Today Celebrates: National Cheeseburger Day, World Bamboo Day!
Lunch for today includes: Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac Bowl, Cheeseburger, Steamed California Vegetable Blend, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Diced Pears, Fresh Fruit, and Milk.
Seniors! Appointment slots for Senior Portrait Retakes are NOW OPEN! Prestige Portraits will be at school on November 12th and 13th to capture senior portraits for yearbook and cap and gown photos as well. All yearbook portraits MUST be taken through Lifetouch for the yearbook, and you only have two days of retakes. If you miss these days, you will have to report to the Lifetouch Studio in Hanover, Maryland, so do not delay, schedule today through schedule.prestigeportraits.com. See Mr. Thompson with questions.
Decatur Nation! Registration for the After School Academy fall session is now open. Fall ASA begins on Tuesday, September 23rd, but students can and should register NOW using the QR code posted on the “What’s Up Decatur?” bulletin boards or by using the link found on Schoology or on the school website. Transportation will not be available for students who are not registered. So, be sure to check out all of the programs offered!
Calling all artists and creatives! The first Art Club meeting, part of the After School Academy, will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd in Mrs. Gonzo’s room, G6 beginning at 2:45. Come check it out and get creative!
Decatur! The 2026 Seahawk yearbook is NOW on sale! Order before October 1st to secure the lowest price for a copy of your memories! Copies are currently 75 dollars, but that increases to 95 dollars on October 1st. Order online at yearbookforever.com.
Speaking of yearbook, the 2025 Seahawk yearbooks have arrived! Distribution of the 2025 yearbooks, for those who pre-ordered their copies, will take place on Wednesday, September 24th during all lunch shifts. If you did not pre-order a copy last year but are interested in purchasing one of our over-runs, please send Mr. Thompson a message or email. Overruns will be sold after distribution day. Please note, we will also be distributing School ID cards to current seniors.
The Hawk Newspaper is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 4:00, including TODAY, in Mr. Thompson’s room, F1, the DNN studio. Please see Mr. Thompson for more information.
Hey Decatur – Interested in becoming a teacher? Want to join in on fun and meaningful service opportunities? The Educators Rising Club will hold an interest meeting on Wednesday, September 24th from 2:45 until 3:30 in Mrs. Stevenson’s room C-3. We hope to see you there! See Mrs. Cosgrove or Mrs. Stevenson with any questions.
For Sports:
The Maryland High School Rodeo competed last weekend in Union Bridge, Maryland. For Barrel racing, junior Angelle Ayer’s had a fast time of 16.6 seconds and a 16.464 second. She earned a 4th and 5th place finish. Junior Brooke Warren had two fast times in Goat tying. 11.758 seconds and a 12.056 second run. Way to go girls!
Today’s Sports:
At 3:00 PM Girls and Boys Cross Country competes in Cambridge South Dorchester – dismissal at 12:15
At 4:00 PM JV Volleyball plays at WiHi – dismissal at 2:00
At 4:00 PM Boys JV Soccer plays at North Caroline – dismissal at 1:15
At 4:00 PM Girls JV Soccer takes on Queen Anne’s at home
At 5:00 PM Varsity Volleyball plays at WiHi – dismissal at 2:00
At 5:30 PM Boys Varsity Soccer plays at North Caroline – dismissal at 1:15
At 5:30 PM Girls Varsity Soccer battles Mardela at home
Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a PARR-ific Thursday Decatur!