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Good Morning Decatur Students and Staff!
My name is _____________________ and I am ____________________ bringing you the holiday announcements from the Decatur News Network!
Today Celebrates: Oatmeal Muffin Day, Ugly Sweater Day, and Look for an Evergreen Day,
Lunch for today includes: Big Daddy’s Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Cheesesteak Sub, Oven Baked Crinkle Fries, Steamed Turnip Greens, Diced Pears, Fresh Fruit, and Milk.
Would you please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. (Roll Pledge Video 0:27)
Now here are your announcements for Friday, December 19, 2025
Decatur Nation! The Library still needs your help! If you have not done so yet, please fill out the STUDENT LIBRARY SURVEY that is posted on Schoology. We really need as many submissions as possible. Please take a minute right now and fill out the survey.
In recent news, a small suburban neighborhood experienced a massive electrical outage that quickly spread into downtown Chicago. Crews quickly rectified the issue, restoring power and holiday cheer to the city and surrounding suburbs. According to officials, no exact cause of the outage could be pinpointed, but some believe the surge could be connected to a house with 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights.
Everyone needs a break from work, and as we know on that yearly night of December 24th, no one works harder than Santa! Watch as we get an inside look to Santa’s Christmas Break.
(Roll Santa’s Christmas Break 00:00:00) [Move Teleprompter to Chairs]
Well, it certainly shows us that everyone needs a holiday from time to time, and if 2025 has taught us anything, it’s that nothing beats a jet2 holiday! Good Morning! My name is ___________________ and my name is _____________________.
National English Honor Society Members! Please mark your calendars for our next meeting. Our officers will meet on Monday, January 12th while our general meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 14th. If you are unable to attend, make sure you complete the absence sheet at least 24 hours beforehand.
A local family is having to find an alternate place to stay for the holidays due to an unexpected gift that Santa left. Brad and Noel Evergreen woke to find a hippopotamus destroying their entire downstairs as it worked to find a comfortable spot to sleep. The Evergreens are now finding the holiday spirit away from home while insurance agencies are declining the claim as an Act of Claus. DNN will continue to follow the story.
In the shadow of the 2008 financial crash, even Santa couldn’t escape the struggle. Not even his magic could save him and his sleigh when the debt collectors come calling. The workshop remains empty and Christmas hangs by a thread. This holiday, the magic is bankrupt.
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KAAAT and Leo Club members, mark your calendars if you signed up to help with out winter cat shelter build for the Worcester County Humane Society and Town Cats. Our build will take place on Wednesday, January 21st in room F-1. Be ready to make a mess while we build cozy houses.
Police are seeking public input! Last evening police and fire received reports of a sleigh and run in Berlin. According to a family member, Grandma Tinsel headed out into the snow for her medication and did not return that night. The entire neighborhood joined in the early morning search and discovered grandma Tinsel in the snow with hoof prints on her forehead and marks on her back. She is now resting and recovering at home. If you have any information about this attack, please call Scott Claus at 555-Jingle All The Way.
In the depths of Santa’s workshop. 5 elves are in the process of preparing for Christmas. They attempt to go about their lives peacefully until something vicious reappears after thousands of years.
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Our next story comes from across the pond. A elderly man in London is being evaluated after he claimed to have seen four spirits in the matter of three nights. The unknown man was seen sprinting through the snowy streets of London in only a long night gown and cap. Witnesses say the man is normally rather quiet and slightly rude so they were shocked to see him full of Christmas cheer while blindly throwing money into the air. Police say the man is currently in stable condition and has had no other sightings of ghosts.
Attention all students: Be sure to check out the winter programs being offered as part of the After School Academy that begin on January 6th. Make sure you register if you plan to participate. Registration is required even if you have previously registered in the fall.
Breaking News! Christmas is in peril! Santa arrested on scene. A nasty home security system has captured Santa. With no reindeer and no elves, Santa must find a way to save Christmas. He’s going to need to pull a few tricks out of his sleeve…or… a few trick shots.
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And now for Today’s Reindeer Games: (BANNER)
At 4:00 PM Varsity Wrestling competes in the South River Duals – dismissal at 10:45
Saturday’s Reindeer Games: (BANNER)
At 11:00 AM Girls Wrestling battles Northeast and Eastern Tech at Northeast – departure at 7:00
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Well that’s all for now. I’m_________________, I’m __________________, I’m __________________, and I’m __________________, reminding you to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Have a wonderful Friday and Happy Holiday Break! See you in 2026!
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