It’s National School Counselor Week! 🎓✨ We are celebrating our amazing counselors with a week of fun dress-up days!
Check out the schedule below and join in:

Monday: Blackout Day! Wear all black to celebrate the "behind the scenes" work our counselors do.

Tuesday: Reset & Reflect. Get cozy in your favorite pajamas (within dress code).

Wednesday: Future Ready! Rep your future goals with a college hoodie or career-inspired outfit.

Thursday: Twin Day! Grab a friend and match because we are better together!
about 20 hours ago, Dusty Naumann
An informational graphic for "National School Counselor Week" featuring a four-day schedule of theme days. The background is a cream-colored grid with yellow dots and a header in a yellow rounded box. The daily schedule includes: Monday: Behind the Scenes: Blackout Day. Wear all black because counselors work quietly behind the scenes. Tuesday: Mindset Matters: Reset & Reflect. Wear pajamas or cozy layers to highlight the importance of rest and balance. Wednesday: Future Ready: What’s Your Plan Wednesday. Wear something representing future goals, like a college hoodie or career-inspired outfit. Thursday: Better Together: Twin Day. Wear matching outfits with friends to show how counselors partner with students and families.
Dust off those air guitars and start practicing your stage presence the DHS PTO Lip Sync Battle is coming to the Decatur High School Auditorium on February 21 at 5:30 PM! 🕺✨

Whether you’re there to perform for the $20 entry fee or just want to watch the chaos unfold, it’s going to be a night of "laugh-out-loud" moments. Plus, check out our legendary celebrity judge lineup:
⭐ DISD Superintendent Taylor Williams
⭐ USOA Mrs. Texas Breanna Smith
⭐ Decatur Chief of Police Delvon Campbell

Hosted by the one and only Lyle Lackey!

🎟️ Tickets at the door: $10 for Spectators / $5 for DHS Employees. 🎓 All proceeds benefit the DHS PTO Scholarship Fund.

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to enter or see what’s in store!
6 days ago, Dusty Naumann
Header: A retro-styled flyer titled "DHS PTO Presents Lip Sync Battle" featuring a vintage microphone icon. The Master of Ceremonies is listed as Lyle Lackey. Event Details: Date & Time: February 21 at 5:30 PM. Location: Decatur High School Auditorium, 750 E Eagle Summit Drive, Decatur, TX 76234. Pricing & Entry: Spectators: $10 (Cash or card at the door). DHS Employees: $5. Participants: Lip Sync Entries are $20 per person. QR Codes: Two QR codes are provided—one to "Watch a Performance" and one for "Lip Sync Entries." Highlights & Judges: Features: Prizes for winners, Audience Choice Awards, and "Laugh-out-loud moments." Celebrity Judges: DISD Superintendent Taylor Williams, USOA Mrs. Texas Breanna Smith, and Decatur Chief of Police Delvon Campbell. Footer: Proceeds benefit the DHS PTO Scholarship Fund.

🚨 Last Chance to Support Our Campus through DEF! 🚨
Help fund classroom grants written by our own high school teachers through the Decatur ISD Education Foundation’s Adopt-a-Grant. The deadline to support a grant is January 14 — don’t miss the chance to make a difference for our DHS students!

Support Now: https://decatur-isd-education-foundation.givecloud.co/adopt-a-grant/decatur-high-school

22 days ago, Dusty Naumann
A promotional flyer for school grants with a dark blue background and yellow and white text accents. Main Headline: Large bold text reads "CHECK OUT THE DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL GRANTS". Top Left: A QR code is positioned next to the text "Final Days: Fund a Classroom Grant NOW!". Visual Elements: Two circular inset images show a person repairing laptop components and a red Craftsman rolling tool chest. Bottom Section: Logo: The Decatur Education Foundation logo (a lightbulb over an open book) is on the left. Deadline: The text "ADOPT-A-GRANT ENDS JANUARY 14" is on the right.
The staff at Decatur High School wishes all of our students, families, and community partners a wonderful holiday season! To our amazing PTO - thank you for the gift cards!!
about 1 month ago, DHS Administration
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gift cards
gift cards
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gift cards
gift cards
gift cards
gift cards
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 14, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the High School. Students representing various programs of study, as well as clubs and organizations, will be available to answer questions and share additional information.

about 2 months ago, Dusty Naumann
Course Selection and Parent Meeting Flyer An informational flyer for a dual event at Decatur High School. Event Titles: High School Course Selection and 180 Degrees Parent Meeting. Target Audience: Families of current 8th - 11th grade students, as well as all current middle and high school parents. Session Details: Course Selection: Families can learn about four-year planning, graduation requirements, and meet with students from various programs of study and clubs. 180 Degrees Program: Parents can join the Counseling Team for a curriculum preview of the 180 Degrees program offered in late January and early February. Schedule & Location: Wednesday, January 14th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the Decatur High School Auditorium and Cafeteria. Additional Info: Presentations will be made available on the Decatur High School Counseling website following the event.

🎉 HUGE SHOUTOUT to everyone involved in our STAFFULTY Committee!!! 🎉
Decatur High School was recognized as the recipient of the "School Culture Builder Award" for November by Jostens!

