On December 15th, seven outstanding students proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from the Decatur County Virtual Academy. These graduates completed their academic requirements in December and are now stepping confidently into their following chapters.
Students from this cohort will move on to TCAT, Tennessee Tech, Jackson State, and one graduate will begin an apprenticeship working with transformers—proof that success looks different for every student.
During the ceremony, Mr. Jay Cox shared his personal journey and closed his remarks with a powerful reading of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, reminding students that their paths are uniquely their own.
🎓 Graduates include:
- Braydon Bunn
- Kody Coleman
- Dustin Ervin
- Taylor Hickerson
- Brooklyn Ivey
- Zachary Long
- Carson Wade
Mr. Mathis and Dr. King extend their sincere thanks to the Decatur County Board of Education for its continued confidence in the Virtual Academy—an innovative program that truly allows us to meet the needs of every student, every day.
We are proud of each of you and look forward to what the future holds!
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1 . US History EOC tomorrow. This test is for high school students who have the class this semester. Please be there by 7:50.
2. Parents/ Students - please check your email.
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I hope you had a great week. Students have done a fantastic job. We have had to send emails about not completing work, but as we all get comfortable with the expectations, that should change. Here are a few essential reminders/ items of interest...
1. All computers are in. If you haven't received the one setup for you, please come by Monday from 7:30-4 to get it. If you have one on loan from us, please bring it back when you come.
2. We will send progress reports out this Friday. We will email both the parent and the student.
3. Please remember our check-ins. This past week was the first one. Please do a check-in through the Google Meet link. This provides us with a specific login for records. I know some of you work, and if we need to schedule a later time, please send me an email.
2025-2026 Mandatory Online Live Session Times:
Tuesdays – 2nd - 8th grade – 8:00-4:00 – Students are required to check in through the Google Meet link that will be shared in the email that day.
Thursdays – 9th-12th grade – 8:00-4:00 – Students are required to check in through the Google Meet link that will be shared in the email that day.
4. Grades 2-8 - We need to do our 1st AIMS Web benchmark for our 2nd -8th grade students. We need to cancel the 26th. Mr. Mathis and I will both be off campus due to training. If you have already signed up for that date, please check the calendar for another day. You can click on HERE to sign up for a date and time. It will take up to two hours. It depends on the student. You can drop your child off and come back later. If they are here during lunch time, we will feed them from the school cafeteria.
5. I am trying to keep our website updated. Please check it for updates and items about the virtual school. You can download the DCSS app and have it on your phone. It is available on Android and iOS. Hopefully, in the next week, you will be able to talk to us through it.
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Thanks, and we look forward to meeting each of you in person.
If you have not registered your child for the 2025-2026 school year, please do so.
If you have already registered, thank you! If you need help or have questions, please call 731 847-1750 or email dcattendance@decaturschools.org.
Click the link below to register for the 2025–26 school year.
👉 https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/.../student...
Parents/ Guardians of returning students, please go ahead and register your child. If you have already done this, THANK YOU! I know that some of you just let it roll over; however, we have added some required forms that need to be signed by you. Please take a few minutes to complete this process. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. King or your child's school.
