MSD OF DECATUR TOWNSHIP
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER - May 2022
A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Decatur Township Families:
Thank you for your continued support and involvement with our children's schools. As we approach the end of the school year, we are committed to finishing strong for the benefit of our students as we prepare them to be Tomorrow Ready!
We will conduct a full day summer school on June 21-July 22 for grades K-8. Be sure to login to your Skyward Family Access Account and complete the 2022 Summer School Form. AYS before and after school care will be available for all (and free for a limited number of students).
As a reminder, Online Registration is now OPEN! If you have not already done so, please log into Skyward and register your children for next school year.
Let's finish the school year strong, and enjoy your summer!
As always, together we are #decaturproud!
Dr. Prusiecki
Superintendent
2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR
DCHS would like to announce that we are expanding our food pantry! A brokered relationship with Gleaners, has allowed for DCHS to expand and provide fresh food. This partnership will allow for DCHS to have a fully operating food pantry. DCHS will have distribution twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Below is a link to an intake form. If you would like to receive food, please click the link below and select each day you would like to attend.
https://forms.gle/gRJryNBC9xrme7Hr6
STORYTIME AT DECATUR LIBRARY
Every Wednesday at 10:15 AM
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs and fun!
STEPHEN DECATUR:
Jay Conway - Applied Tech IA
Hannah Pearson - Treasurer
DMS:
Terrence Johnson - Instructional Assistant
Zora Lachhab - Child Nutrition
GOLD:
Anna Arriaga Lopez - Custodian
Michael Lamb - Custodian
DCHS:
Jonathan Grider - Custodian
Kylan McCutcheon - Custodian
Wyatt Moore - Custodian
OPERATIONS:
Brian Clayton - Mechanic
Kodjo Koffi Ametooyona - School Resource Officer
Dr. Hofer introduced students Sherron Hughes, Jackson Imel, Kyler Smith, and Lucas Waltz who make up our Decatur High Ability Academy Team, Goofy Goobers. With limited experience of robotics, these four young men designed, built, and programmed a robot to be successful in this year's Vex IQ "Pitching In" challenge. They collaborated with teams from other schools to maneuver game elements on the field into a low goal or a high basket, and then try to hang their robot from a low or high bar in one minute. The Goofy Goobers earned an invitation to the State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium where they scored their highest points in programming and skills. Dr. Hofer was Decatur Proud to congratulate these young men on their success with robotics.
Dr. Hofer recognized Jayden Osborn, 7th grade wrestler at DMS, who has been wrestling for years with significant success. As a 6th grader, Jayden ended the season with an impressive 3rd place in his weight class. Currently wrestling 182 lbs. in 7th grade, he faced a knee injury that forced a medical forfeit and was required to embrace the struggle, listen to his coaches and do the work. He responded by losing only one match in the second half of the season. He faced the #1 and #2 seeds for the Jr. Mid-State Conference Tournament and beat them both. To quote Coach Pickett, “What a pleasure it has been to coach Jayden. He listens and responds to being challenged and sees the benefit of remaining coachable. Jayden is a tremendous athlete and has an amazing future.” Dr. Hofer congratulated Jayden Osborn as our 182 lb. Jr. Mid-State Conference Champion.
Dr. Hofer recognized Isaiah Winko, 8th grade swimmer at DMS. She introduced his parents, Barry (DCHS’s 100 Breaststroke school record holder) and Stacy Winko, and DMS Head Coach Sam Houston who were all in attendance. She stated Isaiah has been swimming competitively with the Decatur Township Aquatic Club and DMS swim/dive program the past five years. After a very successful Summer Age Group State meet, which included three top six finishes for DTAC and qualifying for the Central Zone All Star Championships for Team Indiana, we expected great success for the 2021-22 season. This middle school season, Isaiah broke six of the eight individual boys swimming school records including: 100 Individual Medley (from 1999), 200 Freestyle (2018), 50 Butterfly (1974), 100 Freestyle (2000), 400 Freestyle (2018), and 100 Backstroke (2018). In addition, Isaiah tied the 100 Breaststroke record of 1:11.60 set in 1974. Over the last two years, he has won two individual Junior Mid-State Championships: 100 Breaststroke as a 7th grader and this year winning the 200 Freestyle. Quoting Coach Houston, “Isaiah is one of the hardest workers I have ever met and his internal drive to get better is something special. He was the top point scorer on the boys side the last two years and has definitely left his mark on the DMS program. Coach Grace and I are looking forward to his continued success as he transitions to the DCHS team.” Dr. Hofer was very Decatur Proud to recognize Isaiah for his numerous achievements.
