Decatur City Schools Foundation

Summer's here, and so are summer camps! Scroll to see a list of some local camps for a student of any age🏕️☀️

Congratulations to the top 3 schools for mathletes this year! We are so proud of every student who sharpened their math skills👏🥳 Frances Nungester Elementary School - Decatur, AL. Leon Sheffield Magnet School- Decatur, Alabama West Decatur Elementary School-Decatur, Al

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: The Decatur City Schools school supply lists for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year are officially available! We want to help your family get organized early so you can enjoy a relaxing, worry-free summer. NOTE: BACK TO SCHOOL TAX-FREE WEEKEND RUNS JULY 17-19TH. You will also find copies of the school supply lists at Walmart.

Click the descriptive links below to view, download, or print the complete checklist for your child's specific grade level:

Elementary Supply Lists K-2: https://aptg.co/pslnGf
Listas de útiles escolares para primaria (K-2) — Español: https://aptg.co/Vzqy2Y
Elementary Supply Lists 3-5: https://aptg.co/M-SB-K
Listas de útiles escolares para primaria (grados 3-5) — Español: https://aptg.co/8P2S5X

Austin Middle School- Decatur Alabama: https://aptg.co/D5GxkT
Austin Junior High School - Decatur City Schools: https://aptg.co/cXVf92
Decatur Middle School-Decatur, Al: https://aptg.co/8qNZDC

We hope all of our families have an incredible summer break. Happy shopping, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom in August!

Austinville Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama
Banks-Caddell Elementary School - Decatur, Alabama
Benjamin Davis Elementary-Decatur, Al
Chestnut Grove Elementary-Decatur, Al
Eastwood Elementary School - Decatur, Al
Frances Nungester Elementary School - Decatur, AL.
Julian Harris Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama
Leon Sheffield Magnet School- Decatur, Alabama
Oak Park Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama
Walter Jackson Elementary, Decatur, Al
West Decatur Elementary School-Decatur, Al
Woodmeade Elementary - Decatur, Alabama

We are proud to recognize Ms. Kurtistyne White as the 2026 Senator Arthur Orr Champion of Education Award recipient! Thank you for your dedication to our community and our students.

On Monday, we celebrated a momentous occasion — the official launch of Launch 2026, an innovative internship program designed for four outstanding students from Decatur City Schools! 🎓✨

This incredible opportunity is made possible thanks to the generous support of Mr. Derica Rice. His investment in the next generation is truly inspiring, and we are so grateful for his continued support. 💙

Launch 2026 supports our mission to enhance college and career readiness by connecting students with real-world experience and mentorship in their fields of interest. 🚀

Please join us in celebrating our Launch 2026 interns:

🏥 Haydee DeLeon — Decatur Morgan Hospital
Mentors: Noel Lovelace and Stephen McNutt

🏥 Jalic Sanchez — Decatur Morgan Hospital
Mentors: Noel Lovelace and Stephen McNutt

🏡 Tristan Slaton — Parker Real Estate
Mentor: Jackson Parker

🔨 Cassandra Ursua — Pugh, Wright, McAnally
Mentor: Nathan Tomerlin

We are so proud of these students and thankful to our community partners for investing in their future. 💫

The future is bright in Decatur! 🌟

We couldn’t love this more!! Great work!! 🎉

You don't want to miss this!

SUMMER EDITION: Create a Scholarship Portfolio Workshop!

Calling all rising 9th and 10th-grade students! Are you ready to start building your future? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you plan, prepare, and stand out.

📅 DATE: June 9
⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Central Office Board Room, 4th Floor

All are welcome! This session is specifically designed to help younger students get a head start on their scholarship journey.

⚠️ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JUNE 1.

Please email Mary Ann Hotaling at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

We are so proud of Launch 2025 intern Matthew Kimmett for all of his accomplishments! Please join us in congratulating him on a job well done and wishing him a bright future ahead 🎉

We are so proud of all of our students who have become Million Word Readers this year!! Congratulations to Sawyer, Princeton, and Jaxson 🎉

So proud of, Carson! Keep up the great work.