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.
FREE READING RESOURCES
Free reading resources for all students are provided through the state of Tennessee. We encourage everyone to participate!
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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TODAY IS THE DAY!!!
ATTENTION: Decatur County School Board Meeting has been moved from Thursday, September 12th to Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 the Decatur County Board of Education.
September Menus for DES, PES, and DCMS.
Please post your car rider tag in a visible area for pickup. If you need tags, call DES at 852-4616. Thanks!
**REMINDER**
LEAPS Afterschool Registration tonight from 3-6 pm at Parsons and Decaturville Elementary.
LEAPS Afterschool Programming begins Wednesday, August 21 at 3 pm.
ParentVue is back up. Please let me know if it does not.
Health Services in School Setting:
Under the requirements of. T.C.A. § 63-1-173, students cannot receive non-emergent medical care absent parent consent. This may include, but is not limited to, cleaning and bandaging minor cuts or abrasions, providing and ice pack, or managing illnesses and or injuries that can occur during a school day. If consent is provided, it will remain in effect during the school year unless withdrawn in writing by the parent/guardian.
There are two options to comply:
1) A paper copy will be sent home with your child.
2) You many also electronically sign through this link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScttx8r3fhvk5KTH2Gg_z3j_C2Re7QIb7b_xeKoGq964muj2w/viewform
Thank you for your time and working with Decatur County Schools!
ParentVue/StudentVue is down right now. Our state data people are working to correct the problem. We will share when it is active again. Thanks.
PES & DES: LEAPS Afterschool Registration Aug. 20th
Join us for our first semester FFIN tonight at 5:30! Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.
PTO Meeting at 6:30!!
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77441419666?pwd=3Ry2V3gNIgxD5WR0vMudQa9kp5HGoa.1
With the beginning of a new year, here is a link to our frequently asked questions document dealing with attendance for Decatur County Schools. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Scott King at dcattendance@decaturschools.org or call 7318471750.
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DES PTO Meeting Monday, August 12th @ 6:30 p.m.
See the Zoom link below to join:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77441419666?pwd=3Ry2V3gNIgxD5WR0vMudQa9kp5HGoa.1
DES will host the first semester FFIN (Family Fun and Instructional Night) on Tuesday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m. A fun activity for students in the gym while parents go to the classrooms and learn what and how we will teach! See you Tuesday!
Join us for Registration/Open House at DES tomorrow from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Bring your school supplies and meet your teacher!
Reminder...
2024-25 Decatur County Schools Calendar
