Decaturville Elementary School

Decatur County Schools will be in session tomorrow, April 7th. Buses will run where possible, using driver discretion. If your road is impassable, your absence will be excused. Please stay safe and use your best judgment.

Decatur County Schools will remain closed on Friday, April 4th, due to inclement weather, per Director Villaflor. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 7th.

Decatur County Schools Closed Thursday, April 3rd Per Director Villaflor, due to the potential threat of inclement weather, Decatur County Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 3rd. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions.

Attention Parents: Due to the anticipated weather forecast, all afterschool programs will close today, Wednesday, April 2nd, at 4:30 PM. Parents of students at Parsons Elementary, Decaturville Elementary, and Decatur County Middle School should make arrangements to have their children picked up by 4:30 PM. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Stay safe!

SURVEY CLOSING FRIDAY, APRIL 4th. EVERYONE, PLEASE PARTICIPATE! As a part of federal accountability within our school system, we must assess parent attitudes/perceptions about the educational program and facilities available in the Decatur County School System. Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children: https://forms.gle/VZR51uakRigy4cYQ8

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th Please come out and join us! . DECATUR COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Breakfast & Pictures - Decatur County Civic Center - 8:00 am - 11:00 am DECATUR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - Bunny Bonanza - Decatur County Middle School - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm DECATUR COUNTY YOUTH BASEBALL / SOFTBALL LEAGUE - Jamboree - Parsons Airport Park - Opening Ceremony 10:00 am, games to follow

EVERYONE, PLEASE PARTICIPATE! As a part of federal accountability within our school system, we must assess parent attitudes/perceptions about the educational program and facilities available in the Decatur County School System. Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children: https://forms.gle/VZR51uakRigy4cYQ8

Students aged 10 and younger, mark your calendars! 📆

🎉 Exciting News for Decaturville Elementary! ♻️ . Decaturville Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1,500 grant from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition (TRC) in partnership with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to support its recycling efforts. This grant will provide much-needed recycling bins throughout its campus, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. Out of 22 applicants, DES was one of only two recipients selected for this prestigious grant, which was open to public and private K-12 schools, municipalities, state parks, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations across Tennessee. The new recycling bins will directly benefit DES's Environmental Club, helping alleviate some of the club's resource needs while providing students with valuable hands-on learning opportunities. Mrs. Christee Pettigrew, Environmental Club organizer, expressed her excitement, stating: "We are so grateful to have been chosen and to begin a partnership with the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. These bins will be a wonderful learning tool and a fantastic addition to our school." We look forward to seeing this initiative's positive impact on our students and community. Thank you to TRC for their generous support in helping us foster a greener, cleaner future! 🌍💚 #RecyclingMatters #EnvironmentalEducation #ProudToBeDES #SustainabilityInAction

EVERYONE, PLEASE PARTICIPATE! As a part of federal accountability within our school system, we must assess parent attitudes/perceptions about the educational program and facilities available in the Decatur County School System. Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children: https://forms.gle/VZR51uakRigy4cYQ8

Does everyone remember how to log in to Parent Vue? Registration is about to begin for next year.

Just a reminder that attendance is vital for social, emotional, and academic growth. Due to weather and sickness we have all missed several unavoidable days. We have approximately 50 days of school left! Let's make each day count!! #attendancematters

March Breakfast & Lunch menus for DCMS / DES / PES

As a part of federal accountability within our school system, we must assess parent attitudes/perceptions about the educational program and facilities available in the Decatur County School System. Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children: https://forms.gle/RAdBZNXiEjYRcWH9A

Please take time to fill out the brief survey. This is so that federal programs can compile accurate data to address the system needs of schools. Please fill one out per child. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k2UaegVATJuHXA5VwKMEolv9eWSv1npjqN19HdexeKY/edit?usp=sharing

DES Spring and Kindergarten Pictures are Tomorrow! School Name: Decaturville Elementary School Picture Day Date(s): February 26, 2025 Picture Day ID: EVT3JF9PT Order online at www.lifetouch.com.

Decatur County Board of Education Work Sessions: 📅 Monday, February 24th ⏰ 5:30 PM The agenda will include: • Review and discussion of applications for Director of Schools. 📅 Thursday, February 27th ⏰ 5:30 PM The agenda will include: • A closed executive session with Board Attorney Chris Hayden to discuss pending and threatened litigation. • Review and discussion of applications for Director of Schools. . 📅 Monday, March 3rd ⏰ 5:30 PM The agenda will include: • Interview applicants for Director of Schools. . 📅 Tueday, March 25th ⏰ 5:30 PM The agenda will include: • Discuss end-of-year procedures and set timelines

Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Graduation Pictures will be Wednesday, February 26, at DES. Online order forms will be sent home Monday.

❄️ Weather Closure Update ❄️ Due to the significant snowfall and freezing temperatures, Decatur County Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st. We want everyone to stay safe and warm and allow parents time to make necessary arrangements for their children. Thank everyone for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, February 24th! Stay safe! ⛄️

In light of the forecast, please try to have students picked up by 5:00 from after school today. Thank you!