Dr. Hofer recognized Mr. Justin “JD” Dixson, DCHS Athletic Director. She stated Mr. Dixson began playing sports in Decatur Township when he was just seven years old and is a graduate of DCHS. He has served as DCHS head football coach and began as our Athletic Director in July 2016 where he oversees nearly 600 student-athletes among 22 sports at the high school level. He helps create an atmosphere where our student-athletes can be successful as both students and athletes in high school and beyond. Mr. Dixson is a member of the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) where he has served as District III Director and Section III Director and also is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. In addition, he is a member of the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) where he has served as a Region Director and Hall of Fame Committee Member. He was the IFCA North/South All-Star Coach in 2015, IndyStar Marion County Football Coach of the Year in 2015, Indianapolis Colts Football Coach of the Week five times throughout his career, and Mid-State Conference Football Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2014. He established the Hawks Helping Hawks initiative in 2015. Dr. Hofer was very Decatur Proud to announce that Mr. Dixson had received the IIAAA District III Athletic Director of the Year award.Dr. Hofer recognized Mr. Justin “JD” Dixson, DCHS Athletic Director. She stated Mr. Dixson began playing sports in Decatur Township when he was just seven years old and is a graduate of DCHS. He has served as DCHS head football coach and began as our Athletic Director in July 2016 where he oversees nearly 600 student-athletes among 22 sports at the high school level. He helps create an atmosphere where our student-athletes can be successful as both students and athletes in high school and beyond. Mr. Dixson is a member of the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) where he has served as District III Director and Section III Director and also is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. In addition, he is a member of the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) where he has served as a Region Director and Hall of Fame Committee Member. He was the IFCA North/South All-Star Coach in 2015, IndyStar Marion County Football Coach of the Year in 2015, Indianapolis Colts Football Coach of the Week five times throughout his career, and Mid-State Conference Football Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2014. He established the Hawks Helping Hawks initiative in 2015. Dr. Hofer was very Decatur Proud to announce that Mr. Dixson had received the IIAAA District III Athletic Director of the Year award.
Please make arrangements with your school's Treasurer to pay any fees you may owe. Or you may pay online here.
FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL:Daily Rate $23.50
Monthly Rate $423.00
Annual Cost $4,230.00
Supply Fee $50.00
HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL:
Daily Rate $8.50
Monthly Rate $153.00
Annual Cost $1,530
Supply Fee $25.00
ELEMENTARY:
KG - $144
Grade 1 - $170
Grade 2 - $170
Grade 3 - $188
Grade 4 - $188
Grade 5 - $188
Grade 6 - $181
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
$141 plus course/consumable fees
HIGH SCHOOL:
$118 plus course/consumable fees
DTSE:
Step - $166
BLP - $151
We're Back! Camp Invention 2022!
Happy Weekend! Camp Invention will be RETURNING to Blue Academy this summer for any student entering grades K-6 inside and outside of the district. Last year we had 60+ campers and I'm so excited to return as director with our certified teaching instructors to bring this new and improved Camp to you and your students.
Camp Invention will be July 11-15, 9:00am-3:30pm each day. You can use the code GIFT35 through the holiday season to get $35 off registration. Check out this video for a preview of what campers will be doing and creating in this entertaining, educational, and hands-on, STEM Camp.
Click here for more information, or to register. Please contact Rebecca Bersani for more information: rbersani@decaturproud.org
To access the volunteer form, please click
here.
LUNCH/TEXTBOOK APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
