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.
Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/article/1366932 for a special word of Congratulations to Coach Frost and the Riverside Panthers! It's great to be a Riverside Panther!
Congratulations to the RIVERSIDE PANTHERS on their STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN!!!!! We are SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!! GO PANTHERS!!!
Middle of the 3rd quarter: score 7-7.
Please go to https://5il.co/2a38o to see a good luck message to the Panthers from Mr. V!
DES Christmas Program will be Wednesday, December 13th at 5:30 for K-4. Pre-K will be at 9:00 am on Wednesday the 13th.
A performance will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend.
Reminder about Saturday’s Championship game. Tickets are available from GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/1052103
Please make sure to see Finley Stadium’s policies about what you can and cannot bring! Let’s go support our boys as they bring home the Gold Ball!! Go Panthers!
FCCLA students are hosting a cooking party on Dec. 15 5:30 to 9:00. Registration is open to 2nd through 4th grade and is limited to 25. Cost is $25. To register scan the QR code or email lorrie.king@decaturschools.org
Community Resource Fair will take place on 12/5 from 1-5 pm in the fellowship hall at Trinity Assembly of God in Decaturville. They will also be collecting shelf stable food for the DCSS backpack program. Please see the attached picture for all the information!
