Decatur Independent School District

CELEBRATE BETTY'S BIRTHDAY! Donate $ to provide books for Decatur ISD young readers!!! Long time DISD educator, Betty Carson, was born in 1932. Let's raise $1932 today to CELEBRATE her memory and provide books for Decatur ISD children! $5 (one book), $10 (2 books), $15 (3 books), etc! https://account.venmo.com/u/DEFdecaturisd #weAREdecatur *If you would like the family notified of your donation or are making it in memory of someone, please put it in the Venmo comments. *Cash or check can be dropped off at 307 S. Cates. St. pdf: https://5il.co/2g4t6

Congrats to Landon Felts (Football), Greg McDonnell (Football), Wyatt Vinzant (Football) & Rhion Jiminez (Rugby) for signing today to play at the collegiate level. #weAREdecatur

Thank you, school diagnosticians, for ALL your work with students and families! #weAREdecatur

On 3/3/24 at approx. 8:55pm, Decatur ISD admin. and Decatur PD were notified of a suspicious social media post possibly concerning Decatur ISD. Investigation began immediately and the post has been determined to originate from a student living in another school district. That school district's local PD is now handling the situation. Thank YOU to our watchful community for noticing and reporting suspicious activity. #weAREdecatur

Thank a School District Maintenance Worker today!!! We would not be able to do the work for students if this department weren't maintaining our structures for learning! #weAREdecatur

DHS swimmers were recognized for their accomplishments at the UIL 4A State Swim Meet during the Feb. school board meeting! -Johnny Albaugh- Gold in the 100 Fly and Silver in the 50 free at State. (New team records in both, first swimmer to go under 22 seconds in the 50 free in program history) -Johnny Albaugh, Logan Fultz, Aaron Williamson, Blaze Pippen: Silver in the 200 Free relay -Eliana Bridges -Zoey Hall- 1st freshman swim athlete to qualify for state, 1st swim athlete to qualify all 4 years for state, 1st athlete to medal in state (she medalled last year twice) She is graduating as the most decorated swim athlete we have ever had. She placed 4th in all 3 of her events this year! -Kenzi Hays- Set new team records in the 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke at state -Kady Martinez -Caleb McKee- 1st male swim athlete to qualify for state their freshman year -Aaron Williamson- Set new team records in both of his events (placed 4th in both), Coaches: Jon Capello, Jenna Barthold #weAREdecatur

McCarrol Middle School OAP (one act play) participants were recognized for their success at the Feb. school board meeting! Trinity McElhaney (Outstanding Performer) Miranda Shea (All Star Cast) Ethan Briseno (Honorable.Mention Cast) Mia Casillas (Honorable Mention Cast) Kaylin Parker (All Star Crew) Kylee Barthold, Kaylin Parker, Azure Riley (Outstanding Technical Crew) Ruby Blanco Finley Boyd Ellie Clackler Kendyl Fee Yaneli Mares Gracelyn Massey Avery Perry Audrey Rambo Brileigh Ripple Lillian Rosenbaum Ryder Siebeneck Brylee Swink Sadie Walling Ashley Walvoord Aleena "Nova" Weems AND all together, FIRST PLACE in District OAP!!!! Director and Sponsor: Karen Hughes #weAREdecatur

Decatur ISD Elementary Spelling Bee winners were recognized at the Feb. school board meeting. Congrats to Hiya Rawal, Carson, Mariah Holmes & Jaciel Gamino, Rann, Aarav Atkholwala, Young and Luke Plemons, STEM!!! #weAREdecatur

Boys BB UIL Regional Tourney Info. Decatur vs Canyon High @Lubbock Christian University Friday, 3/1@ 8:00 PM No Passes Accepted, NO CASH, $10/$5 Gates open at 5:00pm Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ttu-uil/7321, $10/$5

Decatur ISD hosted the County Academic Network meeting where instructional leaders from surrounding school districts and ESC Region 11 met to update, collaborate and share solutions. Dr. Wooten shared a spotlight on some of the great work DISD is doing. #weAREdecatur #CTE

DHS powerlifters are competing Thursday and Saturday at the REGIONAL meet to attempt to secure spots to the STATE tournament.! LET'S. GOOOOOOOO!!! #weAREdecatur

The 2.26.24 school board meeting will be broadcast here: https://youtube.com/live/ZCCuM3teS0g?feature=share Sound quality will be affected by crowd noise in the board room auditorium.

2/26/24@ 4:21pm Decatur ISD bus route 9 is having mechanical problems. Another bus is on the way to transfer the students and continue the route.

UPDATE: Boys BB Playoff Game Info!!! Glen Rose vs. Decatur @Weatherford HS @7:00PM on 2.26.24 Tickets: https://www.weatherfordisdkangaroos.com/HTtickets Gate fee- $5 & $3 Passes: Coaches and Silver Eagles

UPDATE, TIME CHANGE!! Eagle BB Quarterfinal Game Info. Glen Rose vs Decatur @Weatherford HS @7:00 PM Monday, Feb. 26th Ticket link to come! #weAREdecatur

Eagle boys basketball wins 70-56!!!! On to the next round! #playoffs2024 #weAREdecatur

February is School Bus Driver Appreciation Month! Thank a bus driver for transporting our precious cargo and keeping them safe. #weAREdecatur

The DHS Eagle Dolls competed in theTexas State Championship at Legacy HS in Mansfield. The Dolls won Sweepstakes, Judges Award, Runner-up for Jazz, 1st place for Military, and Champions Circle!!! #weAREdecatur

Lady Eagle BB Regional Semi-Finals!!! Friday, 2/23/24 @6:00 PM Decatur vs. Canyon High School @Rip Griffin Center on the campus of LCU (Lubbock) Tickets: $10 / $5 (NO PASSES) https://shorturl.at/aCGQ5 #weAREdecatur

http://lonestarsportsradio.com The Decatur Sports Network will be broadcasting all the BB playoff games! Thank you for DSN for being an amazing community partner! #weAREdecatur