K-3 Home Library Opt-Out Template
Our school was invited to participate in
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s K-3 Home Library program this summer.
Through this program, all rising 1st-3rd grade students in our school district are being given the opportunity to receive six high-quality books and activity pages, delivered to their homes this summer at no cost to families.
By completing the process below, you are opting your child out of participating in the K-3 Home Library program in Summer 2025.
This means your child will not receive six high-quality books and activity pages, delivered to your home this summer.
Decatur County School System
If you choose NOT to participate, call (731) 852-2391. Please leave your name, your child’s name, and your child’s school. Taking this step will ensure your child will NOT receive the books. In order to opt out, you must call and do so by 4:00 CDT on Friday, January 24, 2025. After that time, we will not be able to remove your child from the recipient list.
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2nd Grade/Mrs. Amber
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1st Grade/Mrs. Misty
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Decatur County Schools: We’re back at it tomorrow!
School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 14th. We look forward to seeing everyone after a wintery wonderland break!
Please note: Decatur County will have school tomorrow using bus driver discretion. Principals will excuse students in areas where buses cannot safely drive.
CLOSING MONDAY, JANUARY 13th Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2025, due to potential hazardous conditions. While primary roads are in good condition, lingering snow and the risk of refreezing make secondary roads unsafe for buses and student drivers. “The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority,” said Mr. Chris Villaflor, Director of Schools. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety.
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REPORT CARD UPDATE:
Decatur County Schedule Updates: January Board of Education Meeting and School Closure
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Due to the potential threat of inclement weather, Decatur County Schools is taking precautionary measures:
- The January Board of Education meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, January
9th, will now occur on Thursday, January 16th.
- School will be closed on Friday, January 10th due to the forecasted potential for snow.
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Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.
Stay safe and warm!
Decatur County Schools Announcement:
Decatur County Schools will resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 8, including all regularly scheduled after-school programs.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming everyone back.
Decatur County Schools Closure Update:
Decatur County Schools have been working diligently to restore heat; however, one of our schools remains without at this time. As a result, all Decatur County Schools will be closed again on Tuesday, January 7.
We will provide another update tomorrow regarding the progress and any further school closures.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Attention Decatur County Schools Community:
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6th.
Due to a heating malfunction at one of our schools, several classrooms are without adequate heat. Additionally, with high flu and illness rates in our community, all Decatur County Schools, including afterschool programs, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6th.
Please note: All scheduled ballgames will still take place as planned.
We will provide an update tomorrow regarding the heating situation. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe and warm!
