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! 📚
PTO Meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Link: Click https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72694771241?pwd=J7GNdDaK3X9cT9gnm0jEHQTJJOMuoI.1 to start or join a scheduled Zoom Meeting
Our 100th day of school is coming up next week!
We have a lot of jackets and hoodies in our lost and found! If any of these belong to your child please message their teacher or call the office and let them know.
The Decatur County School System was notified by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office that criminal charges have been filed against a district employee. The employee has been placed on immediate administrative leave and is prohibited from all campuses and from any contact with students or staff. The employee will remain on leave while law enforcement proceeds with its investigation.
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The district is fully cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office and conducting its own review in accordance with state law and district policy. Because this is an active criminal matter and due to confidentiality laws, we are unable to share additional details at this time. Questions regarding the criminal case should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
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Our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and school community. **Additional support will be available across all campuses, with additional counseling resources on-site at Decaturville Elementary School and Riverside High School for any students or staff who may need assistance during this time.
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We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all.
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The district is fully cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office and conducting its own review in accordance with state law and district policy. Because this is an active criminal matter and due to confidentiality laws, we are unable to share additional details at this time. Questions regarding the criminal case should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
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Our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and school community. **Additional support will be available across all campuses, with additional counseling resources on-site at Decaturville Elementary School and Riverside High School for any students or staff who may need assistance during this time.
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We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all.
Report Cards are being sent home today, Friday, January 9th, 2026.
A big thank you to Ms. Beth and our 4th grade student ambassadors for making our January newsletter!
See you tomorrow DES kiddos!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us at DES this Thursday at 5:00 PM to learn about Internet Safety, then stay for our 2nd semester FFIN starting right after at 5:30 PM!
Hey DES kiddos! Don't forget that tomorrow is Pajama Day! We’re looking forward to a fun, cozy day together!
📅 Calendar Update – Decatur County Schools
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Please note a change to the Decatur County School System calendar:
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➡️ There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 22nd.
This day was previously scheduled as an abbreviated day; however, schools will be closed, and buses will not run.
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Students, we wish you a wonderful Christmas Break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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Thank you, and enjoy the holidays! 🎄✨
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-ACREASY
Our Golden Spatula Award for the 2nd Quarter goes to 1st Grade! Way to go 1st grade on your Panther Cafe etiquette! The 1st grade students will have a nice reward following the Christmas Break!
Students who AR test in December get entered into a drawing each week. If their name is selected they get to choose a wrapped book to take home! Great job, readers!!🎄📚
Christmas program tonight! See poster for times! 🎄
Thank you PTO for our screens! They look amazing and we appreciate you so much!!
Check out our DES Newsletter for December 👀
Stocking up our Blessing Box at DES! Thank you to everyone who is donating! You are blessing many families with your donations!
Wear red, white, and blue or camo tomorrow in honor of Pearl Harbor Day! 🇺🇸
Important Schedule Update for Thursday, December 4th
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Due to pending inclement weather, the Decatur County Middle School basketball game against Hardin County and the DCMS production of Annie scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, have both been canceled.
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At this time, school is still scheduled to be in session on Friday, December 5th.
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Please continue to check for updates as conditions may change.
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Thank you for your understanding and support.
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ACREASY
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Due to pending inclement weather, the Decatur County Middle School basketball game against Hardin County and the DCMS production of Annie scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, have both been canceled.
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At this time, school is still scheduled to be in session on Friday, December 5th.
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Please continue to check for updates as conditions may change.
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Thank you for your understanding and support.
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ACREASY
Important Schedule Update for Thursday, December 4th
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Due to pending inclement weather, the Decatur County Middle School basketball game against Hardin County and the DCMS production of Annie scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, have both been canceled.
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At this time, school is still scheduled to be in session on Friday, December 5th.
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Please continue to check for updates as conditions may change.
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Thank you for your understanding and support.
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ACREASY
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Due to pending inclement weather, the Decatur County Middle School basketball game against Hardin County and the DCMS production of Annie scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, have both been canceled.
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At this time, school is still scheduled to be in session on Friday, December 5th.
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Please continue to check for updates as conditions may change.
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Thank you for your understanding and support.
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ACREASY