Welcome to the Panther Pack, Mrs. Kailey McKenzie!
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Decatur County Schools are thrilled to welcome Kailey McKenzie as our newest educator! A proud alumna herself, Kailey is coming home to the halls where her own learning journey began.
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Kailey brings a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and three years of experience teaching 4th grade at Lexington City Schools, where she taught Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
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Her passion? Cultivating a love of reading in every student. Mrs. Kailey states, “It’s my greatest joy when students excitedly share their books with me and even give me recommendations. That’s how I know I’ve made a difference.”
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Kailey is especially excited to give back to her hometown community of Decatur County, alongside her husband Grant and their two daughters, Caroline and Charlotte.
Outside the classroom, you’ll likely find her deep in a novel—she’s part of three book clubs!
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Mrs. McKenzie is assigned to Parsons Elementary, teaching 4th Grade ELA.
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PES Principal, Mrs. Lisa Renfroe, shares: “I am very excited to have her on board. I’m already very impressed with the excitement she has to be at Parsons Elementary and to meet her students. Kailey went to school as a student at Parsons Elementary, and so I’m very excited for her and her family to be back.”
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Please join us in giving a warm PES welcome to Kailey McKenzie—we can’t wait to see the magic she brings to our school!
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🌞📚 Summer School is Almost Here! 📚🌞
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Don't forget to complete and return your Summer School application! All forms are due by Thursday, May 15th.
Let’s keep the learning going strong this summer! ☀️✏️
🎉 IT'S TIME!
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Click the link below to register for the 2025–26 school year.
Let’s get ahead and make it a great year!
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Happy School Nurse Day to our amazing staff! 🩺💙
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Without you, our schools wouldn’t be the safe, healthy, and caring places they are. Thank you for your compassion, your calm in every storm, and your dedication to every student and staff member. You go above and beyond every single day, and we are so grateful for you!
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🎉 IT'S TIME!
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Click the link below to register for the 2025–26 school year.
Let’s get ahead and make it a great year!
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👉 https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/.../student...
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🎉 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪
Let’s hear it for our amazing School Lunch Staff!
Day in and day out, these incredible ladies make sure our children are well-fed and cared for with love and dedication. They take true pride in their work — and while they may not hear it enough, today we shout it loud: THANK YOU! 🙌
We count on each of you, and we are so proud and grateful for the heart you put into serving our students every single day. You truly are heroes! 💛
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Here is the Decatur County Schools 2025–2026 School Calendar!
Stay ahead and start planning for a great school year! 🏫📚🍎
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🌞📚 Summer School is Almost Here! 📚🌞
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Don't forget to complete and return your Summer School application! All forms are due by Thursday, April 17th.
Let’s keep the learning going strong this summer! ☀️✏️
📚✏️ Standardized Testing Days Are Here!
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Decatur County Schools encourages all parents and guardians to help their children start each testing day strong with a nutritious breakfast. A healthy meal can make a big difference in focus and performance!
🍽️ And don’t forget—ALL STUDENTS eat FREE at school!
Let’s set our students up for success together. 💪📖
#DecaturCountySchools #FuelForSuccess #TestingWeek #WeSupportOurStudents
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