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.
26 days ago, Elizabeth Gentle
Camp Extended Day Announcement
Our Peer Helpers are fantastic leaders in our school! They are always ready to lend a hand!
about 2 months ago, Devin Lacy
Peer Helpers
Third grader, Cade Johnson has met his 100 book goal for this year! Keep reading and congratulations!
about 2 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Cade has read 100 books this year.
Olivia, second grade Challenger, has read over 100 book this year and is well on her way to 200! Keep up the good work!
about 2 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Olivia has read 100 books this year.
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🚀
about 2 months ago, Devin Lacy
Musical Connect 4
Musical Connect 4
Musical Connect 4
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🚀
about 2 months ago, Devin Lacy
School Board President, Mrs. Michele Gray King
Great job Math Teams!
about 2 months ago, Devin Lacy
JHES Math Team
JHES Honors Former President Jimmy Carter
3 months ago, Devin Lacy
President Jimmy Carter
Andrew Amador is our next million word reader! Congratulations and keep it up!
4 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Andrew Amador, Million Word Reader
Congratulations to Amira King for reading 100 books this school year! Amazing job.
4 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Amira King read 100 books.
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.
4 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
We’ve read almost 6000 books as a school!
Destiny Robinson is JHES's first 100 Book Club reader! Congratulations, Destiny! On your way to 200.
4 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Destiny Robinson the first member of the 100 Book Club!
Asher Haynes is one of our first Million Word Readers! Can't wait to see how far you go, Asher. Congratulations and great job.
4 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
Asher Haynes Million Word Reader
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.
5 months ago, Elizabeth Gentle
2024 Virtual Winter Recruitment Fair
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!
5 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
book fair Tuesday!
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!
5 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
book fair starts Monday. wear sports gear
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)
6 months ago, Devin Lacy
coin and food drive
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
6 months ago, Devin Lacy
Mrs. Folds, Counselor
Next week is the "Anchor the Aggies" Beach Theme Day.
7 months ago, Devin Lacy
Anchor the Aggies
In Library, PreK learned about the seasons and colors. They read Old Bear by Kevin Henkes and used the colors representing each season to create a class mural.
7 months ago, Jessica Lindsey
PreK coloring with spring colors.
PreK coloring with fall colors.
PreK coloring with winter colors.
PreK coloring with summer colors.