Dress like a Secret Agent/Spy Day on Monday, November 3rd to kickoff Book Blast.
Thanksgiving Lunch 2025 will be on Thursday, November 20th. Tickets will be sold from November 3rd -14th. We hope to see you for a GREAT lunch.
Spirit Day is Friday, October 24th. Please wear your favorite Cowboy outfit.
3rd-5th grade Grandparents' Day Lunch will be held on Friday, September 12th. You must purchase a ticket to attend. Please contact your child's teacher for more information.
Kindergarten-2nd grade Grandparents' Day Lunch will be held on Thursday, September 11th. You must purchase a ticket to attend. Please contact your child's teacher for more information.
Welcome back to school Wildcats! We are so happy to see you!
Summer Reads Kick-Off on Friday, May 30th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Please join us to receive a FREE book and prizes!
Help us congratulate Million Word Reader Eydi from the 5th grade!
Help us congratulate Million Word Reader Johanna in the 5th grade!
STEAM Engine visits WDES today! Students had an awesome learning experience on the STEAM Bus today. Thank you Faith Plunkett!!
Great things are happening at WDES. We just received our book vending machine to promote reading. We are so excited.
Masked Reader Family Literacy Night on Thursday, March 20th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
SUMMER FUN: Decatur City Schools is offering CAMP EXTENDED DAY for children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade!
Running from May 28 to August 1, 2025, the camp will be held at Julian Harris Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Kids will enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including STEM challenges, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, science experiments, reading and drama, recreational gym activities, and special snacks. There will also be fun field trips to places like the Botanical Gardens, AMF Bowling, Insanity Skate Park, Stars and Strikes, Cooks Museum, and more.
Registration forms will be available soon at each Extended Day site and online at the DCS website. For more information, contact Elissa K. Taylor at Elissa.Taylor@dcs.k12.al.us or call 256-309-9598.
Summer Learning Academy letters have been sent home. Please complete it and return all forms by February 20th. It's important our students attend in order to close the achievement gap and keep students ahead. Go Wildcats!
Decatur City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th, due to the threat of winter weather and hazardous travel conditions. Please stay safe.
Winter Fun Dress Up Days
Monday, December 16th Grinch Day-wear a Grinch shirt or the color GREEN
Tuesday, December 17th Holiday Glow Day-wear something shiny or bright
Wednesday, December 18th Dress as your favorite holiday movie/book character
Thursday, December 19th Winter Wonderland-wear blue and white
Friday, December 20th Christmas/Regular Pajama Day
Winter Break Reading Challenge: Students please complete 10 activities on your Winter Break Reading Challenge. Each activity should last for at least 20 minutes. Get an adult to initial each square you complete. Completed challenges will be given a prize from Mrs. Beamon. Happy Reading! Go Wildcats!!
VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY: Exciting News! Decatur City Schools is Hosting Our First All-Virtual Winter Job Fair!
Starting Monday, November 4th, you can schedule an online appointment to interview for any of our open positions. We know life can get busy, so we're bringing the job fair to you! Scheduling will be open through November 21st, and the virtual job fair is set for December.
This is a great opportunity to join the DCS family from the convenience of your own space. Look for details on how to register, the exact date of the job fair, and a QR code to make it even easier, coming this Monday.
We’re excited to meet you – virtually – and share all the reasons why Decatur City Schools could be your next career home.
Red Ribbon Week: We Pledge to be Drug Free!
Monday-Superhero Day
Tuesday-Favorite Sports Team Day
Wednesday-Camouflage Day
Thursday-Costume Day (No scary costume permitted)
Please join us for WDES Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
