The Red Raider Report
Decatur High School
Website: https://dhs.dcs.edu/
Location: Decatur High School, Somerville Road Southeast, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: (256) 552-3011
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This Week at a Glance
DHS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
October 14-20
- STUDENTS - ON FALL BREAK (DO NOT ATTEND CLASSES)
- VOLLEYBALL AREA TOURNAMENT ALL WEEK – Starts Today– GO RAIDERS!
- 3:45-6:00 p.m. – DRAMA: Tuck rehearsal in the auditorium
- 6:00 p.m. – JV FOOTBALL @ East Limestone – GO RAIDERS!
Tuesday, October 15 – (BLACK “B” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- 8:00-11:00 a.m. – DHS WELLNESS SCREENINGS in the teacher workroom A-227 (by appointment only)
- 12:15-2:30 p.m. – DHS WELLNESS SCREENINGS in the teacher workroom A-227 (by appointment only) See email from Deonza Tanner for information on how to schedule an appointment.
- 3:45-6:00 p.m. – DRAMA: Tuck rehearsal in the auditorium
- 5:00 p.m. - FLAG FOOTBALL @ Hazel Green – GO RAIDERS!
Wednesday, October 16 – (RED “A” DAY) – PRE-ACT 10 TESTING & VIRTUAL DAY
- 10TH GRADE STUDENTS will take the PRE-ACT 10 Test on campus. All 10th graders should bring their Chromebook fully charged to school. Students testing will be released upon test completion (no check-outs are allowed while testing). Grab-and-Go lunches will be available, and buses will run at the regular end of school day time (3:30). Students who cannot arrange for an early pickup will report to the cafeteria following testing for lunch and remain until bus pickup at 3:30.
- 9TH, 11TH, 12TH GRADE STUDENTS will attend classes VIRTUALLY (off campus). They will receive assignments before today tobe completed at home, and there will be no Google/virtual meetings.
- 9:30 a.m. – DRAMA: Tuck (Elementary & Middle school performances) in the auditorium
Thursday, October 17 – (BLACK “B” DAY) – REGULAR SCHEDULE
- 9:30 a.m. – DRAMA: Tuck (DHS school performance) in the auditorium
- 1:30-2:00 p.m. – SENIORS: group panoramic photo in the arena during Opportunity Period
- 7:00 p.m. – DRAMA: Tuck (Opening Night performance) in the auditorium
Friday, October 18 – (RED “A” DAY) – PEP RALLY SCHEDULE
- REPORT CARDS SENT HOME TODAY
- 3:00 p.m. – PEP RALLY in the arena – Theme: Beach the Bearcats (Wear something tropical and must follow dress code)
- 5:00-6:30 p.m. – GREAT RAIDER TAILGATE PARTY in DHS Courtyard
- 7:00 p.m. – FOOTBAL-vs-Cullman (Senior Night) @ DHS – GO RAIDERS!
Saturday, October 19
- CROSS COUNTRY MEET – Randolph Invitational in Huntsville – GO RAIDERS!
- 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. – DRAMA: Tuck (afternoon matinee & evening performances) in the auditorium
Sunday, October 20
- 2:00 p.m. - DRAMA: Tuck (afternoon matinee performance) in the auditorium
Birthday Announcement
Happy Birthday . . .
🎉
Annessa Hamilton (FACS) . . . October 16th
Viola Denson (staff) . . . October 16th
Kurt Kennedy (Business) . . . October 20th
Mental Health Newsletter
Getting Colder?
Tailgate Party!
***for tickets ($12) email Amanda.whitmire@dcs.k12.al.us or contact a student council member
Tennis Tryouts!
Mark Your Calendar for the Parent Luncheon
2025 Yearbooks at the LOWEST Price
Deadline October 21st
This offer ends on October 21st!
Go now to www.jostens.com or scan the QR Code.
Are You a Future Crimson Tide Engineer?
Looking for a Profession in Health Care?
Support Our Lady Raiders!
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Need Help with Some of Your Classes?
DHS Senior Information
DHS Class of 2025 Important Dates
Join the Senior Class Google Classroom page with code j4d6kze
Thursday, October 17th (B Day) - Senior Group Panoramic Photo in the Arena during Opportunity Period (1:30-2:00)
Monday, November 4th (B Day) - $25 senior fee due to Mrs. Parker in A204 or can be paid using epay on the school website under the parents tab; checks to DHS must include a phone number; the senior fee will be used to pay for the senior breakfast, senior picnic, graduation ceremony expenses (stage, chairs, sound system, flowers, security, program, tickets, etc) and other senior activities.
Friday, November 8th (B Day) - Registration deadline for the December 14th ACT test (act.org)