REMINDER:
In May of this year, the Decatur County School System recognized the need to offer a virtual school in our district. In August, the Decatur County Virtual Academy opened its doors to students. Beginning with 27 students in August, the Academy currently has 67 full-time students. With this additional school, Decatur County Schools continuously works to meet students' needs.
To close out the first semester, tonight we celebrated three students who graduated from high school in December. While they will receive their official diplomas in May, we did not want to wait to share in this tremendous accomplishment. Graduating tonight are Cholena Miller, Cole Miller, and Shannon Wood. These three students completed every course required to graduate. We are very proud of them and wish them good luck in their future endeavors.
Thank you to Director of Schools Chris Villaflor, DCVA principal Mark Mathis, and guest speaker Dr. Tammie Todd Patterson for sharing with our students tonight. A thank you also to Bear Creek Baptist Church for allowing us to use its facilities to celebrate the accomplishments of these fine young men and women.
Congratulations to the 1st DCVA graduating class.
The Decatur County Board of Education will have a special called work session at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 6th at the Decatur County Board of Education.
Parents/ guardians of all new and returning students at the Decatur County Virtual Academy, please check your emails about our upcoming orientation meeting. If you have any questions, please email me at scott.king@decaturschools.org.
Decatur County Board of Education Agenda
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Public input begins at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Please visit www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dvs to read our FAQs page and apply using our online application.
December calendar for the Decatur County Virtual Academy. I did send emails as well. Happy Thanksgiving.
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High school parents, I sent the final schedule for our EOC testing. Please have your child send a reply that they saw it and understand. If I do not get a reply, I will start calling tomorrow afternoon. Thanks!!
Dr. King
Middle school students - it is time for AIms Web benchmarks. Please check your emails.
REPORT CARDS
Per Decatur County Health Department:
Free Flu Shots for EVERYONE from 1:00 - 4:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th. No appointments are required.
Fall Break 2024
The Decatur County Board of Education will meet in a regular session on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Decatur County Board of Education. Public input begins at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
The Decatur County Board of Education will meet in a regular session on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Decatur County Board of Education. Public input begins at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at 6:15 p.m
School Hoax Threat
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:55 p.m., Decatur County Schools received a report of an alleged Snapchat post concerning a planned school shooting involving grades 6-8.
School Administration, School Resource Officers, and the Decatur County Sheriff's Office immediately began investigating and contacted the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security. After further investigation, it was determined by 3:45 p.m. that the Snapchat message concerned Buckeye Local School in Ohio, grades 6-8.
DCSO investigated and found no information related to Decatur County Schools. As a precaution, additional law enforcement will be present at all Decatur County Schools on Thursday, September 12.
Decatur County Schools would like to thank the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for their swift response to this issue. We would also like to remind all students, parents, and the community to report any information regarding a potential school threat immediately to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office and the School Administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we all work to create a safe learning environment for our students.
Good evening. Decatur County Schools would like to encourage all students to turn in their doctor and parent notes on time. Please see the Attendance FAQ page as a refresher. Please feel free to reach out to dcattendance@decaturschools.org if you have any questions.
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TODAY IS THE DAY!!!
ATTENTION: Decatur County School Board Meeting has been moved from Thursday, September 12th to Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 the Decatur County Board of Education.
ParentVue is back up. Please let me know if it does not.
Health Services in School Setting:
Under the requirements of. T.C.A. § 63-1-173, students cannot receive non-emergent medical care absent parent consent. This may include, but is not limited to, cleaning and bandaging minor cuts or abrasions, providing and ice pack, or managing illnesses and or injuries that can occur during a school day. If consent is provided, it will remain in effect during the school year unless withdrawn in writing by the parent/guardian.
There are two options to comply:
1) A paper copy will be sent home with your child.
2) You many also electronically sign through this link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScttx8r3fhvk5KTH2Gg_z3j_C2Re7QIb7b_xeKoGq964muj2w/viewform
Thank you for your time and working with Decatur County Schools!
