Decatur City Schools

Public school district with 8,600 fabulous students!

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November was a month filled with exciting new learning opportunities for students. As December begins, we’re gearing up for the final stretch of the year as we continue to strive for academic gold.

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MARTIAL ARTS MASTERY: From sparring to touchdowns! Meet Phinley Knighten, a 9th-grade martial arts champion balancing Taekwondo, football, and academics.

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Meet Decatur Middle School student Eli Taylor. This seventh-grader is not just playing with drones; he's flying them for the school football team and mastering the art of theatrical production!

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September was a month of growth and positive impact at Decatur City Schools. Check out all of the great things happening in this month's citywide newsletter.

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MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE: Allie Brown is a shining example of what it means to be a leader in and out of the classroom. She’s also gaining recognition for her impactful poetry, using it as a platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

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BLOOMING TEEN BOSS: Meet Johnny Bellman, a 15-year-old CAD student who's turning satin ribbon into smiles with his handmade flower bouquets! Check out how this young entrepreneur is growing his business and making a difference in the lives of others.

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SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: Meet Leota Elkins, a 7th grader at Austin Middle School who's taking her dreams to new heights—literally! Check out her inspiring story!

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Our beloved school nurse at Woodmeade Elementary, Mildred King, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Mildred has been a beacon of resilience even during the darkest days of her life.

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Help Us Spread the Love of Reading! Decatur High School senior Shahad Aldabashi is leading a campaign to collect 200 books for the library at Walter Jackson Elementary School by the end of the month!

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Austin High senior Alexis Jordan has turned her journey with type 2 diabetes into a powerful story of resilience and hope. Read more about her new book "Why Did Diabetes Pick Me?" to learn more about Alexis and her journey dealing with diabetes.

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“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” These coaches dug in today and started making plans for the year. @AMSTI4all @AlabamaAchieves @LeanneHelums @MathWondersK2 @KingAmy43067 @berrymankinsey @Shannonposey51 @DecaturCityEdu @LCSforKids @AthensALSchools @LCSMoves @CCBOEAL

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Two of our Decatur City Schools students recently had the opportunity of a lifetime. Check out The Good News Gazzette to read about their adventures! (via https://t.co/dVm8SIabaV) https://t.co/LtKcPB0Fic

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These new Math Coaches are ready for the 2024/2025 school year! @AMSTI4all @AlabamaAchieves @MRAMSTI @LeanneHelums @nikki_russell1 @KingAmy43067 @JessicaWKent @Shannonposey51 @berrymankinsey @DecaturCityEdu @LCSMoves @LCSforKids @MorganCountyCSS @BLOUNTBOE

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Thank you to our sponsor @prosponsive for helping to make the Metro Atlanta Area Kicking , Punting, and Snapping Camp possible! @apsupdate @dekalbschools @ccpsnews @ccpsathletics @DCSDAthletics @FultonCoSchools @borntocompete @Atl_TD_Club

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NEW ENDEAVOR: We're thrilled to introduce our new citywide newsletter, highlighting all the amazing things happening at Decatur City Schools!

Stay tuned and stay connected!

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@JessicaWKent @LCSMoves @cullmancityboe @tlocklear1971 @MrsCaretti @courtneyspecial @nikki_russell1 @poseyteach5 @AMSTI4all @OGAPMath Great group of math coaches in this picture! We are thankful for them!

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@ecorise @MesserMoments Hello! You tagged the wrong Decatur City Schools. :)

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Congrats to Mrs. Heather Coon & LSMES! Thanks to a $1,500 grant from TVA, Mrs. Coon purchased two 3D printers for her STEM classroom. Thank you @TVAnews for investing in our students and teachers. @LeonSheffield