The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Middle School Soccer Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applicants, please submit a resume or fill out an application that includes previous employment and related Soccer Coaching
experience. A Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required, to be considered for the position.
Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or picked up at the Board of Education Office and submitted to Hugh Smith at hugh.smith@decaturschools.org, or accessed and completed online here: https://forms.gle/DTLJ8Jjqwupmq1te8
The deadline for submission is Friday, October 25, 2025.
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We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and fun-filled fall break! This is a reminder that Decatur County Schools will resume classes tomorrow, Monday, October 13, 2025.
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We also want to address the recent school threat that has been circulating in our county. At this time, the individual responsible is in custody. While there are no new updates to share, please be assured that the safety of our students and staff remains our school system’s top priority.
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We are working closely with our School Resource Officers (SROs), Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Parsons Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Homeland Security to maintain a secure environment across all campuses. We remain committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates should any new information related to school safety arise.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Decatur County School System,
Melinda J. Thompson
Director of Schools
Decatur County School System
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The Decatur County School System was recently made aware of a potential threat involving one of our schools. I want to personally assure you that we take all threats seriously and are fully committed to ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and campuses.
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At this time, our knowledge and information regarding the situation is limited. However, we can confirm that the individual responsible for making the threat is currently in custody. We are continuing to work closely with law enforcement to monitor and assess the situation.
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We would like to express our sincere appreciation to local law enforcement agencies for their swift response. Their prompt action was instrumental in addressing the situation quickly.
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We will continue to keep our school community informed. As more details become available, we will share updates through the Decatur County School System’s official website and Facebook page.
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Thank you for your understanding, support, and continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Melinda Thompson
Director of Schools
Decatur County School System
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