Decaturville Elementary School

Pizza kits were delivered! Pickup is from 3:15-4:30 in the lobby. Text Katelyn with any questions. 731-549-7081

May Newsletter

DES Upcoming Events 🗓️

FREE PIZZA FOR READING? Yes, please! 🍕☀️ Enrollment is officially OPEN for the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Summer of Stories program! This is a free summer reading challenge designed for families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade. From June 1st through August 31st, your students can turn their favorite books into delicious rewards. When your child meets their monthly reading goal, they’ll earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza to celebrate their hard work! 📖✨ It’s a fantastic (and tasty) way to keep those reading skills sharp while school is out.

💙💛 School Lunch Hero Day – May 1, 2026 💛💙

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Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible cafeteria teams across Decatur County Schools—our true School Lunch Heroes!

Each day, these amazing individuals do so much more than prepare meals. They work hard to make sure our students are served food that is not only nutritious, but yummy—meals that students look forward to and enjoy.

But what makes them truly special is the way they care for our children. From warm smiles and kind words to creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere in the cafeteria, they go above and beyond to make every student feel seen, valued, and cared for.

Across every school in our system, our cafeteria teams work together seamlessly—not just with one another, but alongside teachers, staff, and administrators—to ensure that every child is fed, supported, and ready to learn.

Their teamwork, dedication, and heart do not go unnoticed. They are a vital part of our schools and our community.

Thank you for serving with heart and making a difference every single day!

#SchoolLunchHeroDay #DecaturCountySchools #WhereEverybodyIsSomebody

Save the date! Kindergarten graduation will be here soon!

Yearbook signing day is coming up soon!

We're getting EXCITED!!!

Hey DES families! Don't forget about our Art Show fundraiser! Go to https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search to order your child's artwork! There are tons of products you can choose from. Mrs. Brittany's dog, Copper, is modeling the pet bandana! Thank you for supporting DES! 💙💛

UTM Parsons Center Kid College will be June 22nd-25th! Click link to register: https://parsonskidcollege.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT

Check out our art show fundraiser! 👀

A message from PTO:

It's TCAP WEEK! Be sure to get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time. You've got this!! 👏🏻

Last call for yearbooks!!

Get ready to GLOW, DES! 🌟 Our TCAP Kickoff is happening this Friday, April 10th, and we want to see our hallways shining bright! We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in, and now it’s time to show what they know! 👏🏻

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 💙 Did you know that about 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism? In our school, being a good friend means: • Listening in different ways. • Including everyone. • Understanding that we all experience the world differently. Today, talk to your student about what makes them unique and how we can make sure everyone feels like they belong!

April Newsletter 🌸

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

Reminder: Bus #8 will be driven by bus #20 this morning and it will be 30-40 minutes later than usual. Thank you!