Decatur City Schools

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

“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

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 secure.smore.com) secure.smore.com/n/3spyz

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

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

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!

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

We had an amazing week. We are all mentally tired. @DecaturCityEdu @LCSMoves @cullmancityboe @tlocklear1971 @MrsCaretti @courtneyspecial @nikki_russell1 @poseyteach5 @amsti4all @OGAPMath

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

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