Today Celebrates: Ask a Stupid Question Day and National Mud Pack Day

Lunch for today includes: Shrimp Poppers with Mac and Cheese, Golden Crispy Chicken Tenders with Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Diced Peaches, Fresh Fruit, and Milk.

Attention Freshmen: On Thursday, October 2nd you will be taking the PSAT 9 during 1st and 2nd periods. You will need to bring a charged and updated iPad and arrive to school on time. Testing will take place in the science and math hallways. Please see schoology for updates and information.

Students: Homecoming out of 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. Tickets for the dance will go on sale October 6th through the 9th. Guest forms must be submitted, along with a photo ID, by October 8th for all out-of-school guests prior to purchasing tickets. Stay tuned for more details!

Seniors! Appointment slots for Senior Portrait Retakes are 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.

Are you interested in being a defense attorney, a prosecuting attorney, or a witness in a civil case, in a real courtroom, with real attorneys? The Mock Trial Team is holding an interest meeting on October 6th from 2:45 until 3:15 after school. First-round tryouts will held be on Monday, October 13th. Callbacks will be on Monday, October 20th. Both tryout meetings will be held from 2:45 until 3:15 in Ms. Malone’s room, G5. All who are interested must attend both sessions. Please ensure that you have transporation and we hope to see you there!

This year we will have the first Decatur Spikeball tournament during Homecoming week festivities. We need at least 4 two-person teams for each class to have a robust tournament. Currently, we have no freshmen teams. Please see Mrs. Owens in Room A8 or Mrs. Shirk in Guidance to sign up and pay the team fee. Staff and students in all grades are encouraged to play!

Attention Seniors: Please remember that every Tuesday and Thursday, Ms. Redden and Mrs. Riley will be in the library during 4th period to assist with college applications and to help answer questions. Come during your lunch or if your teacher gives you permission. Teachers don’t worry, we can have them back within 15 minutes! Please take advantage of this carved out time, just for you seniors!

Help the band get to Hawaii! The SDHS marching band is hosting a restaurant night at Crimson Coward on TONIGHT starting at 4:00. Anyone who shares the flyer found on the Decatur Band Boosters instagram account will have 10% of their purchase donated to the band. Get some chicken and show your support! Talk to Mr. McKenzie in room A2 with any questions.

Decatur Nation! The 2026 Seahawk yearbook is NOW on sale!  TODAY is the LAST DAY to secure the lowest price for a copy of your memories! Copies are currently 75 dollars, but that increases to 95 dollars at midnight! Order online at yearbookforever.com.

For Sports:

Congratulations to the Varsity Golf team on their victory at Ocean City Golf Course with a team score of 159. We were led by medalist Brody Kendall’s 37, and Lewis Takacs 40, and Lucas Kohut and Gavin Lewis 41 and congratulations to Caleb Shockley on playing in his first varsity match.

Today’s Sports:

At 3:30 PM Varsity Golf plays at Great Hope – dismissal at 1:00

At 4:00 PM JV Volleyball battles Bennett at home

At 4:00 PM Girls JV Soccer takes on Easton at home

At 5:00 PM Varsity Volleyball spikes Bennett at home

At 5:30 PM Girls Varsity Soccer battles Easton at home

Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a Terrific Tuesday Decatur!