Career Academies of Decatur

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!! 🎓

Your hard work and dedication has made us proud! Wishing your success and happiness as you begin your next chapter! ✨

Thank you Mr Long and our barbering students 💙💙

She’s the best! Happy School Nurse Day to Nurse Carrie! 💙🎉🤩

🎉 Career Signing Day at Career Academies of Decatur 🎉

Today we celebrated a major milestone for our seniors as they officially signed to begin their careers, apprenticeships, and training programs after graduation! Much like an athletic signing day, this event recognizes students who are stepping directly into the workforce and making big moves toward their futures.

We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful for our amazing industry partners who are helping launch their careers:

👏 IMS – Jaidyn Wiley
👏 Freight Zone Logistics – Joselyn Cipriano Ramirez, Renyhia Jackson
👏 Decatur Morgan Hospital – Sarah Alasri
👏 Daikin America EPIC Scholarship Program – Elijah Miland, Roy Jay Tabarez Contreras
👏 Curiteva – Zion Watley
👏 City Diesel – Aldo Nambo
👏 Calhoun Community College AMP Program – Michael Diego Hernandez, Sergio Mireles
👏 Barbering Apprenticeships – Torian Holland, Francisco Jose Ramirez, Adolfo Matias-Mendez, Isaiah Sharpley, Jacquae Sledge, Francisco Vargas Ramirez
👏 EMI – Cliff Vaughan
👏 U.S. Army – Jose Aranda
👏 General Electric – Zapluria Peterson

These students are proof that success after high school takes many forms, and each of these paths is something to be celebrated. 💼🔧✂️

Thank you to our business and community partners for investing in our students and helping shape the future workforce right here in Decatur!

3—2—1…..SIGN!!💙✍️
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We celebrated Decision day with “One Last Slice!”🍕We are so proud of our seniors and know they have a bright future🤩

Some leaders do their job… and then there are those who completely redefine what leadership looks like. Mrs. Chittam is truly one of a kind. Her dedication, vision, and genuine care for every student and staff member set her apart in the best way. She leads with heart, strength, and purpose—and it shows in the culture she’s built every single day. Grateful for a leader who inspires excellence and makes a lasting difference! Happy National Principal’s Day!! 💙
Ressa Fulks Chittam

We have the best! Happy Lunch Hero Day to our superheroes!!!💙🤍🩶

🎉 Awards Day at Career Academies of Decatur 🎉

Today, we celebrated the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our incredible students—and we could not be more proud of each and every one of them!

We recognized students for:
⭐ A Honor Roll
⭐ A-B Honor Roll
⭐ CAD Pillar Nominees
⭐ CAD Pillar Awards

🏆 CAD Pillar Award Winners
9th Grade – Brook Sulinski
10th Grade – Kaleigh Bonner
11th Grade – Joseluis Santiago Tomas
12th Grade – Faith Gremaux

🎓 Scholarship Recipients 🎓
Gene Haas Scholarship – Jaidyn Wiley, Derik Hall
Henon W. Pearce Memorial Scholarship – John McCoy, Jaidyn Wiley
Laura Taylor Pearce Saunders Memorial Scholarship for Nursing – Kaliyah Mitchell
Calhoun’s Principal Choice Scholarship – Faith Gremaux, Jaidyn Wiley
Kiwanis Scholarship – Cordelia Melchor-Rueda
Rotary Scholarships
• Bearl Whitsett Scholarship (Interact) – Jaidyn Wiley
• Dr. Jeanne Payne Scholarship (Interact) – Faith Gremaux

University of North Alabama Scholarships
• Presidential Scholarship, Housing Scholarship, TN Valley Scholarship, and AHLA Foundation – Danica Stewart
• Presidential Scholarship – Kiyora Frye

Congratulations to all of our students on their accomplishments. Your hard work is paying off, and we are excited to see all that your future holds! 💙