Decatur Public Schools

Decatur Public Schools will replace all classroom furniture this summer, looking to find a new home for the old stuff. We’ll have roughly 800 pieces to get rid of beginning the second week of June. Knowing there’s not much resale value in old furniture, I’d like to offer an invitation to parents, other schools, churches, and the community to come to Decatur and take what they wish. The furniture will be in the high school gym (110 Cedar Street). This event will take place June 9-11, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please park in the high school parking lot or in the lot behind the gym (please do not park on the school lawn) and enter through the main entrance of the high school. We will have classroom desks and chairs, teacher desks and chairs, tables, filing cabinets, and an assortment of other school furniture. Please bring a pad of “sticky notes,” writing your name or name of your organization on each note. When you see an item you like, simply be the first to “stick” your note to hold the item(s). Once you have finished selecting your items, it’s your responsibility to remove them that day. We suggest you bring helpers to remove the furniture. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to seeing you!

Please see the measles resources attached and contact a Public Health Nurse if you have any questions. Contact the Local Health Department at 269.621.3143 if you have a report of a suspect Measles Case. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/childrenfamilies/immunizations/measlesupdates https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/questions.html

What are SUN Bucks? SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries. https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunbucks?utm_campaign=SEBT2&utm_content=family&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Who Should Apply? Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly. Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer! Where to Find the Application This application is available online!  https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US&utm_campaign=SEBT2&utm_content=family&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.

Please do not use the Davis Horseshoe Drive before school begins and during the afternoon (2:45-3:15). This is for the safety of the children while the buses are unloading and loading students.

Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 380.1293 requires post-graduation informational packets to be provided to pupils in grades 8-12. By no later than October 1, the local superintendent or chief administrator, as applicable, must provide in electronic or non-electronic form the Post-Graduation Opportunities Informational Packet found on the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Pathfinder page. The packet is for each pupil enrolled in any of grades 8-12 in the local public school district, both traditional public school district or public-school academy, intermediate school district, or nonpublic school. The Informational Packet can be found at: https://pathfinder.mitalent.org/resources

Decatur Public Schools is proud to announce our very own mobile app for iOS and Android.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Find out more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/?utm_source=getinternet.gov

The ProtectMIChild Registry is your frontline defense in blocking adult-themed content from reaching your child or teen on their phone, tablet or other electronic device. Just register your child's cell phone number, email address, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter to help prevent ads for alcohol, tobacco, online gambling and even pornography from reaching your child. It's free, simple, and so important. Sign up today! https://www.protectmichild.com

Meal Magic Family Portal provides a convenient, one-stop place to check your child's meal purchases, make deposits, order food, and apply for benefits. Please visit decatur.familyportal.cloud to access.