Decatur County Schools will be closed next week due to the low temperatures as well as the lack of heat in some areas of the school system and the threat of bad weather. We hope this will keep everyone safe and warm and we look forward to seeing students return on Monday, January 22nd. All afterschool will be closed.
FFIN will not be held as planned at DES due to school being closed next week.
Teachers are working on a video/PowerPoint presentation covering the standards for the second semester and will send it out for you to view next week. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Thank you!
Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday for MLK Jr day and then closed the remainder of the week due to extremely low temperatures and the threat of inclement weather. Wind chills are predicted to be in the negatives and we want to keep everyone safe and warm.
REMINDER: The Decatur County Sheriff's Department will be on site tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/9) at Decaturville Elementary to fingerprint students.
We would like all to participate; however, this service is OPTIONAL. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out the form sent home and simply send it back.
DES Parents,
If you ordered a class group picture and have not received it, please let your child's teacher know.
Thanks!
The Decatur County School System is taking applications for a full-time custodian. Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment for the job posting and online application.
Decaturville Elementary’s LEAPS after school top readers for this semester are as follows:
1st place: Tristian Hayes
2nd Place: Jayce Hayes
3rd Place: Zoey Vardy
Congratulations to each of these students!
Last night, the RHS football team and their coaches were honored by the board of education with commemorative plaques in honor of their state championship win! Congratulations!!
We want to wish all of our faculty, staff, students, and families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Decatur County Schools will be closed 12/18-12/19 due to sickness and 12/20-1/2 for Christmas Break. Staff will return 1/3/24 and students return 1/4/24! Have a great break!
Due to rising sickness, school will be closed Monday and Tuesday 12/18-12/19. On Friday, 12/14, schools will finish testing and have Christmas parties and activities. We hope this allows everyone to get well in time for Christmas!
DES Christmas Program tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 5:00.
K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will perform (and some grades perform together).
We ask that students remain for the duration of the program.
It will also be streamed on FaceBook to help accommodate anyone that cannot attend.
Thank you!
If your child stays for Save the Children aftercare program at DES, they will need to be picked up no later than 5:00 p.m. tomorrow.
Friday, December 15th is the last day for Save the Children this year.
Monday, December 18th is the last day for Afterschool this year.
Thank you!
The Decatur County Bands' Christmas Concert has been postponed due to the number of students who are sick and unable to perform. This will be rescheduled in January once we return to school. Thank you for your understanding!
Due to bus driver shortage, students riding bus 8 will be late getting dropped off. They were held at school u til another driver finished their route but are on their way home now!
DES Christmas Program Info:
Pre-K - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13th
K - 4th 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 13th
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Parking is always limited. Carpooling would be a great idea!
Parents, Please check with your child's school for any unpaid cafeteria balances. These need to be caught up ASAP. For more information, call the school office and ask for the cafeteria! Thank you for your help with this!
Just a reminder that our free Christmas yard sale is today from 1-5 at 40 School Drive in Parsons!
Don't forget about Santa's Little Chef, sponsored by FCCLA, 12/15 from 5:30-9:00. Please sign up ASAP to guarantee your child's spot!
Free Yard Sale hosted by Decatur County Schools Coordinated School Health and Family Resource Teams.
When? Sunday, December 10th
Time? 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where? Coordinated School Health Office
40 School Drive Parsons, TN (soccer fields)
We have numerous toys, clothing, books, home decor, and more! Perfect for all ages 0+
We are still currently accepting donations until December 9th, drop off location is 40 school drive Parsons, TN.
The Decatur County School System is seeking a baby teacher for Little Panthers Preschool to begin after Christmas Break. This person would be responsible for the day to day operations in the baby classroom including feeding, changing, and activity. Anyone interested in applying should do so at https://form.jotform.com/222275476256158
Contact Dr. Lyndi King at lyndi.king@decaturschools.org for more information.
