💉 REMINDER 👨‍⚕️ Paperwork for immunizations and physicals are due October 15th. If you do not submit your documents in time, your child will not be able to attend school. Please reach out to your school nurse or the district Health Services Department for more information.

CONGRATS to the 2026 Hall of Fame honorees! We had a wonderful time celebrating them at the annual Hall of Fame ceremony 🏆

It’s Sorting Day at Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School! Inspired by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, every student is welcomed into a house—creating a family within the school where belonging, teamwork, school spirit, and a little friendly competition come together.

Decatur Public Schools solemnly remembers the lives lost in the attacks on September 11, 2001. We honor their families, friends, and all those who continue to carry the pain of that tragic day. We will never forget their sacrifice, their courage, or the lasting impact of 9/11.

A reminder for families and fans: new safety measures will be in place for the MacArthur Varsity Football Game tonight. High school students must bring their student ID. Younger students must be accompanied by an adult.

Superintendent Moody visited the Social Emotional Learning Academy (SELA) last week and came back for her special order of Iced Peppermint Tea. The SELA students work in collaboration with staff to take, make and deliver orders to staff every Friday. Check it out!

DPS Staff, this week is all about you! Join us as we celebrate teachers, teaching assistants, secretaries, maintenance, custodians, security, Teamsters, admins, admin support, and all of our staff. We say THANK YOU during DPS Staff Appreciation Week!

Could your DPS student use a little extra summer tutoring help? If they'll be in 3rd through 8th grade next fall, sign them up for FREE summer tutoring sessions. Scan the QR code to sign up now!

REMINDER: All DPS schools and District offices will be closed Friday, April 7 through Monday, April 10, 2023, for Easter Break. Enjoy your holiday!

DPS will host the Summer Sign-Up Event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at MacArthur High School. Sign up your students for summer camps and programs through our community partners, and DPS will pay registration fees.