Today Celebrates: National Angel Food Cake Day and International Newspaper Carrier Day!
Lunch for today includes: Breaded Chicken Drumstick with Roll, Max Sticks With Marinara Sauce, Whipped Potatoes With Gravy, Green Peas, Fresh Fruit, Mixed Fruit, and Milk.
Decatur Nation! Decals for Tyler are available for purchase during all lunch shifts this week. The stickers were made by family members and proceeds will benefit costs for Tyler’s recovery. Decals are $10 each.
Attention Students: If you are interested in taking a Dual enrollment class next semester online, at Wor-Wic or at S.U. You need to stop by guidance to pick up a registration packet. Packets will be due on November 1st. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA and must apply to Wor-Wic on their website. If you have questions please see your School Counselor in the Guidance office.
Attention Academic Team members: Please note that we have had to change the meeting day one final time. We will now be meeting on our original meeting day, which is Monday, in A120, Señora Sawyer’s room.
This is a friendly reminder of the SADD meeting after school TODAY in Señora Cassino’s room A126. We look forward to seeing you there!
Decatur Nation! Homecoming 2024 continues! Remember to check in with the cheerleaders during lunch to earn points for your dress!
Today we prepare for the new season of Outer Banks! Do you think you have the best OBX outfit? If so make sure you snap a picture of your fit in front of the Seahawk banner in the cafeteria and scan the QR code to upload your picture! Each day a “best dressed” winner will be selected and they will win a variety of prizes from our local sponsors!
TONIGHT! Let’s get ready to spike the competition during the annual volleyball tournament taking place at 6:00 in the gymnasium! The more you fill the stands the more points your class will earn, so let’s all show up tonight!
Let’s shine bright tomorrow by wearing that neon! Freshmen will highlight the halls in yellow, sophomores will paint the town pink, juniors light up in orange, and seniors sport that Decatur blue!
Looking for something fun to do before our Homecoming game Friday night? Need some neon inspiration? We got you covered! We will be hosting our 2nd annual Lakelyn’s Legacy 5k Color Run, this Friday at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful weather with your friends as we race relay style in teams of 5, and help us raise funds for the Cure Starts Now. Cost is only $10 a student, $50 per team, and the first 20 teams will receive a color run swag bag. See Mrs. Hommel or Mrs. Bone to register.
Keep the neon and color run colors going and join the Varsity Football team under the Friday night lights as they take on Kent Island during the annual Homecoming Football Game! Game starts at 6:00 p.m. with the crowning of the Queen commencing during half-time!
The homecoming court is a tight race, today is the last day to vote! Use the QR code here to vote.
Homecoming week continues on Saturday with the Mu Alpha Theta Playa Bowls fundraiser! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, dine all day at Playa Bowls and 10 percent of proceeds benefits the Math Honor Society! That night, DNN invites you to come out for the dance as the school transforms into a Golden Hour in Paris from 6:30 until 10:00!
TODAY is the last day to pre-purchase your ticket to the dance. Tickets can be purchased in the media center during 1st, 2nd, and 5th periods, as well as down at the cafeteria during lunches and at the end of the day by the main office. Save five dollars by purchasing your dance tickets in advance for 15 dollars each. If you do not purchase you ticket by the end of TODAY, you will need to pay 20 dollars at the door Saturday evening.
Remember, you must be debt free to purchase tickets and attend, debt free forms are available in the main office and media center, make sure you complete this form before coming to purchase your tickets. If you plan on buying tickets at the door, you will still need to settle any and all school debts before you can enter the dance.
We want to make this year’s dance the better than ever! Submit your song requests early to make sure they will be played. Scan the QR code on the Homecoming Dance flyers on the “What’s Up Decatur” bulletin boards to submit your special music requests. Last day to submit is Friday!
Are you interested in earning service hours during the Homecoming Dance? We need volunteers to pour drinks in the concession stand. Give one hour of your time and you will earn service hours AND will get into the dance for FREE! See Mr. Thompson in the DNN studio to sign up for a shift!
Loving the Disney Spirit Yesterday! The best dressed was Amaya Johnson for her Nightmare Before Christmas. Amaya please see Ms. Hathaway in room A 269 to claim your prize!
Now it’s time for some class competition totals:
For School attendance: In 4th place: freshman, 3rd place: sophomores, 2nd place: seniors
1st place: juniors
Disney dress attire: 4th place: freshman, 3rd place: juniors, 2nd place: sophomores and 1st place: seniors.
Over all after day three: In 4th Place: Freshman! 3rd and 2nd place tie: Sophomores and Juniors, which means… 1st Place: Seniors!
For Sports:
Congrats to both JV and Varsity cheer teams who competed at their first competition last night at South Carroll High School. JV placed 3rd out of 6 teams and Varsity placed 2nd out of 12 teams! Congratulations!
Congratulations to both the girls and boys cross country teams for their wins at the Bayside South Meet on Mount Decatur. Scoring for the girls were Amber Marshall in 3rd place, Evie Eggers in 4th place, Avery Weber in 6th place, Sophia James in 7th place, and Allessandra Fernandez in 9th place. Way to go ladies.
Scoring for the boys were Braydon Bell in 2nd place, Trey Rill in 4th place, Quinn Martin in 7th place, Ethan Rhode in 11th place, and Luke Leffew in 14th place. Great job guys.
If you are planning on attending the homecoming football game on Friday night as Decatur takes on Kent Island, please purchase your tickets on Friday during your lunch period from Mr. Dobronz. Tickets are $6.00 each.
Today’s Sports:
At 3:15 PM JV Golf plays at Nutter’s Crossing – dismissal at 12:45
At 3:15 PM Varsity Field Hockey plays at Bennett – dismissal at 1:10
At 4:00 PM JV Football plays at Kent Island – dismissal at 12:30
At 4:00 PM Boys JV Soccer takes on Easton at home
At 4:30 PM JV Field Hockey plays at Bennett – dismissal at 1:10
At 5:30 PM Boys Varsity Soccer battles Easton at home
Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a Legendary Thursday Decatur!