City Schools of Decatur

09/01/2026

Check out the GLOWing BHMS 6th graders!

08/31/2026

Reminder! From September 1-4, all 6th-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), and from September 2-4, all 1st- and 3rd-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Unlike traditional achievement tests, which measure how well a student has learned the curriculum, the CogAT assesses a child’s ability to reason abstractly and recognize patterns and relationships in the world around them. Teachers can use CogAT scores to better understand a child’s pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Our school district also uses CogAT scores to screen for cognitively gifted students.

08/31/2026

Save the Date for Decatur Parent Network's FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Training on September 17.

Join the Decatur Parent Network for a FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Training on September 17.

Learn how to recognize a potential overdose, administer Narcan, and respond when every minute matters.

📅 September 17 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 DHS Media Center
💙 Teens, parents & caregivers welcome

Registration is required to receive FREE Narcan.
Free Narcan will be available to the first 50 who register and attend, one per family.

Register here: qrco.de/SpeakerSeriesDecatur

08/28/2026

This morning, DHS held its first pep rally of the school year in preparation for the Varsity football game against Stephenson this evening at 7:00 p.m. The gym was filled with school spirit thanks to special performances by the DHS Band, Colorguard, Varsity and JV Cheerleaders, and the debut of the Decatur Diamonds Dance Team. Students competed in grade-level games and shout-outs. After playing a series of Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors), DHS junior Trini Romero clinched the win against Dr. Sprull, for the Class of 2028! Special recognition to Amanda Lockhart and the Student Government Association (SGA) for planning and organizing this schoolwide event. Let's go, Bulldogs!

Purchase tickets for tonight’s game and future athletics events at https://gofan.co

08/28/2026

CSD invites your participation in a Pre-K survey. School principals recommended parents from their respective schools to participate in a working group to assist CSD in determining how best to engage with families, staff, and the broader community to inform decisions about Pre-K families' priorities in Decatur, including potential locations, transportation, and changing community needs. This survey is the committee's first community outreach, inviting all families and community members to participate, regardless of their children's ages.

Survey results will be shared, along with community insights and project updates, on the Pre-K Access Project webpage at: https://decatur.app.convoca.org. The data will result in a recommendation to the Board of Education at the December board meeting.
The survey is open through September 16 and is available here: https://linktr.ee/cityschoolsofdecatur, under Stakeholder Feedback and Surveys.

08/27/2026

In art this morning, the Clairemont Bulldogs broadened their knowledge of lines by creating crowns with chenille stems. In music, they used their listening skills to follow a call-and-response drumming pattern.

At Oakhurst, the Owls engaged in math activities by recognizing numbers and quantities using Play-Doh and counters. Kudos to the Clairemont and Oakhurst students and teachers for your great work!

Pictured classes:
CL: Matthew Schmidt, Holly Howell, Lauren Rondone and Omolewa Perry
OAK: Yolanda Kemp, Sophia Wilder, Kendria Paden and Kimberly White

08/26/2026

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools your child has to succeed in school, PE, and sports. When students get enough quality sleep, their bodies and brains are ready to learn, move, focus, and perform at their best.

Why sleep matters:
➡ Sleep helps with memory, attention, problem-solving, and test performance in school.
➡ Sleep improves speed, strength, endurance, coordination, and reaction time in PE and sports. It also helps reduce the risk of injury and supports muscle recovery.
➡ Good sleep supports a strong immune system, a healthy mood, and better stress management.

If you have questions or need resources, please reach out to your school health team or your child's PE teachers. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's health and success.

08/25/2026

Please note: Due to a technical error, the video recording of the Board of Education Executive Session on Tuesday, August 25, has no audio. The meeting began at 10:03 a.m. with a vote to enter into executive session. The board returned from executive session and voted to adjourn the meeting at 3:40 p.m. No action was taken during the meeting, and there were no announcements.

08/24/2026

Reminder! City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Here is the schedule of release times by school level:
Pre-K: 12:15 PM
Lower Elementary: 12:50 PM
Upper Elementary: 12:15 PM
Middle School: 1:45 PM
High School: 1:35 PM
College Heights ECLC: 0-3 program will remain on the normal schedule

The remaining early release dates are listed below:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Thursday, May 27, 2027