MSD OF DECATUR TOWNSHIP

Presenting our Class of 2024 Co-Valedictorians & our Salutatorian. Click the photo below to read more about these outstanding graduates.

We are Decatur Proud to announce that Scott Collins was unanimously approved by the School Board of Trustees as the new Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township.. Collins will assume the role beginning July 1st, 2024.

Read full Press Release for additional information.

Welcome to Decatur Township Mr. Collins and family!

Chase Lyday, Board Member; Dale Henson, Board Secretary; Estella Vandeventer, Board Vice President; Scott Collins, Superintendent (effective 7.1.24); Judith Collins, School Board Member; Larry Taylor, Board President

Decatur Central High School hosted its annual Academic Recognition Banquet on April 22, 2024. The purpose of the banquet is to celebrate the top 40 students in the graduating class with the highest GPA's, as well as the educators that have inspired and positively impacted their journey. We are Decatur Proud to present these outstanding students and educators!

CLICK HERE for a full gallery of students and educators honored.

We are happy to to recognize our amazing staff here in Decatur Township. The Vision of the MSD of Decatur Township is “Preparing Students to be Tomorrow Ready.” The “Tomorrow Ready” Award will recognize staff members (nominated by peers, supervisors, parents, or community members) who exemplify our beliefs of equity, teamwork, and excellence, going above and beyond to positively impact our schools and students.

Nominations for the “Tomorrow Ready” awards can be submitted through this Google Form: Tomorrow Ready Staff Awards

District Administration will select 1-2 nominations per month to be recognized at the MSD Decatur School Board of Education monthly meetings.

L to R: Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Will Moore, Mike Nelson (Director of Facilities), Larry Taylor

Will Moore is a Tomorrow Ready Award Winner. Will was nominated for his hard work, dedication, diligence, helpfulness, and great attitude.

L to R: Dr. Stephanie Hofer, James Storms, Phil Shults (DMS Principal), Larry Taylor

Decatur Middle School Counselor, James Storms, is a Tomorrow Ready Award Winner. Mr. Storms was nominated and commended for his teamwork, professionalism, and dedication to building relationships with and supporting students.

Congratulations to our Decatur Middle School Wrestling Team and Coaches on an outstanding season!

Mr. Tony Burchett, Interim Assistant Superintendent shared the stellar accomplishments from the following student-athletes:

Adrian Adjahli – Record of 20-5 @ 190 lb. As a first-year wrestler, he became a Junior Mid-State Conference Champion. Adrian is also a member of our DMS Honor Roll.

Josh Arnold – Record of 24-2 @ 150 lb. As a second-year wrestler, he put in a tremendous amount of extra work in the off season to make sure he had a successful year. Josh is also a Southmont Tournament Champion, Junior Mid-State Conference Champion, a Team Captain, and a member of our DMS Honor Roll.

Wesley Whitlock – Record of 25-1 @ 245 lb. As a first-year wrestler, Wesley was a recipient of our AAA Award and is also a member of our DMS Honor Roll.

Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Interim Superintendent; Michael Vanjelgerhuis, Coach; Wesley Whitlock, Adrian Adjahli, Josh Kyner, Coach; Josh Arnold, Larry Taylor, School Board President

Decatur Middle School Director of Athletics, Missy Harvey, was then commended for her recent award as the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association District III Middle School Athletic Administrator of the Year! Ms. Harvey’s dedicated work with the DMS Athletic program is much appreciated.

L to R: Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Missy Harvey, Larry Taylor

Justin Dixson, Decatur Central Director of Athletics, was then honored as the IIAAA (Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Athletic Administrator of the Year for the State of Indiana. Mr. Dixson’s dedication and commitment to Decatur Central Hawks Athletics promotes a culture of excellence that positively impacts our student-athletes.

L to R: Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Justin Dixson, Larry Taylor

With cold and flu season upon us, don't forget that Decatur Township students in grades K-12 can receive FREE Virtual Care services through Community Virtual Care! Appointments are held at the clinic (5106 S. High School Rd, Suite B, Door #4 in the Technology Center, beside the entrance to DMS) and the students will see a provider virtually. Schedule an appointment by calling your school nurse or emailing decaturvirtualcare@ecommunity.com.

Apply for Free & Reduced price meals HERE!

Eligibility results will be emailed or mailed. You will also have the option to print the meal eligibility letter to keep for your records. Only one application per household is needed.

Important: A new application must be filled out each year for meal benefits to continue. Meal benefits begin when the application is approved. Applications in other languages will be provided upon request to the Child Nutrition Department.

Check out this school year's menu! Don't forget that breakfast is free for all students! Join us for some delicious, nutritious meals!

Need to load funds to your student’s lunch account? Click here to load funds through eFunds!

Check out our new lunch portal! You can monitor purchases, complete a meal benefit application, and much more!

Register here: https://linqconnect.com/WPME5A

Click here for detailed instructions on how to register!

MSD of Decatur Township Child Nutrition Department

5275 Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis IN 46221

317-856-5265

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The state legislature has determined that schools can no longer charge fees for educational materials. As a result, MSD of Decatur Township families will not be charged textbook fees for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents and students will continue to be responsible for any lost or damaged educational material, including but not limited to, lost textbooks, lost or damaged iPad and related components, library books, cafeteria fees, extracurricular activities, fundraising, and NSF check fees.