SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
Please take a moment to participate!
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As part of federal accountability requirements for our school system, we are required to gather parent feedback regarding the educational programs and facilities provided by the Decatur County School System.
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Your input is VERY important and helps us better understand the needs and perceptions of our families.
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Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children.
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https://forms.gle/kBjwaACkERArp3vK7
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The Decatur County School System is seeking Bus Drivers.
Requirements: CDL certified with PS Endorsement. (Will train if needed to get CDL certified with PS Endorsement). Interested applicants may contact Mr. Darren Martin, Transportation supervisor at (731) 616-3363 or email darren.martin@decaturschools.org .
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Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office and submitted to Hugh Smith, Personnel Supervisor, Decatur County Board of Education, 59 West Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Decaturville, TN or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org., or accessed and completed online: https://forms.gle/uUpro6inM5jQmrXt6.
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The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, March 20, 2026.
NOTICE: Feb. 9 - 13 will be a full week for students.
Decatur County Schools will be in session on Monday, February 9, 2026. A regular schedule will be followed; however, bus drivers will use their discretion to determine which roads are safe to travel. Students will be excused if transportation is unavailable or if other weather-related conditions prevent attendance. Parents should communicate any attendance concerns directly with their school’s administration.
Additionally, the Decatur County School Calendar is being amended to designate Thursday, February 12, 2026, and Friday, February 13, 2026, as regular instructional days. It is understandable and greatly appreciated that parents often use the school calendar to schedule vacations, appointments, and other events. Each school principal will work with parents who may have already made prior commitments for February 12th and/or 13th. The goal is to provide our students with effective instruction that prepares them to meet grade-level expectations and transition to the next level of learning. Unexpected events like winter storms make achieving this goal more difficult due to two weeks of lost instructional time. Restructuring our calendar is one option to regain instructional time and better serve our students.
*Parent-Teacher Conference will be rescheduled for a later date.
We appreciate your support, understanding, and flexibility.
Melinda J. Thompson, Director
Conditions will continue to be monitored, and a decision regarding a return to school will be made as conditions improve.
Please use caution if you must travel, and stay safe and warm.
What should you do if you get snowed in? Snuggle up with a good book and let those AR points pile up like the snow outside! ❄️We are encouraging our students to read and AR test at home. We have sent these home with each student to make testing at home even easier! Please let your child's teacher know if you have any questions! 📚
