Weekly Update

• Athletics and Counseling Updates
• DHS News: Bulldog Week & DSC Clothing Drive
• Activities Around DHS: DHS Library Bookmark Contest & Cake/Cupcake Wars
• PTSA News
• CSD & Community Partners Updates

Hey Bulldogs! The first week back from break is BULLDOG WEEK and it’s going to be epic! 🏆

💥 Earn points for your grade by:

✅ Attending all sporting events 🏀🏊‍♂️
✅ Dressing up for the daily spirit themes 👕🎩

🍦 The grade with the MOST POINTS at the end of the week wins FREE ICE CREAM! 🍨🎉

Let’s show that Bulldog pride and make it a week to remember! 🐾💙

It's that time of year when many of us are cleaning out our closets, and the Student Center's clothing closet could use your help! 🧥👕👖

What we DO need are items students use every day:
✔️ Sweatshirts (all sizes)
✔️ Sweatpants (all sizes)
✔️ T-shirts (all sizes)
✔️ Jackets (all sizes)

Here’s what we DON’T need:

❌ Professional clothing
❌ Formal dresses for dances
❌ Shoes

Donations can be dropped off at the DSC, where some of our amazing high school students will help sort and organize them for others in need. 🛍️✨

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us spread a little extra warmth this season. ❤️ Happy holidays! ❤️

The DHS Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest and wants all artists and book lovers to enter! This year's theme is get inspired @ your library. The three winners will have their bookmarks printed and distributed to all library users. Think of the best ways to showcase our amazing library to everyone! All entries are due in the library by the end of the day on January 31st. You can find further instructions HERE.

The DHS PTSA wishes all DHS families, teachers, and staff a safe and happy holiday break.

Please consider a year-end gift to the DHS PTSA. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Let’s celebrate our teachers’ dedication (and staff!) and hard work this holiday season. {If you receive an error message, select "Save and Checkout" again, and the system should let you proceed.} Thank you for your support!

On Thursday, December 19, all K-8 students will bring home printed STAR reports. For students in grades 9-12, these reports were sent digitally. If your child completed both the STAR Early Literacy and STAR Reading assessments, you will receive two separate reports. These assessments measure different aspects of your child’s literacy development, which is why the reports will differ in content. To better understand the differences between these assessments and what the reports tell you about your child’s growth, please watch this STAR Assessment report explainer video.

The payments portion of Infinite Campus will be down from December 24 through January 4 for scheduled maintenance. Families are encouraged to clear any outstanding debt prior to this period.

Run With the Dogs 5K and Pup Trot, presented by Green Orthodontics, is a 21-year tradition supporting Decaturs Bulldog Boosters. In addition to being a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and a great community event, all proceeds support 19 sports programs at DHS and BHMS, which include 57 teams and over 1,100 student athletes.

Grab your friends and your pups and join this fun event on January 25 to support an amazing cause. All 5K and Pup Trot participants who register before Saturday, January 11 will receive our iconic long-sleeved t-shirt designed by artist (and Decatur lacrosse coach) Adam Pinsley. Register early for the best rates!

Please take our school’s climate survey and make your opinion count! This survey expires March 31, 2025. Survey participation is critical because the data will be used to calculate School Climate Star Ratings for the 2025-26 school year. City Schools of Decatur appreciates the contributions of parents, students, and staff!

DHS Family Climate Survey

1. Decatur High School
2. Decatur High School PTSA
3. Visiting DHS and Student Attendance
   
4. Bell Schedule
5. DHS Cell Phone Protocol
6. Bus Routes