CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
DHS Softball Represents in Dekalb All-Star Game
Congratulations to our Softball team who had three players represent DHS in the Dekalb Country All-Star Game. Well deserved recognition for Danielle Bacon, Maggie Connerly, and Rossalia Iglesias-Lopez. Shout out to Rossalia who was selected as the game MVP!!
DHS Swim Update
Congratulations to Ani Painter (100 free) and Melanie Joyner (50 free) on their individual state cuts, and to the girls 400 free relay on their state cut! Special thanks to the captains for their leadership and support last night. We are looking forward to our next meet on Tuesday, November 19 at Lakeside.
Go Bulldogs!
DHS Volleyball All-Region Team Honors
Congratulations to our DHS Volleyball Bulldogs. Four Bulldogs were named to the Region 4-5A All-Region Team. Great job to these individuals and congratulations to their teammates and coaches. All-Region recognitions highlight the hard work of everyone on the team! We are proud to be well-represented.
DHS Cheerleader Mini-Camp Fundraiser
The Decatur High School Cheerleaders are hosting a basketball cheerleading mini-camp and would love to have your cheerleader participate!
Here are the camp details:
Mini-Camp Dates: Monday, December 2, Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, December 5,
Time and Place: from 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. at Decatur High School
Performance Date: December 6, during halftime of the girls' and boys' basketball games
Registration: Please fill out this form - https://bit.ly/DHSBasketballCheerCamp
Payment: The camp fee is $60. All camp proceeds are used for the camper t-shirts and to support the Decatur High School Cheerleading program. The payment is submitted through GoFan - https://gofan.co/event/1140752?schoolId=GA4954
Registration and Payment Due Date: Mini-camp registration closes on Thursday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. Please complete one form per participant. Payment and registration must be received by November 21 at 6:00 p.m. to guarantee your mini-camper will have a t-shirt.
DHS Track & Field Interest Meeting
All students interested in participating in Track & Field this Spring should attend the Interest Meeting on December 9. Coach Souther will meet students in the PAC Theater after school at 3:45 PM.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Souther (msouther@csdecatur.net)
BHMS Girls' Soccer Interest Form
Girls' Soccer at Beacon Hill is just around the corner! If you are interested in trying out in the Spring, please fill out the form below. We're looking forward to a great season. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Ali (htrenovations@earthlink.net) and Coach Witherspoon (wilson.witherspoon@gmail.com)
Girls' Lacrosse Interest Form
Interested in playing girls lacrosse? Fill out this form from your CSD email to show your interest. Please email Coach Alex Powers (apowers@csdecatur.net) if you have any questions.
Registration OPEN - Boys' Soccer Thanksgiving Camp Fundraiser
We are excited to invite you to our third annual Decatur High School Soccer Camp Fundraiser. Your camper will have fun during the holiday break on our stadium field while supporting the Boys Soccer Program. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Boys Soccer Program helping keep costs low while enhancing our student athletes' experience. We hope you can join us for some soccer fun over Thanksgiving Break!!
Date: Nov 25th, 26th, 27th, 2024
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Decatur High School Stadium
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Cost: $75 early registration and $105 late registration fee
Registration Link: Camp Registration
Camp Video: See Campers in Action
Please note that spots fill up quickly so we encourage you to take advantage of early registration as we sold out last year with over 120 campers in attendance. If you have any questions please email Coach Derrick at dburgess@csdecatur.net
Celebrating our DHS Marching Band!!
Congratulations to our DHS Marching Band! The DHS Marching Band had an impressive competitive season this year, as they attended three local and national contests.
In our first competition of the year, for the first time in school history, the marching band competed on the national level at the Bands of America Regional competition in Chattanooga. This was one of the toughest competitions in the country this year. While the band did not advance to finals, they had a great performance for their first appearance in a national competition.
On October 19, the band competed at Sprayberry's Southern Invitational where the band won its class and earned the highest ratings in all captions. The band finished 5th of the day among all bands in all divisions.
The marching band concluded its competitive season on October 26 at the Bands of America Affiliate competition at Buford high School. The band earned the highest ratings in all captions and placed second in their class which allowed them to advance to finals. In finals, the band finished 8th overall against bands in all divisions, most who were in the larger divisions.
The Decatur High School Marching Band is 122 members strong and proudly presented their 2024 entitled "The Crown." Click the link below to view the performance from the final competition. Great job, Bulldogs!!
