Starting the 2024-2025 school year, Decatur County Schools will be participating in the CEP program or Community Eligibility Provision meaning all Decatur County Schools students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch meal at no cost. This is a program offered through USDA that any school that participates in the Nation School Breakfast and Lunch Programs can apply for and see if they qualify. This is a PILOT PROGRAM for one year for Decatur County. We hope to be able to continue for more than one year but that will depend on student participation and sustainability financially. This is great news for families in Decatur County so we wanted to go ahead and let families know.
With USDA programs there are guidelines we have to follow on what and how much we can serve. We wanted to get feedback from students on what meals you would like to see served that we don’t already serve or what are some of your favorite meals. Parents, please ask your students and return any comments by Friday May 24th.
Please see the requirements for K and 7th Grade Entrance.
We were just notified that Bus 8 students will be at least 30 minutes later than normal for the afternoon route. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Now Hiring Elementary Teachers
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for an Elementary Teaching position. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or by clicking the Certified Application link under Employment on our school system website www.decaturcountyschools.com. Only applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an appropriate endorsement for Elementary Education (PreK-4, K-5, or K-8) will be considered for the position. Applications should be 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 Friday, May 24, 2024.
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PAID sheets for the week of 5/13/24.
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Parents and guardians, if you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the federal programs family engagement survey to help us improve for next year! https://forms.gle/kJUDHVDFPPpgSQWd9
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The Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 9th in the board room. Public input begins at 6:00 with the meeting at 6:15. If you wish to offer public input, you must sign up ahead of time by contacting the board office.
DCMS is excited to officially announce Mr. Trey Crews as our Middle School Football Coach! Coach Crews joins us from Hollow Rock-Bruceton where he has experience with coaching, teaching, and as an administrator. The DCMS family would like to extend a warm welcome to Coach Crews!
Principal Points 5/6/24
Congratulations to the 24-25 DCMS Panther basketball teams!
PAID sheets for the week of 5/6/24.
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Parents and guardians, please complete the state of TN school climate survey. These responses are gathered by the state of TN to inform school culture and climate.
https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tscs_parent_survey_202324
The Decatur County School System is accepting applications for the position of Parsons Elementary Extended School Program Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as complete a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education or submitted online at www.decaturcountyschools.ocm 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. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 10, 2024.
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Amanda Creasy at (731) 852-2391 or amanda.creasy@decaturschools.org
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Parsons Elementary Extended School Program is responsible for planning, supporting, supervising, evaluating, and directing all aspects of afterschool programming. This position ensures program compliance with state licensing requirements and the district. The director works in partnership with the Decatur County School System, families, staff, and students to develop and execute a caring and safe program for all students and workers. The Director is responsible for ensuring that programming reflects the mission and values of the Decatur County School System.