Way to go! 🦅💙

about 2 months ago, DHS Administration
Copy of November Culture Builder Award 2025
Attention Decatur ISD parents - please join Wise County Christian Counseling, Jenny's Hope in Grief, and the Decatur ISD School Counseling Team to learn more about supporting your students in grief.
about 2 months ago, Dusty Naumann
An informational flyer with a decorative, light yellow and green background.Wise County Christian Counseling is centered at the top.The main text provides details about an event:WHO: All Decatur ISD parentsWHAT: Supporting children through grief and lossWHEN: Wednesday, December 17th $\bullet$ 5:30-6:30 PMWHERE: McCarroll Middle School LibraryThe next section reads: "Join Wise County Christian Counseling, Jenny's Hope in Grief, and the Decatur ISD School Counseling Team for practical guidance, compassionate insight, and helpful resources for navigating grief with your child."A logo for "JENNY'S HOPE in GRIEF" is in the bottom center.The flyer announces a parent grief meeting focused on supporting children through loss.
Un volante informativo en español con un fondo decorativo, verde claro y amarillo pálido.Wise County Christian Counseling está centrado en la parte superior.El texto principal proporciona detalles sobre un evento:QUIÉN: Todos los padres del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Decatur (DISD)QUÉ: Apoyando a los niños a través del duelo y la pérdidaCUÁNDO: Miércoles, 17 de Diciembre $\bullet$ 5:30-6:30 PMDÓNDE: Biblioteca de la Escuela Secundaria McCarrollLa siguiente sección dice: "Únase a Wise County Christian Counseling, Jenny's Hope in Grief, y al Equipo de Consejería Escolar del DISD para recibir orientación práctica, información compasiva y recursos útiles para manejar el duelo con su hijo."Un logotipo de "JENNY'S HOPE in GRIEF" está en el centro inferior.El volante anuncia una reunión para padres sobre el duelo centrada en apoyar a los niños a través de la pérdida.
Congratulations to Decatur Cheer who won the 4A division at Marcus HS today! 1st place at the Hearts For The Holidays Cheer Competition!! Way to go! 👏🏻👏🏻🦅💙
about 2 months ago, DHS Administration
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cheer competition
Live Thankfully Food Drive! This important event helps provide food and support to families in our community throughout the winter break. We are excited to announce that this year’s drive will be a campus-wide grade-level competition!

All items are due by 10:00am on December 11th!

Students may drop off donations before school, between classes, or after school at the following locations:

· 9th Grade: Library

· 10th Grade: First Floor Office

· 11th Grade: Second Floor Office

· 12th Grade: Room 227 (Mrs. Hogan’s room)

· Teachers/Staff: 2nd floor Counselor’s Conference Room
2 months ago, Dusty Naumann
A text-based food drive donation list titled "FOOD LIST". The list is organized into categories with specific items and reminders: Breakfast Items: Healthy Cereal, Granola Bars, Muffin/Bread Mix, Biscuit/Pancake Mix. Soups/Canned Pasta: Canned Soup (with meat or beans), Spaghettios/Ravioli. Canned Meats: Tuna/Salmon, Chicken, Vienna Sausages. Side Dishes: Boxed Stuffing, Boxed/Bagged Rice, Boxed Instant Potatoes, Pasta & Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Canned/Dried Beans, Mac-n-Cheese, Ramen Noodles. Fruit: Canned fruit, Applesauce. Staples: Peanut Butter, Grape/Strawberry Jelly. Snacks: Peanut butter Sandwich Crackers, Cheese Sandwich Crackers. Reminders: NO GLASS CONTAINERS, PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES, NO GALLON SIZE OR EXTRA LARGE ITEMS.
Congratulations to our Decatur High School Counseling Team!! They are CREST Award winners!! 👏🏻👏🏻🦅💙 We are so proud of you!! #unitedbypurpose
2 months ago, DHS Administration
CREST Winners
CREST Winner
Congratulations to our TURKEY winners for this week!! Mrs. Gillum and Mrs. Gunstanson!! 👏🏻👏🏻🦅💙
2 months ago, DHS Administration
Turkey Winner
Turkey Winner
Thank you to the 50+ art students in Mrs. Arthur's class who volunteered to create holiday cards for troops overseas. Their generosity and kindness are truly special! #weAREdecatur
2 months ago, DHS Administration
Holiday Cards
Floral Design students have been working hard on their arrangements! 👏🏻👏🏻🦅💙
2 months ago, DHS Administration
floral arrangements
Congratulations to our October & November students of the month! They also received their "I am kind of a BIG deal" bracelets and have been challenged to give the other bracelet to a staff member who has made an "IMPACT" on them. 💙🦅
2 months ago, DHS Administration
student of the month
Big shout out to our Staff of the month for October !! 💙🦅 Way to go Mrs. Philley and Mr. Wells!! Congratulations on your EAGLE BRAG!! #weAREdecatur
3 months ago, DHS Administration
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Mr Wells
A few more "I am kind of a BIG deal" bracelets going to some amazing students! Wonder which staff member they will gift their white "I made an IMPACT" bracelets to? 💙🦅
3 months ago, DHS Administration
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A few more "I am kind of a BIG deal" bracelets going to some amazing students! Wonder which staff member they will gift their white "I made an IMPACT" bracelets to? 💙🦅
3 months ago, DHS Administration
Bracelet Recognition
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Congratulations to Ms. Hanson for her perfect attendance for September! Although many staff members achieved this goal, she was the winner! She is now the proud owner of a Cinemark gift card! Hope you have a FANTASTIC time at the movies! Who is next? #unitedbypurpose

4 months ago, DHS Administration
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What a great start to the second nine weeks! More students are earning their "I am kind of a BIG deal" bracelets and have been challenged to gift one to a staff member! 💙🦅 Who is next??!! #unitedbypurpose
4 months ago, DHS Administration
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Big Deal Bracelets
Happy Custodial Day!! We are so thankful for the crew here at Decatur High School!! 🦅💙 #unitedbypurpose
4 months ago, DHS Administration
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