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!
Family Book Fair Night is Tuesday, October 29th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Please come and support our Fall Book Fair! Hope to see you there.
Decorated Pumpkin Display in the Media Center! Decorate/Paint a pumpkin like your favorite book character. Pumpkins will be on display starting October 16th-31st. Please provide the Title and Author of the Book Character. Maybe a real UNCUT pumpkin or artificial. All pumpkins will be sent home by October 31st.
To kick off the Fall Book Fair we will have the following dress up days to get everyone excited:
Monday, October 21st: Cosmic Day-dress in neon colors
Tuesday, October 22nd: Clone Wars Day-dress like twins with a friend
Wednesday, October 23rd: Galaxy Day-dress like any Star Wars character
Thursday, October 24th: Cowboys vs. Alien Day-dress like a cowboy or an alien
Friday, October 25th: Space Jam Day-dress in your favorite team shirt
Be A Champion and Read Contest is going on right now. Students are challenged to read six reading -level appropriate books to qualify for the Grand Prize: Iron Bowl tickets. Students should return reading logs to the media center and receive an Alabama or Auburn bookmark. Happy Reading!
Color Days:
8/26 Wear White
8/27 Wear Black
8/28 Wear Orange
8/29 Wear Brown
8/30 Wear Pink
Welcome Back to School Wildcats! Thank you for a wonderful first full week of school. We are so happy you are at West Decatur Elementary School. Go Wildcats!