8th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-16-26
7th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-16-26
6th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-16-26
5th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-16-26
Panther Points 11-13-26
🏅 Celebrating Success at Decatur County Middle School!
We are proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Decatur County Middle School (DCMS) during the 2025–2026 school year!
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ACADEMIC GROWTH:
DCMS demonstrated impressive academic progress, improving from Level 1 to Level 3! This two-level increase represents significant growth and reflects the dedication, determination, and hard work of our students, teachers, administrators, and staff.
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CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM:
One of the most impressive accomplishments at DCMS was the dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, decreasing from 19.6% to just 5.9%!
What does this mean? A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year—approximately 18 days in a 180-day school year. This includes both excused and unexcused absences.
When it comes to chronic absenteeism, LOWER numbers are BETTER!
To put this achievement into perspective, approximately 1 in every 5 students was previously chronically absent. That number has now dropped to approximately 1 in every 17 students!
That's a remarkable 13.7 percentage-point decrease! In other words, the percentage of students who were chronically absent decreased by nearly 70%!
This is a tremendous accomplishment! More students are consistently attending school, participating in classroom instruction, and benefiting from the opportunities available to them.
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These improvements do not happen by chance. They are the result of intentional efforts, high expectations, strong relationships, and teamwork among our students, educators, families, and community.
Academic growth and improved attendance are both important indicators of a school moving in the right direction, and DCMS has demonstrated meaningful progress in both areas!
Congratulations, Decatur County Middle School! We are proud of your accomplishments and the continued commitment to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!
We are proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Decatur County Middle School (DCMS) during the 2025–2026 school year!
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ACADEMIC GROWTH:
DCMS demonstrated impressive academic progress, improving from Level 1 to Level 3! This two-level increase represents significant growth and reflects the dedication, determination, and hard work of our students, teachers, administrators, and staff.
.
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM:
One of the most impressive accomplishments at DCMS was the dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, decreasing from 19.6% to just 5.9%!
What does this mean? A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year—approximately 18 days in a 180-day school year. This includes both excused and unexcused absences.
When it comes to chronic absenteeism, LOWER numbers are BETTER!
To put this achievement into perspective, approximately 1 in every 5 students was previously chronically absent. That number has now dropped to approximately 1 in every 17 students!
That's a remarkable 13.7 percentage-point decrease! In other words, the percentage of students who were chronically absent decreased by nearly 70%!
This is a tremendous accomplishment! More students are consistently attending school, participating in classroom instruction, and benefiting from the opportunities available to them.
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These improvements do not happen by chance. They are the result of intentional efforts, high expectations, strong relationships, and teamwork among our students, educators, families, and community.
Academic growth and improved attendance are both important indicators of a school moving in the right direction, and DCMS has demonstrated meaningful progress in both areas!
Congratulations, Decatur County Middle School! We are proud of your accomplishments and the continued commitment to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!
Basketball Concessions Menu for tonight's game. Come out and support your DCMS Panthers Basketball and pick up supper at the concessions stand!
Panther Points 11-12-26
Panther Points 11-11-26
Panther Points 11-9-26
8th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-9-26
7th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-9-26
6th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-9-26
5th Grade PAID sheet for the week of 11-9-26
Panther Points 11-6-26
Panther Points 11-5-26
Panther Points 11-4-26
Panther Points 11-3-26
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Panther Points 11-2-26