Today Celebrates: Howl at the Moon Night, World Opera Day, World Pasta Day, and International Artist Day!

Lunch for today includes: BBQ Pork Sandwich, Mini Cheese Calzones, Steamed Broccoli, Green Peas, Fresh Fruit, Diced Peaches, and Milk.

Attention After School Participants! We have two announcements to share with you. First off, there will be NO Art Club meeting this Thursday. Additionally, all after school academy programs are canceled for next Tuesday, Halloween night.

Would you like to join the One School, One Community Indoor Trunk or Treat Event happening October 26th, but don’t know who to contact or what to do? Do you want to dress up for Halloween, but have nowhere to go? See Mr. Thompson as soon as possible and we will give you service hours in exchange for being Boo-tiful to our community members. Join us for our Indoor Trunk or Treat, we need help with set up, decorating, and clean-up!

Juniors and Seniors! There are four college visits this week and seven visits next week. Be sure to check the list outside the Guidance Office to stay up to date! Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities.

Listen up Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors! Decatur is now accepting applications to be nominated for the Carson Scholarship Program. Applications are located outside of the CRT Office and posted on the Schoology message page. Only one person will be chosen to represent SDHS for the 2023-24 Carson Scholar Program, so pick up an application today! They are due back on Friday, December 1st!

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting this Thursday at 7:10 in room D-151, Mr. Draheim’s room. See Mrs. Fenzel-Mergott or Mrs. Kolluri if you have any questions. All are welcome!

Any student planning on taking an AP Exam independently of a course taught here or at Worcester Tech needs to see Mrs. Wells in the Curriculum Office before November 1st.

Decatur Nation! Picture day is coming! Save the Date! On Monday, October 30th, Lifetouch will be at school to take photos of all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Even if you do not plan on ordering photos, you will still need to sit for a picture for the yearbook.

The Key Club will be holding its first blood drive event on Friday, November 10th from 8:00 until 1:30. Students aged 16 and older are allowed to donate this year. If you are 16, you will need a signed parent permission slip. Please see Mrs. Saullo or Mrs. Kalchthaler for a permission slip. Signs with QR codes are located around the building to register.

For Sports:

There will be an open gym for basketball TONIGHT. The open gym will start at 5:30 and will run until 7:00 pm. You must leave school at 2:40 and return 10 minutes before Open Gym. All are welcome and the fee is $2.00.

If you’re interested in trying out for the Boys Basketball team, please pick up your packet from Coach Johnson in room C-164. All paper work is due before or by November 13th.

Any girl interested in trying out for the Basketball team this year, must pick up an information packet outside Coach Tracy’s room, A113, sign up on Family ID, and turn in a physical to coach by November 9th.

Any boy or girl interested in coming out for the Wrestling Team must complete the QR code outside Coach August’s room, B1072Am fill out Family ID, and turn in a copy of your physical by November 13th.

The JV Field Hockey team capped off an undefeated season on Monday with a 2 to 0 win over Queen Anne’s. Goals were scored by Ava Konyar and Lizzie Palmer. The team did not allow a goal all season! Way to go ladies!!!

Today’s Sports:

Varsity Golf competes in the State Championship at the University of Maryland

At 3:00 PM Cross Country competes in Cambridge in the Bayside Championship – dismissal at 12:15

Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way Principles. Have a Wonderful Wednesday Decatur!