DHS Weekly Update
Hello,
We are coming up on the last week of school for the 2025-26 school year! I truly appreciate the students, staff, parents, and community members of the City Schools of Decatur. I want to give a special shoutout to Ms. Gonzalez’s 8th period class as they took me on a walking tour of the City of Decatur. The students educated their peers on the history of Decatur including the arrest of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Trinity High School Football State Championship, the John Lewis Statue, and Beacon Hill. Our teachers and students are truly amazing and I am honored to be a part of their community.
Finally, I want to thank the PTSA, SGA, and Community in Schools for their support during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers were celebrated and we all feel truly loved by our stakeholders.
Sincerely,
Duane Sprull, Ed.D.
Our future educators in the Early Childhood Education and Teaching as a Profession pathways had the incredible opportunity to attend the Teach in the Peach Signing Day, a celebration honoring students who are committing to careers in education. The event recognized the passion, leadership, and dedication these students have already shown through their coursework, field experiences, and service to young learners. Students were inspired by educators and peers from across Georgia who share the same goal of making a difference in the lives of children. Attending this special event reinforced the importance of the teaching profession and celebrated the bright futures ahead for our next generation of teachers. We are so proud of our students for choosing a career centered on impact, compassion, and lifelong learning.
Save the Date: DHS PACKalaureate (formerly Baccalaureate)
📆 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍Decatur Recreation Center
As graduation approaches, the DHS PTSA invites families and community members to PACKalaureate, a student‑led program honoring the Class of 2026. Senior speakers and performers will share personal reflections on what has sustained them, how community has shaped their journey, and the lessons they are carrying forward as they step into their next chapter.
Through their words and performances, students will explore ideas of gratitude, hope, and unity—offering classmates a moment to pause, reflect, and take something meaningful with them as they prepare to graduate.
All families and community members are encouraged to attend in support of our graduates. PACKalaureate is free for all to attend, but requires a ticket. Please register here.
Questions? Contact: utoia_mims@yahoo.com