
Hey, 8th Grade! Remember that someone will be at DCMS during lunch Friday, March 1 to collect money for the parent-sponsored 8th grade dance! Tickets are $20

Principal Points 2/29


Annie Pettigrew, Senior Dance Team Member, was recently interviewed by Jobs for America's Graduates Tennessee about the dance team's national championship and the impact JAGTN and RHS have had on her life and education! Read all about Annie here:
https://www.jobsfortngrads.org/blog/student/spolight/annie-pettigrew

DCMS TNReady testing dates-
4/15- 5th-8th ELA1
4/16- 5th-8th ELA 2 & 3
4/17- 5th-8th ELA 4 & Math 1
4/18- 5th-8th Math 2 & 3
4/19- 5th Science 1 & 2
6th-8th Field Test
4/22- 6th-8th Science 1 & 2
4/23- 6th-8th Social Studies 1 & 2
PLEASE, PLEASE if at all possible try to arrange or rearrange any appointments around these dates.


Principal Points 2/28


Principal Points 2/27


Say cheese!
Baseball team and individual pics as well as DCMS club pics are tomorrow!
8th graders have their then and now pics, too!
Spring pics for all students are optional as they are pre-pay only.

Principal Points 2/26


DCMS TNReady testing dates-
4/15- 5th-8th ELA1
4/16- 5th-8th ELA 2 & 3
4/17- 5th-8th ELA 4 & Math 1
4/18- 5th-8th Math 2 & 3
4/19- 5th Science 1 & 2
6th-8th Field Test
4/22- 6th-8th Science 1 & 2
4/23- 6th-8th Social Studies 1 & 2
PLEASE, PLEASE if at all possible try to arrange or rearrange any appointments around these dates.


Decatur County Schools represents a total program for our students. The entrance of Riverside High School shows evidence of excellence in this total program with a state championship in football, national championship in dance, and was named a reward school for academics.


PAID Sheets the Week of 2/26





2/23 Principal Points


The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Science Teaching position. Only applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an endorsement in Middle School Science 6-8 and/or Secondary Science will be considered for the positions. Apply online at www.decaturcountyschools.com by 3/8/24.


As we close out CTE month in TN, we wanted to highlight our JAGTN program. This program prepares students for life after high school whether it be post-secondary or career. Our students, taught by Ms. Janet Pettigrew, learn skills for adulthood such as budgeting, interview and resume skills, professional dress, how to get along with coworkers and classmates, community service, scholarship and college admissions, and anything else that is relevant to life after high school. Across the state, JAGTN students received $7.5 million in scholarships in 2023. We are very proud of this program and how it prepares our students for life! #CTEmonth #JAGTN


Principal Points 2/21


Riverside High School was named a Reward School for the 2023 school year! Read all about the designation here! https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/article/1470201


Remember the 4-H Speech Contest tonight at 5:30 at DCMS. Use the North Entrance. Contact Dustyn Watson for more information.

DCSS is seeking applications for a middle school custodian. Those interested should apply at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment before March 1st.

Principal Points 2/20


The board is having a work session Monday at the board room at 5:30: Items on the agenda include work on 2024-2025 school budget and approve overnight field trip (taking place before next regular school board meeting).