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Time Out with the Teachers: Episode 1: Ms. Coffin

January 24, 2020

Ms. Coffin chats about growing up in Monroe, GA, her journey to where she is today, and the advice she would give her high school self (who may or may not have had a key to her high school). Get ready to laugh and cry along with her as she recounts her high school triumphs and tribulations.

Jewish Student Union joins Decatur High School

August 29, 2019

Jewish Student Union (JSU), Decatur's newest club, has its first meeting Sept. 4. The organization, created by seniors Halia Reingold and Sam Cooper, aims to provide a place where Jewish students can meet one another and openly talk about their struggles and non-Jewish students can learn about Judaism.

Longing to Belong

April 17, 2019

“It was a Sunday,” she said. “I remember that day, it was totally a new start for me. I met all these people and I made really good friends, but that day changed my life because I never came back to Venezuela.”

A Christmas Tree Story

December 21, 2018

Chemistry teacher Dr. DeWeese shares his experience growing up on a Christmas tree farm.

Photo courtesy of Refugee Family Literacy

Teaching in a tumultuous time

May 24, 2018

Refugee Family Literacy (RFL) is an organization that represents cultural tolerance. With years of experience teaching previously as an APUSH teacher at DHS, Susan Brown joined RFL to teach refugees from around the world how to read and write.

Students' artwork at the Decatur Library.

Sophomore participates in local art exhibit

December 18, 2017

On Dec. 1, the annual art exhibit highlighting artwork from Decatur students began at the Decatur public library. The exhibit features stunning drawings and abstract works created by students in the Decatur High School art program.

The Journey of Hope

October 30, 2017

The Journey of Hope is a cross country journey that takes place on the west coast and travels to the east coast spreading awareness for people with disabilities.

The book room in Kingwood High School after Hurricane Harvey hit via Humble ISD Texas’s Youtube channel.

Hurricane affects Decatur residents

September 26, 2017

Hurricane Harvey, which has devastated Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, has produced 51.88 inches of rain, displaced 42,399 people and cost $125 billion in damage (ABC News). This category 4 hurricane first hit Aransas County, located on the Gulf of Mexico, on August 25, 2017.

Renfroe’s “beacon of light” teacher starts youth organization

September 19, 2016

Last school year, RMS teacher Teresa Davis created Youth Platform, am organization for middle and high school students in Decatur.

Former teacher commemorated after death

April 22, 2016

Edgar (Eddie) Fowlkes, retired Decatur High School (DHS) graphic arts teacher, baseball coach and cross country coach, passed away two Fridays ago on April 25, 2016. But the community hasn’t forgotten him.