The Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 9th in the board room. Public input begins at 6:00 with the meeting at 6:15. If you wish to offer public input, you must sign up ahead of time by contacting the board office.
Parents and guardians, please complete the state of TN school climate survey. These responses are gathered by the state of TN to inform school culture and climate.
https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tscs_parent_survey_202324
The Decatur County School System is accepting applications for the position of Parsons Elementary Extended School Program Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as complete a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education or submitted online at www.decaturcountyschools.ocm 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. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 10, 2024.
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Amanda Creasy at (731) 852-2391 or amanda.creasy@decaturschools.org
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Parsons Elementary Extended School Program is responsible for planning, supporting, supervising, evaluating, and directing all aspects of afterschool programming. This position ensures program compliance with state licensing requirements and the district. The director works in partnership with the Decatur County School System, families, staff, and students to develop and execute a caring and safe program for all students and workers. The Director is responsible for ensuring that programming reflects the mission and values of the Decatur County School System.
Be more Tennessee is an opportunity for Decatur County to address issues that make eating healthy and being physically active hard. Our local committee would appreciate your input in helping us do this. Please take this short survey at https://tiny.utk.edu/BeMoreDecatur. Share this information with people you know in Decatur County. Paper copies are also available at the UT Extension office, 425 West Highland, Decaturville, during normal business hours. For more information, call 731-852-2831
Hello parents/guardians,
I want to thank each of you who have registered their child already. By my count, we are missing 140 student registrations. Please click on the link if you have not enrolled your child for the 24/25 school year. If you do not remember your login information, please contact me, and I will help you with this process. My contact information is in the picture.
Thanks
Dr. Scott King
ParentVue link - https://sis-psvue1.tnk12.gov/DECCS/PXP2_Login.aspx
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to complete the federal programs family engagement survey to help us improve for next year! https://forms.gle/kJUDHVDFPPpgSQWd9
There will be a special called board meeting on Monday, April 29th at 6:00 pm in the DC board room. Items to be discussed include the 24-25 budget and amendments.
Congratulations to the DCMS baseball team on their runner-up finish in the best of the west tournament!
Attention Elementary Parents: Save the Children is conducting a survey from parents at the elementary level. Please click the link to complete! Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KC95VZZ
Now Hiring SPED PREK Inclusion Teacher
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for a PreK Special Education Inclusion Teacher that would provide instruction to VPK students with disabilities. Only applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an endorsement in Special Education K-12 will be considered for the position.
The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, May 3, 2024.
A huge shout out to all parents and students for a great testing week! Attendance has been awesome! Thank you for making attendance a priority!! 23 more days to go!!
The 2024-2025 school calendar has been approved by the state. Please find next year's calendar at https://5il.co/2iifg
Monday, April 15th we will begin TCAP testing (2nd, 3rd, & 4th). We know our students are prepared and capable of great things!! Encourage your child with positivity, a good night's sleep, and a healthy breakfast!
*Also, please be on time each day!:)))
Today is the last day for early registration. Please make sure that you have registered your child for the 24-25 school year. All info rolls over so it just needs confirmation for your child to be registered. Here is the link: https://sis-psvue1.tnk12.gov/DECCS/PXP2_Login.aspx
When registering your student for next year, please make sure you are using the 2024-2025 registration and not updating this years. Several parents thought they registered already but had only updated the current year’s information. Please make sure to choose 24-25 registration!
DES Parents: Check your child's folder for a note about the Solar Eclipse occurring Monday, April 8, 2024. Please sign & return the form by Friday, April 5th, if you give permission for your child to use approved safety glasses to view the eclipse. Thanks.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for Decatur County Middle School Head Softball Coach Position. Applicants should submit a detailed resume that includes previous employment and related softball coaching experience and all Tennessee teacher license certifications. All certifications are encouraged to apply. A Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required to be considered for this position. Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab. Resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, April 19, 2024.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for the position of Riverside High School Cheerleading Coach. Applicants should submit an application and/or detailed resume that includes previous employment and related Cheerleading coaching experience. A Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required to be considered for the position. Applications may be filled out at www.decaturcountyschools.com Resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 19, 2024.
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for Supervisor of Special Education Services. Applicants should submit a detailed resume and/or application that includes previous employment experience and all Tennessee Teacher License certifications. Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/o/dcs/page/employment
DES: School will dismiss at 11:30 today. Please let your child's teacher know how your child will get home. No Afterschool. Thanks.