Now Accepting Nominations for the Run With the Dogs 5K Face of the Race
Each year, the Run With the Dogs 5K race features a local dog as our “Face of the Race.” We invite the community to nominate their cutest canine friends now through November 22. Once the nomination period closes, the public will vote on the nominees and select our official 2025 Face of the Race!
Here are this year’s Face of the Race Rules:
1) All nominators MUST register for the 2025 Run With The Dogs before nominating your dog. Register Here!
2) Post your dog’s photo on Instagram or Facebook and tag @RWTD5K. Please be sure to include their name, a creative hashtag describing your pup, and hashtag #RWTD5K. Please remember to make sure your post is public, or send information via direct message. If you are not on social media, please send requested information to runwiththedogs5k@gmail.com.
3) Photos will be accepted through November 22, 2024.
4) Once the nomination period closes, we will ask the public to vote for their favorite dog. This will be announced on the RWTD5K Instagram and Facebook pages. Be sure to share the opportunity to vote with friends, and encourage others to join you for the Run With the Dogs 5K!
Get Your Game Ticket Bundle for the Entire Year
Boosters offers ticket packs that are good for any game* throughout the year at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. Click HERE to choose your level, and Go Bulldogs!
(*Excludes away games and playoff games.)
Check Out Our Team Rosters
If you’ve ever wondered who’s playing what position, there’s now a roster for that. Check out the rosters for all fall sports HERE.
Please scroll through the options to find the sport appropriate to your visit. Click the team name or photo to be redirected to detailed information about each team. We appreciate your patience as we finalize our Fall Sports!
Save the Dates
Boosters has two main fundraisers to support our student athletes at DHS and BHMS: Run With the Dogs 5K (RWTD5K) and Bulldog Bash -- both are great community events that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and look for more information in the coming weeks.
RWTD5K: January 25, 2025
Bulldog Bash: March 22, 2025
Fundraise for Your Sport by Helping In Concessions
Watch the game while also raising money for your team. Any DBB-supported sport can earn up to $100 per game by encouraging their athletes to manage concessions.
- $20 per volunteer per game
- Max: 5 volunteers per game
- DBB pays quarterly payouts to the Athletics Play Fund for each participating sport
Sign up HERE!
DEF's Supper & Sips is Back!
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m.
Grab your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate the return of Supper & Sips ... in a brand new location - The Chapel on Sycamore!
Enjoy dinner by Oakhurst Market, dessert by Butter & Cream, and drinks provided by Three Taverns Brewery and Decatur Package Store. Maxwell Street guitarist Terry Cannon will perform before an exciting Fund-a-Need and live auction with one-of-a-kind vacations and experiences.
Decatur Education Foundation's mission is to help Decatur youth overcome the obstacles that keep them from finding success. We generate and apply resources from the community to address unmet needs, provide enriching opportunities, support our educators, and ultimately strengthen the Decatur community.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email Meagan@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.
Sportsmanship Building Integrity
In sports, it's not just about winning—it's about doing what's right. In this clip, professional tennis player Jack Sock demonstrates exceptional sportsmanship during a crucial point in a match. When honesty outweighs competition, it reminds us all that true champions are defined not just by their skills, but by their integrity. Watch how a simple act of fairness on the court can make a lasting impact both in sports and in life.
Tips for a Positive Parent/Caregiver-Coach Partnership
The role of an athlete's parent is challenging for many reasons! Finding opportunities for your child to participate, encouraging them to take risks, celebrating their accomplishments, supporting them through various challenges... It adds up and can take a toll. This resource from the Positive Coaching Alliance emphasizes the importance of building a partnership with your child's coach and provides helpful strategies to do so. There are many valuable lessons our students can learn through sports, many of which are not fun or easy to learn, and having adults who are working together makes the challenging times beneficial!
What are YOUR Youth Sports Goals?
This year, the Bulldogs are partnering again with the Positive Coaching Alliance to enhance the experience of our students, coaches, and Bulldog families. The PCA has a vast number of resources that can help us make the most of our experience.
This resource is an activity we shared last year that aims at helping students and their families determine what their goals are as student-athletes. This exercise can spark some important conversations about how families decide to navigate this experience. Making sure everyone is on the same page about what desired outcomes can help to create a positive experience!
"What are YOUR Youth Sport Goals? Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise"
