December 8, 2020
Have a great week, Raiders!
Please remember to wear your mask, social distance, and sanitize your hands often!
Important Testing Information for Juniors
Innovation through Youth Leadership
Decatur City School students have been invited to be part of a National YMCA Youth Leadership program. Requirements are: ages 15-19, time commitment of 1 hour a week January to March 2021, and willingness to build community.
Apply by Friday December 11th 3:30 PM by answering these 3 questions.
Students Gain Real World Experience Through Entertainment Broadcast Production
Despite the many challenges that our school system has faced throughout this pandemic, students at Decatur High School have been dedicated to rising above our current circumstances in an effort to do more. Using real-world experience, our students have pushed through these challenges to create something positive for our community to be excited about! This year, Decatur High School’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing class created a 20 minute entertainment broadcast video for our community to enjoy. Our goal is to get the overall “most views” with respect to other participating schools around the United States. With your help, our school will have an opportunity to receive a grant in the amount of $1000.00 towards our Sports and Entertainment Marketing class.
Below is a trailer of the student produced broadcast. We’d like to encourage you to share this trailer with as many of your friends and family members as possible! Thank you, and we hope you enjoy it!
Tune in today, Dec 11 @ 6:00 PM through midnight Wednesday, Dec 30 for the first episode of DHS Campus Tour! Watch and share to help us win a $1,000 grant!
PURCHASING GAME TICKETS FOR BASKETBALL
GO RAIDERS!
Tickets for basketballs games are on sale at GOFan.co
Please check the Master Basketball Schedule below the weekly schedule for changes to the basketball schedule. Last minute changes were made after the weekly schedule was published.
There will be no exams next week. We will attend school M-Th regular hours and Friday will be a half day.
Pop Top Pandemonium has started! DECA is now collecting pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House. Help families in need by bringing in your pop tops. Remember, pop tops can be pulled from soda cans and many canned food items found at home. Every top counts! Turn in tops to E200 or place in labeled containers around school.
Your DHS Redstone Federal Credit Union branch is now open during 2nd block. Our hours of operation are 10:15-11:30. Come by to see us! The last day to visit your DHS Redstone Federal Credit Union branch this semester is Friday, December 11. We will reopen January 5.
Please Support your Lady Raider Basketball Team by purchasing your afternoon snacks (Chips, Candy or snack cakes) in front of the auditorium and in front of the concession stand by the main gym after school. Prices range from .50 to $2.
Hello 10th Graders!!!! Please see Mrs. Cerge's email for an amazing opportunity that you could be nominated for!
What is the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar?
It is a 3-4 day leadership program for high school sophomores where you will participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders of the state, and explore your own personal leadership skills while learning how to be a positive impact in your community!
Who attends this seminar?
Over 300 students from around Alabama who are nominated by their school
When and where is the seminar held?
May 28th-30th 2021 @ Troy University in Troy, AL.
Check your email for the website link to learn more about this leadership seminar.
To be considered for nomination, please come to the Guidance Office and pick up an application OR see the attached application. Complete the application and essay and return to Mrs. Cerge before DECEMBER 18th, 2020 to be considered for nomination. If you are a virtual/blended student, please have your application and essay dropped off to the front office.
Hello 11th Graders! We have ordered more tests for more students to be able to take the PSAT 11 National Merit Eligibility Test on Tuesday January 26th, 2021! This is not a mandatory test for 11th graders but it is an AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM below by FRIDAY December 11th, 2020 to sign up for the test!
You CAN NOT take the test if you do not fill out the Google Form.
Here are the details you need to know:
TEST DATE: Tuesday January 26th, 2021 @ DHS
APPROX. TIME: The test is approximately 3 hours. 8:30am-12pm
WHAT TO BRING: Pencil and Calculator. Snack and Water if you would like.
There are also PRACTICE SESSIONS that we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take advantage of to prep for this test! The information is below for those.
Saturday, 12/12/20 9-12 p.m. AHS Harvard Room PSAT Language, Reading, & Strategies
Saturday, 1/9/20 9-12 p.m. DHS Alumni Hall PSAT Math & Strategies
Saturday 1/16/20 9-12 p.m. AHS Harvard Room PSAT Language, Reading, & Strategies
Saturday, 1/23/20 9-12 p.m. DHS Alumni Hall PSAT Math & Strategies
WHETHER IF YOU CAN MAKE THE PRACTICE SESSIONS OR NOT, we have practice test booklets and information in the Guidance Office if you need one!
Technology Replacement
For the 2020-21 school year, DCS will be charging for the replacement of a lost Chromebook or charger. The replacement cost for a lost Chromebook is $250 and for a lost charger is $20.
If your Chromebook has been stolen please see the school resource officer.
If your Chromebook is damaged or if you need a Chromebook or MIFI device, please FILL OUT THE FROM MS. HURST SENT YOU BY EMAIL.
A/B Calendar
Bell Schedule
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