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NOVEMBER MENUS: RHS
NOVEMBER MENUS : DES PES DCMS
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Custodial Worker. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. The applicant will also need a completed Health Screening from 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 should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at Decatur County Board of Education, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, November 8, 2024.
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PES LEAPS AS in continuing our Fall Fun Friday theme and to celebrate Walktober, went on a nature hike around the Parsons Elementary School campus. While on the hike, students collected leaves and small twigs. After a quick demonstration from LEAPS Program Coordinator Angie Mangrum, students covered a toilet paper roll with tissue paper and inserted the leaves and twig in the center for a stem (see attached picture). Each student proudly took their fall pumpkin home.
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On Thursday Oct. 17th, PES LEAPS Afterschool Program Healthy Choices Tutor Crystal Sharp in partnership with Decatur County Schools Coordinated School Health Jessica Hollingsworth, made Bruschetta Grilled Cheese with students. Students learned knife safety skills and helped to prep by chopping veggies. Students received a copy of the recipe to take home and were encouraged to continue to make healthy choices such as using olive oil instead of butter.
REPORT CARDS
Per Decatur County Health Department:
Free Flu Shots for EVERYONE from 1:00 - 4:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th. No appointments are required.
Fall Break 2024
The Decatur County Board of Education will meet in a regular session on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Decatur County Board of Education. Public input begins at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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🎉 BEEP BEEP! HONK HONK! 🎉
Last week was Bus Driver Appreciation Week in Decatur County—we celebrated these superheroes who are invaluable to our community!
🚌 To our beloved bus drivers:
- You expertly navigate through chaotic traffic, dodge potholes, and somehow manage to keep the peace among 60+ students in the backseat—you’re basically ninjas on wheels! 🥋🛞
- Your ability to handle questions like "Are we there yet?" a million times without losing your cool is nothing short of legendary. 🏆
- Let’s not forget your mastery of the "perfect stop" because no one quite rolls to a smooth halt like you do—no more flying backpacks! 🎒✋
🛑 So, when you see our fantastic bus drivers, give them a big high-five wave! They deserve all the snacks, all the praise, and maybe a free cup of coffee (or ten)! ☕️💪
Here’s to our Road Warriors—we appreciate you more than you know!
ParaProfessional-Teacher Assistant-PES PreK
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional
(Teacher Assistant) position for PreK at Parsons Elementary. Applicants must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED. Before employment, the applicant selected must verify two years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check and 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 applying is Friday, September 20, 2024.
RHS HOSTS ACT PREP CLASS
On Saturday, September 14th, RHS students and students from Perry, Benton, Henderson, and Madison counties participated in an ACT Bootcamp facilitated by Dr. Ben Phillips from Jane Ross Tutoring. Students received training to help them become better test takers to help raise their ACT composite scores.
Partnerships with RHS Building Test Coordinator Heather Hopper, Brianna Morton, and Karlee Teague with the Ayers Foundation helped to schedule and provide this opportunity for students—special thanks to Dr.Trena Graves for being a co-host with Dr. Terri Anglin and Ms. Kodi Breeden.
School Hoax Threat
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:55 p.m., Decatur County Schools received a report of an alleged Snapchat post concerning a planned school shooting involving grades 6-8.
School Administration, School Resource Officers, and the Decatur County Sheriff's Office immediately began investigating and contacted the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security. After further investigation, it was determined by 3:45 p.m. that the Snapchat message concerned Buckeye Local School in Ohio, grades 6-8.
DCSO investigated and found no information related to Decatur County Schools. As a precaution, additional law enforcement will be present at all Decatur County Schools on Thursday, September 12.
Decatur County Schools would like to thank the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for their swift response to this issue. We would also like to remind all students, parents, and the community to report any information regarding a potential school threat immediately to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office and the School Administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we all work to create a safe learning environment for our students.
UPDATE: HOMECOMING 2024
The Riverside volleyball Lady Panthers pulled it off again. JV defeated Humboldt in 2 sets, 25-8 and 25-3. Varsity defeated Humboldt in 3 sets, 25-15, 25-19, and 25-21.
They will be at home Thursday night against Madison Academic. Doors open at 4:30, and the game begins at 5.
Good evening. Decatur County Schools would like to encourage all students to turn in their doctor and parent notes on time. Please see the Attendance FAQ page as a refresher. Please feel free to reach out to dcattendance@decaturschools.org if you have any questions.
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