Thank you to all who participated in the library book character pumpkin decorating contest. Congrats to Kaitlyn Ragland (1st), Ryleigh Dupree (2nd), and Jenna Boroughs (3rd). Also, thank you to Cox Farms for donating pumpkins again this year!


Basketball season at Riverside High School will tip-off on Thursday night with our Annual Meet the Panthers night. This year's event will feature scrimmage action and performances from several different groups in our Decatur County school system. Admission will be $5 and concessions will be available. Season tickets will also be available for purchase on Thursday night.

It looks to be a busy week at RHS. Please check out the excellent information in our newsletter to keep up with everything. I know this is a repeat of what some see on FB, but not everyone is on there. Have a great afternoon. GO RIVERSIDE!!
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DCMS will be hosting Little Josh’s fish truck along with a bake sale to benefit project roar on Sunday 11/5 in the robins nest parking lot. Go out and see them!!

It's time, it's time, it's time! Friday nights just mean more in Decatur County in the fall! Come cheer on YOUR Riverside Panthers in the first round of the playoffs at home tonight! Kick off is at 7pm and tickets can be purchased on goFan or at the gate! Local passes not valid!

Just a reminder that tomorrow night's playoff game at home will be at 7pm against Mt. Pleasant. Local passes are not valid and TSSAA/TACA passes only admit one. Tickets are $9.40 (with the fee) on gofan or $10 at the gate. These prices and policies are set by TSSAA.

Register now for the December 9 ACT and get a free retest* in 2024!
*Offer details available online.
REGISTER NOW at myact.org
For more information please contact Ms. Heather Hopper, heather.hopper@decaturschools.org.
This is not the free state test that is offered for Juniors in the Spring.

Basketball sponsorships will continue through our Meet the Panthers event on Thursday, November 9. Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who have already purchased sponsorships. Our new sponsorship board in the gym will replace the programs that have been put together in the past. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Reid at brian.reid@decaturschools.org

RHS Cheerleaders are hosting a Parents Night Out event! Drop your kid off with us for awhile and take a break! Nov. 25 5-8pm RHS gym

The school board meeting that was scheduled. Next week will be moved to Tuesday, November 7th, at the Decatur County Board of Education.
Congratulations to Ms. Veronica Shelton on being chosen as the Riverside Teacher of the month for October. We are so proud to have her in our system! Stay tuned for an article about Ms. Veronica here and in the News Leader!

Riverside High School Fall Theatre Class will present “The Rehearsal” November 11th and 12th
This is a comedy about how the rehearsal process for a high school musical can be very comical.
Ticket Information:
Saturday and Sunday Performances ticket prices are $8 each.
Tickets will be available in advance from any fall theatre student or in the office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
The doors to the cafeteria will not open until 6pm on Saturday and 1:30pm on Sunday.
If you have any questions you can email me at penny.lindsey@decaturschools.org.

Riverside had some special visitors come by today on a hay ride! The Little Panther Preschool from next door bundled up for some Halloween fun!


Please visit https://5il.co/2820n and view our TISA Accountability report regarding our goals for third grade ELA and other academics. Any comments or suggestions can be sent to renae.lomax@decaturschools.org
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Riverside High School!



I am sorry that this is late. I was waiting on what we were doing for the playoff game. I know most is a repeat of what is on Facebook, but we have many that are not there. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Columbia Coatings supports Decatur County Schools Columbia Coating owners, Brian and Michelle Talley, generously gave a sizable donation to Decatur County Schools on Friday, October 27th. The Talleys are relocating their 25-year business to our area. Their company will potentially bring 50 jobs to this area over the next couple of years and offer powder coating finishing equipment and powders for the commercial and custom market. They are also a direct distributor of PPG powders and supplies. Decatur County Schools welcome the Talley family and their business, Columbia Coatings. We look forward to partnering and thank you again for your support and donation.

The tickets for Friday Night's game on GoFan are $9.40 total with the convenience fee they charge to use their services. They are $10 cash at the gate. Neither price is set by Decatur County Schools.
Columbia Coatings supports Decatur County Schools Columbia Coating owners, Brian and Michelle Talley, generously gave a sizable donation to Decatur County Schools on Friday, October 27th. The Talleys are relocating their 25-year business to our area. Their company will potentially bring 50 jobs to this area over the next couple of years and offer powder coating finishing equipment and powders for the commercial and custom market. They are also a direct distributor of PPG powders and supplies.
Decatur County Schools welcome the Talley family and their business, Columbia Coatings. We look forward to partnering and thank you again for your support and donation.

Riverside High School will host Meet the Panthers on Thursday, November 9. The night will feature scrimmage matchups with elementary groups, Decatur County Middle School teams, Riverside High School teams, and an Alumni Basketball game. Cheerleaders and dance team members will also be recognized and perform at the event. Make plans to join us as we tip-off the 2023-24 basketball season at Riverside High School.

