DHS Weekly Update
Hello,
As the PACK (Purposeful, Accountable, Connected, and Kind) moves into this semester, I encourage all students to get off to a strong start. I also want to remind everyone about the support available to students in the Decatur Student Center. Please visit the Decatur Student Center webpage to see all the areas in which they support our students. If your student faces challenges in a specific class, we need parents to connect with their teacher as the first line of support. Teachers can best communicate with families to ensure that students' needs are being met in their classrooms.
For our junior and senior parents, please take a moment to review the recently-released prom information, which includes details on this year's theme and location. We hope this will help you plan to make this a special evening. Additionally, please visit the respective class pages to ensure you have taken care of any class dues.
As a friendly reminder, the DHS PTSA is hosting a Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, January 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the DHS Cafeteria. The DHS Culinary department will be assisting in this fundraiser, and we look forward to enjoying a spirited community gathering. Please visit GoFan to purchase tickets for the event.
Sincerely,
Duane Sprull, Ed.D.
🎶 DHS Hits a High Note: Meet Our All-State Musicians!
We are incredibly proud to announce that 13 of our talented Bulldogs have earned a spot in the prestigious GMEA All-State Band! This is one of the highest honors a student musician in Georgia can achieve, representing countless hours of practice and a rigorous multi-round audition process.
Our 2026 All-State Honorees:
Flute: Josephine Threlkeld & Carmella Werner
Clarinet: Ian Kang, Albert Li & Anaiah Calhoun (Bass)
Bassoon: Isaac Guessous
Saxophone: Caroline LeMon (Alto)
Trumpet: Lydia Girard & Jason Zgonc
Horn: Nathan Wakefield
Trombone: Sho Furuta
Baritone: Benjamin Gurch & Evelyn Custer
Please join us in celebrating these dedicated students for their hard work and musical excellence.
We want to celebrate the Class of 2026 seniors who have gone above and beyond by balancing academic excellence with a true heart for leadership and service. This is a fantastic way to showcase your well-rounded dedication on college resumes and final portfolios before graduation.
Who: Seniors who lead in academics, extracurriculars, and service.
The Reward: Official state recognition of your "well-rounded" achievement. (Recognition only Reward)
Requirements: Specific GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and service credits apply.
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Take the next step! Review the program requirements here and then submit your application here to join this elite group of Georgia graduates.
🛸 Take Flight This Summer: Drone Academy 2026!
Is your student ready to turn a hobby into a high-tech career? We are thrilled to partner with AINautics to offer an immersive, professional-grade Drone Academy right here at the Decatur Career Academy! This week-long experience gives rising juniors and seniors the hands-on skills needed to become certified drone professionals in a rapidly growing industry.
The Flight Plan:
Who: Rising Juniors & Seniors (ages 16+)
When: June 22–26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Decatur Career Academy Campus
What: Professional drone training and career preparation.
Seats are limited—don't miss out! For registration details and camp costs, please contact Mrs. Jones at djones@csdecatur.net or call 404.370.4170.
🎨 Design the Next DHS Bookmark: Get Real @ Your Library!
Calling all student artists and avid readers—it’s time to leave your mark on our school library! Our annual bookmark contest is officially here, and we want to see your creativity shine. This year’s theme, “Get Real @ Your Library,” challenges you to show how literacy and the library keep you grounded and inspired in your daily life.
The Details:
Theme: Get Real @ Your Library
Deadline: Friday, January 30 (End of day)
Prizes: Winners receive gift certificates and will have their artwork professionally printed and distributed in library books all year long!
Ready to get started? You can find the complete contest details and entry requirements HERE. We can't wait to see what you create!
Join the excitement and help make this year's Special Olympics an unforgettable day for every athlete! 👟✨
📅 When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM📍 Where: The DHS Field
📝 Reminder: Be sure to talk to your teachers ahead of time about missing class for the event!
📧 Questions? Contact Michelle Lowe at michelle.lowe@csdecatur.net.
Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast
Have you seen these signs around town?
This Pancake Breakfast is a DHS PTSA community event designed to bring families, students, and neighbors together. Parent and student volunteers will be cooking and serving a delicious breakfast for all to enjoy.
Tickets are $12 per person or $40 for a group of four. Proceeds support DHS classrooms and student clubs through PTSA grants and programs.
We hope to see you there. Invite your neighbors and help us make this a fun morning out.
Tickets: PTSA PANCAKES TICKETS LINK
Volunteer (Parents and Students, 2 hours): VOLUNTEER LINK