The Red Raider Report
Decatur High School
Website: https://dhs.dcs.edu/
Location: Decatur High School, Somerville Road Southeast, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: (256) 552-3011
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhsraiderpress/
Twitter: @dhsraiderpress
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This Week at a Glance
DHS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
April 29 to May 3
Monday, April 29 – (BLACK “B” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- Today’s FACULTY MEETING has been cancelled and rescheduled on May 6th
- 5:00 p.m. – WRESTLING BANQUET in Alumni Hall
- 6:00 p.m. - GIRLS SOCCER 2ND ROUND PLAYOFF GAME @ Hartselle – GO RAIDERS!
- 3:00 p.m. - SOFTBALL AREA TOURNAMENT @ Hartselle- GO RAIDERS!
Tuesday, April 30 – (RED “A” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- 1:30-2:00 p.m. – MU ALPHA THETA INDUCTION CEREMONY in Auditorium
- GOLF SECTIONALS @ Terri Pines – GO RAIDERS!
Wednesday, May 1 - (BLACK “B” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- NATIONAL COLLEGE AND CAREER DECISION DAY (wear your college/career gear)
- 1:30 p.m. – SOPHOMORES: CLASS RING MEETING in the auditorium
- 1:30-2:00 p.m. – CLUB MEETINGS WILL BE HELD TODAY DURING OPPORTUNITY PERIOD
CHESS CLUB – Yearwood (A216)
DECA – Stasevich/Hudson (Cafeteria)
FCCLA – Busard/Montgomery (E202)
FIRST PRIORITY-Vanover (Media Center)
HOSA – Inman (E201)
KEY CLUB – Gilstrap (Alumni Hall)
SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY-McCrary/Howard (A104)
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY –Jones (F118)
Thursday, May 2 - (RED “A” Day) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- JUNIORS: GAME OF LIFE REALITY FAIR in the arena
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. – DRAMA SHOWCASE AND AWARDS REHEARSAL in the auditorium
Friday, May 3 - (BLACK “B” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
Raining or Not?
Mental Health Newsletter
What will you do in life?
The Josh "JT" Turner Memorial Scholarship
DHS Girls' Basketball Tryouts!
Get Wet!
Get excited Seniors!
Another Opportunity for One of Our Decatur Girls
Be a Booster Club Member!
Free Dual Enrollment Courses & Scholarships
FREE DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES
Institution: Calhoun Community College
Location: Alabama Center of the Arts
Semester: Summer 2024 ~ May - August 4
Courses:
Drawing I
Beginning 3D Modeling
Intro to Digital Photography
Intro to Graphic Design
Computer Graphics I
Augo Engineering Fundamentals
Class Voice
Theatrical Make-up
*Students can choose a maximum of two courses.
Academic Scholarships for Fall 2024
The cost of your course(s) in the fall can be reduced by 50%.
Registration at Decatur High School: Wednesday, April 17th.
Please Mrs. Donnell or Mrs. Lowe if you have any questions.
Are You a Leader?
Edge Student Leadership is open to all 10th and 11th grade students in Morgan County. The program was created to expose students to leadership opportunities in a creative and challenging manner, providing the students with the tools necessary to develop individual leadership skills. The program also encourages students to be a positive influence in their schools and to serve in the community. A commitment by the student and school administrators of one day a month for eight months is required, beginning in August, 2024.
Scheduling Classes for the 2024-25 School Year!
Click on the below attachment to make scheduling easier and to answer many questions!
ACT NEWS Mark Your Calendar!
Lady Raider Soccer
Lady Raider Softball
DHS Tennis
DHS Golf
DHS Track and Field
DHS Senior Information
Join the Senior Class Google Classroom page with code rem5ydh
Wednesday, May 1st (B Day) - National College and Career Decision Day - wear your college/career gear; photos and signing day poster near Alumni Hall
Friday, May 17th - Meet at 8:30 in the auditorium for the senior walk to feeder schools and then we will have the senior picnic and faculty v. senior basketball game
Tuesday, May 21st - Graduation Practice from 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Ogle Stadium and graduation ceremony at Ogle Stadium on May 21st at 7:30 pm. Seniors meet in DHS arena at 6:15 pm. Inclement weather relocation will move the graduation ceremony to the DHS arena and seniors will receive 8 graduation ceremony tickets if there is a threat of inclement weather; photos will be made of graduates receiving diplomas and of graduates off stage with diploma; proofs will be emailed to each senior after graduation from the Zap Photo company.
If you are not normally at school during the Opportunity period, please make arrangements to be there on 10/19 (B Day) for the panoramic picture and on 10/25 (B Day) so that you can receive all the necessary information about graduation purchases. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Parker in A204 or email Mrs. Parker at kristy.parker@dcs.k12.al.us.
Listed below is what you will wear to the senior breakfast, senior walk and graduation ceremony. Please start planning to purchase these items now if you don’t have them.
Young men wear black pants with white dress shirt, tie, and black dress shoes.
Young ladies wear a dress or black dress pants/white blouse with black dress shoes.