This year is not over and our kids are still reading! So excited for the newest 100 Book Club members: Kannon, Sawyer, Gabriel, Ryleigh, Stetson, Kaden, Alayah, Weston, Scarlett, Marleigh, Ramaah, Brindlee, Aashka, Riley, and Cooper!
Kindergarten and First Grade are reading like crazy. Welcome Kolbi, Skylar, Maverick, and Manvik to the 100 book club! Keep soaring!
SUMMER FUN: Decatur City Schools is offering CAMP EXTENDED DAY for children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade!
Running from May 28 to August 1, 2025, the camp will be held at Julian Harris Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Kids will enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including STEM challenges, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, science experiments, reading and drama, recreational gym activities, and special snacks. There will also be fun field trips to places like the Botanical Gardens, AMF Bowling, Insanity Skate Park, Stars and Strikes, Cooks Museum, and more.
Registration forms will be available soon at each Extended Day site and online at the DCS website. For more information, contact Elissa K. Taylor at Elissa.Taylor@dcs.k12.al.us or call 256-309-9598.
Our Peer Helpers are fantastic leaders in our school! They are always ready to lend a hand!
Third grader, Cade Johnson has met his 100 book goal for this year! Keep reading and congratulations!
Olivia, second grade Challenger, has read over 100 book this year and is well on her way to 200! Keep up the good work!
Learning music with games is always a hit! 🎶 Our students got to create and perform quarter note and eighth note rhythms using Connect 4! 💙💛❤️
#RiseToTheChallenge🚀
We were honored to have our DCS Board President, Mrs. Michelle Gray- King visit us this morning to celebrate Black History Month and share some words of wisdom.❤️💛💚🖤
#RiseToTheChallenge🚀
Great job Math Teams!
JHES Honors Former President Jimmy Carter
Andrew Amador is our next million word reader! Congratulations and keep it up!
Congratulations to Amira King for reading 100 books this school year! Amazing job.
While we are celebrating readers, JHES students have read 5947 books! We should hit the 6k mark by next Friday. Woo hoo! Thank you for encouraging your children to read. It matters.
Destiny Robinson is JHES's first 100 Book Club reader! Congratulations, Destiny! On your way to 200.
Asher Haynes is one of our first Million Word Readers! Can't wait to see how far you go, Asher. Congratulations and great job.
VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY: Exciting News! Decatur City Schools is Hosting Our First All-Virtual Winter Job Fair!
Starting Monday, November 4th, you can schedule an online appointment to interview for any of our open positions. We know life can get busy, so we're bringing the job fair to you! Scheduling will be open through November 21st, and the virtual job fair is set for December.
This is a great opportunity to join the DCS family from the convenience of your own space. Look for details on how to register, the exact date of the job fair, and a QR code to make it even easier, coming this Monday.
We’re excited to meet you – virtually – and share all the reasons why Decatur City Schools could be your next career home.
Book fair will be open tonight during our Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:00. It's also open every morning from 8-10am. Tomorrow, wear something with words on it and come shop the fair!
Book Fair starts tomorrow! Celebrate by wearing athletic gear because reading takes practice. So, bring your book fair money, wear your workout clothes or represent your favorite team and let's practice!
Who will prevail, Alabama or Auburn? Join in the fun of our Student Council Coin and Food Drive! (Like this post if you are for Auburn, love this post if you are for Alabama)
We are excited to announce our new counselor, Mrs. Johanna Folds! Mrs. Folds is an experienced teacher who has a wealth of knowledge, including working with students who are English Learners. Welcome, Mrs. Folds! #WeRiseToTheChallenge
