Did you know........
Scheduling your child's appointments early or late allows for at least a partial day of school, which equals less learning loss?
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Read all about Ms. Haskins, our first District Teacher of the Month for 23-24 at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/article/1249867 or in the News Leader today!
I apologize for the quick notice, but if you are interested in buying a Pink Out shirt, the RHS cheerleaders are selling them through this Friday. They are $20 (extra for 2X and up). They are very generic, so you can wear them any year and to any event. If you are interested, email michele.parrish@decaturschools.org. Thanks!!
There will be a $500 sign-on bonus for all new bus drivers who sign on to drive for Decatur County Schools! This will be paid after the probationary period has ended! If you have a CDL or are interested in obtaining one to drive for us, please contact the bus garage at 852-3259!
The Decatur County Board of Education will have a special work session on Monday, September 18th at 6:00pm in the board room of the central office.
Congratulations to Ms. Scarlett Haskins, Riverside High School Math Teacher, on being named District Teacher of the Month for August! Read all about Ms. Haskins online or in The News Leader on Wednesday!
Way To Go, DES! Less than 2% absent today!!
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Parents: please make sure you have submitted a new lunch form if your child may qualify for free/reduced lunch. The automatic roll over from last year ends this Friday. If a new form is not submitted, students will roll over to paid status.
Halloween Festival Fundraising Supporting the Decatur County Backpack Program.
The Decatur County Backpack Program supports students who show signs of hunger and their families in the Decatur County School System. The program buys food for students to take home monthly or weekly throughout the school year, while also buying other items as needed.
When: October 7, 2023
Festival Opens 2:00p – 7:00p
Where: Robin’s Nest Parking Lot
90 Tennessee Ave S Parsons, TN 38363
There will be vendor booths, food trucks, face painting, pumpkin painting, and more! All proceeds will be donated to the Decatur County Backpack program!
Check out our August Teachers of the Month at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/news
Congratulations to these great educators!
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional PreK (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or filled out from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is September 15, 2023
Attendance Matters!! At DES, in August, 4 out of every 10 students missed at least 1 day of school. Help us improve this rate by being at school, on time, every single day (when you are not sick)!
Grilling with Grands, Thursday 5:00-7:00 at DES!
Join us for Grilling with Grands!
Please return all Save the Children forms by Thursday 31st or program spots will go to those on waiting list. If you do not receive an acceptance letter from Save the Children on Friday September 1st, then your child has been placed on the waiting list.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will need a completed Health Screening Physical Form from a licensed Physician Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and resumes sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional PreK (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
A big THANK YOU to DES parents and families for making attendance a priority!
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Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/page/esser and click on the link for public spending plan to read about updates to the ESSER remaining funds budget! Thank you!
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will need a completed Health Screening Physical Form from a licensed Physician Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and resumes sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
