Chestnut Grove Elementary-Decatur, Al

**CLARIFICATION: Students participating in summer school will be served first. Meals will be offered to the community as long as supplies are still available.**

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS AND TEENS: Decatur City Schools is proud to host the Summer Meal Program! Free healthy meals are available to any child 18 years old and younger living in Decatur and Morgan County. No registration or sign-ups are required.

Please review the program dates, service times, and participating school locations below:

📅 Dates: June 1 – June 25, 2026
📅 Days: Monday through Thursday

⏰ Daily Meal Times:
Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📍 Participating Meal Sites:
Meals are available at the following school locations:
Austin Junior High School - Decatur City Schools
Austinville Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama
Chestnut Grove Elementary-Decatur, Al
Decatur High School- Decatur, Al
Frances Nungester Elementary School - Decatur, AL.
Leon Sheffield Magnet School- Decatur, Alabama
Banks-Caddell Elementary School - Decatur, Alabama
Oak Park Elementary School-Decatur, Alabama
Walter Jackson Elementary, Decatur, Al
West Decatur Elementary School-Decatur, Al
Benjamin Davis Elementary-Decatur, Al
Woodmeade Elementary - Decatur, Alabama

Important Program Guidelines:
Dine-In Only: All meals must be eaten on-site.
Child Presence: The child must be physically present at the site to receive a meal.

Help us spread the word to families in our community so that every child has access to nutritious meals this summer!

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Celebrating a true Black Bear today! 🧡🖤
After 25 years of service in Decatur City Schools, including 20 years at Chestnut Grove Elementary, Mrs. Kristi Adams is beginning her well-deserved retirement. Thank you for the love, dedication, and impact you’ve made on so many students and families through the years. Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear! 🐻🍎

**Part 2

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing 5th graders as they promoted to middle school! We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Chestnut Grove Elementary. Watching them grow, learn, and lead has been such a joy.
While we will miss seeing their smiling faces in our halls each day, we know they are ready for this next chapter and will continue to do great things. Congratulations, 5th graders! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds.

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing 5th graders as they promoted to middle school! We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Chestnut Grove Elementary. Watching them grow, learn, and lead has been such a joy.

While we will miss seeing their smiling faces in our halls each day, we know they are ready for this next chapter and will continue to do great things. Congratulations, 5th graders! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds.

Our Chestnut Grove Track Team made us so proud by placing 2nd overall in the DCS Track Meet!

These students worked hard, showing dedication, determination, teamwork, and great sportsmanship every step of the way.
We are so proud of each and every athlete and thankful for the coaches, families, and supporters who encouraged them along the way. Congratulations on an amazing season and a job well done, Black Bears!

Check out this great opportunity!

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT GREAT READ: Central Baptist Library loves Decatur City School, students! Central Baptist Church welcomes you to visit its library, featuring an outstanding selection of books for all ages.

If your student participates in the Accelerated Reader program, you'll easily find what you need—their AR books are clearly marked with AR labels!

🗓️ Hours: Open to the public Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 2801 Hwy 31 S., Decatur, AL 35603
🚪 Entrance Note: Please use the front door entrance located on 6th Avenue, South.
📞 Phone: 256-353-5912
Website: www.cbcdecatur.org

Stop by and check out a great book this week!
Central Baptist Church

Friday we celebrated our amazing kindergarten graduates! We are so proud of all they have learned, the friendships they have made, and the growth they have shown throughout the school year.
Kindergarten is such a special milestone, and these students have worked so hard to get to this moment. We know they will continue to do great things as they move on to first grade!
Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates! 🎓🐻🖤