Decatur High School

News & Announcements

PreK Registration

First Class Pre-K Programs Online Registration is now open for 2020/2021 School Year! Application and documents are due by February 28, 2020.

Congratulations to our 2019 NHS Inductees!

Decatur High Students Receive $14,600 in Gift Cards for AP Scores

Raiders who earned a passing score on an AP exam received a gift card for their effort. Raiders earned $14,600 in gift cards for their qualifying AP scores!

Power to the Schools For just a dollar or more a month, you can make a powerful difference! Make a donation each month on your utility bill to provide funding for ongoing technology needs such as equipment and teacher training. Funds go directly to Decatur City Schools Foundation which gives 100% of Power to the Schools funding to public education in Decatur. To support technology needs of Decatur City Schools, simply fill out and submit the form below and select "Power to the Schools". Your donation will begin with the next billing cycle and you may opt out at any time.

Decatur High School Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

Decatur and Austin Win Awards for Outstanding Design

Decatur High School is named an A+ School of Excellence

Redstone Federal Credit Union is at Decatur High!

Curriculum Pathways to Guide Students through Registration

Decatur City Schools has developed guides to show various curriculum pathways available to our students. Read more to find this valuable reference tool!

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Weekly Announcements

Events Calendar

Basketball games-vs-Brewer @ DHS

Time: 4 PM – 9 PM

Jan 27

Girls Soccer Parent Meeting in Alumni Hall

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Jan 30

STUDENT OF THE MONTH LUNCH in Front Conference Room

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Feb 4

SENIORS-Order & pay for Caps & Gowns during all lunches

Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Feb 5

CLUB MEETINGS during ImpACT

Time: 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Feb 5

SENIORS-University of South AL Rep. in Auditorium

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Feb 6

DISTRICT WALK-THRUS TODAY

Feb 7

PROGRESS REPORTS-Sent home today

Feb 7

ACT held on DHS Campus

Time: 6:30 AM – 3 PM

Feb 8

CLUB MEETINGS during ImpACT

Time: 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Feb 12

SCHOOL CLOSED-Presidents' Day

Feb 17

Schools Closed in observance of President's Day Holiday!

Time: 7 AM – 8 AM

Feb 17

DHS Career Fair in Arena

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Feb 26

SAFETY EVENT in Auditorium

Mar 2

CLUB MEETINGS during ImpACT

Time: 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Mar 4

CHORUS-All State Choral Festival

Mar 5

FIRE DRILL-3rd block before ImpACT

Time: 1:15 PM – 1:25 PM

Mar 6

ACT with Writing

Time: 8:30 AM – 3 PM

Mar 10

CLUB MEETINGS during ImpACT

Time: 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Mar 11

END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD

Mar 13

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In The Spotlight

New Decatur High School

910 Somerville Road Southeast, Decatur, Alabama 35601

Mission Statement

Mission Statement of Decatur City Schools

The mission of Decatur City Schools is to provide an innovative learning community committed to academic excellence and meeting the unique needs of every individual.

Mission Statement of Decatur High School

The mission of Decatur High School is to educate students for the mastery of academic and social skills necessary for them to succeed as productive, open-minded, and compassionate members of a global society. To this end, a well-trained and caring faculty and staff will provide a challenging and relevant curriculum sufficient to accommodate individuals in a multicultural student body. Decatur High School will actively seek the support of family, business, community, and government to create an environment that encourages lifelong learning and the understanding and acceptance of all cultures.