
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for a Middle School Mathematics teacher for Grades 5-8. Applicants should submit a detailed resume that includes previous employment experience and all Tennessee teacher license certifications. Only applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an endorsement in K-5, K-8, or Mathematics 6-12, 7-12, or 6-10 will be considered for the position. Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment and click on the middle school tab to apply today!


Decatur County Schools is happy to announce new administrative hires. Mr. Lex Suite has been selected as Principal of RHS, Mr. Mark Mathis has been chosen as Principal for PES, and Mr. Jeff Robertson as Assistant Principal of DCMS. Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/news for complete articles!


Please click here to see Decatur County Schools' Year in Review video for 2022-2023!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gTB7QO-7JNYhUVRtSdvwJ6vknsVvek5o/view?usp=drive_link


All supply lists can now be found at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/page/23-24-supply-lists for the 23-24 school year.

Sign up for Panthers Basketball Camp today!!


For a copy of the 2023-2024 calendar, please visit /o/dcs/page/calendar This has been approved and is the official calendar for next school year.


Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment to see the latest job postings. We are currently seeking an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, and multiple administrative positions. Applications should be completed online and resumes sent to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org




Middle School ELA Teacher Position
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for a middle school English Language Arts position for the 2023-24 School Year. Applicants should submit a detailed resume and application that includes previous employment experience and all Tennessee teacher license certifications.
Applicants will be required to:
*Have an active Tennessee Educator License with an English 6-12 endorsement
*Complete a Background Check and Physical prior to employment
Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab-Certified Application. Resumes may be emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org along with applications filled out online.

The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Pre-ETS Transition Case Manager for Grades 9-12. Applicants must have a degree in Education, Counseling, or Social Work and have experience working with students with disabilities. This is a grant funded position for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants should submit a detailed resume that includes previous employment experience and all license certifications. Applications can be filled out here. Resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, June 12, 2023.

School is officially out for Summer. We have had a great year and are looking forward to seeing our students back on August 3rd for the 23-24 school year! Enjoy your Summer!


Congratulations to the baseball team on their win over Sweetwater with a final score of 8-6. They will play again tomorrow at 12:30pm. Let's go, Riverside!

Riverside Lady Panthers are up 3-0 over Kingston at the top of the 5th! Keep it going, girls!

Good luck to our Panthers Baseball and Lady Panthers softball today in the first round of the state tournament. Panthers play at 6:30pm and Lady Panthers play at 3:30pm. Cheer them on as they play for these titles!


Parents: Please be sure to check with your child's school and ensure that all balances are paid for lunch, library, and computers before picking up report cards Friday. Report cards will not be released with unpaid balances. Thank you!

We want to wish our Softball and Baseball teams good luck as they head back to the state championship this week. Coach Box and the RHS softball team will take on Kingston at 3:30pm tomorrow as Coach Quinn and the RHS baseball team will take on Sweetwater at 6:30pm. Softball will play at the McKnight complex, field 4 and the boys will play at Riverdale HS. Good luck to these coaches and students! Bring it home!!!


The last day of school for students is Wednesday, May 24th. Report cards can be picked up on Friday, May 26th until 9:00am. Please check individual schools' calendars for end of the year events.


Please make lunch accounts current by Wednesday, May 24th. Thanks!

Tonight, we will celebrate with our Riverside class of 2023 as they become graduates tonight. Graduation will be held at RHS at 7:00pm. Congratulations graduates! We are so proud of you all!


applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an appropriate endorsement for Elementary Education (PreK-4, K-5, or K-8) will be considered for the position. Resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, at hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.


The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Pre-ETS Transition Case Manager for Grades 9-12. Applicants must have a degree in Education, Counseling, or Social Work and have experience working with students with disabilities. This is a grant funded position for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants should submit a detailed resume that includes previous employment experience and all license certifications. Applications can be filled out at decaturcountyschools.com underemployment, certified application. Resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, May 30, 2023.