!
FCCLA members led 5th graders in fun activities to help build their self-esteem. They shared positive affirmations with each other and discussed bullying.
Don't forget to go out to DES tonight and support all of our elementary students in the DES vs PES game! Admission is $2 and it begins at 6!
Through the Governor's Early Literacy Program, all rising 1st-3rd grade students in our school district are being given six high-quality books and activity pages, delivered to their homes this summer at no cost to families. To opt out, please call Amy Clenney at 731-847-1750 by 2/20! Link below!
https://5il.co/1oody
Ms. Alicia England’s class using accountable talk and orally retelling stories! We love seeing students holding each other accountable during lessons!
If you accidentally opted out of texts and calls for the district and want to receive school closings, important information, and scheduling updates please text START to 98900. This will opt you back in and you should start receiving them again. Also, be sure to download the Decatur County Schools app for up to date information.
Please see the links below for the updated ESSER 3.0 Safe return to school plans in English and Spanish.
English https://5il.co/1ok9m
Spanish https://5il.co/1ok9l
Please join us for the DES vs. PES game Friday night and watch all of the student basketball teams from PreK-4th grade. The cost is $2 to get in and the schools will split the proceeds!
Mary Milam turned in tickets for a positive office visit!! Mary is always on task, she is responsible, and she is a very hard worker!! Ms. Brooklyn Smith had lots of great things to say about Mary!
The basketball game tonight at Riverside High School will be played at the regular time at 6:00pm. The gate will open at 4:00pm. It will be the regularly scheduled Senior Night!
Afterschool will still be CLOSED on Friday, February 3rd. There will be no afterschool or smart school tomorrow at any schools.
Parents, Please take a moment to review the ESSER 3.0 spending plan and send any comments or questions to angie.boggan@decaturschools.org.
Review the plan in English: https://5il.co/1ob0o
Review the plan in Spanish: https://5il.co/1ob0p
Due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions with refreezing of roads and fallen trees, a decision has been made to cancel school for Friday, February 3rd. This decision was made after discussion with EMS, School Transportation Supervisor, School Safety Director, and Decatur County School Board Members.
Because the National Weather Service has extended the Ice Storm Warning for Decatur County through Thursday 6:00 am, Decatur County Schools and the Afterschool Programs will be closed Thursday, February 2nd.
Decatur County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the Winter Storm Warning from 6pm-noon tues. Tomorrow’s basketball with Adamsville has been been postponed. Afterschool and all other school activities need to be out of the school by 6:00 pm. All activities are cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Pre-Bid Construction Meeting for the ECLC project has been changed to Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am.
There is proposed legislation to make school lunch free for all students. Please check out the bill https://5il.co/1nrjy and contact legislators with your opinion!
Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant)
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office, filled out online, or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, January 27, 2023.
Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16th for MLK, Jr. Day. Students will be back in school on Tuesday.
