Because the National Weather Service has extended the Ice Storm Warning for Decatur County through Thursday 6:00 am, Decatur County Schools and the Afterschool Programs will be closed Thursday, February 2nd.
No school on Tuesday or Wednesday. No Afterschool or SOAR. Stay warm and safe!
Decatur County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the Winter Storm Warning from 6pm-noon tues. Tomorrow’s basketball with Adamsville has been been postponed. Afterschool and all other school activities need to be out of the school by 6:00 pm. All activities are cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please pay all cafeteria balances and keep your child's account current. Thank you! ~ DES
Tomorrow will be Mr. Clint's last day with us as our school nurse. He loves TN Vols, so let's all wear orange and send him off TN style!! We will sure miss him!
There is proposed legislation to make school lunch free for all students. Please check out the bill https://5il.co/1nrjy and contact legislators with your opinion!
Reminder: A parent meeting will be held with Rep. Kirk Haston on Monday, January 23rd at 4:00 p.m. at DES. The 3rd Grade Retention Law will be discussed. Send questions [in advance] to melinda.thompson@decaturschools.org.
Kirk Haston will be with us at DES on Monday, January 23rd at 4:00 to discuss the 3rd Grade Retention Law. Please send your questions (in advance) to melinda.thompson@decaturschools.org by Thursday, Jan. 19th to be typed up for easy discussion and note-taking during the session.
The 100th day of school is Friday, January 20th . Your child may celebrate by dressing as an old person or wearing clothing that reflects 100!
Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant)
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must 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, filled out online, 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 Friday, January 27, 2023.
Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16th for MLK, Jr. Day. Students will be back in school on Tuesday.
DCMS Cheer Coach
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for the position of Middle School Cheerleading Coach. Applicants should submit an application and/or detailed resume that includes previous employment experience. Coaching experience, along with a Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required to be considered for the position. Applications may be filled out online, downloaded at www.decaturcountyschools.com or picked up at the Board of Education at 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329. Applications/resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, January 27, 2023.
The State is revisiting the 3rd Grade Retention Law. One idea is to give back control of 3rd grade retention locally. Please go to decaturcountyschools.com and click on 3rd Grade Retention If you would like to give opinions, please email them: rep.kirk.haston@capitol.tn.gov sen.ed.jackson@capitol.tn.gov
DCSS CSH is hosting Kids in the Kitchen for 4th grade students. Slots are limited so please sign up asap
Date: 1/27/23
Time: 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: 40 School Drive
Questions? call 731-847-2928
Link to sign up : https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScmXAyzK0c9BMNXGnwFfNoNTMbxGm3ayfVIPl82aOIIm4MbjA/viewform
Join us at DES for FFIN tomorrow night at 5:30. Fun for the students and information for the parents! Perfect event if your child is struggling in any subject.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a full-time School Nurse. Applicants must have an Active LPN or RN license with experience in Pediatric Nursing preferred. Applications may be filled out online, picked up at the Board of Education Office, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor at hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Janitor Position
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. Applications may be filled out online or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, or picked up at the DC Board office and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is January 20, 2023.
DES will host the second quarter FFIN on Tuesday, January 10th at 5:30. Please make plans to attend! Students will do fun and educational STEM activities in the gym with Jennifer Medford from PBS, and parents will go to the classrooms for information on standards for the rest of the year. See you Tuesday!
Report Cards will come home with students Friday, January 6th, 2023. Please check with your student to see their report card or check Parent Vue.
Attention: Car rider parents/grandparents should not line up before 2:00 p.m.! Please share this information with anyone picking up your child at DES that may not get our messages.
Also, a car rider tag should be visible when picking up a student. If you need tags, call the school office. Thank you!