Hawk News

Greetings DCHS Family!

We are excited to celebrate snowcoming this week as our Girls' and Boys' Basketball team takes on Greenwood Friday evening! Lots of activities and spirit days await us this week!

First semester grades have been posted and we will be sending a notice when report cards can be expected. This is the first time in quite some time that DCHS has sent home report cards (we plan to do them electronically via ParentSquare...but we will make an announcement indicating whether this can be accomplished for the semester!

Grades will be important as we begin our second semester of the year. As Juniors and Seniors look forward to prom, being in good standing academically, attendance-wise, and behaviorally impacts whether a student can attend prom. Take a moment to review their standing to ensure they get the opportunity to attend!

Finally, we get to announce that the class of 2023 set a high standard of 92.16% graduation rate. This is due to a lot of work on the part of students, staff, and parents alike. We look forward to continuing our improvement in preparing students for their future!

Tom Wachnicki

Principal

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Attend a Pacers game and support the Decatur Township Educational Foundation!
Follow the link below to purchase tickets for a choice of four different games. A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to DTEF.

DTEF will be recognized during the Pacers vs. Timberwolves game on March 7th.
Ticket prices start at just $12!

LInk to Tickets

Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Select Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (dates listed below)
Where: Decatur Central High School, Door 10
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date). The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick up date.

Food Pantry Intake Form

Pantry Pick-Up Dates:
August 17th
August 31st
September 7th
September 21st
October 6th (Note: this is a Friday)
November 2nd
November 9th
November 30th
December 14th

If your student has a clear backpack that needs to be replaced and you don't want to shop for one we have them available for $10 in your student's SLC office.

DCHS has many opportunities for students to participate in clubs, activities and the like. Research is very clear that the more a student is involved in the activities of their school the better they do academically. This new section of our newsletter will begin featuring different opportunities we have for your student to get involved at the school!

We are excited to announce the continuation of our DC Prom Dress program. Students can come to the school on the dates indicated, purchase a very nice prom dress at a very reasonable price. Take advantage of this great program!

We will continue our policy of requiring high school and middle school students to have their ID on them when they attend evening events. Students will present their ID upon entrance to each event. Students K-8 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult to attend high school events.

SENIORS! The FAFSA is now open! All seniors need to complete the FAFSA regardless of what the student’s plans are for after high school. If you need help completing the FAFSA, please plan to attend INvestED’s FAFSA completion event in here at DCHS in the media center on January 17th from 6-8 pm. Staff will be available to help you and/or your parent/guardian complete the FAFSA from. We will also provide laptops to use for the event. If you have questions or do not feel confident with the new FAFSA form, mark your calendar!

Upcoming important dates:

January 17th - FAFSA completion help session DCHS Media Center 6:00-8:00pm

January 17th-February 2nd - 11th Grade Scheduling meetings to plan 12th grade courses - 11th grade students will meet one-on one with their school counselor to plan courses for next year. If parents/guardians would like to participate in this meeting, we can call you on speaker phone so you don’t have to come in person. Students will sign up next week for meeting times with their counselor.