Today Celebrates: Autumn Equinox, Business Women’s Day, Hobbit Day, and Elephant Appreciation Day!
Lunch for today includes: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pizza Crunchers with Marinara Sauce, Creamy Tomato Soup, Steamed Corn, Diced Pears, Fresh Fruit, and Milk.
Students: Homecoming out not school guest forms and debt slips are available in the main office. All students must complete a “I’m debtless” form to purchase tickets. Tickets are $15 ahead of time or $20 at the door. Guest forms must be submitted, along with a photo ID, by October 8th for all out-of-school guests. Tickets for homecoming will go on sale October 9th. Stay tuned for more details!
Juniors and Seniors! This week is a big week for College Representative Visits. Tuesday McDaniel College will be here at 8:15 and Washington College at 9:40. On Wednesday Stevenson University will be here at 8:15, Drexel University at 9:40, and York College of Pennsylvania at 10:40. These meetings are in the Guidance Office Conference Room. Interested Juniors and Seniors can sign up in Schoolinks. See Mr. Hall if you have questions.
Registration for the After School Academy fall session is open. Fall ASA begins TOMORROW so students 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 TOMORROW in Mrs. Gonzo’s room, G6 beginning at 2:45. Come check it out and get creative!
Are you an LGBTQIA+ student or ally looking for community? Do you want to advocate against injustice? Stephen Decatur’s Powerful Youth is here for you! We meet every Tuesday from 2:45 until 4:15 in Ms. Stevenson’s room, C3, during the After School Academy. Just sign up via the After School Academy QR code. We hope to see you there!
The 2025 Seahawk yearbooks have arrived! Distribution of the 2025 yearbooks, for those who pre-ordered their copies, will take place this 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.
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.
Decatur Nation! There’s a NEW Event for Homecoming Week Festivities! Be one of the competitors in the first Homecoming Spikeball tournament to support the Decatur Morgan’s Message Chapter! Register to play during lunch shifts on Tuesday the 23rd through Thursday the 25th or scan the QR code on the poster located on the What’s Up Decatur Bulletin Boards around the school. You can submit team payment on your lunch shift or to Mrs. Owens or Mrs. Shirk. Don’t miss out – It’s going to be a “BALL”!
For Sports:
Attention all girl’s lacrosse players who are NOT playing a fall sport and are interested in earning service-learning hours. We will begin our annual Middle School Lacrosse Academy this Tuesday, September 23rd from 3:00 until 4:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please see Coach Owens or Coach Bone.
Today’s Sports:
At 4:00 PM JV Field Hockey battles Cape Henlopen at home
At 4:30 PM Girls Varsity Soccer plays at Snow Hill – departure at 3:00
At 6:30 PM Boys Varsity Soccer plays at Snow Hill – departure at 4:30
Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a Magnificent Monday Decatur!