Fall Break will be October 2nd through October 6th. All schools and offices will be closed! See you back on the 9th!
Anyone who ordered a Pink Out shirt from RHS and has not paid for it, needs to go by the RHS library and pay Ms. Michele tomorrow, 9/26 by noon or the shirt will not be ordered and you will be removed from the list!
Today is the last day to order a Pink Out shirt for the game in October. Please contact MIchele Parrish at michele.parrish@decaturschools.org or call RHS to order one today!
Read all about Ms. Haskins, our first District Teacher of the Month for 23-24 at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/article/1249867 or in the News Leader today!
I apologize for the quick notice, but if you are interested in buying a Pink Out shirt, the RHS cheerleaders are selling them through this Friday. They are $20 (extra for 2X and up). They are very generic, so you can wear them any year and to any event. If you are interested, email michele.parrish@decaturschools.org. Thanks!!
There will be a $500 sign-on bonus for all new bus drivers who sign on to drive for Decatur County Schools! This will be paid after the probationary period has ended! If you have a CDL or are interested in obtaining one to drive for us, please contact the bus garage at 852-3259!
Congratulations to the RHS band on a successful start to their competition season finishing 3rd overall in band, color guard, and percussion in the small band class!
The Decatur County Board of Education will have a special work session on Monday, September 18th at 6:00pm in the board room of the central office.
Congratulations to Ms. Scarlett Haskins, Riverside High School Math Teacher, on being named District Teacher of the Month for August! Read all about Ms. Haskins online or in The News Leader on Wednesday!
Parents: please make sure you have submitted a new lunch form if your child may qualify for free/reduced lunch. The automatic roll over from last year ends this Friday. If a new form is not submitted, students will roll over to paid status.
Halloween Festival Fundraising Supporting the Decatur County Backpack Program.
The Decatur County Backpack Program supports students who show signs of hunger and their families in the Decatur County School System. The program buys food for students to take home monthly or weekly throughout the school year, while also buying other items as needed.
When: October 7, 2023
Festival Opens 2:00p – 7:00p
Where: Robin’s Nest Parking Lot
90 Tennessee Ave S Parsons, TN 38363
There will be vendor booths, food trucks, face painting, pumpkin painting, and more! All proceeds will be donated to the Decatur County Backpack program!
Deadline to signup for the Girls Developmental Basketball League is Thursday, September 14. Games are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 18.
The league is open to any girl in the 3rd through the 5th grade in the Decatur County school district. The format for the league has been used the last 12 years and has proven to be effective in developing basketball skills and overall play.
Signup form can be accessed at the following link - https://forms.gle/dQAWmsdvKtG1UUqh6.
Complete schedule is listed on the signup form. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Reid at brian.reid@decaturcountyschools.org.
Check out our August Teachers of the Month at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/news
Congratulations to these great educators!
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or filled out from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is September 15, 2023
Information regarding Girls Developmental Basketball League for Decatur County students in 3rd through 5th grade can be found by accessing the following form - https://forms.gle/dQAWmsdvKtG1UUqh6. Signup will be open through September 14. Games will be played during the months of September, October, and November.
Please return all Save the Children forms by Thursday 31st or program spots will go to those on waiting list. If you do not receive an acceptance letter from Save the Children on Friday September 1st, then your child has been placed on the waiting list.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will need a completed Health Screening Physical Form from a licensed Physician Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and resumes sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional PreK (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, P.O. Box 369, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/page/esser and click on the link for public spending plan to read about updates to the ESSER remaining funds budget! Thank you!
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will need a completed Health Screening Physical Form from a licensed Physician Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and resumes sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2023.
