Decatur County Schools

The state of TN is once again providing free books delivered to your home for students in K-3. Please see attached flyer for information. To opt out, please call the Decatur County Board of Education. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3221/DCS/3940622/Caregiver_One-Pager_K_3_Home_Library_2024.pdf

The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will also need a completed Health Screening Physical Form from a licensed Physician.  Applications may be filled out online at  www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, or downloaded and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org.  The deadline for submitting an application is February 2, 2024.

Students and staff WILL return to school tomorrow, January 24th at regular time! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Decatur County Schools WILL be open tomorrow at regular time!

There will be no school in Decatur County Tuesday, January 23rd due to road conditions. We hope to be back in session on Wednesday!

Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, 1/22, due to hazardous road conditions. Please stay safe and warm!

Decatur County Schools will be closed next week due to the low temperatures as well as the lack of heat in some areas of the school system and the threat of bad weather. We hope this will keep everyone safe and warm and we look forward to seeing students return on Monday, January 22nd. All afterschool will be closed.

Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday for MLK Jr day and then closed the remainder of the week due to extremely low temperatures and the threat of inclement weather. Wind chills are predicted to be in the negatives and we want to keep everyone safe and warm.

REMINDER: The Decatur County Sheriff's Department will be on site tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/9) at Decaturville Elementary to fingerprint students. We would like all to participate; however, this service is OPTIONAL. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out the form sent home and simply send it back. 

The Decatur County School System is taking applications for a full-time custodian. Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment for the job posting and online application.

We want to wish all of our faculty, staff, students, and families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Decatur County Schools will be closed 12/18-12/19 due to sickness and 12/20-1/2 for Christmas Break. Staff will return 1/3/24 and students return 1/4/24! Have a great break!

Decaturville Elementary’s LEAPS after school top readers for this semester are as follows: 1st place: Tristian Hayes 2nd Place: Jayce Hayes 3rd Place: Zoey Vardy Congratulations to each of these students!

Last night, the RHS football team and their coaches were honored by the board of education with commemorative plaques in honor of their state championship win! Congratulations!!

Due to rising sickness, school will be closed Monday and Tuesday 12/18-12/19. On Friday, 12/15, schools will finish testing and have Christmas parties and activities. We hope this allows everyone to get well in time for Christmas!

The Decatur County Bands' Christmas Concert has been postponed due to the number of students who are sick and unable to perform. This will be rescheduled in January once we return to school. Thank you for your understanding!

Due to bus driver shortage, students riding bus 8 will be late getting dropped off. They were held at school until another driver finished their route but are on their way home now!

Parents, Please check with your child's school for any unpaid cafeteria balances. These need to be caught up ASAP. For more information, call the school office and ask for the cafeteria! Thank you for your help with this!

Just a reminder that our free Christmas yard sale is today from 1-5 at 40 School Drive in Parsons!

Don't forget about Santa's Little Chef, sponsored by FCCLA, 12/15 from 5:30-9:00. Please sign up ASAP to guarantee your child's spot!

Free Yard Sale hosted by Decatur County Schools Coordinated School Health and Family Resource Teams. When? Sunday, December 10th Time? 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where? Coordinated School Health Office 40 School Drive Parsons, TN (soccer fields) We have numerous toys, clothing, books, home decor, and more! Perfect for all ages 0+ We are still currently accepting donations until December 9th, drop off location is 40 school drive Parsons, TN.

The Decatur County School System is seeking a baby teacher for Little Panthers Preschool to begin after Christmas Break. This person would be responsible for the day to day operations in the baby classroom including feeding, changing, and activity. Anyone interested in applying should do so by 12/12/23 at https://form.jotform.com/222275476256158 Contact Dr. Lyndi King at lyndi.king@decaturschools.org for more information.