
TOMORROW—Wed., Feb. 8 is the last day to order an RHS yearbook!! Send cash or check to school, or go to Balfour.com. $80.


The basketball game tonight at Riverside High School will be played at the regular time at 6:00pm. The gate will open at 4:00pm. It will be the regularly scheduled Senior Night!


Parents, Please take a moment to review the ESSER 3.0 spending plan and send any comments or questions to angie.boggan@decaturschools.org.
Review the plan in English: https://5il.co/1ob0o
Review the plan in Spanish: https://5il.co/1ob0p

Due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions with refreezing of roads and fallen trees, a decision has been made to cancel school for Friday, February 3rd. This decision was made after discussion with EMS, School Transportation Supervisor, School Safety Director, and Decatur County School Board Members.


Because the National Weather Service has extended the Ice Storm Warning for Decatur County through Thursday 6:00 am, Decatur County Schools and the Afterschool Programs will be closed Thursday, February 2nd.


Decatur County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the Winter Storm Warning from 6pm-noon tues. Tomorrow’s basketball with Adamsville has been been postponed. Afterschool and all other school activities need to be out of the school by 6:00 pm. All activities are cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ring Presentation for Sophomore class is Monday, January 30th! Look for information coming home with your student.


There is proposed legislation to make school lunch free for all students. Please check out the bill https://5il.co/1nrjy and contact legislators with your opinion!

Time is running out! YEARBOOK SALES END FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd! Order online at Balfour.com or send $80 to school in cash or check made payable to RHS.

RHS lunch menu


Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant)
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to employment, the applicant selected must verify 2 years of college or pass the Parapro Assessment. Applicants must also successfully pass a TBI Fingerprint Background check as well as a physical by a Licensed Physician. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office, filled out online, 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 submitting an application is Friday, January 27, 2023.


Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16th for MLK, Jr. Day. Students will be back in school on Tuesday.


DCMS Cheer Coach
The Decatur County School System is seeking applicants for the position of Middle School Cheerleading Coach. Applicants should submit an application and/or detailed resume that includes previous employment experience. Coaching experience, along with a Tennessee Teaching License is preferred, but not required to be considered for the position. Applications may be filled out online, downloaded at www.decaturcountyschools.com or picked up at the Board of Education at 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329. Applications/resumes should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor, or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, January 27, 2023.


RHS students,
We will have special snack after the pep rally tomorrow! Drinks-$1, pepperoni/cheese pizza-$2 a slice
Don’t forget to bring money! 🙂

Carter Stevens received 1 of only 10 nominations in the state from Senator Marsha Blackburn for the US Air Force Academy. Congratulations Carter, and good luck on being accepted!





The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for a full-time School Nurse. Applicants must have an Active LPN or RN license with experience in Pediatric Nursing preferred. Applications may be filled out online, picked up at the Board of Education Office, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329, or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, and should be sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources Supervisor at hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 25, 2023.


Tutoring at RHS!


Janitor Position
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for Custodial Workers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED prior to employment and successfully pass a TBI fingerprint background screening. Applications may be filled out online or downloaded from www.decaturcountyschools.com under the Employment tab, Noncertified Application, or picked up at the DC Board office and 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 January 20, 2023.

Report Cards will come home with students Friday, January 6th, 2023. Please check with your student to see their report card or check Parent Vue.


Please visit https://www.decaturcountyschools.com/article/950407 to read about the training that DCSS staff participated in today!
